• Marcbmann@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      The boy appeared to switch off the weapon’s safety and point it at his head

      He knew enough about how they work to turn off the safety

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          6 months ago

          I don’t know, it wouldn’t really make sense. It’s not the behavior of someone that actually intends to commit suicide.

          I think it’s profound stupidity. I know people here are calling it victim blaming, with the implication that he’s a victim of, idk, illegal weapon sales? But you have to admit at 17 years old, it requires profound stupidity to turn off the safety and point a weapon at your own head with your finger on the trigger.