I listened to the news with great interest this weekend and I just want to set the record straight for all of you non-hunters out there. Despite the excuse I heard given over the weekend, the ultimate responsibility when shooting a firearm rests with the individual pulling the trigger. Accidents happen, and I am in no way suggesting that the incident this weekend involving Dick Cheney was anything other than just that. However, CNN (for one) almost made it sound like it was the other guys fault for not “announcing his return.” Ok, fine, while it is proper etiquette to do just that . to inform the other hunters in your party that you have rejoined them . it is the responsibility of the person actually firing the weapon to make sure of his target and what’s beyond. Period. Not that I think that anyone in this administration would try to spin this in some way to shift the blame elsewhere and not take responsibility for their actions . no . that would never ever happen. Now, to be clear, I have not heard the Vice President himself say anything of this nature . but I have most certainly heard it stated on CNN.
Also, if you're not sure where each member of your hunting party happens to be at any given moment...you don't pull the trigger. At least that is how I was taught firearm/hunter safety.
Any other hunters out there surprised by the "excuse" given for the accident?
Place this (if worthy): "In the News" I guess.
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