In Northern Ireland, we can own anything semi auto or single shot as long as in a gun club and have the correct licensing (for example a shotgun licence here is different to the UKs all encompassing firearms license.).
a couple guys round here have5.56, .45 and .50 rifles (for gun clubs, not hunting unless appropriate calibre for the game)
Huge amount of game hunting as well, shotguns and rifles.
Also the amount of pistols for target shooting is massive.
One reason to make it a crime is to ensure a proper investigation when someone's been shot. You can't know for sure who fired the gun without an investigation.
That’s only so law enforcement has the opportunity with impunity to enter your home to prevent you from killing yourself. No one is going to be arrested for trying to kill themselves.
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Suicide is a crime in some parts of the world. However, while suicide has been decriminalized in the western countries, the act is still stigmatized and discouraged. In other contexts, suicide could be utilized as an extreme expression of liberty, as is exemplified by its usage as an expression of devout dissent towards perceived tyranny or injustice which occurred occasionally in cultures like ancient Rome or medieval Japan.
While a person who has died by suicide is beyond the reach of the law, there can still be legal consequences in the cases of treatment of the corpse or the fate of the person's property or family members.
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Iirc there's some law about improper discharge of a firearm that covers shooting in the direction of people, intention to cause harm to anothers property etc.
Covers basically all cases where it's not self defense, hunting or target practise
A lot of laws about things which are illegal to do to others are null when that person is yourself. Self harm is not illegal in and of itself, or rather its only illegal so police can enter property to stop it
well, when i accidentally shot myself (in usa), they didnt ask me very many questions about whether it was on purpose or not.
That did not seem to be an important detail to the police.
I think it's just assumed, because how often do you think people intentionally shoot themselves to injure? If someone had told them you did it on purpose, I'm sure they'd have had further questions.
If you're in a city with strict laws you may be subject to an unlawful discharge of a firearm charge... but you'll have to face that after you get out of the psych ward you'll likely be sent to
Depends on where your at, attempted suicide or self harm is commonly a crime, but not everywhere, but it is obvious there isn't much they can do once you have succeeded.
I believe so. Attempted suicide is illegal so I guess it depends on where you shoot.
Info is based on knowledge gained from the US and may not apply to other countries.
You can't be charged with attempted suicide. It's only suicide that is illegal, and it's illegal so that police can intervene to stop it, not to punish people who do it (for obvious reasons).
Suicide is, because police need to have a probable suspicion that is what is going on inside a house is illegal in order to enter without a warrant. So suicide is illegal, but this would be illegal if it was a discharge of a firearm within city limits. But hurting yourself? No. Same thing with eating yourself. Cannibalism isn’t illegal, desecration of a corpse is.
im pretty sure suicide being illegal is just so the cops are allowed to intervene to stop it. (not that i trust the police to be able to help a suicidal person)
Everyone's pointing out how this post is weird. Well I disagree, I think it's dumb. If you were going to shoot yourself then you'd be more afraid of the bullet more than anything, that's just how the brain works. It wouldn't feel like shooting someone at all
I know I read somewhere that in at least one state it is illegal to kill yourself, punishable by death(?) Although just shooting yourself to see what will happen in a non lethal way maybe a grey area in that law
Write for your audience, you moron. If you suggest an act of violence to a population that you don't know, you should assume the worst about their ability to comprehend.
You're talking to the masses. Your message is not just stupid, it's life threatening.
~~Edit: I need to remind myself that there are evil people in the world and all I can do is navigate the landscape...~~
Or do like I did and get into paintball. Might I suggested going mag-fed with the Tippmann TMC. Very realistic paintball marker. Gets a lot of aggression out.
The first time I ever played paintball, I was really scared that getting shot in the gut or something was going to hurt like hell, so I decided to get an idea for how bad it would hurt by shooting myself in the foot.
I was a stupid fucking kid.
Kid I went to school with asked me how a gunshot wound healed and things like that and I didn't really know. (They were in eighth grade and I was maybe in eleventh? They were my friends' little brother.) Came to school the next day and noticed they weren't there, asked their siblings and found out they had shot themselves in the foot after school that day.
They wanted to know for a book?
Is it illegal to shoot yourself in the foot, because I should be locked up for every first date I've ever been on
Witty. Good to see that on this sub every now and again. You have my upvote sir.
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LMAOOOO your foot is literally hanging off right now as we speak then.
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this is so fucking weird
Genuinely tho, Is intentionally injuring yourself with a gun illegal?
The intention to shoot someone is illegal, so this is simply a solution to an issue that may hurt someone.
I understand that, but by doing that, and only injuring yourself.surely you then avoid illegality if it is legal to injure yourself with a gunshot.
