I haven't seen too many double action revolvers that take little effort to pull the trigger. I have seen plenty of double action and single action revolvers that take little effort to pull the trigger when cocked. I have always thought that most double action guns require a deliberate pull of the trigger in order to fire the weapon, and that pull required some effort.seamusTX wrote:Both of the girls involved were guests in the residence.
Of course a revolver cannot fire itself, and no one in their right mind would cock a holstered revolver.
Most likely the girl who picked up the weapon put her finger on the trigger and pulled it. Possibly she didn't realize how little effort it would take. It was pointing where she was looking, namely at her friend.
I have seen people who didn't know how to handle weapons do this, more than once (fortunately with unloaded weapons).
As for teaching firearms safety, every handgun sold new since 2004 has come with a lock and prominent warning labels. Everyone who has a hunting license in something like the past 30 years has had a hunter safety course. Everyone who has been in the military has been through drills. The NRA has programs, and most instructors will give free informal instruction if asked.
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- Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:50 am
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Re: MO: Teenage slumber party ends in disaster
- Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:45 am
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Re: MO: Teenage slumber party ends in disaster
I am not really sure how a revolver accidently fires itself. This almost reads like the hammer might have been back on the revolver. I am not sure why that would be the case if the homeowner was actually just trying out the new holster as is being reported.
A tragic loss of life that could have been easily prevented.
A tragic loss of life that could have been easily prevented.