Steve, I agree with almost everything you post, but I guess on this subject we're going to have to disagree. I totally agree with zakity and maat55's last posts. With your examples, in the end it comes down to responsibility. The cops didn't make sure the weapon was unloaded and didn't treat it as if it was loaded. The family that their kids got a hold of the weapons didn't take the steps necessary to make sure that didn't happen. Another responsibility of having a gun in the house, in my opinion, is that when the kids in the house are old enough they need to be taught about gun safety and responsibility. But your right, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. This is a free country and unfortunately some people, good and bad, who shouldn't own firearms get ahold of them.
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