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To: circlecity
Accidental discharge? It discharged because someone pulled the trigger. More like reckless handling.

Yep. Accidental discharges occur due to a mechanical failure of the weapon. Negligent discharges occur due to improper handling. There is a significant difference between the two.

5 posted on 01/10/2017 10:16:35 AM PST by Future Snake Eater (CrossFit.com)
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To: Future Snake Eater

Since Glocks are single action, I should think accidental discharges are quite rare.


11 posted on 01/10/2017 10:26:21 AM PST by ichabod1 (Make America Normal Again)
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To: Future Snake Eater
I'm sure there has been a rare, accidental discharge from a Glock but I have read many stories of negligent discharges from them.

Most recently a CA LEO sued Glock after he shot himself while cleaning one.

Even though the evidence showed it was clearly his fault, Glock settled out of court.

13 posted on 01/10/2017 10:27:10 AM PST by PROCON (Onto the Great American Rebirth!)
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To: Future Snake Eater

“Yep. Accidental discharges occur due to a mechanical failure of the weapon.”

When acted on by a human being. No pistol will “accidentally” fire on its own. It is an inanimate object and only operates or fails to operate properly, by interaction of a human being.


16 posted on 01/10/2017 10:37:07 AM PST by 48th SPS Crusader (I am an American. Not a Republican or a Democrat)
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To: Future Snake Eater

This is correct. In simpler terms, An accidental discharge can be caused by your failure to “hold it” which san be related to internal problems, poor diet. A negligent discharge is when you knew that fart felt wet, but you gunned it anyway...


28 posted on 01/10/2017 11:12:26 AM PST by Quickgun (I got here kicking,screaming and covered in someone else's blood. I can go out that way if I have to)
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