Pastor's daughter accidentally shot with "unloaded" Ruger

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Re: Pastor's daughter accidentally shot with "unloaded" Rug

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Here is another link link:

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/pastors ... fl-church/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

He isn't just an ordinary CHL. He is "a licensed security officer and has a carry permit for the weapon".

Two points.

First, while I am out and about my day, I would never get into a "show and tell" session with anyone over my holstered handgun.

Holstered guns in public are meant to stay holstered, unless they are getting drawn for business.

Second, I read:
Zambrana reportedly took out the magazine of the Reuger 9mm weapon but did not know there was a bullet in the chamber. . . Investigators said Zambrana is a licensed security officer and has a carry permit for the weapon, . .
This is one example why it is useful for any licensed security officer, CHL, or law enforcement officer to regularly compete in IDPA. There is a reason the range command is "unload and show clear". Compete often enough and it becomes second nature and an ingrained habit. You'd never have to say, "I did not know there was a bullet in the chamber".

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Re: Pastor's daughter accidentally shot with "unloaded" Rug

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Oh, he knew there was a round in the chamber since he is the one that put it there. He just wasn't thinking. Checking the chamber on any firearm should be automatic for anyone that handles firearms.
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Sadly, the Pastor's daughter has died http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/r ... h-shooting" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Pastor's daughter accidentally shot with "unloaded" Rug

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How very sad.
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Re: Pastor's daughter accidentally shot with "unloaded" Rug

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johncanfield wrote:How very sad.
Yep

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speedsix wrote:...idiocy can overcome any "safety" feature...the disconnect here was between the ears, not in the weapon... :roll:
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Yes sir, indeed the truth...

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So, I went and asked my wife this question: "I hand you a pistol to check out, what is the first thing you do"? She said, "Drop the mag and work the slide so I can see its empty". BTW, though my wife has gone to the range with me a time or two, and is actually an okay shot, she is NOT a "gun person" and doesn't carry...but she got it right, right off the bat. Makes you wonder about some folks, it really does.
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