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Dog fatally shoots Kansas hunter in freak accident
NY Post ^ | 01/23/2023 | Lee Brown

Posted on 01/24/2023 9:41:55 AM PST by BenLurkin

A Kansas hunter was accidentally shot dead by a dog that stepped on a rifle in the back of the pickup they were in, according to officials.

The victim — who has not been identified — was in the front passenger seat of the truck in Geuda Springs late Saturday with a dog in the back with the hunting gear, including a rifle.

“The fired round struck the passenger who died of his injuries on scene.”

It was not immediately clear if the dead man was the owner of the pickup or if someone else was with them in the driver’s seat at the time. It was also unclear if the truck was moving or parked when the hunter was shot in the back.

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TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: banglist; basics; gunnosafety; gunsafety; hunting; thatdogwonthunt
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To: BenLurkin

This happens more than you would think. Over the years, I’ve read dozens of stories where a dog caused a firearm to discharge and either killing or injuring the owner. The mistake was having a round chambered, and the safety “off”, when the firearm was unsecured.


21 posted on 01/24/2023 9:53:55 AM PST by CFW (old and retired)
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To: BenLurkin
The term is going hot which is to say- locking and loading/chambering a round. Dumb! Dumb! Dumb! Reckless! Reckless! Reckless! Basic firearm safety ignored and now someone is dead. Jail time is appropriate for the guilty party, as well as civil damages.
22 posted on 01/24/2023 9:54:47 AM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: CFW

Some safeties could conceivably be moved if a dog was walking on the gun.


23 posted on 01/24/2023 9:57:38 AM PST by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: circlecity; LibWhacker
Perhaps the owner had trained the dog to load the rifle. 🤣

The whole story sounds suspicious to say the least.

24 posted on 01/24/2023 9:58:21 AM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: Robert DeLong

Who puts an unsecured, loaded rifle in the back seat of a truck?


25 posted on 01/24/2023 9:58:34 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (Blacks have placed stronger chains on themselves than the slave masters of old ever forged.)
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To: BenLurkin

redefines doggy style...


26 posted on 01/24/2023 9:59:02 AM PST by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: Nervous Tick

OK, that was a good one.


27 posted on 01/24/2023 10:00:00 AM PST by gloryblaze
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To: BenLurkin

I think I have read something like this before but it was about 20 years ago.


28 posted on 01/24/2023 10:02:26 AM PST by Clutch Martin ("The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." )
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To: Blood of Tyrants
Who even loads their rifle before they get to the hunting grounds?

My point was that the whole story sounds very suspicious to say the least.

29 posted on 01/24/2023 10:02:50 AM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: gundog

An act of dog.


30 posted on 01/24/2023 10:03:21 AM PST by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: gundog

My Father taught me to unload gun when the hunt is over.
Check it again when you get back to truck.
Check it again when you put it in the case.


31 posted on 01/24/2023 10:04:25 AM PST by Iceclimber58
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To: BenLurkin
It was not immediately clear if the dead man was the owner of the pickup or if someone else was with them in the driver’s seat at the time. It was also unclear if the truck was moving or parked when the hunter was shot in the back.

Who is "them"? The dead man? The dead man and the dog?

It would be a problem if the truck were moving with nobody in the driver's seat.

Maybe the dog is not the culprit here at all.

32 posted on 01/24/2023 10:05:00 AM PST by Tax-chick (Zip! Thud. The end.)
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To: NWFree

Turkey shoots back at poacher

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25578989/elko-daily-free-press/

It’s a good idea to unload your rifles and shotguns when not in use.


33 posted on 01/24/2023 10:08:04 AM PST by packagingguy
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To: BenLurkin
Today's iteration of the gun safety lecture, which applies to all of us. Every last one of us, especially MY OWN SELF, know what I mean?

RIP and condolences to the family, BTW.

34 posted on 01/24/2023 10:09:06 AM PST by OKSooner (Don't try to beat the cops at their own game.)
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To: AppyPappy

AppyPappy wrote: “Bull. It just so happens the dog was having an affair with the hunter’s wife. Coincidence?”

I don’t know about the affair but I do understand the hunter’s wife has received four offers from other women to buy the dog.


35 posted on 01/24/2023 10:09:53 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: BenLurkin

I grew up in Kansas many, many moons ago. When I was a kid, nearly every pickup you saw out in the countryside had a rifle or two mounted in the rear window and you never heard of such accidents. But I vaguely recall them outlawing such racks. Is that true? If so, they should bring them back. They save lives, no matter what the infinitely stupid liberals say.


36 posted on 01/24/2023 10:11:39 AM PST by LibWhacker
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To: BenLurkin

Gan Safety 101: Do not put a rifle with a chambered round along with your dog in the back of a pick-up truck.


37 posted on 01/24/2023 10:12:13 AM PST by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule. )
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To: BenLurkin

Sounds fishy. Maybe, just maybe, the trigger was pulled by a human who is trying to put the blame on an innocent dog.


38 posted on 01/24/2023 10:14:02 AM PST by HandBasketHell
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To: gundog

Username checks out…. I can see why you’re being so defensive. 😂😂


39 posted on 01/24/2023 10:16:49 AM PST by Levy78 (Reject modernity, embrace tradition. )
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To: BenLurkin

Who the hell leaves a loaded and cocked rifle laying around in the back of a pickup?

Stupidest hunter of all time award


40 posted on 01/24/2023 10:18:29 AM PST by LeoWindhorse
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