Posted on 06/21/2024 2:26:19 PM PDT by Reno89519
An investigation is underway after an officer's gun accidentally went off and injured three people during the kick-off concert at the Reno Rodeo Wednesday night.
A deputy with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office saw a physical domestic disturbance at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. While addressing the incident, one of the people involved in the domestic engaged in a physical altercation with the deputy.
The Reno Police Department said that plain clothes officers who were working the Reno Rodeo concert responded to assist. Due to the large crowd, officers were unable to get through immediately. A responding officer jumped a fence to quickly get to the deputy.
His holster got caught on the fence as he went over, dislodging his handgun which fell onto the ground. When the gun struck the ground, it discharged a single round.[Emphasis added]
Three people were treated for minor injuries from debris.
Reno Police Department authorities say this incident is currently under investigation and they are examining all aspects of what happened to determine if there was a malfunction with the holster, firearm and if there are any practices that need to be addressed.
During a news conference on Thursday afternoon, Officer Chris Johnson said he couldn't specify what kind of gun the officer was carrying because there's a long list of approved service weapons. He reiterated this was an accident and their commitment to keep the public and community safe.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says they've taken a report for the incident.
You win the "Response for the Day" award.
Striker-fired pistols don’t have manual safeties.
Almost all of my holsters are friction retention only. Only exceptions are an ankle holster, a revolver holster with a traditional leather strap, and my level-3 duty holster.
Self-defense firearms very rarely have safeties. As an example, I typically conceal carry a Sig Sauer P365 with 12 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. That is normal. It is a striker-fired gun, so no exposed hammer. (Old 1911-style hammer-fired guns have one or more safeties because of the design.)
I would never have a self-defense firearm with a safety as releasing it could be a life and death delay.
By your logic, I guess all the 1911 folks are risking suicide. I carry and train with a hot cocked and locked 1911.
Somebody take away Deputy Fife’s bullet
LOL !
I know many people that carry 1911s and, like you, swear by them.
Yup, its a negligent discharge. Officers are responsible for their weapon.
A Pinto 9mm would have exploded
Only if rear-ended by an AUDI in 357 SIG.
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Even Hi-Point pistols have manual safeties.
Very rarely?
Other than Glock, most manufacturers offer them. For example, the M&P Shield:
True, you can buy a firearm with a built-in safety but that is the exception for self-defense and not normal with most carriers. I’ve never carried a firearm with a safety and my only friends that I know with safeties is because they were 1911-style guns.
There is a real reason police departments don’t use those.
LOL !!! You have just been promoted to Range Safety Officer.🤠👮♀️
“A Pinto 9mm would have exploded”
I see you get your info from leftists’ rags.
But you lost them in a boat accident just a moment after you typed this. TWHE and LLSS
Self-defense firearms very rarely have safeties. As an example, I typically conceal >>>> funny statement. All of my firearms can be used for self defense. Including my 20 gauge bird gun. I have personal carry, concealed mostly, that have safeties. I like my 32 beretta that i carry cocked and locked. the hammer firearms i own all have a safety and de-cocker except the .32. Of the striker fired self defense firearms i own, the sw99 has a decocker. which makes the cocked firearm into a double action trigger. no safety. My Styer M40 which has a trigger safety like a glock also has a safety above the finger guard which pulls down for safe. the release is a push up to the frame releasing the safety. Although very much like a Glock. i prefer the extra safety. And the trigger is much nicer in my opinion.
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