News Report

[Sprytle]

I was just listening to TV8 news -grand rapids- while checking around MS here.
There was a story the past few days about a 15 yr. old that shot his 10yr. brother they assume by accident.

http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?S=7567854

Well this was a follow-up story and i just heard Ann Schieber say at the end of her report.....

"They are really trying to find out why the family would have a 20 gauge shotgun in the house.... It might be because in some areas of Mich. you can not shoot a rifle so that might explain why they would have a shotgun in the home...."


WHAT???

I swear some of the people that report on things ,Especially guns, hunting and shooting sports , Have NO clue to what they are talking about!!

Who writes this crap??

A couple of months ago, also on ch. 8, some chick reported that the suspect used a .22 gauge rifle...

I know not everyone is gun savvy, but if its your job as a reporter, do some damn research and try to get things at least close to right!!!

:rolleyes:


-Bob

[SNAREMAN]

You hit the nail on the head,THEY HAVE NO CLUE!!!!!!Also,the only way gun's make the news,is in a bad light.I'm shocked that they did'nt say it was an "assault shot-gun"

[wally-eye]

Did everyone email them as I did explaining their mistake??? I do that with any news agency that reports incorrect info. especially about hunting/fishing/guns etc.

[sneakboxer]

Remember when VP Dick Chainey shot his buddy quail hunting. The news stated he shot him with a 28ga then poured out a 12ga buckshot load to show the viewers. If that was the case i don't think he would have recovered. I wish the media would not be so wacked out.

It is sad to hear about the boy though...

[eddiejohn4]

What else can you expect with a liberal dominated media.You would think they would know what country they are in. You know the 2nd amendment and all that!!!!