Mrs. Peel 7,148 Posted June 29, 2017 This act was so stupid, so idiotic, so thoroughly reckless... that it actually hurts my head. Read it and weep: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/minn-woman-fatally-shoots-boyfriend-in-youtube-stunt/ar-BBDr77s?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp Here are all the ways this makes me sad & angry: This couple not only ignored ALL basic safety rules - they purposefully defied them, knowing it was dangerous - all for a stupid click-bait video stunt. They pulled this crap after bringing children into the world. It would always be stupid, of course --- but somehow that's extra bad. I think the rule is: once you're parents, kindly grow the f' up! It's not just about you anymore. A guy is dead. A woman is likely going to prison. 1 kid and another one on the way are essentially orphaned. (1 life lost, 3 destroyed... all of it entirely avoidable). YouTube is outta control. Don't get me wrong, I love the service myself. Great source of info. But it brings out the STUPID in people in this social media age, often with disastrous results. And here's the kicker: the media gleefully clutches onto any "stupid gun owner" story. So yes, these idiots DO reflect on ALL gun owners in the eyes of the public, like it or not I DID NOT POST THIS IN THE 1A LOUNGE - reply accordingly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted June 29, 2017 They used a .50 AE Desert Eagle. Seriously? Apparently they tested the penetration... but c'mon - did they research body armor or even google "Desert Eagle Phone Book"? First result that comes up is a DE .50 shooting through more than 1 phone book. Box of Truth tested this too with other guns... 9mm FMJ penetrates through 7" of Phone book! https://www.theboxotruth.com/the-box-o-truth-31-the-books-o-truth/ These 2 had no brains - of course the girl (who's 19) was knocked up by the now deceased boyfriend at 15... so yeah there's a lot of brains there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeSC 1,204 Posted June 29, 2017 You can't get much dumber than that, true Darwinism at work. Total shame what it does for the child left behind and the reputation of us responsible firearm owners. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,653 Posted June 29, 2017 We should submit that for a Darwin Award.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,129 Posted June 29, 2017 Mrs Gump may have been easy, but she certainly wasn't wrong when she told little Forrest "stupid is as stupid does." 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted June 29, 2017 I heard the book was pretty thin - something about "French War Heroes." 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,653 Posted June 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Displaced Texan said: We should submit that for a Darwin Award.... Somebody beat me to it...already been submitted to the Darwin Awards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,417 Posted June 29, 2017 33 minutes ago, Handyman said: I heard the book was pretty thin - something about "French War Heroes." Origin of the species. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted June 29, 2017 Unfortunately these idiots already created offspring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted June 29, 2017 Sooo where's the videoSent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,129 Posted June 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Purple Patrick said: Sooo where's the video I think you might have to wait for the trial to see the raw footage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lostboy 105 Posted June 30, 2017 One time.... on the internet.... I saw that a hard cover book can double as a bullet proof vest. LETS TRY IT!!!!!Lol dummies deserve what they get/got, not sorry.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,417 Posted June 30, 2017 Didn't MythBusters do this exact test? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted June 30, 2017 32 minutes ago, voyager9 said: Didn't MythBusters do this exact test? And they also used a dummy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,417 Posted June 30, 2017 18 minutes ago, Zeke said: And they also used a dummy So did this couple, apparently. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted July 1, 2017 I'm pretty sure there's a strong case for the book definitely NOT being their high school senior yearbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites