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HAB911

(10,591 posts)
Sat Apr 8, 2017, 08:36 AM Apr 2017

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself at NRA Headquarters

The employee suffered a minor wound to his lower body and was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to Fairfax county police

A National Rifle Association employee accidentally shot himself while doing firearms training at the organization's headquarters, according to police.

The 46-year-old man's pistol accidentally discharged Thursday afternoon as he holstered the gun in Fairfax County, Virginia, police said.


http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Man-Accidentally-Shoots-Himself-at-NRA-Headquarters-418677433.html?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma





I hope he used a silencer, wouldn't want him to have any ear damage


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Man Accidentally Shoots Himself at NRA Headquarters (Original Post) HAB911 Apr 2017 OP
These children must have their toys. dubyadiprecession Apr 2017 #1
People don't accidentally shoot people... Worktodo Apr 2017 #2
Okay, everyone.. Permanut Apr 2017 #3
Get Well Soon Card jimmy the one Apr 2017 #4

Worktodo

(288 posts)
2. People don't accidentally shoot people...
Sat Apr 8, 2017, 11:31 AM
Apr 2017

"Guns accidentally shoot people."

Also:

"The only defense against a dumb person with a gun is a smart person with a gun."

In case anyone needs prodding, this is sarcasm.

Permanut

(8,567 posts)
3. Okay, everyone..
Sat Apr 8, 2017, 02:58 PM
Apr 2017

that's an example of what not to do when holstering your gun.

Next, everyone look down the barrel of your guns; we're going to watch the bullets come out.

jimmy the one

(2,844 posts)
4. Get Well Soon Card
Tue Apr 11, 2017, 12:31 PM
Apr 2017
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself at NRA Headquarters
46-year-old man's pistol accidentally discharged as he holstered the gun


Let's all sign below & send him a 'Get Well Soon, Buffoon' card:

Jimmy the One
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Ted Nugent gonna play a hospital bed concert featuring 'cat scratch fever'.

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