RustyShackelford
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On Mon, Apr 06 2015 a 33 year old police officer was killed in central Florida during a firearms training course.
The officer was struck by bullet that was fired from a Glock semi automatic pistol(unknown model, caliber). It went into the officer's upper torso/side & missed the section of body armor.
Another police officer on the range was clearing his pistol, fired the round which then had a ricochet which hit the victim.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) is now investigating the officer's death. The police officer had been a full time sworn officer since 2012.
WFTV-9, the ABC affiliate in Orlando did a news story explaining how to properly unload a Glock semi auto pistol.
The gun shop employee did a decent job in the video but Id add that you should learn & follow the four basic rules of firearm safety. Keep the pistol muzzle pointed in a safe direction, check both the barrel & the magazine well, inspect the weapon for any damage or dirt, grit, lint, etc.
If a new shooter or new gun owner needs help, encourage them to take formal training classes or check with local NRA, www.nra.org courses.
Id add that all gun owners and armed professionals should read the firearm owner's manual & understand how to handle the new weapon.
Stay alert and aware of other shooters/officers on the range. Do not get in a rush or be in a hurry.
Safety is no accident.
The officer was struck by bullet that was fired from a Glock semi automatic pistol(unknown model, caliber). It went into the officer's upper torso/side & missed the section of body armor.
Another police officer on the range was clearing his pistol, fired the round which then had a ricochet which hit the victim.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) is now investigating the officer's death. The police officer had been a full time sworn officer since 2012.
WFTV-9, the ABC affiliate in Orlando did a news story explaining how to properly unload a Glock semi auto pistol.
The gun shop employee did a decent job in the video but Id add that you should learn & follow the four basic rules of firearm safety. Keep the pistol muzzle pointed in a safe direction, check both the barrel & the magazine well, inspect the weapon for any damage or dirt, grit, lint, etc.
If a new shooter or new gun owner needs help, encourage them to take formal training classes or check with local NRA, www.nra.org courses.
Id add that all gun owners and armed professionals should read the firearm owner's manual & understand how to handle the new weapon.
Stay alert and aware of other shooters/officers on the range. Do not get in a rush or be in a hurry.
Safety is no accident.