Well, we can sure tell the school season has started again.....Update, page 8 # 143

[CdnCarrie]

And maybe people that would prefer Canada’s firearm regulations should investigate moving to Canada?

And maybe people who prefer their kids not get shot at should investigate how to stop it.

 

[tx911]

So just to be clear, you're good with this:

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Why, I wonder, are homicides overall so much higher in the US than other countries, regardless of the mechanism?

 

[mjkacmom]

I’m glad I live in NJ, one of the lowest gun violence states. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/states-with-the-most-school-shootings

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

So just to be clear, you're good with this:

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Sad People taking another's life… always tragic.

 

[AppleDumpling]

And maybe people that would prefer Canada’s firearm regulations should investigate moving to Canada?

Gee, thanks for the suggestion; it is one I’ve actually considered. At the moment however, I prefer to stay in the good old USA and vote for lawmakers who support my views. My home state happens to have some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, which suits me just fine. While it may not seem that way where you live, the majority of American citizens don’t keep guns in their homes and are in favor of stronger gun laws.

 

[bdrex28]

Gee, thanks for the suggestion; it is one I’ve actually considered. At the moment however, I prefer to stay in the good old USA and vote for lawmakers who support my views. My home state happens to have some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, which suits me just fine. While it may not seem that way where you live, the majority of American citizens don’t keep guns in their homes and are in favor of stronger gun laws.

Ownership of firearms is actually higher than I expected.

I found quite a few charts all extremely similar but this one was easiest to post.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Ownership of firearms is actually higher than I expected.

I found quite a few charts all extremely similar but this one was easiest to post.

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I wonder how many of those people are like us & only have guns that were passed down from family members. If asked, if we owned guns, the answer would be yes. However, we don't have any bullets in our home.

 

[sam_gordon]

I wonder how many of those people are like us & only have guns that were passed down from family members. If asked, if we owned guns, the answer would be yes. However, we don't have any bullets in our home.

Same here.

 

[Suger Mag]

Sigh.... I hope there is a way to charge the parents (dad)

Despite being questioned about possible threats his son was making in May of 2023... the father (according to this article) purchased the AR 15 style gun for his son as a present in December of 2023....

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/05/us/winder-georgia-shooting-apalachee-high-school/index.html

 

[TippyThomas]

Sigh.... I hope there is a way to charge the parents (dad)

Despite being questioned about possible threats his son was making in May of 2023... the father (according to this article) purchased the AR 15 style gun for his son as a present in December of 2023....

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/05/us/winder-georgia-shooting-apalachee-high-school/index.html

Gee, what a great idea, dad!

 

[Marrila]

Sigh.... I hope there is a way to charge the parents (dad)

Despite being questioned about possible threats his son was making in May of 2023... the father (according to this article) purchased the AR 15 style gun for his son as a present in December of 2023....

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/05/us/winder-georgia-shooting-apalachee-high-school/index.html

My heart hurts for the loved ones of the murdered. This is just evil.

 

[Turn the Page]

I know the parents of the kid from Michigan were prosecuted and found guilty. They are in prison now. I did not follow the case closely enough to know what exactly they were charged with and why but I know it was an historic case because it was the first time parents had been held responsible for a school shooting perpetrated by their child. Hopefully that trend continues.

If you're dumb enough to buy your kid an assault rifle a few months after the FBI questioned him for making threats then you should be prosecuted.

 

[dvcgirl67]

Sigh.... I hope there is a way to charge the parents (dad)

Despite being questioned about possible threats his son was making in May of 2023... the father (according to this article) purchased the AR 15 style gun for his son as a present in December of 2023....

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/05/us/winder-georgia-shooting-apalachee-high-school/index.html

This is just reprehensible. Charge the absolute moron of a father.....and throw him in prison. And then sue him for every single penny he's worth. So, so unnecessary.

 

[dvcgirl67]

I know the parents of the kid from Michigan were prosecuted and found guilty. They are in prison now. I did not follow the case closely enough to know what exactly they were charged with and why but I know it was an historic case because it was the first time parents had been held responsible for a school shooting perpetrated by their child. Hopefully that trend continues.

