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An Oklahoma man who was doing target practice in his backyard on Christmas is believed to have shot and killed an elderly woman a few blocks from his home, authorities said.

Cody Wayne Adams, 33, has been charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting, court filings show.

The victim was on a covered front porch with family members at a residence in Comanche when she was shot Thursday afternoon, according to the probable cause affidavit. She was holding a baby in her left arm while seated on a love seat when she was struck in her right upper arm, according to the affidavit. The bullet then entered her chest cavity, it said.

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[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 18 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

The dumbfuck Adams is one of many reasons why the USA needs stricter gun control. I wonder if the worthless POS is a Charlie Kirk supporter.

[–] Cloudstash@lemmy.world 24 points 6 hours ago

"I'm a responsible gun owner, i have owned guns since the dawn of light" - Proceeds to 360 no-scope the neighbor.

Well, no, the average gun owner in USA is not a responsible gun owner.

[–] ApathyTree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (5 children)

There’s a bullet hole in the flashing under my second floor gutters, facing the street. Doesn’t look like it came from nearby, like it’s not slanted down toward the street or anything. No idea how long it’s been there, but I found it a few years ago when cleaning the gutters. Bullet might still be lodged in there.

It’s genuinely wild to me that people just fire this shit off willy-nilly.

[–] Beebabe@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Coworker of mine was shot through her apartment floor (accidental discharge). She almost died.

[–] Notyou@sopuli.xyz 26 points 10 hours ago

My wife worked with someone that didn't know that bullets come down after you shoot them in the air. People are fucking stupid.

[–] partofthevoice@lemmy.zip 14 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

While in military school after boot camp, I was stuck in the barracks because our Chief was extremely strict about letting us use our evening time how we’d like. While mopping the same spot for the 4th hour, I get a call from my wife advising that she’s really scared. A gun had just discharged from the neighbors house, went through our wall, got lodged in our dresser about 2” from my 1.5 year old daughter’s leg. I went to my chief and other instructors, asking to be let out so I can comfort my family. They said no, there’s nothing I can do if I leave and my family can drive to a motel if they feel unsafe.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 3 points 5 hours ago

You’re expecting military people not to be insane about guns?

[–] Typhoon@lemmy.ca 19 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

It’s genuinely wild to me that Americans let just anyone have the capability to do that.

[–] ApathyTree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

I agree, frankly. I am expert qualified (former military), and inherited firearms when my mom died. I don’t have any firearms currently, as I sold those off (very very old farm weapons; we were on a farmette) nor do I ever intend to get more. All that training, and I’m still not comfortable owning something that is designed specifically to kill something.

That is to say you can hypothetically do nothing, and still end up with firearms, which is a really big problem. Zero background check on inheritance..

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[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 50 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Yup, that's why if you're going to practice, do so on a range and always consider: what the hell is BEHIND/AROUND my target?

JFC for a nation as obsessed with firearms as the United States, the level of firearms safety knowledge is shockingly low.

[–] Boiglenoight@lemmy.world 6 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

People in my neck of the woods talk about fire arms the way I talk about video games or TV shows. They sound like recreation rather than self defense. I don’t know if knowledge is the only factor; a sense of seriousness about firearms seems to be lacking.

[–] yermaw@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 hours ago

To be fair if guns were legal in my area I'd totally have one for fun. They look like a ton of fun. Probably best I'm not allowed one

[–] burntbacon@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 5 hours ago

Lol, ranges aren't necessarily any better. Hopefully they have someone enforcing safety rules, but there are a great deal of them that are in suburban areas, and even the rural ones can be within striking range of homes.

[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 37 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

In civilized parts of the world, it is illegal to discharge a firearm in an urban area or within X metres of an occupied building etc.

In the USA people shoot in their suburban backyard.

[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 7 points 7 hours ago

Well there’s the problem: Americans don’t understand meters.

[–] Faildini@lemmy.world 29 points 11 hours ago

For what it's worth, it's illegal in the USA too. Obviously that didn't stop this moron.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 23 points 12 hours ago

I can't think of a place I've lived where discharge of firearms within city limits was not illegal. This moron probably didn't care.

[–] wuffah@lemmy.world 71 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

If only that baby were armed, it could have returned fire and everything would have been okay. More guns is the solution!

[–] SoloCritical@lemmy.world 19 points 13 hours ago (5 children)

It’s insane to me how many people think that taking guns away will actually increase the violence.. like the people that would normally shoot up a place would suddenly become experts at building bombs and take out WAY more people.. when the reality is that those people would probably be more likely to blow themselves up trying to build a bomb.. guns are so simple to kill with, a toddler could do it. Building a bomb or something equivalent is much harder than pulling a trigger.

[–] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 11 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

If the polive was actually useful, then maybe getting rid of guns could be a good thing.

But as an Asian American. I know about the Korean Americans during LA Riots who had to protect their stores by themselves because the authorities didn't give a shit.

Asian Diaspora are one of the most vulnerable groups. Because a lot of us have successful bussinesses and racists are jealous and like to target us.

So I'd prefer well regulated militias than police. Especially in the context of America where cops are horrible.

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