Posted on 03/04/2015 9:23:17 PM PST by smokingfrog
VISALIA The personal handgun of an off-duty police officer accidentally discharged at her home and hit a family member, Visalia police said Wednesday.
The unusual incident happened about 10:07 p.m. Monday.
The adult family member, a female, suffered wounds that were not life-threatening wounds and had to be hospitalized, but was alert and conscious throughout the ordeal, police said.
Her name and how she is related to the officer were not released to protect her privacy, police said.
Patrol officer Amerie Norman was at home and a personal handgun was out when the gun accidentally discharged for reasons that are still unclear, police said. The bullet went through a wall and hit the victim, who was in bed sleeping.
The Tulare County Sheriffs Department was asked to investigate and report its findings to the police department.
(Excerpt) Read more at fresnobee.com ...
I am very careful when purchasing firearms. I check their temperament and their behavior in the store before bringing them into my home. So far I’ve managed to avoid the Pit Bulls and Rottweilers of the firearms world, and all the guns I bring home have been well behaved. Not even one has gone off without permission.
I give my shopping habits most of the credit, but I’m also a good role model. Those with poorly behaved guns could eliminate most of the problem just by setting a good example and following the Rules when their guns are watching.
Dear Lewis Grizwold of the Fresno Bee: Could you please refrain from using the term “accidental” when referring to future firearm incidents like this. Instead, please substitute the word “careless” to make your articles more truthful.
That video always blows me away. The cop is giving kids a gun safety presentation and he breaks every rule of handgun safety.
Irony....looks like an undercover DEA guy who evidently partook of the product he was trying to stamp out.
That’s right - nip it!
....in the bud!
Next thing we know there will be a “gun” background check to see if it is a reliable and trustworthy weapon.
And hers would fail for going off with the reason being unknown - can't have guns that don't follow the rules.
Hahaha. Funny... First thing I thought was "another Glock story?"
+1
The best thing about Glocks is that a Glock with a round in the chamber will fire every time you pull the trigger. The worst thing about Glocks is that a Glock with a round in the chamber will fire every time you pull the trigger.
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