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DO NOT POST DIRECT DPS PHONE NUMBERS!!!

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A laugh and a lesson.

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:38 pm
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One of my flying magazines (AOPA Pilot) has a regular monthly column entitled Never Again. In it are stories of close calls for pilots, most of whom...

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Never Again!?
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Posts in the "Never Again" forum

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by Charles L. Cotton » Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:38 pm

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We are getting a large number of posts in the Never Again section that should be posted elsewhere. As noted in the sticky for that section, it is...

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Shooting rifle grenades (HE) from the shoulder with an M1 Garand set for max distance we saw it in a manual and I had a much higher rank officer...

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Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:56 pm
The danger of unknown quality surplus ammo

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by Grayling813 » Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:21 am

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Mon May 03, 2021 2:32 pm
Why Use Eye Protection

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by carlson1 » Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:13 am
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I used to be the “one” who hated eye protection. It has been years if not decades that I begin to always wear eye protection of some kind.

I seen...

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Not nearly as extreme as the OP example, but several years back I had an ejected .45 casing fly back, hit me in the right eye, and
knock out my...
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Sat May 01, 2021 9:54 am
TX: Houston 16 yo accidentally killed by friend “playing” with a gun.

Last post by philip964 « Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:25 pm
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by philip964 » Wed Apr 21, 2021 4:51 pm

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4 friends playing with a gun when it accidentally just fired, by it self, while it pointed itself at the head or heart of one of the young men....

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I am always amazed at how these guns decide to fire just at the point that they have pointed themselves at a head or a heart.

There are so many...

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:25 pm
Attempted carjacking?

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by jmra » Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:59 pm

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We were recently in Little Rock for a family members wedding. We attended the rehearsal dinner and then visited with family.
Heading back to the...

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Agreed. Please do. My cousin is a Lt. Detective with Little Rock PD. Any suspicious contact is worth reporting, the more details (and location) you...

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Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:43 am
TX: 8 month old killed by 3 yo brother in Houston

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Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:11 pm
Georgia teen accidentally shot to death during target practice

Last post by Keith B « Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:00 pm
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by philip964 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:04 am

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Had just picked up her cap and gown for graduation.

Everyone cooperating with police. Not taught gun safety rules.

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Texas law is allowing access to a person YOUNGER than 17. Georgia is below 18. I disagree with these laws in some aspects, because I was shooting and...

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Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:00 pm
TX: Houston man murders his sister while showing her his new gun

Last post by Lynyrd « Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:28 pm
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by philip964 » Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:56 pm

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Gun was unloaded and the safety was on when it just went off when he pointed it at his sister.

I think we need the death penalty for stupid. Might...

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Even if the gun had been unloaded, and on safe, only an idiot points a gun at anyone they don't intend to shoot. Rule #1: don't point the gun at...

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Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:28 pm
In Memory of Pearl Harbor

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by 03Lightningrocks » Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:54 am

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Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:06 pm
TX: Houston man sets gun on table it then shoots and kills him

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by philip964 » Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:45 am

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Love news writers today Richmond and Westheimer parallel each other, so no idea sort of where this happened.

And then you have the issue of the gun...

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I believe it might be the new Dominion Corp. premium XCast® drop-in trigger systems. I heard there's a recall now because for every round you shoot...

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Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:48 pm
NY Range Safety Officer Killed by Negligent Discharge During USPSA Competition

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by AndyC » Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:52 am

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Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:30 am
TX: Plano dog shoots owner in thigh

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by philip964 » Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:15 am

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Gun in waistband, lifting dog.

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Glocks are not for everyone just like 1911’s are not for everyone. I love my 1911’s, but when I found the Shadow Systems and that I could change the...

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Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:25 pm
FL: mistaking an intruder mans kills pregnant wife

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:34 am
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by philip964 » Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:34 am

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Stupid and so tragic.

