04-18-2024, 11:07 AM
basic rules of gun safety include
Always assume the gun is loaded until you have personally checked it.
A typical example is let's say you're looking at a gun at a gun show, it's new in the box. The dealer carefully locks open the slide, opens the bolt, pulls the cylinder (depending on the type of firearm) and checks that it is clear. Hands the gun to the customer, who will repeat these checks. The customer tries the trigger, operates the action, get's a feel for the firearm, hand the gun to his friend to check it out, that friend will once again open the slide/bolt/cylinder to make sure the firearm is safe before handling it.
Every single person handling ANY firearm takes responsibility for its safety.
I certainly believe Baldwin did not murder anyone, but he handled the firearm in a negligent manner and his actions caused the death of another. No different than if a gun owner is cleaning his gun and accidentally shoots a family member. Intentionally criminal act? No
Always assume the gun is loaded until you have personally checked it.
A typical example is let's say you're looking at a gun at a gun show, it's new in the box. The dealer carefully locks open the slide, opens the bolt, pulls the cylinder (depending on the type of firearm) and checks that it is clear. Hands the gun to the customer, who will repeat these checks. The customer tries the trigger, operates the action, get's a feel for the firearm, hand the gun to his friend to check it out, that friend will once again open the slide/bolt/cylinder to make sure the firearm is safe before handling it.
Every single person handling ANY firearm takes responsibility for its safety.
I certainly believe Baldwin did not murder anyone, but he handled the firearm in a negligent manner and his actions caused the death of another. No different than if a gun owner is cleaning his gun and accidentally shoots a family member. Intentionally criminal act? No