Chris Gaither: Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day?

By Robert Farago

I going to take some heat for this, but I reckon 11-year-old Chris Gaither (above) is an irresponsible gun owner. Before I make my case, a quick note to pedants: if you’re holding a gun and it isn’t illegal for you to do so, even if the firearm doesn’t belong to you, at that moment you “own it.” You are a gun owner. OK, so, young Master Gaither was at home alone in Talladega, Alabama when a burglar came calling. The UK’s Daily Star, of all things, tells the story with attaboy gusto . . .

The little lad grabbed a 9mm handgun that was kept in the house and went to confront the thief.

While the robber was making off with the stolen goods, Chris fired eleven shots – but failed to hit the target.

The man was climbing over Chris’ fence and was just about to get away – before the fearless kid fired one last shot at the stash the man was holding.

The bullet passed through the loot – becoming lodged in the man’s leg and Chris said: “He told me he was going to kill me” . . .

Police in Alabama did not release the name …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns