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Gun Control Reform Activism

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts) Tue Jan 26, 2016, 04:33 PM Jan 2016

Remember....it was a an accident, that nobody could have predicted.

You would expect the 8 year old will live with this trauma the rest of their life.

But at least the mom still has the gun to keep her and her family safe. That's what's important.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3417610/Boy-7-dies-eight-year-old-brother-accidentally-shoots-head-pistol-mother-s-purse.html?login#readerCommentsCommand-message-field

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Highlight:

8 Yr Old Shoots & Kills 7 Yr Old Brother In TN With Gun From Mom's Purse [View all] SoCalMusicLover Jan 2016 OP

my favorite comment hollysmom Jan 2016 #1

Americans Are So Stupid SoCalMusicLover Jan 2016 #4

What has so changed in society that has caused record gun sales? JonathanRackham Jan 2016 #3

When children can get their hands on loaded guns... 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #5

If only the 7-year-old had had a gun........ lastlib Jan 2016 #7

Furthermore... 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #8

Seems like every day these things happen. doc03 Jan 2016 #9

"Appears to be a tragic accident" lostnfound Jan 2016 #10

More Proof That A Ban Is Necessary SoCalMusicLover Jan 2016 #11