Guns don't kill people ....

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by GunMaster357

Possession of a firearm implies that you know how to use it.

When one implies, one makes an imp out of lies, or something.

Originally Posted by GunMaster357

Isn't it why there are driving licences and weapons carrying permits?

Something tells me that the backpacker did not have a permit.

Originally Posted by GunMaster357

While I don't want to enter a debate on firearm possession in the US, wouldn't it be safer (at least from the accidental discharge point of view) to ensure that the owner of a firearm can show a modicum of good sense?

What Bri said.

[GunMaster357]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Something tells me that the backpacker did not have a permit.

Then the rightful owner of that gun made a mistake.