I'm in the hospital because I made a near-fatal error

FlSwampRat said:
Just recently had an accidental discharge at the range. I say AD not ND because I wasn't negligent, the hammer broke on my Extar EP9 and it didn't stay back, dropped on a live round. The weapon was pointed downrange and nothing exciting happened other than the accidental double-tap. Extar shipped a new hammer and it was a breeze to put in and no more fuss and bother. This is why we always point them downrange until cleared.
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Glad you’re ok…in the wrong hands, that one could’ve been bad !
 
teerex.otw said:
Glad you’re ok…in the wrong hands, that one could’ve been bad !
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A firearm going off unexpectedly is a surprising Whiskey Tango Foxtrot moment, I was startled but just kept the gun pointed downrange for a 30 count.

I do the same for misfires, have been lucky enough to not have a hangfire, but was at the range a couple of times when guys did and luckily they'd all kept their guns properly pointed. Guns are great for making holes in paper but they can make holes in people too. So glad it was beat into my head the proper safety procedures.
 
I got home yesterday. I have been told stories since this, that I've never heard before from people I've known along time. I'll never repeat them either. There's definitely more apt to keep to yourself gun accidents, than other accidents. I can tell you even though I knew I needed help and was calling for help I didn't want to. It's a weird thing...
But I'm home and happy to be here.
 

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Bearcat1982 said:
I got home yesterday. I have been told stories since this, that I've never heard before from people I've known along time. I'll never repeat them either. There's definitely more apt to keep to yourself gun accidents, than other accidents. I can tell you even though I knew I needed help and was calling fir help I didn't want to. It's a weird thing...
But I'm home and happy to be here.
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Looks like you have about twice as many staples as I did. I'm happy you're doing well. Just take it as easy on the pain meds as you can. They hurt progress more than they help after the first while.
I'll pray you don't need them. Just like some people did for me.
What is the Tattoo? It looks like a lot of time went into it.
 
Bfh_auto said:
Looks like you have about twice as many staples as I did. I'm happy you're doing well. Just take it as easy on the pain meds as you can. They hurt progress more than they help after the first while.
I'll pray you don't need them. Just like some people did for me.
What is the Tattoo? It looks like a lot of time went into it.
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And the surgeons were very nice to put it back together nicely. I was treated so well there by everyone.
 
I6turbo said:
Poke fate with a sharp stick much?
Be sure to reload that booby trap and leave it back in its original spot. Maybe put a "tickle me" sign on the trigger. :)
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defjon said:
Advise us all to stay humble. If we carry all the time and frequent the range, we train sick, tired, cold, hot, hungry, thirsty, emotionally drained, etc.

That's good, but can get you sloppy. You think you did /did not do something, etc.

We all think it can't happen to us because we've grown up around firearms, can recite safety rules backwards and forwards, but that could make one complacent.

Some of my earliest memories are training and shooting with grandpa. Still I say, stay humble, and stay frosty. There's so much riding on this.

It could happen to you...and has happened to folks with exceedingly high IQs, I assure you.

Not busting your chops, and the internet makes it impossible to discern tone and intent in discussions. This attitude reminds me of the well known video that begins with...

"I'm the only one professional enough to handle this glock 40..." ( or something to that effect). With predictable outcomes...
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Sorry, but I don't understand how anyone can excuse pulling the trigger on a firearm that hasn't been properly cleared. With over 40 years of handling firearms in a professional, military, and personal capacity, I have yet to pull the trigger and have a gun go off accidentally. I don't think I am especially smart or intelligent. But perhaps me and my friends and family are more intelligent/competent compared to most people since none of us has had an ND.
 
Trey Veston said:
Sorry, but I don't understand how anyone can excuse pulling the trigger on a firearm that hasn't been properly cleared. With over 40 years of handling firearms in a professional, military, and personal capacity, I have yet to pull the trigger and have a gun go off accidentally. I don't think I am especially smart or intelligent. But perhaps me and my friends and family are more intelligent/competent compared to most people since none of us has had an ND.
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The point of this thread is to show that accidents happen. If you believe that you, your friends and family are more intelligent/competent compared to most people, and have never had things happen that you did not plan, that is certainly your prerogative. Most of us try to learn from the mistakes of others.
 
Trey Veston said:
Sorry, but I don't understand how anyone can excuse pulling the trigger on a firearm that hasn't been properly cleared. With over 40 years of handling firearms in a professional, military, and personal capacity, I have yet to pull the trigger and have a gun go off accidentally. I don't think I am especially smart or intelligent. But perhaps me and my friends and family are more intelligent/competent compared to most people since none of us has had an ND.
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Better knock on some wood with that final statement. ND can happen to ANYONE regardless of how seasoned they are. Just have to learn to deal with it and do your best not to repeat it again, if you walk away from it, that is.
 
I have fingernail damage reminding me to be careful while using a wood router. It really didn't get my finger, but it bleed like the dickens and my nail is taking about a month to grow out.
I have to thank Almighty God for this being just a warning and not a tragedy.

I am sympathetic to you and glad it was not worse than might have been. Obviously, don't do that again!
 
Trey Veston said:
Sorry, but I don't understand how anyone can excuse pulling the trigger on a firearm that hasn't been properly cleared...
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Rshooter said:
GodSpeed. Having the guts to admit this takes courage. Ignore those who are piling on.
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Honestly it's fine ego left the room in the ambulance. Trust me. I considered my self safe also, and said all those same things. Trey Veston may or may not be surrounded by people that have had ND's but kept them to themselves, and may never admit to them. Regardless this was my costly mistake and I hope this may drive home even further gun safety.
 
chaim said:
I'm sorry about your mishap, I'm glad you are recovering.

I haven't read all 9 pages, so my apologies if this was already mentioned... Regarding your thread title, thank God it wasn't a fatal error (just a very major one) and you are still with us.
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I agree, and am glad to be able to do so. Id correct it if I knew how.
 
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BLACKHAWKNJ said:
2. I use snap caps in in the rifles I use most frequently, When I leave the range I check that the rifle is clear, then install the snap cap.
3. The revolvers I practice with most frequently have snap caps in them.
4. When dry firing semiauto pistols I use snap caps and a magazine of a different color. A stainless/nickel pistol gets a blue magazine, a blued one gets a
nickel/stainless magazine.
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Not personally a fan of anything in a gun that looks like or functions like ammunition when stored. Chamber flags and open actions are safety requirement at many ranges and darned good idea at home too.
 
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