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It was probably more like "it was secured - we didn't think he could reach that shelf yet".
If a six year old can acquire your firearm, it was never secure. >

They’re throwing their kid under the bus. >

Probably the best legal strategy to take. I imagine Adult negligence vs. child shenanigans have very different punishments >

Plus, the kid is already going to jail. Parents are just hoping he'll take the entire rap. >

I'm not to sure. But I don't think you guys jail 6 year olds. More likely would be put into a specific child care program. Or am I wrong? >

Not wrong. Probably some treatment program, depending on the situation. Hopefully they'll let him visit his parents in jail. Secure, my ass. >

Yeah, if a six year old can get to something. It's not secure. It's probably on the counter. >

I think we need his definition of 'secured'.. >

Maybe he meant to say "locked and loaded"? >

....a couple of things here. My parents had a handgun in our house for a very long time before I was ever aware of it. Especially at 6 years old. Is it common you tell your kids about these things? Additionally,  it was a 9mm....ok, so how does a 6 year old know how to chamber a round, take the safety off and have the hand strength to do this? Beside all that what was his big beef with this teacher? I mean sure, some people kill random strangers but this kid made very specific decisions aimed at one person. The parents had to have some knowledge of his anger towards her...this wasn't some spur of the moment impulse. He made efforts to conceal the weapon.
The message from the lawyer is pandering IMO. They are trying very hard to say all the right things to mitigate the issue. I'm not buying the "it was secure" story. Maybe they have measures in place but weren't using them for convenience and an opportunity for a misguided child presented itself. >

Supposedly up on a high closet shelf with a trigger lock on.
So, on top of everything you listed, the kid knew where the weapon was, knew where the key was, and how to unlock said trigger lock. >

The teacher is very lucky to be alive. >

"If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?" >

Amazing movie and this line in particular had an effect on my life. >

Please elaborate >

Obviously not secured enough! Or did they simply hide it in the underwear drawer with a note attached saying "Do not bring to school!" >

Yeah, but the kid can’t read >

"That sign can't stop me because I can't read" >

Arthur was darker than I remember >

“The firearm our son accessed was secured.”
Obviously it wasn't. >

You don't know.  Maybe he knew where the key was, unlocked the gun safe, found the bullets, loaded the magazine, and chambered a round, all by himself...at the age of 6.  
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