somewhat off topic, but do you have any links on the first one? the second certainly seems roughly true to me
wikipedia sez:
While acknowledging that the “statistical dimensions of the friendly fire problem have yet to be defined; reliable data are simply not available in most cases,” The Oxford Companion to American Military History estimates that between 2 percent and 2.5 percent of the casualties in America’s wars are attributable to friendly fire
for sure. even: wake her up at 3am, and then see. i can barely find my glasses let alone find, unlock, and load a gun. or confront an intruder in the dark and fire at one.
oh! that was just my kiddo who snuck out when i thought they were asleep. oops. sorry fam
