[CHICAGOFARMER]

Some use the term "unintended discharge", which is OK, I suppose, but seems too non-judgemental / politically correct to my ear. But "accidental discharge" just sets my teeth on edge. There are very few ADs, and really almost zero with modern firearms.

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I am with you an "accidential discharge" means someone screwed up.

[FreedomPoster]

To many people not knowledgeable with firearms, "accident" implies "the gun went off". You and I both know that pretty much doesn't happen, but John Q. Public watching Monday Night Football doesn't know that, and Janet Public almost certainly doesn't. That why I favor the "negligent discharge" term so much; it makes it obvious that a someone is at fault.