There is no common factor. Dogs are capable of actions on their own without any human intervention. Guns are inanimate (note inanimate) objects.
Yes, we all agree on that.
Now come on, you're a bright guy, what common factor ties them together?
So it’s morally preferable that a child is shot/drowned/beaten/strangled than mauled?
Is dead ~not~ dead?
I like Virginia’s approach to gun laws, BTW.
Anybody can have as many guns as they want...until they eff up just once.
Then, it’s straight to jail, automatically.
With great freedom comes great responsibility.
It should be the same for dog owners.
Fear of prison rape makes for very careful people.