Deaths by accidental shooting in 2011 in the US, 851, of which 70 or 80 are thought attributable to hunting.
Deaths by accidental shooting in 2011 in the UK, 2, from all causes, contribution from hunting unknown.
As my late Grandfather would sing, "Booze, boys, and bugger the Band of Hope!"
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Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. It's always a good thing to minimize them. There has been comment that the situation is worsening, but I hope you folks have the chance to get out to the field more. I think it's just a numbers exercise and not related to intoxication.
