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Gentleman in PA fails to heed one of the cardinal rules, in quite spectacular fashion.
Pa. man fires cannon, hits neighbor's house
UNIONTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania history buff who recreates firearms from old wars accidentally fired a 2-pound cannonball through the wall of his neighbor's home. William Maser, 54, fired a cannonball Wednesday evening outside his home in Georges Township that ricocheted and hit a house 400 yards away. The cannonball, about two inches in diameter, smashed through a window and a wall before landing in a closet. Authorities said nobody was hurt.
State police charged Maser with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
No one answered the phone Friday at Maser's home. He told WPXI-TV recreating 19th century cannons is a longtime hobby. He said he is sorry and he will stop shooting them on his property, about 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090905/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_cannonball_through_house/print
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Mr. Maser is damn lucky he didn't kill anyone. This just goes to show, that the four rules still applies, even though you may not be dealing with a plain old rifle, shotgun, or pistol. Be careful out there, folks.
Pa. man fires cannon, hits neighbor's house
UNIONTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania history buff who recreates firearms from old wars accidentally fired a 2-pound cannonball through the wall of his neighbor's home. William Maser, 54, fired a cannonball Wednesday evening outside his home in Georges Township that ricocheted and hit a house 400 yards away. The cannonball, about two inches in diameter, smashed through a window and a wall before landing in a closet. Authorities said nobody was hurt.
State police charged Maser with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
No one answered the phone Friday at Maser's home. He told WPXI-TV recreating 19th century cannons is a longtime hobby. He said he is sorry and he will stop shooting them on his property, about 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090905/ap_on_fe_st/us_odd_cannonball_through_house/print
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Mr. Maser is damn lucky he didn't kill anyone. This just goes to show, that the four rules still applies, even though you may not be dealing with a plain old rifle, shotgun, or pistol. Be careful out there, folks.