[Livia]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I can't see a two year old having the strength in their hand to pull the trigger on a revolver... it's actually very hard to do by accident. For a toddler to have pulled the trigger, it's very likely that the gun was a small semi specifically designed for females who are not regular users of firearms, as the triggers are much easier to pull... which is why I completely agree with the above - having one kicking around in a bag, loaded, is madness. You could throw your car keys into your bag and shoot yourself in the face.

It completely depends on the spring in the revolver, you can get anything from a 1 to a 9lb pull. It's just as likely that she might have had a revolver with a light pull spring. If it was an auto it should have had the safety on, if it was a revolver it should have been on an empty chamber and in either case, it should have been holstered, as we all agree.