Update on woman mistakenly killed as a deer

[mahigan]

8. Not really for this firearm

The T/C Contender, as reported in the article, is more rifle than handgun. It comes in 2 barrel lengths - 10" and 14"- and both can have scopes mounted on them. The triggers are adjustable for target grade accuracy. They are chambered almost exclusively for centrefire rifle cartridges.

I have shot a 1 1/2" five shot group at 100 yds from a rest with a scoped Contender chambered for a 7mm TCU - a .223 case necked up to 7mm. 200 yds on a deer is not a shot for a casual shooter but is well within the capabilities of a proficient one. The Contender is quite a sstunning tool.

In many cases, offenders are not charged with anything in these cases because a) it was an accident and b) one family has already been turned upside down and there is nothing to be gained by doing the same thing to another family. I disagree. Owning and using a firearm comes with a hefty set of responsibilities which this guy failed to discharge. I have sympathy for both families but the responsibility for all the pain and suffering is on him. Hopefully someone somewhere learns from it and another case like this is prevented.

The bottom line is that this guy used a dangerous weapon in an incredibly dangerous and irresponsible manner and needs to have the book thrown at him. I'm sure that sounds harsh to some but that's what I was taught.