'Disturbing': Experts troubled by Canada’s euthanasia laws
apnews.com
TORONTO (AP) — Alan Nichols had a history of depression and other medical issues, but none were life-threatening. When the 61-year-old Canadian was hospitalized in June 2019 over fears he might be suicidal, he asked his brother to “bust him out” as soon as possible.
  • Bruja [she/her, love/loves]
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    2 years ago

    people already do this without adding anything
    Suicides at Shooting Ranges
    https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/full/10.1027/0227-5910/a000676

    88% of decedents arrived alone

    86% of guns were rented from the range

    an estimated 37 suicides at shooting ranges per year nationally

    40% were college graduates or held an advanced degree

    62% of the decedents were noted as having had a behavioral health issue including mental illness, substance abuse problem, or previous suicidal thoughts or attempts

    in the US, many range masters will have experienced one or will know a colleague who has

    • BetterBunkersBureau [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      That’s a good article, thanks for sharing it and the info.

      Ngl, 37 seems low. I guess buying a gun and choosing venue isn’t enough of an added barrier. Makes sense since the more secure the person was based on demographics the less likely to do in the range.

      The requiring a second person rule seems like a viable Bandaid.

      Kinda scary tbh