Probably not. His reaction though, was probably the result of trying to deflect blame from himself by pretending that it was no big deal. I've seen it often where something potentially very dangerous might of happened but didn't; instead of accepting how serious the situation was, it was laughed off....but am I overreacting?
The church where this happened is on a residential block. It was a warm sunny day so aside from the mourners there were other people milling around. A good portion of which were family and friends. The city has had many issues with gun violence over the last year or two of which has had a lot of national media coverage. The neighborhood in question by some considered rough. This instance could well have caused another illegal gun on the street and in the wrong hands. He was at least half a block away from the car. Thankfully it turned out well, but I can't help to wonder how many times has this happened where has not turned out well?Over reacting?
You saw someone make an error in judgement and correct it. Store the information in your head, and try not to make a similar safety error yourself. It is over; move on.
Your do not say how far he was from the car or the types of people near it. I will guess that it was friends, family, and other mourners. There probably was no need to make a fast dash to the car to keep the gun out of the hands of a passing gang member or a 6 year old relative. It was not the same as leaving the car on the seat or in a parking lot with numerous unknown people passing by. It was still an error in judgement on his part.
If he drove with the gun on the seat, I think that it was probably unsafe. Things on the passenger seat tend to fly off I one has to brake hard. I make it a habit to always lock my car, gun or no gun.
Anyone who has been around guns and people has seen unsafe practices. If we are honest most will admit they have done some themselves.
I've never lost a spouse, but am I overreacting?
I stood in disbelief. I didn't know what to say, even if words had came to me, I am sure my delivery would have been harsh.Well, what was your reaction? Without knowing how you reacted to your observation, we can't answer that question.
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I stood in disbelief. I didn't know what to say, even if words had came to me, I am sure my delivery would have been harsh.
I cannot quote the specific code, but I'd bet it's against I'll. state concealed carry act.
Was there a law being violated?
Would he 'share some of the blame' if it were a baseball bat that was stolen and used to bash in the head of a 90 year old spinster?
Would he 'share some of the blame' if someone had stolen the car and while joy riding caused a fatal accident?
Morality and legality aren't always the same thing.
In many states parents/ guardians can be held financially and otherwise liable for their minor's actions.+1. What if a teenager takes the keys to the second family car while mom and dad are gone somehwere, goes joy riding and kills someone. Are the parent responsible for leaving the keys in the basket by the door?
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