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Wisconsin man was handling firearm that discharged, killing 8-year-old child: 'Put down the guns'
Milwaukee police investigating child's death as a homicide
A Wisconsin man was arrested Saturday after a gun he was handling discharged and killed an 8-year-old girl in Milwaukee, an incident that prompted the city's acting mayor to ask citizens to "put down the guns" on the heels of a record-breaking year for homicides.The incident happened around 2:25 p.m. on the 1800 block of West Highland Avenue, the Milwaukee Police Department said.
Police said the 47-year-old man was handling a firearm when it went off and the subsequent gunfire struck the girl. She was rushed to a local hospital, where police said she died of her injuries.
Police did not immediately release the identities of the man or the child.
Police said the death was being investigated as a homicide and that criminal charges would be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
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Wisconsin man was handling firearm that discharged, killing 8-year-old child: 'Put down the guns'
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson asked citizens to "please, put down the guns" after a 47-year-old man was arrested Saturday when a firearm he was holding discharged, striking and killing an 8-year-old girl.
www.foxnews.com
This boob should not have had a gun.
AHM
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World shooting champion, 19, dies after accidentally shooting himself
Cristian Ghilli, 19, shot himself in a hunting accident near Pisa and died at around 10pm yesterday in a hospital at Cecina in Tuscany.www.dailymail.co.uk
Be on the lookout for used shotguns for sale,
touted as "only dropped once".
touted as "only dropped once".
Operating operator.I know a guy who shot himself in both legs with one round. ...I think it's the shot TWICE that just might raise a few questions![[thinking]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/010.gif "Thinking [thinking]")
Two for Tuesday:
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4-year-old fatally shot himself in car while mom smoked pot with another adult in front seat: Louisiana authorities
A 4-year-old boy in Louisiana, sitting in the back of a car with two younger siblings, fatally shot himself in the forehead with a gun he found while his mother and another adult smoked marijuana i…
ktla.com
Hunter charged for shooting neighbor in head while trying to shoot deer with handgun: Cops
A Boalsburg man is facing charges after he unintentionally shot a man in the head while trying to shoot a deer with a handgun from across a road, police say. According to the State College Police Department, Michael Lloyd has been charged with recklessly endangering another person, shooting and...
wjactv.com
Oregon man preparing to shoot bear accidentally kills brother, then fatally shoots self: ‘It’s a tragedy’
The man called 911 about 7 a.m. Tuesday and told dispatchers he had “accidentally shot his brother while loading a gun."
www.oregonlive.com
Police: Man accidentally shoots himself in foot while running away from officer
A man accidentally shot himself in the foot Tuesday night after running away from a police officer following a traffic stop in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.
www.local10.com
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Falmouth Man Arrested After Accidentally Shooting Woman
A 58-year-old man accidentally shot a 54-year-old woman in the chest Thursday night in Falmouth, Massachusetts, authorities said. Falmouth police and fire were called to 33 Shore St. at 10:40 p.m. Thursday for a report that a person had been shot following an accidental discharge of a firearm...
www.nbcboston.com
Investigation underway into suspect shot to death after stabbing deputy, FBCSO says
The incident began as a hit-and-run but turned into a shooting when the suspect rushed toward the deputies with a knife, authorities said.
abc13.com
Investigation underway into suspect shot to death after stabbing deputy, FBCSO says
The incident began as a hit-and-run but turned into a shooting when the suspect rushed toward the deputies with a knife, authorities said.
WTF?
allen-1
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Shot an IDPA match Saturday. A guy I know, more than an acquaintance, less than a friend, got DQ'd for a negligent discharge. Per my Match Director, he popped a round off over the berm going for a reload.
Yeah - no slidelock there apparently.
Really bad news is that this is the same guy who was DQ'd last week in a USPSA match for the same reason. I was on the same squad, watching as he was shooting; so was the Match Director, (we were talking at the time). We both saw the round go out of the berm and were two of at least four people yelling "STOP".
Interesting conversations were had after both matches. I suspect that if he does it again, he's going to be banned from our matches.
Yeah - no slidelock there apparently.
Really bad news is that this is the same guy who was DQ'd last week in a USPSA match for the same reason. I was on the same squad, watching as he was shooting; so was the Match Director, (we were talking at the time). We both saw the round go out of the berm and were two of at least four people yelling "STOP".
Interesting conversations were had after both matches. I suspect that if he does it again, he's going to be banned from our matches.
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That's a feature, not a bug.
USPSA/IPSC shooters NEVER want to go to slide lock (cold reload), except in the case where the final round finishes the stage. Reloading from is slower than reloading with a loaded chammber (hot reload), with you finger out of the trigger guard (!!!).
My understanding is IDPA not only requires reload from slide lock, but considers intentionally shooting extra rounds ("dumping rounds") to make the slide lock happen at a more convenient time (for example, to allow reloading during movement) to be unsportsman like behavior since they are more intent on simulating the mean streets of Democrat run cities.
allen-1
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Correct.
Although "round dumping" was a somewhat subjective call and the rule has been removed.
IDPA requires a completely empty firearm if you're dropping the magazine on the ground, (reload from slidelock), otherwise requires a "tactical reload with retention", you have to stow the magazine you're removing from the firearm on your body. To do otherwise incurs a penalty.
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This is why I prefixed the claim with "My understanding is....." With that preamble, my statement is tautologically correct
.Thanks for the update on the IDPA rules - nice to know.
AHM
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This is why I prefixed the claim with "My understanding is....." With that preamble, my statement is tautologically correct
Thanks for the update on the IDPA rules - nice to know.
Young mother killed after accidentally shot by toddler playing with gun; father in custody
"This could have been prevented": Police said a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun in the back seat of his parent's car and began playing with the weapon when it discharged.
abc7chicago.com
Accidental gunshot wounds two in Nashua
Two men were hurt by the accidental firing of a gun in Nashua on Friday night.
AHM
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Tree Streets, FTW.Accidental gunshot wounds two in Nashua
Two men were hurt by the accidental firing of a gun in Nashua on Friday night.www.unionleader.com
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Every time I read this thread all I can think is F'ing Morons. All my years with guns and never an ND, it isn't that hard. And with 4 kids they never got into them and "played" with them, again, not that hard.
The father, assuming it was his gun, should be charged with manslaughter, and the two in Nashua, criminal stupidity (well you get the idea).
The father, assuming it was his gun, should be charged with manslaughter, and the two in Nashua, criminal stupidity (well you get the idea).
At least. Could he be trying to pin it on the toddler to begin with? Not enough info in the article to rule it out.
I think generally there one of three different mental states in play:
1. A gun is a dangerous thing. I must be careful with it.
2. I've been handling guns all my life. I know what I'm doing and don't need your rules.
3. Damn, I'm gangsta now!
Allow me to rephrase:Because it more than just ONE of the 3. It's 1 and 2, plus a little more. What's more than 1+2? well 4 of course![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
1. Gun safety is important, and some safety rules need to be followed.
2. Gun safety is important for morons, but because of your high experience level and mastery, you are inherently safe. You don't need rules. Even if you keep your finger on the trigger and sweep everybody at the range, it's OK, because it's you.
3. Yo, blood, I'm a badass MF now!
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