Former cop sues Kentucky hunting store after accidentally shooting off his own finger

The gun was loaded , so I guess the cop did not know that and he could have a strong case. Can you tell when a gun is loaded is it heaver ?
 
His own darn fault. Idiot. He should be glad he didn't kill anyone.
 
jonnyghost said:
His own darn fault. Idiot. He should be glad he didn't kill anyone.
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Can you tell when a gun is loaded , I never handled a gun so I was not sure it the cop was careless , it did look that way to me. So I guess you think he has no case?
 
whatdidyousay! said:
Can you tell when a gun is loaded , I never handled a gun so I was not sure it the cop was careless , it did look that way to me. So I guess you think he has no case?
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Yes, you can check and double check (as you should) but in the end it is most important to never ever point a gun at something you don't want to destroy even if you think it is unloaded. That is why they say a gun is always loaded.
 
Ultimately, if you pull the trigger, you are responsible for every bullet that leaves the gun. A cop should know better.
 
FIREARMS SAFETY 101: NEVER point a gun at something you don't intend to shoot!

FIREARMS SAFETY 102: Whenever ANYONE hands you a firearm you NEVER assume it's safe/unloaded. You MUST check for yourself to be sure the gun is cleared!!!!

The cop is supposed to be trained in this...he's an IDIOT and it's his own fault. Not to say the shop isn't negligent. They should have made sure the gun was cleared as well.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
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*smh*

but wow. the store employee just simply give him a gun. in here (NJ), when an employee hands me a gun... it's like this -

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but yea... even if an employee or ANYONE hands me a gun with the slide opened.... I still check if it's ammo-free and point the gun in a safe direction before pulling a trigger.
 
Former cop sues Kentucky hunting store after accidentally shooting off his ow...

Take the mag out and work the slide a few times then check the breach before pointing it in an unsafe direction. If you're unsure about the workings of the gun...ask.
 
Jiro said:
*smh*

but wow. the store employee just simply give him a gun. in here (NJ), when an employee hands me a gun... it's like this -

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I am guessing that gun is locked ? I never used a gun so I not sure what I am looking at but it looked locked to me with the rod poking out ??
 
Former cop sues Kentucky hunting store after accidentally shooting off his ow...

whatdidyousay! said:
I am guessing that gun is locked ? I never used a gun so I not sure what I am looking at but it looked locked to me with the rod poking out ??
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The gun is not locked. The rod poking out is the barrel and small one is the slide rod the ammunition magazine is installed. If the mag has bullets in it with just a flip of the finger it's ready to fire.
 
Say rifle weights 12 lbs and the bullet weight maybe 1/4 lbs, can you tell the difference when add that much weight? Probably not.

I don't think anyone, including myself can tell if the firearms is loaded not not by the weight. What I get firearms on my hand, rule number one, NEVER place finger in the trigger position, then open chambers, caliper, whatever you call it, to make sure it is not loaded. If the bullet is there, whoa! If not, still handle it as if it is loaded regardless. Cop should have done that, not sure how the trigger was pulled.

whatdidyousay! said:
The gun was loaded , so I guess the cop did not know that and he could have a strong case. Can you tell when a gun is loaded is it heaver ?
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After reading done, then cop has a case. I know gun stores can not load any firearms except the one for themselves as protection (Ones thats not for sale, no intention to display). Now the question is who loaded it? I know it is not cop, but who did? Asked because I know these stores, they know better NOT to leave loaded gun on display showcase.
 
diehardbiker said:
After reading done, then cop has a case. I know gun stores can not load any firearms except the one for themselves as protection (Ones thats not for sale, no intention to display). Now the question is who loaded it? I know it is not cop, but who did? Asked because I know these stores, they know better NOT to leave loaded gun on display showcase.
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The gun might have been a trade-in. The former owner might have left it loaded. That's not an excuse for negligence on either party.
 
whatdidyousay! said:
I am guessing that gun is locked ? I never used a gun so I not sure what I am looking at but it looked locked to me with the rod poking out ??
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no. it means the slide is open and you can see if it has bullet or not.

see below. you can obviously see bullet there.. it's loaded.
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the gun is loaded
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the gun is NOT loaded
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if a gun is locked.... it could be like this -
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diehardbiker said:
After reading done, then cop has a case. I know gun stores can not load any firearms except the one for themselves as protection (Ones thats not for sale, no intention to display).
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really? never heard of it. this happened in Kentucky so.... maybe the law varies.

diehardbiker said:
Now the question is who loaded it? I know it is not cop, but who did? Asked because I know these stores, they know better NOT to leave loaded gun on display showcase.
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irrelevant. gun safety was not followed. a clear case of negligence on both parties. that's why this guy is no longer a cop. as for this store... it may be in trouble with ATF and state police.
 
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