[Equine1952]

This breaks my heart. I have fired guns since I was 10 years old. The first thing I learned was not to point at something you weren’t willing to kill. I was born in 1952. I never pointed a weapon at something with a loaded weapon. I wasn’t ready to kill. I grew up with men who served in combat that did shoot to kill. Dad was 82nd airborne. We’ve lost people folks. If it don’t hurt you’re missing the point.

[Cowgirl of Justice]

It pains me terribly. My husband is from your era and he and his classmates brought their guns to school so they could hunt afterwards to help feed their families. NEVER any word about hurting a human being.

What is terrifying is the absolute lack of concern for life these ferals have.

[KevinB]

The first thing I learned was not to point at something you weren’t willing to kill.

I'd be willing to bet that the perp meant to kill when pointing the gun.