sdjohn

I would agree with you that it is not a funny article. I would point out to you that the article illustrates the lack of common sense and proper firearm handling skills of some people. You can't feel sorry for anybody in this case because someone was negligent in putting a loaded firearm on the ground where anything could happen. Its stupid mistakes like these that cause sportsmen and sportswomen to lose ground in the fight against anti-hunters and anti-gun lobbyists. You have to use common sense and be responsible for how you handle your firearms while in the field or in the home. Thankfully no one was seriously injured in this case, but what if that gun had killed your friend, your father, or your son. What then? These kind of things should never happen if the appopriate safety steps are taken.
Just my 2 cents.