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Really glad you're ok and I appreciate you sharing this! Praying the Lord heals your wounds.
What did the wife say?
What did the wife say?
Negligent discharge, please be kind
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darwin-t wrote;
Yikes, you are very lucky it did not sever an artery, otherwise you might not be online. One thing I don't understand is how you managed to shoot yourself 4 times
Regardless, I hope you have a speedy recovery, and thanks for posting this at your prides expense.
It should serve as a wake up call to those who think they are beyond the need for total attention and safety when dealing with firearms.
Yikes, you are very lucky it did not sever an artery, otherwise you might not be online. One thing I don't understand is how you managed to shoot yourself 4 times
Regardless, I hope you have a speedy recovery, and thanks for posting this at your prides expense.
It should serve as a wake up call to those who think they are beyond the need for total attention and safety when dealing with firearms.
wow, that made me slightly sick to see that link. Not because its graphic but because it could happen to me if I'm not carefull.
Thank you for the reminder.
A side note, looks like the HS's penetrate more than I thought as they went right through a leg twice practically!
how long will it take to heal?
Thank you for the reminder.
A side note, looks like the HS's penetrate more than I thought as they went right through a leg twice practically!
how long will it take to heal?
romma
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Watch out for the Kitty-Kat now that she likely has a taste for your blood!
She may try to chew you in your sleep one of these days!
She may try to chew you in your sleep one of these days!
alsaqr
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You are truly a very lucky man. Hope that it heals up soon with no complications.
Packman
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I've gotta say, it's kinda heartwarming that the overwhelming sentiment in this thread is one of "hope you're ok, get better soon", rather than one of criticism and ridicule that I've found on too many other boards.
Darwin, I'm glad you're ok. Takes a man to fess up to mistakes, especially the big ones. Thanks for the reminder in safe-handling, and I hope it heals up quickly and problem free.
Darwin, I'm glad you're ok. Takes a man to fess up to mistakes, especially the big ones. Thanks for the reminder in safe-handling, and I hope it heals up quickly and problem free.
TexasBen317
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Like the others have said,, just glad you are ok. Whew.. that had to hurt like a bitch!!!
I have had accidental discharges back in the distance past,, but the worst I have experienced was my hunting buddy on the deer lease.. We were getting in the back of the Scout to head out to the stands and standing rule was, NO LOADED rifles in the truck.. My buddy was last one in and sat down with his rifle butt on the floor and some how hit his trigger.. The dammed thing went off and of course blew a hole in the roof. Once our hearing came back we chewed his
A** out. .and from then on , he had to sit under the hole he made in the roof.. Bad when it rained on him. oh, his gun was a 30-30 lever action,, cocked of course.. another time he shot through the Plexiglas sliding window in the deer stand.. I replaced it and for Xmas he got a 30-30 cartage glued to that hole to hang on his wall.
Again, we are all glad you are ok..
I have had accidental discharges back in the distance past,, but the worst I have experienced was my hunting buddy on the deer lease.. We were getting in the back of the Scout to head out to the stands and standing rule was, NO LOADED rifles in the truck.. My buddy was last one in and sat down with his rifle butt on the floor and some how hit his trigger.. The dammed thing went off and of course blew a hole in the roof. Once our hearing came back we chewed his
A** out. .and from then on , he had to sit under the hole he made in the roof.. Bad when it rained on him. oh, his gun was a 30-30 lever action,, cocked of course.. another time he shot through the Plexiglas sliding window in the deer stand.. I replaced it and for Xmas he got a 30-30 cartage glued to that hole to hang on his wall.
Again, we are all glad you are ok..
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Tough break. Hope you are over this hard lesson soon. As to the bullet fragments in the picture. Did it fragment when it hit the concrete floor? My guess is that the bullet exited your leg intact and busted up on the floor. Only x-rays will tell for sure.
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41magsnub
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We are all glad you were disqualified for the Darwin award! Hope you heal up soon. Also, thanks for the lesson. Will that site be up permanently? It would be nice to have as a resource for showing folks that do not have the proper respect for guns what can go wrong.
