Comments on: A Roanoke reader’s 4-point proposal for federal gun control

By: Warren

Warren — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:47:13 +0000

applewood, let’s see if Dave Hicks and/or John Wilburn sya “yawn” about this killing at the gun range of a highly trained sniper, because they explicitly said that a week ago when I mentioned all other gun deaths.

And by the way, you had nothing to say to them about their dismissive “yawn”, or Wilburn’s constant insistence that gun violence victims chose to be part of a “victim pool” Why Not, applewood, where was your disgust at their indifferent dismissal of other gun victims? Will YOU insist that Wilburn try to fit this latest gun death-at a gun range, no less-into the context of his callous victim pool theory? We’ll be watching to see if you do.

By: gdad

gdad — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:54:34 +0000

Too late, awood, I think you already commented.

Anyway, awood, I take no joy in this man’s death, but I’ve been told by gun nuts that this type of thing NEVER happens at gun ranges. Wrong again.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:15:48 +0000

Sure you will, applehead. You’re not going anywhere.

By: applewood

applewood — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:56:12 +0000

And, no sense in commenting…I certainly won`t be here.

By: applewood

applewood — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:54:40 +0000

Sad loss for a great American and protector of American people. Gdad seems to take pride in his death. I could only hope that you be allowed to address his family, face-to-face, to express your sick pride. These brave men/women give thier all so that we can do as we do…Some people just don`t appreciate anything. Gdad, you are one pathetic, little man. And I use the term lightly.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:52:56 +0000

If you decide you’re the most prolific sniper in American history, it might be a good idea to shut up about it.

By: gdad

gdad — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:15:31 +0000

Well, folks, we’ve had gun lovers here snidely ask for an example of a shooting at a gun range or similar place. Never happens, they said. Careful what you wish for. And this guy wasn’t just some amateur, he was a sniper who bragged about his kills.

“A former Navy SEAL who said his 150-plus sniper kills prompted Iraqi insurgents to place a bounty on his head was fatally shot at a Texas gun range, authorities said.

Chris Kyle, 38, was one of two men killed Saturday afternoon in Glen Rose, southwest of Fort Worth, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. Chad Littlefield, 35, was also shot to death.”

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/03/justice/texas-sniper-killed/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

By: Jason Perdue

Jason Perdue — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:51:59 +0000

gdad and Dan, you are so right about burglaries and guns. Guns are prime booty because they are easily and quickly sold, and they are lucrative. That is not just my opinion, I saw it often in my career. All kidding aside, I think being able to track stolen guns would be one of the very positive byproducts of registration of all gun sales. These statistics could eventually lead us to policies that more effectively prevent legally owned guns from falling into the hands of criminals. Certainly, the NRA and VCDL would be in favor of keeping guns out of the hands of criminals.

By: Dan Casey

Dan Casey — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:38:25 +0000

“Burglars generally do make sure folks aren’t home before breaking in. They have various ways of doing that, including, yes, calling, knocking, and just plain casing the house. Knowing a house has guns makes it a more attractive target (the biggest burglary I know of in my neighborhood was a guy who lost a dozen or more guns. Yep, he wasn’t home). Sounds like you weren’t aware of any of that. Glad to help educate you a little.”
–Comment by gdad

Amazing. You mean people who own guns sometimes leave them at home when no one’s there?

I wonder if the NRA would permit a law that requires anyone who has a gun stolen from his home to report that theft to the police? After all, if it’s stolen, the gun (or guns) now are in criminal hands. And we know from what they say that the NRA is all against guns in the hands of criminal.

By: gdad

gdad — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:30:40 +0000

mike o, sarcasm doesn’t work very well when it’s obvious you haven’t a clue. Burglars generally do make sure folks aren’t home before breaking in. They have various ways of doing that, including, yes, calling, knocking, and just plain casing the house. Knowing a house has guns makes it a more attractive target (the biggest burglary I know of in my neighborhood was a guy who lost a dozen or more guns. Yep, he wasn’t home). Sounds like you weren’t aware of any of that. Glad to help educate you a little.