Alabama: "The child lost a finger in the incident but is otherwise fine."

[Robb]

FAIRFIELD, Ala. -- Fairfield Police confirmed that a five-year-old was shot on Friday afternoon.

(snip)

While the grandmother was away, the child ventured into the grandparents’ bedroom and found a gun that was hidden in a drawer.

Police say the child was trying to load a bullet into the barrel of the gun when it discharged.

The child lost a finger in the incident but is otherwise fine.

Read More: http://www.cbs42.com/2013/06/07/5-year-old-shot-in-fairfield/

No, we're not numbed to gun violence, so stop saying that.

[Ohio Joe]

1. but... now he can play 9 fingered Frodo and the Ring of Doom

You never look at the bright side

[In_The_Wind]

2. Screw this! The child is not fine!

found a gun that was hidden in a drawer.

[Arkansas Granny]

3. Piss poor job of "hiding", if you ask me.

[In_The_Wind]

4. I don't hide my gun. It's locked up. I have the key with me not hanging on a hook.

[Arkansas Granny]

5. And that is called being responsible.

[Robb]

6. Good on you.

I've always liked the idea of disassembling firearms when not in use; most toddlers can pull a trigger, but can't reassemble a broken-down pistol.

[In_The_Wind]

7. The clip isn't in the gun. The chamber is empty until I slide it to load.

My gun will never be used to accidentally harm anyone.