You lived to regret it...and the regret will never end (been there - still there). Everyone needs to be reminded that guns are serious business, and when they go boom, that bullet will never come back. Never be complacent - never let your attention drift - develop constant routines when handling firearms...especially the "empty" ones.
Darwin I wish you a speedy and full recovery! Thanks for the post.
BTW - I can probably answer the wife response question. " Oh my God, Oh my God Oh, oh my God.
Darwin I wish you a speedy and full recovery! Thanks for the post.
BTW - I can probably answer the wife response question. " Oh my God, Oh my God Oh, oh my God.
Darwin T, thank you for sharing that. Many times I've read posts where members claim they "shot themself" (or were shot) then give the punch line that it was really just a BB gun or paintball (as if this were really funny).
This was pretty intense and you've re-emphasized to all of us the importance of firearms safety. Hope you can water ski again by late summer. Thank you.
This was pretty intense and you've re-emphasized to all of us the importance of firearms safety. Hope you can water ski again by late summer. Thank you.
azredhawk44
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Darwin, you're not alone. I hope and pray you heal up to 100%.
I had a Negligent Discharge about five years ago, 45acp 230gr ball into the floor of my home while cleaning. Fortunately I was at least following one of the four rules: never point the gun at anything you don't want to destroy. Not that I wanted to destroy the floor, but at least I didn't hit myself or someone else.
I think there are two types of gun owners: Those that have had an ND, and those that will in the future. Kinda like motorcycle riders and falls. I'm sure this will keep you very attentive in the future. Thanks for your candor on this issue.
Heal up and be safe!
I had a Negligent Discharge about five years ago, 45acp 230gr ball into the floor of my home while cleaning. Fortunately I was at least following one of the four rules: never point the gun at anything you don't want to destroy. Not that I wanted to destroy the floor, but at least I didn't hit myself or someone else.
I think there are two types of gun owners: Those that have had an ND, and those that will in the future. Kinda like motorcycle riders and falls. I'm sure this will keep you very attentive in the future. Thanks for your candor on this issue.
Heal up and be safe!
Fozzy_Bear
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Thanks for sharing that.
One question though... I ask because I used to work in a hospital and I still know quite a bit of the people who work at the one nearby...
You said, "ALL the ER did..."
What did you expect them to do that they did not do? Was it the lack of pain meds? If so, that's a common mistake. - Most people think that the ER staff are there to help you feel comfortable, when in fact their priority is (and aught to be, IMHO) to keep you alive.
Think of it this way; your family doctor has the time and luxury to care if you are comfortable. And has the motivation since you can shop for and get a new family doctor at any time you want. So if you can breathe, and are not bleeding, but sit in a corner all night in pain waiting for your doctor to arrive at the office, the ER staff have technically done their job. Human compassion will also play a role and they will not, for the most part, let somebody wallow in missery... But making you unable to feel the pain from a recent gunshot wound (or 4) is not in the playbooks of any emergency medical facilities I have ever heard of.
That little rant aside, the question is, "Did you feel in danger of loosing your life or of further injury when you were discharged from the hospital?" - In which case, there is a serious situation that should be reported to the local authorities and the national hospital accredidation boards... Or were you just expecting more "customer service"?
[[Edit: Sorry if this comes off as some sort of aggressive message aimed at you personally. I'm glad your OK, of course. I just got a bit defensive of the hard-working professionals I know when you implied that you were somehow dissappointed with the performance of the people in your local ER]]
One question though... I ask because I used to work in a hospital and I still know quite a bit of the people who work at the one nearby...
You said, "ALL the ER did..."
What did you expect them to do that they did not do? Was it the lack of pain meds? If so, that's a common mistake. - Most people think that the ER staff are there to help you feel comfortable, when in fact their priority is (and aught to be, IMHO) to keep you alive.
Think of it this way; your family doctor has the time and luxury to care if you are comfortable. And has the motivation since you can shop for and get a new family doctor at any time you want. So if you can breathe, and are not bleeding, but sit in a corner all night in pain waiting for your doctor to arrive at the office, the ER staff have technically done their job. Human compassion will also play a role and they will not, for the most part, let somebody wallow in missery... But making you unable to feel the pain from a recent gunshot wound (or 4) is not in the playbooks of any emergency medical facilities I have ever heard of.
