08-10-2010, 04:42 PM
While I feel sorry, not only for the little girl, but for her brother as well [for whatever traumatic experiences may follow, or having to live with the guilt in the future (provided that he's not a psycho/sociopath)], I'm ashamed of the mother for leaving a working handgun (loaded with live ammunition, no less) in sight, and within reach, of her mobile child with competent motor skills. Although such an occurrence (accident) is not always the first scenario one would take precautions for, it is incredibly foolish to leave a deadly weapon where ANYONE may take it. Such placement of a pistol is reprehensible and undoubtedly questionable. Just a recommendation, if the mother can't afford a safe, she could at least hide it somewhere inconspicuous.