> 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.
Fireworks are illegal in many states. Guns are regulated and there's widespread efforts for more.
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.