Thread: Hunter admits accidentally shooting wife

I like Sidney's approach to this, but that's probably only because I followed this subject closely and have heard the rumours on the grapevine. Without that knowledge I would be more inclined to question the court decisions regarding the sentence and suppression order.

I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and heard this event unfold in real time. By my observation I believe the Police acted with professionalism and - under the circumstances - a degree of compassion, because by any measure it was a serious event that very nearly resulted in a more tragic outcome. Within our household we have three FAL holders and I can tell you a long discussion was held on the subject, searching within ourselves and hoping to learn from others mistakes. For the life of me I can't understand how this could have occurred but I can only measure the failure of this person against the safety measures our family takes to prevent such accidents - and my values may well be different to his, or yours. For this reason I am surprised by the sentencing but I am not disappointed. I'm not in any way condoning the actions that conspired to spoil everyone's day, but I decline from criticizing the judges decision.

As for the suppression orders, that surprised me as well but probably more because I thought the identity and occupation of the people involved was general knowledge. Obviously not. Suffice to say that armed with this knowledge it is perhaps somewhat easier to understand why the suppression orders were made. I can't comment on whether it was necessary or not - that's the judges' privilege. I guess all I can say here is that the people involved have within them the ability to provide a level of service for the greater benefit of the entire community. I'm guessing... and hoping... that given their second chance at love and life they will fulfil that opportunity with a level of service that would put the majority of us to shame.