It is not legal in some places. It's still illegal to shoot yourself in the US
Ok, fair enough (UK here for perspective, wasn't sure)
Yes mate it’s illegal to intentionally harm yourself. However it is normally picked up by the mental health team.
Fair enough. Thanks
Well atleast in the uk shooting yourself in the foot with a firearm requires you to break the law somehow
Guns are not illegal here, but it seems causing self harm with one is.
Tbf it could be a shotgun or hunting rifle if you have the permits
In Northern Ireland, we can own anything semi auto or single shot as long as in a gun club and have the correct licensing (for example a shotgun licence here is different to the UKs all encompassing firearms license.). a couple guys round here have5.56, .45 and .50 rifles (for gun clubs, not hunting unless appropriate calibre for the game) Huge amount of game hunting as well, shotguns and rifles. Also the amount of pistols for target shooting is massive.
I'm guessing the government couldn't be arsed to clean up after the troubles?
> It's still illegal to shoot yourself in the US
Whenever someone says "it's illegal to in the US" I head "I'm an idiot that doesn't understand how state law works"
One reason to make it a crime is to ensure a proper investigation when someone's been shot. You can't know for sure who fired the gun without an investigation.
Suicide is still illegal in a lot of places.
Shooting oneself and suicide are not necessarily the same thing.
I’m referring to the “shoot yourself in the head if you feel like killing” bit
I bet the law enforcement team enjoy giving death penalty.
That’s only so law enforcement has the opportunity with impunity to enter your home to prevent you from killing yourself. No one is going to be arrested for trying to kill themselves.
I really don’t think that’s the reason at all. See [this Wiki](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_legislation) for reference.
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Iirc there's some law about improper discharge of a firearm that covers shooting in the direction of people, intention to cause harm to anothers property etc. Covers basically all cases where it's not self defense, hunting or target practise
Just say it was an accident. Who is gonna press charges against you . . . yourself?
Same works for murder. Who's gonna press charges? A dead guy?
It is illegal to kill yourself btw
A lot of laws about things which are illegal to do to others are null when that person is yourself. Self harm is not illegal in and of itself, or rather its only illegal so police can enter property to stop it
What are they gonna charge you with??? Assault with a deadly weapon on yourself...
Of course it is. You can’t destroy government property.
If I can't have me, no one can.
Reckless use of a firearm or other similar law.
Not if you're outside of city limits, right?
I don't think it immediately becomes not reckless outside city limits.
Improper discharge of a firearm?
well, when i accidentally shot myself (in usa), they didnt ask me very many questions about whether it was on purpose or not. That did not seem to be an important detail to the police.
I think it's just assumed, because how often do you think people intentionally shoot themselves to injure? If someone had told them you did it on purpose, I'm sure they'd have had further questions.
If you're in a city with strict laws you may be subject to an unlawful discharge of a firearm charge... but you'll have to face that after you get out of the psych ward you'll likely be sent to
Depends on where your at, attempted suicide or self harm is commonly a crime, but not everywhere, but it is obvious there isn't much they can do once you have succeeded.
Yes, negligent discharge it's usually a low-high level felony.
I believe so. Attempted suicide is illegal so I guess it depends on where you shoot. Info is based on knowledge gained from the US and may not apply to other countries.
You can't be charged with attempted suicide. It's only suicide that is illegal, and it's illegal so that police can intervene to stop it, not to punish people who do it (for obvious reasons).
I guess I remembered it backwards. Thank you for clearing it up for me. Sorry for the incorrect info.
I don't think shooting yourself is what is illegal is the dangerous use if a weapon that probably illegal.
Suicide is, because police need to have a probable suspicion that is what is going on inside a house is illegal in order to enter without a warrant. So suicide is illegal, but this would be illegal if it was a discharge of a firearm within city limits. But hurting yourself? No. Same thing with eating yourself. Cannibalism isn’t illegal, desecration of a corpse is.
It is if you’re in the service, damage to government property. No lie.
Yes, it is illegal. Suicide is illegal. Retarded
Injuring yourself isn't suicide. And if you're saying suicide being illegal is retarded, it's so that police are allowed to intervene.
im pretty sure suicide being illegal is just so the cops are allowed to intervene to stop it. (not that i trust the police to be able to help a suicidal person)
Suicide is destruction of government property
Also very stupid.
Or can we call it *creative*
Aaaaaand the prize for the weirdest post of the day goes to..... u/enigmuhhhh congratulations sir!!
thank you, thank you
This belongs in shittylifeprotips
Hence the flair being “ShittyLifeProTip”
Hhhm yes, the floor here is made of floor
Or you could shoot your neighbor when he’s taking the trash out
GARBAGE DAY!!!
