stonewall 647 Posted June 28, 2016 Gun inside a duffle bag that he was handling apparently went off accidently. Only 26, but squeezed a lot of life into those 26 years. Very few athletes, even exceptional players, ever see the field in a NFL game. He did. RIP. https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-colts-rb-tipton-dies-accidental-shooting-213101259--spt.html?ref=gs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flgatorguy87 160 Posted June 28, 2016 Sad story. People have to be smarter about gun safety. It's far too common nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 28, 2016 Sad story. People have to be smarter about gun safety. It's far too common nowadays. Not owning a gun is being smart about gun safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flgatorguy87 160 Posted June 28, 2016 Not owning a gun is being smart about gun safety. True for some, it's also possible to own them without carrying them around loaded in a duffle bag. A smart middle ground is rarely a fun talking point though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted June 28, 2016 Owning a gun is not the problem , keeping it loaded in the trunk of your car is . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePRO 78 Posted July 2, 2016 I don't even go shooting with my buddies in the desert anymore. Obviously there's some responsible drinking involved, but there's always a risk of an accident. Even if they're smart about it I've lost my interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry David 20 Posted July 7, 2016 I'm moving him down on my draft board..... but he's still ahead of Ronnie Hillman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smileseers 54 Posted July 7, 2016 I am sorry for his friends and family's loss in a future without a loved one. you can't kill a soul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 7, 2016 I am sorry for his friends and family's loss in a future without a loved one. you can't kill a soul If he knew the Lord he is in a much better place . But if he didn't . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redsrback 30 Posted July 7, 2016 Unfortunately there are people like this case where he has no business owning a gun. A loaded gun just sitting around opens the door for something to go wrong. Lets not blame guns for his shortcomings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 7, 2016 Unfortunately there are people like this case where he has no business owning a gun. A loaded gun just sitting around opens the door for something to go wrong. Lets not blame guns for his shortcomings. 100% agree with you . It's very sad that the man died and I pray for his family and friends . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 144 Posted July 7, 2016 Unfortunately there are people like this case where he has no business owning a gun. A loaded Any gun just sitting around opens the door for something to go wrong. Lets not blame guns for his shortcomings. fixored Gun safety is an oxymoron. In our gun-crazed culture, this is par for the course along with mass shootings, police shootings, etc. When everyone has a "right" to a gun this is the expected result, not an exceptional tragedy. Just accept it. You can't have it both ways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 7, 2016 fixored Gun safety is an oxymoron. In our gun-crazed culture, this is par for the course along with mass shootings, police shootings, etc. When everyone has a "right" to a gun this is the expected result, not an exceptional tragedy. Just accept it. You can't have it both ways. Everyone has the right to protect themselves . I have no problem with someone owning a gun , I do have a problem with how they use them . What is an exceptional tragedy to you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 144 Posted July 7, 2016 What is an exceptional tragedy to you ? Something that's not expected. In a society where guns are so prevalent, gun violence is expected - it's the rule rather than the exception. Even if it's not an intentional act, people become complacent, make mistakes, tempers flare..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 7, 2016 Something that's not expected. In a society where guns are so prevalent, gun violence is expected - it's the rule rather than the exception. Even if it's not an intentional act, people become complacent, make mistakes, tempers flare..... I don't wake up and expect any gun violence anywhere near me , do you? So if I t did happen it would be a surprise and worth of a tragedy no matter where and when it happens or to whom it happens to . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smileseers 54 Posted July 8, 2016 If he knew the Lord he is in a much better place . But if he didn't . Since this was a response to my comments, I shall respond. Giant God rules INFINITY vs itty bitty devil giving us a duality on this pebble of a planet. Great Big Heaven, God welcomes ALL of His creations. NO ifs KARMA Fear is a bluff. Behind a bluff is a lie. Religion, Bible, Disciple, evil, life, evolution and many other words contain the word lie for a reason. Hope your paws grow out someday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 144 Posted July 8, 2016 I don't wake up and expect any gun violence anywhere near me , do you? So if I t did happen it would be a surprise and worth of a tragedy no matter where and when it happens or to whom it happens to . Well, you must be living in a bubble if you don't expect it. Guns are everywhere - it should come as no surprise that they are being used (intentionally or unintentionally). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 8, 2016 Well, you must be living in a bubble if you don't expect it. Guns are everywhere - it should come as no surprise that they are being used (intentionally or unintentionally). There is no surprise that they are being used , they have been since the first gun . I don't drive to work or go outside or go to church or shopping or what ever I do and think about could this be the day I get shot . Nope I don't expect it to happen . But if it did it's all good I'm a believer and live by faith . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 8, 2016 Since this was a response to my comments, I shall respond. Giant God rules INFINITY vs itty bitty devil giving us a duality on this pebble of a planet. Great Big Heaven, God welcomes ALL of His creations. NO ifs KARMA Fear is a bluff. Behind a bluff is a lie. Religion, Bible, Disciple, evil, life, evolution and many other words contain the word lie for a reason. Hope your paws grow out someday. So does Sm I L e seers contain the word lie , is there a reason ? I'm a believer and live by my Faith . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smileseers 54 Posted July 9, 2016 So does Sm I L e seers contain the word lie , is there a reason ? I'm a believer and live by my Faith . Excellent question. A smile may be truthful or not. I shall always give the truth as I comprehend it. Believer contains the word lie, so does live, and life. We are not so different little paw. We both know that the soul/spirit lives beyond this visit to earth. Your belief that the bad people on earth that do not know and accept Jesus as the Lord is where our opinions disagree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 9, 2016 Excellent question. A smile may be truthful or not. I shall always give the truth as I comprehend it. Believer contains the word lie, so does live, and life. We are not so different little paw. We both know that the soul/spirit lives beyond this visit to earth. Your belief that the bad people on earth that do not know and accept Jesus as the Lord is where our opinions disagree. No that's where you disagree with what's written in the Bible . Your problem is with Gods word not with my Faith . And I disagree we are very different . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted July 9, 2016 This thread is getting weird. Well weird for this side of the bored. I suggest we move back to the almighty foozball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphster 274 Posted July 9, 2016 Again with the dogma little paws. And I dig on what you said smileseers, even if yer name contains lie... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 9, 2016 Again with the dogma little paws. And I dig on what you said smileseers, even if yer name contains lie... Sorry . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 9, 2016 This thread is getting weird. Well weird for this side of the bored. I suggest we move back to the almighty foozball. Agree sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 144 Posted July 9, 2016 Everyone has the right to protect themselves . No that's where you disagree with what's written in the Bible . Your problem is with Gods word not with my Faith . I guess it's okay to just ignore that turn the other cheek stuff......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted July 10, 2016 Luke 6:29. This deals with matters of personal retaliation , not to trade insult for insult . As nothing to do with protecting yourself . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