If you're dumb enough to buy your kid an assault rifle a few months after the FBI questioned him for making threats then you should be prosecuted.

Yes.....if there isn't criminal responsibility in the actions of this idiot father, well, I'm not sure what would even qualify.

 

[AppleDumpling]

Ownership of firearms is actually higher than I expected.

Of the sources I’ve seen, most list the percentage of Americans who personally own guns at 30+%, and those living in households with guns (owned by a family member) at 40+%. So still less than 50, but yes too high as far as I’m concerned. Of course it varies significantly by state/region and other demographics.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

Yesterday was a very sad day in my town. I live in Winder, GA and my kids go to Barrow County Schools. A little background first. I am very close with the Sheriff department and really good friends with Sheriff Judd Smith. We are bonded to drive and work on their patrol cars and have built a very strong relationship over the last 20 years. My 13 year old goes to the CFIT center which is the Arts and Innovative Magnet Program also known as AIM. My 10 year old goes to County Line Elementary School. At 10:30 ish I received a text about the shooting. Minutes later my phone started blowing up with messages from both my girls schools. I turned on the news and it was a breaking story. I was told that it was contained to Apalachee High School with is about 8 miles from my house and about 4 miles from my shop. I was headed to my house to watch and wait when countless patrol cars from our county, city, state patrol and all surrounding counties started heading to Winder-Barrow High which is 1.5 miles from my house, less than a mile from CFIT and 3 miles from County Line. The rumor was there was another shooter at Winder-Barrow. I pulled into CFIT and demanded my child. Mr. Holman refused and stated they were now on level 3 lockdown. I wasn't too happy but understood. The police kept going by as I sat out front of CFIT just watching and worrying. Finally a local Winder officer puled up and we talked for a bit and she assured my this school was safe so I headed home to wait. I was in constant communication with my 13 year old by text but I couldn't reach my 10 yo. It was a very stressful day as I couldn't do anything but wait. I never thought it would happen in my town but here we are.

Here's a picture of Kendall with Sheriff Jud Smith. She loves when we visit him. He's a good man and loves our county very much.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Sigh.... I hope there is a way to charge the parents (dad)

Despite being questioned about possible threats his son was making in May of 2023... the father (according to this article) purchased the AR 15 style gun for his son as a present in December of 2023....

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/05/us/winder-georgia-shooting-apalachee-high-school/index.html

The father has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter.

 

[Suger Mag]

Colin Gray, age 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/apalachee-school-shooting-georgia-09-05-24/index.html

 

[dvcgirl67]

The father has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter.

I'm glad the authorities are moving quickly on this and have charged him.

 

[CdnCarrie]

Yesterday was a very sad day in my town. I live in Winder, GA and my kids go to Barrow County Schools. A little background first. I am very close with the Sheriff department and really good friends with Sheriff Judd Smith. We are bonded to drive and work on their patrol cars and have built a very strong relationship over the last 20 years. My 13 year old goes to the CFIT center which is the Arts and Innovative Magnet Program also known as AIM. My 10 year old goes to County Line Elementary School. At 10:30 ish I received a text about the shooting. Minutes later my phone started blowing up with messages from both my girls schools. I turned on the news and it was a breaking story. I was told that it was contained to Apalachee High School with is about 8 miles from my house and about 4 miles from my shop. I was headed to my house to watch and wait when countless patrol cars from our county, city, state patrol and all surrounding counties started heading to Winder-Barrow High which is 1.5 miles from my house, less than a mile from CFIT and 3 miles from County Line. The rumor was there was another shooter at Winder-Barrow. I pulled into CFIT and demanded my child. Mr. Holman refused and stated they were now on level 3 lockdown. I wasn't too happy but understood. The police kept going by as I sat out front of CFIT just watching and worrying. Finally a local Winder officer puled up and we talked for a bit and she assured my this school was safe so I headed home to wait. I was in constant communication with my 13 year old by text but I couldn't reach my 10 yo. It was a very stressful day as I couldn't do anything but wait. I never thought it would happen in my town but here we are.

Here's a picture of Kendall with Sheriff Jud Smith. She loves when we visit him. He's a good man and loves our county very much.
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I’m sorry this happened to your community.