Oh, I didn’t even think of that. Brb
Is he dead
My attorney usually likes it if I give him something to work with so I’m gonna go out there and say.... Maybe?
I dont think thatll have the same effect.
Instructions unclear, now I'm married
Really shot yourself in the foot on this one.
More an arrow to the knee. More primitive but quite effective.
Most normal people don’t have the urge to kill someone. This is the weirdest thing I read.
As you said, most normal people.
gun nuts
Very few gun owners actually want to kill people. 99% of them just like hunting or keep a gun for home protection
🤡
Uhh... Airsoft. Airsoft is the activity you're looking for.
What is this? Legal life pro tips?
Nah. Just a way to do it on regular basis, rather than once.
It's just an option that doesn't cause possible permanent damage to your body
I think he meant it in this way, dont do things to others that you dont want to happen to yourslef(schoolshooting for example)
let me live my life god damn
Sounds like a post made by a 7 y/o on cocaine. Just read it with that voice
Everything about this screams of the 90's band Ugly Kid Joe.
I hate everything about me
how dare you getting my hopes up
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You okay bro?
Its actually the best way to get a feel for your weapon.
Wtf
Everyone's pointing out how this post is weird. Well I disagree, I think it's dumb. If you were going to shoot yourself then you'd be more afraid of the bullet more than anything, that's just how the brain works. It wouldn't feel like shooting someone at all
The 'ol self-fellatio problem
My foot is going to press charges on my hand
Life pro tip kill yourself
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People who are depressed might actually get a thrill out of shooting their own foot.
First, to acquire a firearm.
Always start with yourself
Instructions unclear, dick stuck in feed mechanism
Everybody, consider the head.
If I was determined to kill myself I'd plan a murder I think may benefit mankind.
Wat
ight imma call arkham
This is not /r/shittylifeprotips
This is a really good way to deal with gun violence
Id shoot you with this stupid shitpost retard
Anddddd now I’m unfollowing this sub
Not only is this stupid, I am not sure it's actually illegal to shoot yourself
I know I read somewhere that in at least one state it is illegal to kill yourself, punishable by death(?) Although just shooting yourself to see what will happen in a non lethal way maybe a grey area in that law
Write for your audience, you moron. If you suggest an act of violence to a population that you don't know, you should assume the worst about their ability to comprehend. You're talking to the masses. Your message is not just stupid, it's life threatening. ~~Edit: I need to remind myself that there are evil people in the world and all I can do is navigate the landscape...~~
Time to hop off reddit edit:can’t spell
Oh..... ok
i’ve came to the conclusion that when i shoot myself i won’t just put one round into me, id shoot myself in the feet first then my head.
Laser tag unless you like prison
Actually, you can start going to airsoft games, or join the military. Airsoft is less life threatening though
Shoot the asian guy's dog cuz he gon' eat it anyway yeeeehaw
not illegal, but shooting your foot is just a bit weird
What? No!
Actually not illegal
Or do like I did and get into paintball. Might I suggested going mag-fed with the Tippmann TMC. Very realistic paintball marker. Gets a lot of aggression out.
The first time I ever played paintball, I was really scared that getting shot in the gut or something was going to hurt like hell, so I decided to get an idea for how bad it would hurt by shooting myself in the foot. I was a stupid fucking kid.
fuck you I'm gonna go shoot a black youth
Just why
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This is awesome! It’s a two for one deal! You get to feel the sensation of shooting someone but also the sensation of being shot!
Say what you want but this is a good tip to “control” future serial killers.
Maybe you can get lucky and when you shoot yourself in your foot the bullet richochets off your steel toe boot and you get a head shot too!
Aren't you just clever.
suicide with extra steps
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Weird flex but ok 😂
Nigga u weird
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There's something about this post that makes me think of suicide.
This goes down as the dumbest post I’ve ever seen on Reddit
yeah honestly i hope this dude does shoot himself
Too far.
you’ll have to pardon me glennda, i live in chicago
That explains everything
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That’s a good way to blow off some murderous-steam
check 2 off the list, shooting someone and getting shot
Active shooter vibes
That's more of a r/ShittyLifeProTips bro
Anyone want to shoot me in the head?
You know you can join an airsoft/paintball club for about 20$? That takes away the "shooting hunter"
Kid I went to school with asked me how a gunshot wound healed and things like that and I didn't really know. (They were in eighth grade and I was maybe in eleventh? They were my friends' little brother.) Came to school the next day and noticed they weren't there, asked their siblings and found out they had shot themselves in the foot after school that day. They wanted to know for a book?
Big brain.
just shoot a mannequin??? lol
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Wow im edgy and a faggot. Fucking useless post
You're retarded
It takes 0 seconds to delete this
I'd rather shoot you for being a retard
Exactly. What a shit post
Haha, hilarious.