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I would then suggest that the training change.

You are talking from a complete lack of training and experience and really should stop.

You have a fixation on dropped weapons. Quit dropping them and get some training.

Your suggestion to "change" training goes beyond the pale. You know nothing and propose that the experts change the way they do things, and have been doing them for years. Ridicules.

"You have a fixation on dropped weapons. Quit dropping them and get some training.

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I assume the police officer involved in this incident had received training. That seems a valid assumption. His training did not prevent this negligent discharge, which endangered folks in this theater.

You can argue your point about concealed carry with a loaded chamber all you like. The point is that, despite training, this stupid cop discharged his firearm in a crowded theater. Only blind luck prevented an injury or death. Had the chamber of his Browning been empty, the firearm could not have discharged.

I'm quite sure he "accidentally" left the safety off on the weapon. I'm sure he "accidentally" triggered it in his shoulder holster.

Had he killed or injured somebody with his "accidental" stupidity, would he still have gotten off having any responsibility.

This cop should have his badge and weapon taken from him. Maybe he could have it back after additional training. As I said, had I been behind him in the theater, he would not soon have forgotten my anger at his stupidity, nor would I be settling for the PD's lame "We don't know how the gun went off" nonsense.

Do I trust you with a semi-auto with a round in the chamber? I do not. I do not know you. I do not know your skills or training. To me, you are just a stranger with a firearm. I trust nobody with a loaded firearm until I know their intentions.

Personally, I would never carry a semi-auto pistol with a round chambered unless I was going into a situation of present danger. Your opinion may vary, but that's my rule.

This theater presented no risk to this idiotic officer. There was no reason on earth for him to carry there with a chambered round. Given what happened, there was obvious reason this idiot should not have been carrying with a chambered round.

I never know whether an armed person is well-trained or not. I do not assume that they are. Armed people are not allowed in my place of business, and that includes cops who are there without invitation or a warrant.