Virginia is for Gun Lovers

If we ever had any doubt that VA is one gun-loving state, this report should put our minds to rest.

A Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court judge Thursday found a man not guilty of reckless handling of a firearm in the accidental shooting of a 3-year-old girl.

The judge acquitted Matthew Bairey, who was 24 at the time of the June 26 incident, of the misdemeanor charge.

The shooting occurred in the 5500 block of Seawall Court as Bairey was trying to check whether his pistol had a round in the chamber. His thumb slipped, causing the gun to fire a bullet through the floor of his second-story apartment and into the apartment below, striking the girl in the arm

This is a blatant and disgraceful miscarriage of justice.  How in the world could an act like than NOT be reckless handling of a firearm? 

I'm sure some of our gun-rights friends will be happy to tell us.

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