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"In this part of the country, it's not uncommon for a 5-year-old to have a gun
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This is the problem that I have. In no way should a 5-year old "own" a gun. I can understand the parents owning the gun and allowing the 5-year old to use it under supervision, But a 5-year old should not "own" a rifle.
Personally, I think that 5 is a bit young for a .22, but responsible parents can do it safely. In any case, a 5 year old should never have access to the ammo.
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"The little Crickett rifle is a single-shot rifle, and it has a child safety," White told CNN.
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Tell me about the "child safety Mr. White. Tell me all about it.
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Her family kept the Crickett rifle in what they considered to be a safe spot
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If it was not in a safe or locked up, it was not in a safe spot where children are involved.
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Riddle said she is devastated, but comforted knowing that her granddaughter is in a better place.
"It was God's will. It was her time to go, I guess," she told WLEX. "I just know she's in heaven right now and I know she's in good hands with the Lord."
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(facepalm)
Better hands then she was in that family in my opinion.
I just don't understand some people. Unsecured Guns+unsecured ammo+children is an unnecessary risk.
Why was the rifle loaded?
Why did the child have access to ammunition?
Why was the rifle not locked or locked away?
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"It's just tragic," uncle David Mann told the CNN affiliate. "It's something that you can't prepare for."
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Are there enough face palms on the Internets Tubes for this guy?
Yes, you idiot, it was something that you can, should, and must prepare for when you have children in a home with guns. Millions of responsible gun owners do indeed prepare for this and take the appropriate actions to mitigate the risk.
Crikey, idiots like this give responsible gun owners a bad name.