Father accidentally kills himself in front of children at grocery store

[barstoolguru]

man was later pronounced dead at Mary Washington Hospital, said Capt. Scott.
She said the initial investigation indicated when the man tried to unbuckle his seat belt, he hit the trigger of his .40 caliber glock and shot himself in the hip.

Grocery Store Shooting: Man Shoots Self at Grocery Store - wtvr

 

[BigHoss]

Thanks for sharing the story...

I believe this quote from the news article says it all...:

"If you're going to carry a concealed weapon, put it in a reputable holster," Capt. Scott said when asked about general gun safety tips.

He may or may not have used a holster...I am not attacking the man, but as gun owners and/or CHL carriers...we must always remember to be smart about our gun and have it holstered correctly with no access to the trigger...IMHO

 

[barstoolguru]

one thing that was discussed on on another board is the safety of a clock in the respect that some claim that it is very hard to get clothing caught in the trigger guard. look up AD/ND's and it seems like there are a lot done in the sitting position. I for one use a saf-t-blok because I carry in a belly band and the combo seems to work with an added amount of safety

 

[JADB]

Sad story. Prayers and thoughs for the family.

 

[Glockster69]

Sad story. Prayers and thoughs for the family.

+1 especially the kids

 

[TrailDust]

He may or may not have used a holster...I am not attacking the man, but as gun owners and/or CHL carriers...we must always remember to be smart about our gun and have it holstered correctly with no access to the trigger...IMHO

Agreed, but ultimately as not only a gun owner but a gun owner with kids the onus was on him to own and use the firearm correctly. Glad none of the kids were hit. The story is a great lesson, but it's still sad.

 

[Rum Runner]

Reminds me of this one, only this dude wasnt as lucky. RIP.

SAFETY WARNING! Worn Leather Holsters Can Cause Accidental Discharges!

 

[SIG_Fiend]

He may or may not have used a holster...I am not attacking the man, but as gun owners and/or CHL carriers...we must always remember to be smart about our gun and have it holstered correctly with no access to the trigger...IMHO

What he said. In all seriousness though, this is why I don't recommend cheaping out on vital gear like holsters.

 

[shipwreck]

I prefer DA/SA guns. That won't happen with the heavier, first DA shot.

 

[Texas42]

I prefer DA/SA guns. That won't happen with the heavier, first DA shot.

Why not? The difference between 5.5lbs and 10 lbs isn't that much. I'd agree that it is probably less likely, but to say that it won't happen is not true. And it isn't a good excuse for not buying a proper holster.

 

[noskilz]

Loose gun in the pocket is never a good idea. I thought Plaxico Burris re-taught everyone that lesson. Very sad ending to this one.

 

[austinbirdnut]

Very sad indeed....but also an excellent lesson in trauma dynamics...a shot to the Iliac or femoral arteries or even thru the femur itself can pretty much drain 7/8th's of you in about 60 seconds...

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Man, this is sad. He made a simple mistake and paid with his life in front of his kids. It can happen to anyone who gets lax. His poor family, I can only imagine how they feel.

I've been around guns regularly since I was about 5/6. Its easy to get complacent. I actually dropped my LCP putting it up the other day, of course nothing happened. But...it scared the crap out of me and reminded me of the importance of safety and paying attention. Stay safe out there.

 

[SC-Texas]

How awful. Don't skimp on holsters