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I agree. This looks suspicious. I would bet the local police handling this are thinking the same thing.

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Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:34 am
AL: 15 yo girl really punished for staying out late.

Last post by Russell « Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:11 am
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by philip964 » Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:15 pm

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If I was biological dad, I would be petitioning for custody. Someone that stupid should not have custody of a child.

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No he didn't. He put his finger on the trigger and pulled it. That's not an accident.

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Last post by Russell
Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:11 am
PA: Teen murdered while watching sunset with girlfriend

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:11 pm
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by philip964 » Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:50 pm

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Watching sunset on lakeshore in State Park with girlfriend. Shot in neck from 550 ft away by man with rifle who left the scene. It is hunting season...

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This almost had to be intentional. Just look at the picture. The shooter was observed by the girlfriend to be standing behind the closed yellow gate...

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Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:11 pm
TX: Houston 3 yo dies at birthday party after shooting himself

Last post by Scott B. « Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:05 am
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by philip964 » Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:16 pm

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Gun fell out of a coat and he found it supposedly.

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Unfortunately, this will be the example I use in the LTC class I'm teaching today.

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Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:05 am
TX: Firearms instructor shot by student

Last post by parabelum « Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:24 pm
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by philip964 » Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:23 pm

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Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:24 pm
I said something stupid

Last post by clarionite « Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:30 am
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by olafpfj » Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:41 pm

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I have a no soliciting sign on my front door. Despite that, some people still knock and that is what happened this morning. I answered the door to...

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Back in 1993 I lived in Ogden UT. I was on my way to Midas to have my muffler replaced. I had to make a right onto a road with 4 lanes going my way,...

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Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:30 am
Cheaper than dirt price gouging

Last post by Mel « Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:04 am
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by Tex1961 » Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:58 am
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Saw this on another gun forum, so I went to their site. Cheaper than dirt is asking double and triple pricing for common ammo calibers. I get supply...

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I just bought 12 yards of dirt a few days ago and it was anything but cheap .
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Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:04 am
ND at the gun club today during monthly pistol match

Last post by AndyC « Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:55 am
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by SigM4 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:54 pm
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Wow, talk about a lucky dude. Out at my gun club's monthly pistol match. It's loosely based on USPSA but is more of a means for members to put their...

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Bingo - excellent summary in the last sentence.
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:55 am
Interview with a gunfighter

Last post by The Annoyed Man « Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:23 pm

by The Annoyed Man » Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:23 pm

This has probably been posted at some time or other on this forum, but I just saw it for the first time a few minutes ago. It’s a pretty good 1st...

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Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:23 pm
ND - some blood

Last post by puma guy « Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:15 am
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by AndyC » Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:51 am
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Some dude on FB, from his own page:

I'd post the FB link itself but it's full of the usual 'experts' talking about Glocks, 1911s, safeties,...

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Yes, I was. The small hospital in Johnson City had trauma treatment capability because the doctor's wife died as the result of a car accident and...
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Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:15 am
KY: Armed open carry black dressed group has ND wounding 3 members

Last post by philip964 « Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:32 am
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by philip964 » Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:48 pm

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Louisville protests descend into chaos when armed protester accidentally shoots members of his group, injuring 3

Explore the Fox News apps that...

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Ok it is changed. My apologies. I like KT better.

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Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:32 am
Just got back from AD/ND call

Last post by Excaliber « Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:10 am
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by parabelum » Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:37 pm

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So the gentleman was loading his little NAA 22mag and in the process ended up discharging the round into his left hand (went through the crease...

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That is very true, and extra care is required when handling them.

The smaller they are, the more this applies.

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Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:10 am
TX: Fort Bend County deputy killed by friendly fire

Last post by philip964 « Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:39 pm
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by philip964 » Fri May 29, 2020 10:22 am

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RIP

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Fort Bend Deputy charged in death of Deputy Constable.

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Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:39 pm
Don't be this guy.

