Ordinary People

Ordinary People examines the gun lobby’s frequent claim that gun owners—and concealed carry permit holders in particular—are the most law-abiding citizens in our country. We grant this is probably true in many cases, but argue that gun owners are human beings—subject to the same issues of stress, depression, substance abuse and mental illness; which can sometimes lead to criminal behavior and tragedy.

Showing posts with label Kids and guns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids and guns. Show all posts
July 13, 2010

Children in the Line of Fire

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The United States, with its weak gun laws, remains an exceptionally dangerous place for children. Approximately nine children and teenagers ...
November 9, 2009

The Gun-Toting Soccer Mom

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On October 7, Meleanie Hain’s handgun failed to protect her. That evening, she was in the kitchen of her home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, chat...
December 1, 2008

"I blew her away."

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Richard Peters’ cavalier attitude towards the safe handing and storage of firearms caused a tragedy on November 16 in Marysville, Washington...
June 30, 2008

The "Hidden" Handgun

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On June 9, in Columbia, South Carolina, a family’s shopping trip turned into a nightmare when a child found her grandmother’s hidden handgun...
June 2, 2008

A Child's Party, A Family's Nightmare

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Normally, a child’s birthday party is a time for celebration and joy. In Rhode Island, on May 18, however, one boy’s party turned deadly whe...
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