Oklahoma House committee rejects proposal to legalize 'destroying' pets with firearms

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Oklahoma law doesn’t allow animal shelters to use firearms to euthanize animals. Instead, they use chemical injections or carbon monoxide gas.

“I think (killing an animal by shooting) is as humane as taking them to a vet and having a needle put in their vein and being put to sleep,” Martin said.

“There are people in your family who have done that with a firearm. And I don’t know who it is, whether it’s your uncle or your grandfather; someone in your family has done this.”

Many animal rights advocates and other groups opposed the bill.

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-lawmaker-wants-to-legalize-destroying-pets-with-firearms/article/3937135/?page=2

[shenmue]

1. Mercy

What is wrong with some people?

[get the red out]

2. Some humans are vile

So many people are sickening.

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3. Kick

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4. "There are people in your family who have done that with a firearm."

Actually, that was me.

I had a boxer that got very sick and I asked dad to put her down with his .45 handgun. I didn't have a gun and don't like them. Despite that, dad made me do it.

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5. Putting an animal down with a gun is no more or less humane than by injection...

and probably more humane than with gas.

A well placed shot kills the animal instantly, so there is no suffering. How would that be inhumane? That said, I doubt many pet owners could bring themselves to shoot the family pet. I wouldn't be able to and I hunt.