Exactly how big are these skunks in Western Pennsylvania. Seems kind of odd you could mistake a child for something that is as big as a large cat.
I saw a skunk a few weeks ago on my friend's deck, and it was frickin huge. At least 4 feet long. First time I've ever seen a skunk. Maybe not 9-year-old size, but a lot bigger than I would have thought.
Italian hunting enthusiasts have killed 13 people and wounded 33 in shooting accidents since the season opened in September, increasing pressure to reform antiquated hunting laws.
The death toll swelled across the country this weekend when a 16-year old was killed by a friend while hunting, a pensioner was shot and wounded in his garden and a cyclist was hospitalized after being hit with grapeshot.
I'm not understanding these "American gun culture" comments. The girl was shot by a shotgun. Perfectly legal in Canada. If you asked most people in the street, even in an urban city, if people should be allowed to shoot a skunk with a shotgun, I think most would be in agreement (with caveats of shooting in a heavily residential neighbourhood, etc.).
I think the gun culture comments refer to much more than what type of gun was used in the shooting. I normally assume the person is referring to the need to use guns as the main solution in that (or many) situation.
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I'm not understanding these "American gun culture" comments. The girl was shot by a shotgun. Perfectly legal in Canada. If you asked most people in the street, even in an urban city, if people should be allowed to shoot a skunk with a shotgun, I think most would be in agreement (with caveats of shooting in a heavily residential neighbourhood, etc.).
I think what gets me is that this guy is such a loser he couldn't even kill a 9 year old with a shotgun.
How bad of a shot do you have to be.
I'm not understanding these "American gun culture" comments. The girl was shot by a shotgun. Perfectly legal in Canada. If you asked most people in the street, even in an urban city, if people should be allowed to shoot a skunk with a shotgun, I think most would be in agreement (with caveats of shooting in a heavily residential neighbourhood, etc.).
What??? No.
I seriously don't think most people would be okay with you shooting a freaking shotgun at anything in an urban city setting.
And I seriously doubt that it's legal to do so in Canada.
I saw a skunk a few weeks ago on my friend's deck, and it was frickin huge. At least 4 feet long. First time I've ever seen a skunk. Maybe not 9-year-old size, but a lot bigger than I would have thought.
Were you drinking on that deck?
The largest Skunks nose to tail are 3 feet at best
I'm not understanding these "American gun culture" comments. The girl was shot by a shotgun. Perfectly legal in Canada. If you asked most people in the street, even in an urban city, if people should be allowed to shoot a skunk with a shotgun, I think most would be in agreement (with caveats of shooting in a heavily residential neighbourhood, etc.).
I think it would be far closer to 50/50 personally. Especially without very VERY strict caveats.
The reason I wanted to comment about American gun culture is the article states he probably won't be charged as he wasn't drunk. WTF?! Is there no responsibility in the States with your weapon?
Shoot, you can be charged for killing someone with your car, even if it is an honest mistake, (which is why they have rules about it, you don't GET to make a mistake) but don't touch our guns!
Crazy ass Americans. Can we just call a spade a spade? Charge this man and have some semblance of sanity.
I think it would be far closer to 50/50 personally. Especially without very VERY strict caveats.
The reason I wanted to comment about American gun culture is the article states he probably won't be charged as he wasn't drunk. WTF?! Is there no responsibility in the States with your weapon?
Shoot, you can be charged for killing someone with your car, even if it is an honest mistake, (which is why they have rules about it, you don't GET to make a mistake) but don't touch our guns!
Crazy ass Americans. Can we just call a spade a spade? Charge this man and have some semblance of sanity.
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75.8 % of Canadians voters agree that firearms ownership should be legal with 22.1% opposed.
In fact the results came in higher than many have claimed. “There was an assumption by the powers that be that it was about 65% in favour and 30% opposed.” stated Terry Burns, Chairperson of the CFI-ICAF Board of Governors. “Here in New Brunswick the numbers were some of the strongest in the country with nearly 86% in favour of legal ownership.”
As expected there were some regional differences, with the lowest support in Quebec at 71.8 % to the national high in Saskatchewan at 91.2%
Analyzing the poll by demographics, gender, age, and income was even more revealing.
The breakdown by gender is contrary to the anti’s propaganda with 69.7% of women in favour of legal gun ownership.
Individuals with a higher level of income and education were more likely to agree with the concept of legal firearms ownership. This is of significance both to us as firearms owners and the politicians, as these are the individuals most likely to vote during an election.
· 78.9 % of those with a household of income under 65,000 were in favour vs. 87.5% with incomes over 65,000.
· 79 % of high school graduates agreed vs. 82% of college grads.
This particular poll was conducted from January 18th, 2010 to January 23rd, 2010. 1011 random eligible Canadian voters were interviewed by telephone. The *study has a margin of error of 3.08% 19 times out of 20 for the total results. Results from sub-groups will have a higher margin of error.
The question was phrased as follows:
In Canada private ownership of firearms is legal for hunting, target practice and other recreational purposes. To own a firearm someone must be licensed by the government and cannot have a criminal record or mental instability. Should private ownership of firearms remain legal in Canada or should private firearms ownership be banned entirely?
· Private firearms ownership should remain legal in Canada - 75.8% -agreed
· Private firearms ownership should be banned entirely in Canada – only 22.1% agreed
Do you think that 30% of those that are for owning guns would be FOR shooting deer, but AGAINST shooting skunks? I think people love deer more than skunks.
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A woman hosting a Halloween party shined a light for her son to help him shoot what they thought was a skunk but was really his 8-year-old cousin in a black-and-white costume, police said.
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