S6:E3 – “The Gun”

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 1st, 1990 — A gun with a tragic past re-enters circulation; MacGyver must end its killing spree. MISSION: A drug addict sells a piece of his father’s gun collection and it is immediately put to use. MacGyver follows the trail to get the gun out of the wrong hands and off the streets for good. This week’s highlights include: Nick Sweedo’s Jerry Wasserman interview… On closer inspection, this is probably an actual person, based on the kicking legs. Definitely not the same actress though. The Rifle (Book) The Rifle is a 1995 novel by American writer Gary Paulsen. The novel is a work of historical fiction, written for a young adult audience. The story focuses on the history of a rifle crafted prior to the American Revolution, and on the lives of its various owners until the present day. Although Paulsen romanticizes the creation and the uniqueness of the rifle, the novel provides a sober reminder the importance of handling guns responsibly. Check out the article on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rifle. Watch S6E3: “The Gun” on CBS’s website or check the alternative streamability of this episode here.