Last post by LDP « Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:01 pm
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by philip964 » Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:54 pm
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Went into a BBQ place without a mask. Kid behind the counter asked about his mask, said he had an exemption. Then showed him his gun.

Restaurant I...

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I have been waiting for one, thank you!
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Last post by LDP
Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:01 pm
CO: Grandfather mistakenly shot and killed by police after he killed intruder

Last post by chasfm11 « Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:07 am
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by philip964 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:08 am

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This is from 2018.

As police arrived they heard gunshots. Enter the home and found a man with a gun the homeowner.

It is very important that after...

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My fear has always been that, in the heat of the moment, the police arrive before I'm prepared for that arrival. Time can standstill in an emergency,...

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Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:07 am
CHL holder killed by police in Las Vegas at a Costco

Last post by philip964 « Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:59 pm
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by philip964 » Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:18 pm
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In what is being described as mad man being killed by police after refusing to put down his gun in Las Vegas, is taking a turn for the worse as it...

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Letter from Erik Scott’s father on the 10th anniversary of his son’s murder.
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Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:59 pm
TX: mass murder in San Antonio 6 dead including 4 children and babies

Last post by ELB « Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:57 pm
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by philip964 » Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:10 pm

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So so sad. Military family.

It is never as bad as you think. You have friends who love you. Please, please Never do this it is not the way.

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That is just...heart-rending.

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Last post by ELB
Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:57 pm
TX: 4 year old shot to death by older sibling

Last post by Deltaboy « Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:33 pm
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by philip964 » Tue May 05, 2020 10:24 pm

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Never again, please.

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Horrible :tiphat:

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Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:33 pm
TX: ND by officer at Alpine High School raises questions about arming teachers

Last post by Deltaboy « Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:07 pm
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by philip964 » Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:42 am

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Accidental shootings raise questions about arming teachers.

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Agree :tiphat:

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Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:07 pm
Police Officer Mishandles Gun And Shoots Another

Last post by C-dub « Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:44 pm
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by carlson1 » Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:59 am
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Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:44 pm
Any Data on Accidental Gun Fatalities by Caliber?

Last post by WildBill « Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:54 am
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by imkopaka » Tue Feb 25, 2020 3:35 pm

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I found out this morning there is something wrong with my 22 rifle (crappy little mossberg 702). It isn't cocking correctly and while I was function...

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I think both of your theories are pretty logical, but the original question was about fatalities. Even if you had all of the data available, I don't...

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:54 am
IN: CHL wrestling with 4 year old son ND shoots both in head, son dies

Last post by K.Mooneyham « Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:29 am
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by philip964 » Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:25 pm
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RIP

Still being investigated.

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I think I understand where you are going with this. Carrying a non-thumb/grip safety striker-fired pistol requires a greater level of training...
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Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:29 am
My Lucky Day

Last post by J.R.@A&M « Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:17 pm

by J.R.@A&M » Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:17 pm

So, for the last two weeks I have flown without a firearm because of anticipated rushes to the airports, an unfamiliar airline, and out of state...

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Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:17 pm
TX: Bellaire High School Shooting was a Never Again

Last post by philip964 « Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:50 pm
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by philip964 » Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:24 pm

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DA explains why it was manslaughter and not first degree murder.

Just because you think the gun is unloaded....

16 yo arrested and 19 yo ROTC...

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Mental health evaluation for the ND/murderer/crazy student with a gun at school, 16 year old JROTC.

Not cooperating with police. Gun still missing....

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Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:50 pm
TX: Harris County Deputy shoots father of woman who called 911 about intruder

Last post by 03Lightningrocks « Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:18 pm
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by philip964 » Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:07 pm

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Woman also called father as well as 911.

Father got there first.

Important not to be identified as the bad guy.

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This almost happened to me.

10 or so years ago my daughter had just purchased her first home in Allen. She woke up to a crashing sound downstairs...

