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To: corkoman

Exactly - I was thinking the same thing. Revolver or semi-auto, a two year old most likely could not pull the trigger on a double action.


94 posted on 12/30/2014 2:33:34 PM PST by GilesB
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To: GilesB

The grip of a 2yo toddler is pretty significant. Mother’s certainly can attest to this. I know I can.


97 posted on 12/30/2014 2:42:00 PM PST by SgtHooper (Anyone who remembers the 60's, wasn't there!)
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To: GilesB

“Exactly - I was thinking the same thing. Revolver or semi-auto, a two year old most likely could not pull the trigger on a double action.”

You are correct that small children typically do not have the finger strength to pull the trigger on a revolver. Instead they tend to turn it around and pull the trigger with both thumbs. Thats why so many end up shooting themselves in the head.
IMO children younger than 5 or six cannot reliably be taught gun safety. Thats why loaded guns must be kept out of their hands. Keeping a gun in a purse around a 2 YO is completely irresponsible.


123 posted on 12/30/2014 3:28:03 PM PST by Brooklyn Attitude (Things are only going to get worse.)
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