Early morning (negligent) shooting in Montoursville

[Swarner793]

There is an adage that states something about stupid should hurt, or something to that effect. Well, it often does. The problem is it usually hurts others in the process. Here is one such story. Handling a loaded firearm, drunk at a party, a partygoer catches it in the head and has died.

Be safe (and I have nothing more to say).

Scott


http://www.northcentralpa.com/news/2...-montoursville
According to Pa State Trooper Havens, a shooting occured Sunday morning around 2 A.M. at 424 Weldon St., Montoursville. The PSP report states that a birthday party was being held at that location. The victim, Cody Gorsline, a white 24 year old male from Williamsport, was examining a handgun with the person who was having a birthday, when the weapon went off. Gorsline was reportedly struck in the side of the head, was in Geisinger Medical Center in critical condition at the time of the report (5:40 PM Sunday). The investigation is ongoing.

[kimtyson]

It's one of the rules, guns and booze\parties don't mix. Irresponsible, unfortunate and bad for pro gun folks.

[Totez]

I really hate this.

was examining a handgun with the person who was having a birthday, when the weapon went off

It is phrased like the gun just magically shot itself.

It should read "was examining a handgun with the person who was having a birthday, when he accidentally pulled the trigger."

[Gun]

Irresponsible, unfortunate and bad for pro gun folks.

While irresponsible, neither unfortunate nor bad for pro gun types. People, on average, play more dumb games while driving (especially drunk) than those mishandling firearms.

[normanvin]

While irresponsible, neither unfortunate nor bad for pro gun types. People, on average, play more dumb games while driving (especially drunk) than those mishandling firearms.

Change some of the words around and it reads.

While irresponsible pro gun types.

Yeah I left a few words out. But the antis will turn an unfortunate accident into a win for them.

[M&P Chris]

I really hate this.



It is phrased like the gun just magically shot itself.

It should read "was examining a handgun with the person who was having a birthday, when he accidentally pulled the trigger."

In total agreement here....

[Bang]

How does one accidentally pull a trigger?

[jthrelf]

How does one accidentally pull a trigger?

Trigger is almost always pulled on purpose but just not expecting it to be loaded.

[Bang]

I really hate this.


Quote:
was examining a handgun with the person who was having a birthday, when the weapon went off

It is phrased like the gun just magically shot itself.

Well then, something else needs to be revised because by that standard it appears the gun magically aimed at the victim's head too.

[esh21167]

I really hate this.

Quote:
was examining a handgun with the person who was having a birthday, when the weapon went off

It is phrased like the gun just magically shot itself.

It should read "was examining a handgun with the person who was having a birthday, when he accidentally pulled the trigger."

Just like vehicle accidents when cars fail to negotiate turns or strike stationary objects like trees without driver involvement.