We all know people given to drink shouldn't carry, but people given to anger are often worse -- the drinker may not always be drunk, but the man given to anger always could get angry -- and usually does if there's the least reason. Such a one has no business with a gun.
Fair -- but such a one with no gun might still lead to the same ending. Fists, wrenches, and knives all could constitute reason for Dad to shoot. Self-control comes first, before there's any talk of weapons.
We all know people given to drink shouldn't carry, but people given to anger are often worse -- the drinker may not always be drunk, but the man given to anger always could get angry -- and usually does if there's the least reason. Such a one has no business with a gun.
Fair -- but such a one with no gun might still lead to the same ending. Fists, wrenches, and knives all could constitute reason for Dad to shoot. Self-control comes first, before there's any talk of weapons.