New Jersey man whose son, 4, fatally shot neighbor, pleads guilty

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http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/new-jersey-man-whose-son-4-fatally-shot-neighbor-pleads-guilty/ar-BBc6RNb

A New Jersey father whose 4-year-old son shot and killed a 6-year-old neighbor pleaded guilty on Thursday to endangering the welfare of children by keeping unsecured firearms, authorities said.

Anthony Senatore, 35, of Toms River will be sentenced to three years in prison as part of a plea deal, according to a statement by Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor James McClain.

On April 8, 2013, Senatore's son found a loaded .22 caliber rifle in his father's bedroom and shot Brandon Holt in the head, the statement said. Holt died the following day at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Senatore was found to have five unsecured guns that were accessible to his children, the prosecutor said.

His sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 5.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Guns protecting more people at it's best.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Guns protecting more people at it's best.

I have no issues with having a gun for protection, hunting, sport, or collection. This was just the worst type of negligence.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I have no issues with having a gun for protection, hunting, sport, or collection. This was just the worst type of negligence.

People and guns still kill people. There was a guy attempting to sell his gun. The sell didn't go through, he got back in the car and accidentally shot his son sitting in the passenger side.

Edited October 31, 2014 by Janelle2002

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

People and guns still kill people. There was a guy attempting to sell his gun. The sell didn't go through, he got back in the car and accidentally shot his son sitting in the passenger side.

No argument there. A gun is a weapon first and foremost. And it should be treated as such. But you can kill someone with just about anything out there, the gun just makes it easier.

[Curmudgeon 227]

I have no issues with having a gun for protection, hunting, sport, or collection. This was just the worst type of negligence.

You should have an issue with a gun as protection. It has been proven time and time again that such a rationale is false. Unless you maintain a rigorous program of marksmanship, and fitness training as well as having a good grasp of the legal implications of firing a weapon at another human being and understand the mental consequences of doing so, and, above all that random acts of violence are the least likely to befall you and that in normal day to day life we are not expecting to be ambushed/shot at or assailed (quite rightly in my opinion) then the likely hood of being armed as protection ever actually doing some good is significantly less than being armed as protection resulting in the death or injury of yourself or your immediate family/friend circle. None of these is exceptionally likely, so being armed for protection is a nonsense in a modern and safe society which America is.

[Curmudgeon 227]

The mentality that goes along with being armed for protection in a modern urban society like the majority of US citizens do, is the same mentality that leads to people stating that people who have traveled to a region where Ebola is unchecked should maintain a 21 day quarantine even if they have had zero contact with a person who is Ebola symptomatic.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

You should have an issue with a gun as protection. It has been proven time and time again that such a rationale is false. Unless you maintain a rigorous program of marksmanship, and fitness training as well as having a good grasp of the legal implications of firing a weapon at another human being and understand the mental consequences of doing so, and, above all that random acts of violence are the least likely to befall you and that in normal day to day life we are not expecting to be ambushed/shot at or assailed (quite rightly in my opinion) then the likely hood of being armed as protection ever actually doing some good is significantly less than being armed as protection resulting in the death or injury of yourself or your immediate family/friend circle. None of these is exceptionally likely, so being armed for protection is a nonsense in a modern and safe society which America is.

Being in the military I receive weapon qualification every year. Not to mention I work out as well. I don't have a gun as of yet. But when I move, it's an option we are talking about. My wife isn't too keen on it while we live on base so there's no rush.

[eieio 1,594]

Being in the military I receive weapon qualification every year. Not to mention I work out as well. I don't have a gun as of yet. But when I move, it's an option we are talking about. My wife isn't too keen on it while we live on base so there's no rush.

What type of gun are you interested in? I myself have 3 ,12 guage shotguns and two rifles. I keep them all loaded and laying around the house. However...they are not loaded for protection. I just see no reason to unload them. To me they are no different than my truck sitting in the driveway.

I don't have children and I do put them away when children are around.

My wife will be here soon(knock on wood) I have little concern about her and firearms. My concern is with her and vehicles. She must drive and it is far more dangerous to drive than it is to handle a gun.

I would say get a gun that you enjoy shooting...at least for the first one. Shooting is fun.

Also, for most people having a gun gives them a boost in confidence that they are better able to defend themselves. What is wrong with feeling better about your safety?

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

What type of gun are you interested in? I myself have 3 ,12 guage shotguns and two rifles. I keep them all loaded and laying around the house. However...they are not loaded for protection. I just see no reason to unload them. To me they are no different than my truck sitting in the driveway.

I don't have children and I do put them away when children are around.

My wife will be here soon(knock on wood) I have little concern about her and firearms. My concern is with her and vehicles. She must drive and it is far more dangerous to drive than it is to handle a gun.

I would say get a gun that you enjoy shooting...at least for the first one. Shooting is fun.

Also, for most people having a gun gives them a boost in confidence that they are better able to defend themselves. What is wrong with feeling better about your safety?

I'm not sure as of yet. SInce I still have time before the move I'm in no real hurry. But, I'll have one in the house for home defense. No need to carry when we're out.

[Curmudgeon 227]

Being in the military I receive weapon qualification every year. Not to mention I work out as well. I don't have a gun as of yet. But when I move, it's an option we are talking about. My wife isn't too keen on it while we live on base so there's no rush.

Why is t an 'option' unless you want to actually train in marksmanship, compete, hunt or collect antiques? 50% of US households live perfectly normal lives without having a gun in the home for protection. It's just one less thing to worry about in the home, particularly if you want to have children.

I'm not sure as of yet. SInce I still have time before the move I'm in no real hurry. But, I'll have one in the house for home defense. No need to carry when we're out.

Do you really not understand the risks that having a gun in the home poses versus the smaller risk of being 'invaded'? I give up.