RPD officer accidentally shoots self

[lotsofammo]

RPD: Officer recovering after accidentally shooting himself in hand

 

[kev74]

He shot himself in the left hand, prompting a visit to Highland Hospital. He was treated and released.

Chief Simmons said the officer is in good spirits.

A preliminary investigation reveals the officer was trying to put his gun in the holster when it went off.

This guy gets to have magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

 

[tirwin1]

Shot himself in the hand trying to put his pistol in his holster? Trying to figure out that one.

 

[E the massive]

Revenuer revenuing.

 

[Acer-m14]

Photo of RPD issued pistol .. now we know ,,

 

[misunderestimated]

That sucks, can happen to any one of us.2 seconds of stupidity can elect you and your family your entire life. Be purposefull,Be deliperate,Be safe when handling a gun. its the simple every day handlings that get people in trouble..

 

[Gonzobird]

Just imagine the shit is going to get for the rest of his career. He is going to be "that guy".

 

[Phazer]

Every course I've ever taken stressed careful, deliberate, reholstering of pistols. As on instructor said, "There is absolutely never, ever, a need to rush to reholster a pistol. After all, the pistol shouldn't be reholstered until there are no longer any threats."

 

[camper4lyfe]

That sucks, can happen to any one of us.2 seconds of stupidity can elect you and your family your entire life. Be purposefull,Be deliperate,Be safe when handling a gun. its the simple every day handlings that get people in trouble..

And don't put your gun at yourself

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

No way Leon Kennedy would ever pull something like this. I could see someone like Keith Lumley doing it but not Leon.

 

[ECU Pirates]

This guy gets to have magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

Highly trained professional....

 

[ECU Pirates]

That sucks, can happen to any one of us.2 seconds of stupidity can elect you and your family your entire life. Be purposefull,Be deliperate,Be safe when handling a gun. its the simple every day handlings that get people in trouble..

I can’t happen to anyone of us if we don’t put our heads up our asses.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

He is lucky he did not shoot himself in the leg.

 

[togmaster]

Barney Fife

 

[Podmonkey]

It's easy to point fingers and make fun but always keep in mind
"Just when you think it can't happen to you it does"
@Bullet Guy is right, leg shot can be real bad if you hit that femoral artery. That YouTube guy what shot his leg got very lucky indeed.

 

[Kwalsh]

Holster pop!!!!

 

[C3D]

I would bet this is a Glock incident, as they commonly seem to be.

Glocks are the greatest mass market handgun of all time but they are prone to ND by careless users.

ETA: Just looked, Gen 4 Glock 21

 

[Justincase]

Shot himself in the hand trying to put his pistol in his holster? Trying to figure out that one.

Probably duty belt off, holding holster with his left hand, pushes gun into it, something catches... Kapow!

Glad no-one was next to him. Could've been alot worse.

 

[Bananabandit]

I would bet this is a Glock incident, as they commonly seem to be.

Glocks are the greatest mass market handgun of all time but they are prone to ND by careless users.

ETA: Just looked, Gen 4 Glock 21

explain the NYPD and the 10lb trigger.

 

[meketrefe]

Hey Jimmy Hi Five!

UP THERE ON THE WALL!!! LOL

 

[kev74]

Hey Jimmy Hi Five!

....er, four?


I wish I could retire on 3/4 pay for being stupid.

 

[C3D]

explain the NYPD and the 10lb trigger.

did you mean 12 pound trigger? Easily explained. 1 Police Plaza believes it's officers are untrustworthy monkeys and need to have a trigger that makes it nearly impossible to achieve accurate fire.

 

[Phazer]

I would bet this is a Glock incident, as they commonly seem to be.

Glocks are the greatest mass market handgun of all time but they are prone to ND by careless users.

ETA: Just looked, Gen 4 Glock 21

I've holstered and drawn my Gen4 Glock 19 and my Glock 43 from IWB and OWB holsters hundreds of times during training courses and on my own. I've never come close to a negligent discharge (because my finger is never on the trigger when drawing or holstering my pistols). Perhaps, this officer needs additional firearms training?

 

[AnthonyC]

I would bet this is a Glock incident, as they commonly seem to be.

Glocks are the greatest mass market handgun of all time but they are prone to ND by careless users.

ETA: Just looked, Gen 4 Glock 21

I know millions of people carry a striker fired pistol everyday without a problem but a ND is easier with them. It's why I like a hammer-fired gun which I can place my thumb over the hammer while holstering. Heck, even my P99 is decocked and then holstered with my thumb over the back to feel if the striker starts to protrude.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I know millions of people carry a striker fired pistol everyday without a problem but a ND is easier with them. It's why I like a hammer-fired gun which I can place my thumb over the hammer while holstering. Heck, even my P99 is decocked and then holstered with my thumb over the back to feel if the striker starts to protrude.

Isn't it easier to just mind the trigger rather than placing your thumb on the hammer? More can go wrong that way since you are minding the hammer more than the trigger. And if something is snagging the trigger, panic can cause you to make mistakes. Sure you can drop it slowly but even that can cause a discharge.

 

[Uzi]

One thing that's almost never talked about and or certainly not enough is a visual check while holstering. You can take your time and look at what you're doing so you don't snag a trigger on anything. I don't think it's a striker or external hammer thing, I think it's a oops I pulled the trigger thing. If you can't easily slide your handgun into your holster and pull it out, or it's not retaining properly... Throw it away and get something else.