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Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:18 pm
TX: Houston man accidentally shot in the head at 2:30 am

Last post by Scott B. « Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:02 pm
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by philip964 » Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:34 am
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Playing with a gun in a car, accidentally went off. They thought it was unloaded.

I find it interesting that the odds of a gun going off...

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Poorly written article. States deadly shooting. The victim survived, !amazing!, and was apparently at the sentencing.
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Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:02 pm
TX: Houston Police Officer has ND shooting self at academy range

Last post by Jago668 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:53 pm
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by philip964 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:22 pm
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Occurred while drawing his gun from his holster.

Training with other detectives in the major offenders group.

Conscious and in stable condition....

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It's basically risk stacking instead of tolerance stacking. Gun + holster + not enough draw practice (probably) + not wanting to look slow to his...
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Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:53 pm
ME: Man shot and killed by his own front door booby trap

Last post by clarionite « Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:55 pm
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by philip964 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:19 am

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Not experienced with guns. Frustrated by robberies at his home and lack of help from authorities, set up booby traps in his home.

Was killed by the...

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If it's an emergency then you'll just deal with the cactus. But I never had an unintended visitor in my children's room through the windows.

It...

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Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:55 pm
TX: Houston 3 yo lifeflighted with gunshot head wound

Last post by philip964 « Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:30 pm
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by philip964 » Fri Nov 01, 2019 3:36 pm

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Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:30 pm
Lack of situational awareness + no plan to act

Last post by narcissist « Wed Oct 23, 2019 6:01 pm
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by E.Marquez » Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:18 am
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Even those who have made a decision to not carry a firearm for personal protection need to consider the what if's and have a plan in mind.

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:smilelol5: Truth
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Wed Oct 23, 2019 6:01 pm
FL: Father kills son in law accidentally with one shot from .380

Last post by eyedoc « Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:13 am
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by philip964 » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:40 am
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Son in law came all the way from Norway to surprise his father in law for his birthday, banged on the door at 11:30 pm and then hid in the bushes....

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This reminds me of an incident back in junior high school. One halloween, a couple of guys dared another guy to walk down a path in the cemetery at...
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Last post by eyedoc
Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:13 am
TX: Seguin man holsters gun discharging into his testicle

Last post by philip964 « Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:30 pm
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by philip964 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:51 pm
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He was in good spirits as the ambulance took him away.

McQueeney Gun Club.

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I am quite happy in my role as the straight man ( stooge ) for you all.

“A straight man with no direct comedic role has historically been known as...
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Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:30 pm
Never Forget!

Last post by RPBrown « Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:53 am
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by 03Lightningrocks » Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:43 am

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Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:53 am
CA: Instructor in CHL training class shoots student

Last post by Armybrat « Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:56 pm
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by philip964 » Sat Aug 24, 2019 4:40 pm

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CHL’s are very difficult to obtain in California. Apparently you are required to attend a police department sponsored training class. A non Officer...

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Well, the trigger worked. Didn’t it? :???:

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Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:56 pm
Texas WR arrested in Austin for carrying loaded Glock 19 , unlicensed.

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by gtolbert09 » Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:43 pm

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Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:38 pm
CO: Hunter armed with only a pocket knife attacked by mountain lion

Last post by Grayling813 « Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:32 pm
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by philip964 » Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:08 pm

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New trend of eco hunting in Colorado.

It makes hunting a more even fight.

No. Just kidding. He was scouting for locations to hunt and didn’t bring...

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Not a hunter....just potential dinner.

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Last post by Grayling813
Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:32 pm
Tx: Houston man shows off his gun at a BBQ, was going to get his LTC when death stopped him.

Last post by Stick_Shift « Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:28 pm
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by philip964 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:57 am
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Shot in the head.

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Probably so. Booze and guns don’t mix.
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Last post by Stick_Shift
Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:28 pm
Would you shoot?

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