Utah concealed carry mishap causes "death" of "John"

[dgood71]

Here's an important reminder to properly secure your firearms, especially when you're caught with your pants down.

http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_11599737

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John the toilet laid to rest at Utah restaurant
The Associated Press
Updated: 01/31/2009 07:27:57 PM EST


CENTERVILLE, Utah—John, a porcelain commode gunned down in an accidental shooting at a fast food restaurant's bathroom, has died. His age was not immediately known.

The toilet was shattered by a bullet Jan. 12 when a man's gun fell from its holster as he was pulling up his pants, police said. Police do not plan to file criminal charges in connection with the incident.

Christian Martinez, manager of the Carl's Jr. where John was gunned down, held a memorial service Friday at the restaurant. He gave away bottles of John's favorite toilet cleaner, Kaboom Bowl Blaster, to the eatery's first 50 patrons.

A Bountiful flower shop provided a large floral arrangement.

"In all my years, I can say without a doubt that I have never delivered for a toilet," said deliveryman Doug Graham, "but I thought it was the funniest thing I've ever heard. I got a kick out of it."

Remnants of John hit and cut the gun owner's arm, but he was not seriously injured.

Police blamed John's death on the gun and style of holster the man was using.

"He was survived by the men's urinal and wash sink," said Martinez. "He left us way too soon."

[dirksterg30]

I wonder what kind of gun he was carrying that is not drop safe. Or maybe he tried to catch the falling gun?

[Tequila Sunrise]

I wonder what kind of gun he was carrying that is not drop safe. Or maybe he tried to catch the falling gun?

What ever gun it was it should be sent to Nancy Polosi so she could do another drop test. Just too bad it wasn't her instead of the toilet or maybe they're one and the same?

[87th PVI]

WOW! What bad luck! First his lady gives him an earfull and gets away with it & now three months later he gets shot down in cold water!

Scranton woman who swore at toilet settles lawsuit
by The Associated Press Wednesday October 22, 2008, 3:47 PM
SCRANTON -- The city of Scranton is paying a woman $19,000 to settle a lawsuit spawned by her arrest on disorderly conduct charges for swearing at her overflowing toilet.

Scranton is also paying Dawn Herb's legal fees.


Herb was arrested last year after a neighbor, an off-duty police officer, heard her cursing through an open window.

A judge later found her not guilty, saying her language was constitutionally protected free speech.

The ACLU announced the settlement today.

[imperialism2024]

I wonder what kind of gun he was carrying that is not drop safe. Or maybe he tried to catch the falling gun?

That would be my guess.

But remember... it's always the gun's fault.

[KnightZero]

Best newspaper article ever. Funeral for a toilet. I think that's absolutely hysterical.

[DonSmithnotTMD]

And when I was told to unholster before going to the bathroom (in that case for retention) I thought it was goofy.

[shooter357]

And when I was told to unholster before going to the bathroom (in that case for retention) I thought it was goofy.

Just don't leave it there like one of the local cops did here. As far as I know the gun has yet to be recovered.

[indianjack]

I have to assume he had a license to carry, but did he have a license to kill porcelain, or does only James Bond have one of those?

[StraussiE WousiE]

It would have really sucked had this happened in a place that hates firearms. This turned out really good for everyone. Cept the shitter.