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Coming soon - guns at pools in Charleston, West Virginia

It appears as if the city of Charleston, West Virginia is going to see some modest gun restrictions of theirs rolled back, including the ban of guns at city pools. 

I'm not sure whether I feel this is worse or not as bad as the lifting of gun restrictions at bars in some states. With regard to bars, I don't think it's a wise move to mix firearms with alcohol. However, bars are typically full of adults, whereas pools are typically occupied largely by youngsters. It's safe to say I think both are bad ideas. The lifting of this very restriction in Charleston could make for some interesting signs by the pools and rules given by kids' parents...

Signs

"NO DIVING WITH GUNS"

"DON'T BREASTSTROKE WITH GUNS"

"LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT TARGET PRACTICE"


Parents' rules

- "Stay away from that man with the big gun."

- "Never close your eyes."

- "Wear your floaties, helmet, and bulletproof vest."

http://news.yahoo.com/now-cant-ban-guns-public-pool-132000480.html

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/03/west-virginia-town-to-rollback-gun-restrictions-in-public-pools-and-parks/

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