“A then calls B, and tells B exactly what he tried to do. B tells A to try to clear the jam. A then clears the jam, and he shoots himself.
Is Person B guilty of manslaughter?”
It is not a crime to instruct someone on proper gun handling and mechanics. Should gun ranges and instructors be liable for the crimes committed by those attending those classes? After all, gun’ primary purpose is to kill. The responsibility lies solely with the operator. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY for your own life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
> It is not a crime to instruct someone on proper gun handling and mechanics. <
Ah, yes. But note that in my hypothetical Person A told Person B that he (Person A) had already tried to kill himself, but the gun jammed.
I’d be uncomfortable being on a jury in my hypothetical, or in the real case. The “victim” in each case obviously played a large part in his own demise. But he did get help, deliberate help.