Humorous negligent discharge scare

[rp_photo]

On New Year's Eve I was taking pictures under an outdoor gazebo when I hear a load pop beneath my feet. My first thought was that my camera flash had blown a capacitor, but then I realized I wasn't using a flash. Then I though "Could it be?" and felt the bottom of my carrying pocket for holes or blood. I didn't feel any discomfort, but recalled stories about people not realizing they'd been shot at first.

In what was probably only a few seconds later, it was determined that I had stepped on one of more pressure-sensitive "popper" fireworks.

Has anyone else had an experience like this?

[Scott B.]

I'm going out on a limb (not really) and say that's pretty darn unique! I can imagine the relief and the laughter afterwards.

A humorous safety reminder sure beats the alternative. I was in a training class yesterday and we talked a lot about dry fire practice and not being 'that guy.'

[goose]

As I clicked the link I was cringing, trying to figure out how this was going to go!