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Post by nfalls116 on Dec 1, 2017 17:46:14 GMT -5
I mean if there are no gun accidents then there are no accidents at all ever
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Post by tynimiller on Dec 1, 2017 17:55:19 GMT -5
I respect ya tremendously, can you give an example where it is an accident and not negligence? Every example I've been given their is improper firearm safety or decision made which resulted in the issue. Mechanical issues Not at all. Even mechanical failure will not result in shooting someone if you practice proper handling and holstering.
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Post by nfalls116 on Dec 1, 2017 17:59:29 GMT -5
Sorry there are no accidental discharges of a firearm You didn’t say no accidental shootings.... you said accidental discharges
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Post by butlerj on Dec 1, 2017 18:01:22 GMT -5
A very misforunate turn of events. Very tragic to be on Thanksgiving eve as well.
200 yds?? In the dark?? How dark? Not familiar with NY laws but if it's anything like 30 minutes after sunset it's dark...
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Post by M4Madness on Dec 1, 2017 18:34:58 GMT -5
New York hunters can only hunt until sunset, unlike Hoosiers who can hunt 30 minutes after sunset. So, it may have still been legal time had he been in Indiana. I think the shooting occurred at 5:25 PM. Not sure what time sunset was at his location on that date. Obviously he shot after legal time, but it may not have been "dark" yet.
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Post by tynimiller on Dec 1, 2017 20:08:45 GMT -5
Sorry there are no accidental discharges of a firearm You didn’t say no accidental shootings.... you said accidental discharges This is true I did not and that is more what I meant....however even using discharge barring an extreme mechanical malfunction most are still negligence. I do admit I messed up by saying discharges....and to a point never is not 100% true as Swilk and I discussed.
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Post by nfalls116 on Dec 1, 2017 20:25:28 GMT -5
I am glad he is being charged for his negligence and it is a fitting charge but I think any charge we can give him will not hold weight against his own mind
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