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[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 43 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It is never an accident when you pick up a gun in a ~~political argument.~~

If you pick up a gun and don't clear it. You are negligent.
If you point a gun at someone. You are negligent.
If you are not taking any safety precautions when handling a firearm. You are negligent.

[–] rockandsock@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

100% this here. If you're negligent with a firearm you're responsible.

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Not in Texas apparently.

Reminds me of back in the 1950's and before when getting black out drunk and running over someone was an "accident".

[–] rockandsock@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Back when drunk driving was just boys will be boys.

Glad those times are gone

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I phrased is like this as I know that in some situations it might be needed to pick up a gun to defend yourself from harm.

However, no political argument should ever devolve into the need for guns.

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 days ago

Yeah but it's not an accident