@Jaloopa said:Fuck off. Someone close to me tried to commit suicide last year. They're now in a much better place after I managed to keep them alive through the worst part, and they realise that they weren't in a fit state of mind to choose to die. If they'd had a gun I doubt I'd have even known about the attempt before they'd pulled the trigger.
Having something like a gun easily available makes suicide a lot easier, and the impulse can come up in people who've never been treated for mental health issues before, so restrictions on people with a mental health history don't help that much
I'm sorry to hear that, and you're certainly not the only one who has had to deal with suicidal acquaintances, however blaming the tool, or worse yet, blaming gun owners who had nothing to do with that situation, is irrational and actually pretty damn disrespectful.
It's a very tough thing, but it isn't helpful when those near the situation lash out against outsiders.I don't blame rope for the suicide of my friend's father, nor do I blame Ace Hardware or rope owners. That would be dragging unrelated third parties into the issue simply because I'm mad and feel the need to lash out at someone.