Teen killed when his dad's gun goes off during Daggett deer hunt
A Weber County family is grieving after a hunting accident claimed a 15-year-old on Sunday near Dutch John in Daggett County.
Always sad news to hear of fatal accidents. This is the reason that I stress firearm safety at all times. Surprisingly, the local authorities say the exact same thing.
"Muzzle control issues coupled with accidental discharges are responsible for many accidents," said Mike Fowlks, chief of law enforcement for the DWR. "That's why we stress the importance of keeping your gun pointed in a safe direction no matter the situation."
Of course, certain gun control groups would like you to believe that this is more of a reason for gun control will ostensibly skip this part
More than 70,000 hunters were in the Utah woods this past weekend for the opener of the 2008 general rifle deer season and no other fatalities were reported. ... According to statistics compiled by the state wildlife agency there have been seven hunting fatalities in the past decade and 209 overall since records started being kept in 1957.
More than 70,000 hunters were in the Utah woods this past weekend for the opener of the 2008 general rifle deer season and no other fatalities were reported.
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According to statistics compiled by the state wildlife agency there have been seven hunting fatalities in the past decade and 209 overall since records started being kept in 1957.
Each and every death is tragic, but it should be kept in perspective that it's still extremely rare. In fact, it's one of the safer sports.
Please folks, teach your children well about gun safety. Make sure you talk to family and friends about keeping their children safe.