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    Default Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    Well, the title pretty much sums it up. In Ohio a dumbass instructor shot his own student while demonstrating his gun in the course of a gun safety class. Epic fail.
    http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/1...t-in-ohio.html
    Je suis déplorable

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    Default Re: Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    This instructor failed the first rule of firearm safety.

    Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.

    He also seemed to forget the first thing you do when picking up a firearm. Make sure it is clear.

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    Default Re: Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    Piemonte tells the newspaper it appears Dunlap didn't know the gun was loaded.

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    "73-year-old Terry J. Dunlap Sr."

    Maybe the beginning of Alzheimer. At the very minimum his entire class will most likely clear any gun that they ever pick up after that.

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    Default Re: Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    Quote Originally Posted by Kabloosh View Post
    This instructor failed the first rule of firearm safety.

    Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.


    He also seemed to forget the first thing you do when picking up a firearm. Make sure it is clear.
    He forgot the second and third rules too, unless the gun aimed and fired itself.

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    Default Re: Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    The anti's will have a field day with this. it's not like its some drunk rednecks shooting themselves. This is a guy, a certified instructor, he should know better.

    I'm always preaching we need to do a better job education people about safe firearm handling practices. How do you defend against this?

    I bet those in the class will never forget the four rules after this. Tough way to learn for the guy who got shot.
    "No, it's just a machine. I'm the weapon." - Jack Harper in Oblivion

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    There are a lot more guns in circulation, there are a lot more people purchasing guns that never had an interest before, new gun owners. Its unfortunate but I think an increased number of these kinds of things can be expected.

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    Default Re: Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    Quote Originally Posted by ray h View Post
    There are a lot more guns in circulation, there are a lot more people purchasing guns that never had an interest before, new gun owners. Its unfortunate but I think an increased number of these kinds of things can be expected.
    Doesn't have to be. My gun club, not exactly an anti-gun establishment, won't let anyone sign up unless they are thoroughly tested. Why not requiring the same of prospective firearm owners before they take possession?

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    Default Re: Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    Quote Originally Posted by QuackXP View Post
    The anti's will have a field day with this. it's not like its some drunk rednecks shooting themselves. This is a guy, a certified instructor, he should know better.

    I'm always preaching we need to do a better job education people about safe firearm handling practices. How do you defend against this?

    I bet those in the class will never forget the four rules after this. Tough way to learn for the guy who got shot.
    How do you defend against this? Discipline. The instructor knew the rules but lacked the discipline to follow them. The vast majority of firearm 'accidents' happen with 'unloaded' guns. Negligent homicide IMO.

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    Default Re: Instructor shot student during gun safety class

    Quote Originally Posted by Metz View Post
    Well, the title pretty much sums it up. In Ohio a dumbass instructor shot his own student while demonstrating his gun in the course of a gun safety class. Epic fail.
    http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/1...t-in-ohio.html
    This is inherently why I promote self practice rather than constantly pushing "training" that costs hundreds to thousands of dollars. Oh, don't care about your replies, this is my personal opinion.

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