[pierrem15]

Dangerous decision: if the kid had taken the firearm without permission, would the parents still be liable criminally or civilly? If a burglar steals my firearm and kills someone, am I responsible for not having kept in a gun safe?

My father bought me a .22 when I was 12 or 13.

[CFW]

“Dangerous decision: if the kid had taken the firearm without permission, would the parents still be liable criminally or civilly? If a burglar steals my firearm and kills someone, am I responsible for not having kept in a gun safe?
My father bought me a .22 when I was 12 or 13.”

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I agree. The school was concerned about his behavior but didn’t bother to search his backpack that day. They also met with his mother, but recommended he be allowed to remain at school. They, and others, are just as culpable based upon this jury’s reasoning.