Mom Charged With Buying Teen Weapons

[Maritxu]

Wow you really need to do your research on magic mushrooms if you really think they are addictive!

they are psychologically addictive
I agree with you Peter, we just live in a different world sometimes

 

[Sneakiecat]

But if you raise your kids right, they won't think guns are toys. My parents had guns in the house my whole life and one of the first things we ever learn was that guns can kill and to not touch one unless given permission from one of my parents.

 

[Maritxu]

But if you raise your kids right, they won't think guns are toys. My parents had guns in the house my whole life and one of the first things we ever learn was that guns can kill and to not touch one unless given permission from one of my parents.

I understand that hun, but I just can't get over the fact that for me guns are made and design to kill other human beings. As Peter said, I think it's a cultural thing.

 

[Ria]

Yeah Peter, it freaks me out too about guns, but even over here, it isn't exactly unheard of that teens/young adults get hold of guns but no, we are not allowed to buy them here - but that's the way it is at the moment.

However, I think that it'll change eventually, the more guns that are used here too, the way things are going & parents will be buying guns here in the end.

The thing is, in America that's been their way for years, so as you say, it's a cultural thing.

It's just different systems there as compared to here Pete.

 

[Peter Parka]

Yeah, your right, wasn't trying to have a pop but like you say, because of the cultural difference I just find it really fucked up that someone would let and encorage an 8 year old to use a gun. It's quite funny because on the face of it USA and British cultures don't look too dissimilar but look into it and we're worlds apart!

 

[GraceAbounds]

Never touched a gun in my life... I would not even closely buy a gun to my kids. Guns are not toys, and I don't want my kids thinking that.

Buying a gun for your child doesn't mean that your kids are going to think they are toys. If they do, that is the parent's fault.

My children know that guns are not toys because of the fact that they have real guns, unlike other kids who don't have guns and think what they see on tv is real and go around with imaginary blasters playing war or whatever with their friends pretending that they are killing one another.

 

[Maritxu]

i pray to God we never are able to buy guns. Seriously Ria, that thought scared the crap out of me.

 

[HisHoliness]

You guys are seriously missing out. There is more to firearms than killing other people. In fact, in the context of civilians, most firearms are used for hunting or other recreational sports. I've seen our resident Europeans preach over and over again how dangerous weapons are, but really, it comes down to the person operating them.

There is an awful lot of responsibility associated with gun ownership, just like there is with driving a vehicle. Both are dangerous when operated improperly, and both can be considered assault with a deadly weapon when used maliciously. Maybe Peter and Maria should be directing their attention towards trying to get automobiles and racing events banned in their countries as well.

For two people with such clear-thinking open minds about most things, you guys really stumble on this subject. Maybe it has something to do with the social climate over there, but I get the impression that you think we Americans all hop out of bed in the morning and put our flak jackets on before exiting the house. I think there is a very backwards image - in the UK especially - about what gun ownership in actually like.

I don't consider myself a gun nut, but I do engage in recreational shooting on a regular basis. Personally, I would hate to live in a country where I couldn't go skeet and trap shooting on a given weekend. It's actually quite therapeutic, refreshing, and leaves me with that Zen feeling. I never leave the range agitated or upset. But you won't hear about that. And you won't hear about how I went to the range and shot 300-400 shells without causing a single injury - you'll only hear about the one random lunatic who does.

 

[Silious950]

Didn't you know that all those guns they put on the table where air soft guns and one 9mm... overdramatic

 

[GraceAbounds]

You guys are seriously missing out. There is more to firearms than killing other people. In fact, in the context of civilians, most firearms are used for hunting or other recreational sports. I've seen our resident Europeans preach over and over again how dangerous weapons are, but really, it comes down to the person operating them.

There is an awful lot of responsibility associated with gun ownership, just like there is with driving a vehicle. Both are dangerous when operated improperly, and both can be considered assault with a deadly weapon when used maliciously. Maybe Peter and Maria should be directing their attention towards trying to get automobiles and racing events banned in their countries as well.

For two people with such clear-thinking open minds about most things, you guys really stumble on this subject. Maybe it has something to do with the social climate over there, but I get the impression that you think we Americans all hop out of bed in the morning and put our flak jackets on before exiting the house. I think there is a very backwards image - in the UK especially - about what gun ownership in actually like.

I don't consider myself a gun nut, but I do engage in recreational shooting on a regular basis. Personally, I would hate to live in a country where I couldn't go skeet and trap shooting on a given weekend. It's actually quite therapeutic, refreshing, and leaves me with that Zen feeling. I never leave the range agitated or upset. But you won't hear about that. And you won't hear about how I went to the range and shot 300-400 shells without causing a single injury - you'll only hear about the one random lunatic who does.

:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

 

[HouseOvaries]

Carl Johnson would've bought his girlfriend a gun in the Grand Theft Auto games.

 

[Haus]

my mom never allowed guns in here house. not even toy ones.

 

[Maritxu]

You guys are seriously missing out. There is more to firearms than killing other people. In fact, in the context of civilians, most firearms are used for hunting or other recreational sports. I've seen our resident Europeans preach over and over again how dangerous weapons are, but really, it comes down to the person operating them.

There is an awful lot of responsibility associated with gun ownership, just like there is with driving a vehicle. Both are dangerous when operated improperly, and both can be considered assault with a deadly weapon when used maliciously. Maybe Peter and Maria should be directing their attention towards trying to get automobiles and racing events banned in their countries as well.

For two people with such clear-thinking open minds about most things, you guys really stumble on this subject. Maybe it has something to do with the social climate over there, but I get the impression that you think we Americans all hop out of bed in the morning and put our flak jackets on before exiting the house. I think there is a very backwards image - in the UK especially - about what gun ownership in actually like.

I don't consider myself a gun nut, but I do engage in recreational shooting on a regular basis. Personally, I would hate to live in a country where I couldn't go skeet and trap shooting on a given weekend. It's actually quite therapeutic, refreshing, and leaves me with that Zen feeling. I never leave the range agitated or upset. But you won't hear about that. And you won't hear about how I went to the range and shot 300-400 shells without causing a single injury - you'll only hear about the one random lunatic who does.

It is difficoult to ask for responsability when you're talking about a child/teen, and even more so when you think you are in a dangerous situation. You may even kill your own daughter who was trying to give you a surprise welcome because you suspected that it may be an intruder.
The truth is, the more guns you sell, the more guns people have, and the more difficoult it is to prevent the wrong people from getting one....

 

[Ria]

Yeah, your right, wasn't trying to have a pop but like you say, because of the cultural difference I just find it really fucked up that someone would let and encorage an 8 year old to use a gun. It's quite funny because on the face of it USA and British cultures don't look too dissimilar but look into it and we're worlds apart!

No, I know you weren't Pete, don't worry hun.

I find it as you do too, but as you say, we are worlds apart (but not in all ways - guns yes and progress).

i pray to God we never are able to buy guns. Seriously Ria, that thought scared the crap out of me.

Yeah, scares me too, but the ones who count (i.e, the population living here), are never given the choice are we? Governments refuse to have referendums, so we are silenced - this being a supposed 'Freedom of speech' country and all.........