Police Chief Shoots Self at Gun Training Session

FoxNews.com ^ | May 5, 2008 | AP

[trumandogz]

The police chief in Riverdale accidentally shot himself in an ankle while demonstrating how to dislodge a jammed handgun.

At least that gun ain't jammed no more.

[GATOR NAVY]

I'm sure the trainees got a lot out of this exercise. Sometimes a lesson on how not to do something is more effective than a lesson on how to do it right.

[MD_Willington_1976]

damn.. he was the only one professional enough !!!

[wastedyears]

And Liberals say only the police should have guns.

They have FAR more negligent discharges than citizens do who shoot much more often than they do.

[eyeamok]

first, he should be put in the local psych hospital for a mandatory 72 hour hold for this attempted suicide, then he should be charged with, unlawful discharge of a firearm, negligent use of a firearm, wreckless endangerment, attempted assault with a deadly weapon. I think 10-15 years in State Prison should be appropriate. If it were you or I thats what would happen.

Eyeamok

[P8riot]

Probably demonstrating one handed clearance technique.

You mean the one where you keep firing until the slide locks back? ;)

[P8riot]

Guess it turned into a first aid lesson.

[jjones9853]

A prime example of why assault weapons should be banned.

[sheik yerbouty]

I guess he’ll be transferred to the rubber gun squad..

[Pistolshot]

“Alright ladies and gentlemen, this is the proper technique for gaining a permanent disability claim.”

[wastedyears]

Yeah, of course

[Uri’el-2012]

If people were to follow these rules they would eliminate accidents:

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use