[Sdirector]

And Sdirector, yes, you owe alex9179 an apology for your baseless presumption. More importantly, I really, really wish you would think on the fact that, far more likely than not, these good people thought everything, said everything, and did everything you have thought, said, and done regarding gun safety and still this terrible thing happened

Sorry, none will be given.

It is not a baseless presumption. Any gun owner who is responsible knows that there are three rules for firearm safety. 1. Always treat the gun like it is loaded until you have physically and visually verified that it is not. 2. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Do NOT point a gun at anything at anytime that you are not willing to destroy. 3. If anyone is not capable of following nor do the know these rules (I.E. Young children), steps must be taken to be sure that the gun is not with that person unsupervised. This means safes, etc.

So, quite clearly, one or more of these rules were not followed in this instance.

I am sorry if the cold, hard truth offends anyone, and I did say, honestly, that I was sorry about their tragedy. However, I am getting sick of the mentality that it is always someone else's fault, and that we take no responsibility for anything on our own. Face it... Someone did not follow the rules. I really feel terrrible for them, as an innocent person died, especially when it did not have to happen.

I am sure that nobody will take any effort here to really listen to what I am trying to say. But, if you are going to own a gun, with or without children, you had better follow those rules. If you are not going to, do not own a gun... period!

As for your statistics, I always say that 95% of all statistics are made up on the spot, or distorted. I am familiar with your statistic, it is distorted. But that is not the purpose of this forum.

If someone is reminded of the rules for firearm safety here, then it is well worth it.

Cheers