The kid I mentioned lost his new Browning shotgun that he saved his money for and bought with his dad and grandpa. The weapon was in a case so it was found down stream later but was water and mud damaged. Browning offered to repair the weapon free of charge or give him a new one if it the weapon was beyond fixing. The kid said he would not take the money and I don't know if he ultimately did or not.
If anyone asks me if I have any weapons I will tell them I lost them in a boating accident while saving some drowning kids. I will say it jokingly of course.