GUNS: Guns, even pellet guns, are always deemed to be loaded … … PERIOD!

Sunday, September 22, 2024

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/boy-given-1pt-chance-of-survival-walks-5k-for-hospital-that-saved-him-after-air-rifle-shot-to-head/

Boy Given 1% Chance of Survival Walks 5k for Hospital That Saved Him–After Air Rifle Shot to the Head as Baby
By Good News Network – Sep 8, 202

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Harry Studley was just 18-months-old when a 24-year-old neighbor was cleaning his air rifle in 2016 and aimed it at the crying toddler, saying he thought it was unloaded. The pellet lodged in Harry’s brain causing a displaced skull fracture, as well as swelling and bleeding on the brain.

Harry was given a one percent chance of survival, but pulled through. He was left with serious conditions, though, and still suffers epilepsy, partial blindness, weakness, and some cognitive issues.

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Why, in Heaven’s name, would you ever aim a gun at a toddler  —  FOR ANY REASON?

The fact that this occurred in the “gun control” UK is astonishing.

First rule of gun safety is that they are ALWAYS to be pointed in a safe direction.  Second, they are always treated as if they are loaded and ready to fire.

Growing up, (mostly) boys brought guns to school as part of a shooting team.  Guess in the name of “gun control”, now children don’t learn about these tools and the safety rules.

Argh!

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