That little rant aside, the question is, "Did you feel in danger of loosing your life or of further injury when you were discharged from the hospital?" - In which case, there is a serious situation that should be reported to the local authorities and the national hospital accredidation boards... Or were you just expecting more "customer service"?
[[Edit: Sorry if this comes off as some sort of aggressive message aimed at you personally. I'm glad your OK, of course. I just got a bit defensive of the hard-working professionals I know when you implied that you were somehow dissappointed with the performance of the people in your local ER]]
Dirtypacman
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Scary set of photo's you got going there... the trails of blood are pretty crazy looking.
Glad to hear your ok at this time and thank you for the post - It was an eye opener and perfect reminder of what can happen.
Glad to hear your ok at this time and thank you for the post - It was an eye opener and perfect reminder of what can happen.
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Get Well soon. Thanks for sharing . Many similar mistakes were avoided by you being man enough to explain. Very high road of ya. now wheres that bear spray for the low road folks???
Stevie-Ray
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Darwin, thanks for the courage you've shown to share this. I suppose I would have had to also, and hope to God I never have to. I think it would be poor form for anybody to preach to you, as you've done a pretty good job of beating yourself up over it. Time to heal, and I pray that you'll heal well and in double-quick time. Best of luck to you.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but have you changed your mind about your defensive load? It is mine as well, and it appears to work rather well. I'm sorry you had to find out that way, though.
Maybe this should be a sticky?
Please don't take this the wrong way, but have you changed your mind about your defensive load? It is mine as well, and it appears to work rather well. I'm sorry you had to find out that way, though.
Maybe this should be a sticky?
eric.cartman
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darwin-t,
i wish you a speedy and complete recovery.
thanks for sharing. the pics send chills down my spine.
everyone else,
can we PLEASE, once and for all, agree that .45ACP is better than 9mm
i wish you a speedy and complete recovery.
thanks for sharing. the pics send chills down my spine.
everyone else,
can we PLEASE, once and for all, agree that .45ACP is better than 9mm
FuzzyBunny
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Thank you for posting the story and the pics!
I will add them to my collection of printouts of pics and stories to show the youngsters and new adult shooters I have a chance to teach. I find stories like this along with pictures really hit home during the safety part of the learning process.
Of course if you have a problem with me sharing the pics and story I won't.
I have had a ND myself and it is a very sobering event! In my case it was a very old used and cheap .25 cal that had a part fail. Still I am very glad it just hit the floor and not me.
Thanks for sharing your story and heal rapidly.
FuzzyBunny
ps. Did the ER call the police and report a GS wound?
I will add them to my collection of printouts of pics and stories to show the youngsters and new adult shooters I have a chance to teach. I find stories like this along with pictures really hit home during the safety part of the learning process.
Of course if you have a problem with me sharing the pics and story I won't.
I have had a ND myself and it is a very sobering event! In my case it was a very old used and cheap .25 cal that had a part fail. Still I am very glad it just hit the floor and not me.
Thanks for sharing your story and heal rapidly.
FuzzyBunny
ps. Did the ER call the police and report a GS wound?
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KABA
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Darwin, Thanks for having the courage to post this. There is some truth to the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. And the pictures you posted were about as graphic a reminder as possible that there is no such thing as an unloaded gun.
Take care of yourself and get well soon.
Take care of yourself and get well soon.
Kpdpipes
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#1.. Glad you're ok, while bad it could have been a HELL of a lot worse. I wont go so far as to say that the only people who havent had an ND are the ones who are going to..But like with any semi-hazardous pastime, even the most CAREFUL person let's their attention wander occasionally, and, occasionally they get bitten for it. Mine was out of a mix of being distracted, and semi-laziness. Went to work after having to go to my GF's at the run after she had a really nasty dispute with her Ex. My head wasnt where it should have ben and instead of clearing my Off-duty (1911 defender) I just decided to let the hammer down before putting it in my locker. My thumb slipped off of the hammer spur and the round in the chamber went off. Scared the hell out of me (Not to mention everyone else in the building).
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