Gun instructor accidentally shot by 9-year-old with Uzi dies

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DOLAN SPRINGS, Ariz. (AP) — A 9-year-old girl accidentally killed an Arizona shooting instructor as he was showing her how to use an automatic Uzi, authorities said Tuesday.

Charles Vacca, 39, of Lake Havasu City, died Monday shortly after being airlifted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Mohave County sheriff's officials said.

Vacca was standing next to the girl at the Last Stop outdoor shooting range in White Hills when she pulled the trigger and the recoil sent the gun over her head, investigators said.

Authorities said the girl was at the shooting range with her parents. Her name was not released.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/instructor-accidentally-shot-girl-9-dies

Because these adults couldn't or wouldn't be responsible this child is going to bear the damage for life of what they did. I'm hoping this gains some traction and at the least others can learn from this tragic situation. What kind of person would ever think a 9 year old child has the strength to handle a weapon like that? Not to mention would think it would be a good idea to let one try? If this isn't illegal, it really should be. Even though I realize stupid isn't often illegal, sometimes we need to legislate to keep people from doing totally stupid things.

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