GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, OR DO THEY?

[HairOfTheDog]

There goes the theory that all gun zealots train their kids in gun safety.

That theory flew out the window a long time ago. Even if the little ones are trained (as much as they can be) and reminded all the time not to touch the guns, their brains aren't developed enough to hold that responsibility.

I'm still waiting for the legal outcome to the below story I posted back in November 2014, post #1283.

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This little cutie is 3-year-old Michael Holzworth. His dad, Jon Holzworth, loves his arsenal of guns; even touts them on his bumper stickers. When his wife was fighting for custody of the kids a year ago, court docs show she was afraid to leave the kids alone with him for any length of time because of the guns (they've since reconciled). Jon's response: "My (gun) hobby is no more dangerous than if I were to collect stamps," he wrote. What a crock of shit.



^ Michael was shot in the mouth/face at his home by a 4-year-old neighbor 3 days ago when the neighbor got a hold of Michael's dad's gun. Michael's mom was at a funeral and his dad was supposed to be watching the boys.

Miraculously, Michael survived -- he is getting set for reconstructive nasal and plastic surgery this week. I hope Michael and the neighbor boy get through the trauma alright and I hope Jon Holzworth is held responsible legally for his negligent idiocy.
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I was glad to read that ^ Jon Holzworth was ultimately charged with reckless endangerment last year, accused of leaving his gun within reach of his son.

Jon Holzwarth was not held in jail. He pleaded not guilty. He can not visit his son without supervision. He could face up to a year behind bars and $5,000 in fines if he’s convicted.

(Michael continues to recover and will require surgeries and therapy for the rest of his life. Holzwarth's wife filed for separation shortly after the shooting.)