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> I'd guess that injuries as a result of accidental gun discharge and/or fireworks easily 10x-100x yearly spend on search and rescue. Fireworks are illegal in
by fineIllregister 3y ago
> I'd guess that injuries as a result of accidental gun discharge and/or fireworks easily 10x-100x yearly spend on search and rescue.
Fireworks are illegal in many states. Guns are regulated and there's widespread efforts for more.
- alex_lav 3y agoFireworks are universally illegal in a single state. Google it.
- fineIllregister 3y ago"Universally" makes that statement useless. Vermont only allows sparklers. That is practically a ban on fireworks in the context of this discussion. Many other states have strong restrictions, partially for sake of reducing injuries (and noise and fire risk). And there is constant advocacy for stronger restrictions/bans. The point is, we do restrict people's actions on fireworks and guns in order to prevent larger costs. They are not a counter example for why the Coast Guard should have done nothing in this case.