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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - I am thinking that you thought you would post a message on this board thinking that you would get 100% agreement that your BIL is a jerk. 
I have discovered that is rarely the case on DCUM.
It doesn’t really bother me that a hunting rifle is given as a gift for a child.  For some families, this is what they do.  
It wouldn’t go well in my family, but that is who we are. 
Your BIL may be a real jerk.  It is evident that you have a strained relationship with him - not from your initial post, but subsequent posts. 
But, he may be acting like a jerk simply to get under your skin.  And, it worked.  
You might want to try really hard not to let it get to you, or if it does, do NOT let HIM know it.  Don’t give him that satisfaction.  
And, when you go to family get-togethers, avoid the man so he doesn’t have a chance to grate on your nerves.  [/quote]

Oh, I've been on DCUM long enough to know that I should never expect people to unanimously agree with me.  I know plenty of people think just like BIL unfortunately.

And you are right, a lot of this stems from my hatred of my BIL.  DH told me that I am mostly upset because it's my BIL and not just the situation, although we both agree that it's a pretty irresponsible gift and we don't want our children around guns.

But yes, I can't stand my BIL and he knows it.  I wish he didn't get to me, but he does.  I hate the way he treats my sister, I hate him.  It's no secret.

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All of this...family drama. Your BIL sounds like a reckless jerk, but you did give him the reaction he was looking for. Avoid him where possible, and keep exchanges superficial. Hope your nephew stays safe with the gun. [/quote]

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