For those who think safety reminders are legalistic...

GetA2J · 08-06-2008

Agents accidentally shot while gun being holstered

Published: 8/5/08, 8:45 PM EDT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Two federal agents wounded in an accidental shooting at the federal courthouse were shot when a U.S. Marshal's gun went off as he was trying to holster it, federal authorities said Tuesday.

Officials with the U.S. Marshal Service said a deputy marshal and a U.S. Border Patrol agent suffered gunshot wounds Monday morning when the marshal was trying to holster his gun after removing it from a security locker. The agents were in a secure hallway on the courthouse's third floor.

The agents, whose names have not been released, were treated at a local hospital after the incident and have since been released.

Rule #3 for those of us who don't mind being reminded.

indyjoe · 08-06-2008

Yes, keep your finger in the trigger until your gun is fully holstered. Always good for a bang. I think getting people in the mindset of removing their finger from the trigger and indexing any time they are not about to immediately shoot is the single most import thing to teach.

Paul · 08-06-2008

Probably was a glock

indyjoe · 08-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Paul

Probably was a glock

Probably was a faulty safety. (Between the ears.)

Scutter01 · 08-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Paul

Probably was a glock

No, it couldn't have been. The article said "accidental shooting", not "accidental explosion".

Pami · 08-06-2008

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Originally Posted by GetA2J

Officials with the U.S. Marshal Service said a deputy marshal and a U.S. Border Patrol agent suffered gunshot wounds Monday morning when the marshal was trying to holster his gun after removing it from a security locker.

Also a good reminder that if the gun falls (out of a locker for example) LET IT FALL. It's much more likely to go off if you try to catch it than if it hits the ground.

Annie · 08-06-2008

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Originally Posted by GetA2J

Agents negligently shot while gun being holstered

Published: 8/5/08, 8:45 PM EDT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Two federal agents wounded in a negligent shooting at the federal courthouse were shot when a U.S. Marshal's gun went off as he was trying to holster it with his finger on the trigger, federal authorities said Tuesday.

Officials with the U.S. Marshal Service said a deputy marshal and a U.S. Border Patrol agent suffered gunshot wounds Monday morning when the marshal was trying to holster his gun with his booger hook still on the bang switch after removing it from a security locker. The agents were in a secure hallway on the courthouse's third floor.

The agents, whose names have not been released because they won't be able to live this down, were treated at a local hospital after the epic fail incident and have since been released.

Rule #3 for those of us who don't mind being reminded.

Fixed it for ya.

Soundslikejosh · 08-06-2008

Annie,

Way to concentrate on the moron and not the gun.

TIA

USMC_0311 · 08-06-2008

LMAO....OMG

with his booger hook still on the bang switch

Annie · 08-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Soundslikejosh

Annie,

Way to concentrate on the moron and not the gun.

TIA

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMC_0311

LMAO....OMG

with his booger hook still on the bang switch

Thanks, folks. I'm here all week.
...Tip your waitress.

08-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
GetA2J Marksman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Terre Haute,Indiana Posts: 560	For those who think safety reminders are legalistic... Agents accidentally shot while gun being holstered Published: 8/5/08, 8:45 PM EDT EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Two federal agents wounded in an accidental shooting at the federal courthouse were shot when a U.S. Marshal's gun went off as he was trying to holster it, federal authorities said Tuesday. Officials with the U.S. Marshal Service said a deputy marshal and a U.S. Border Patrol agent suffered gunshot wounds Monday morning when the marshal was trying to holster his gun after removing it from a security locker. The agents were in a secure hallway on the courthouse's third floor. The agents, whose names have not been released, were treated at a local hospital after the incident and have since been released. Rule #3 for those of us who don't mind being reminded.

08-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
indyjoe Not your average Joe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 1,498	Yes, keep your finger in the trigger until your gun is fully holstered. Always good for a bang. I think getting people in the mindset of removing their finger from the trigger and indexing any time they are not about to immediately shoot is the single most import thing to teach. __________________ 228 - I know what I'm about.

08-06-2008	#3 (permalink)
Paul SIG > * Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsboro (Westside) Posts: 1,202	Probably was a glock __________________ Opinions expressed by me are not my actual opinions "The constitution of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -- Thomas Jefferson "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's teeth and keyston under Independence." --George Washington

08-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
Soundslikejosh Marksman Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 576	Annie, Way to concentrate on the moron and not the gun. TIA __________________ As far as the number of guns I have, most are backups for me or handouts to my family in the event of a OMGWTFSHTFBBQ ~ bigcraig

08-06-2008	#9 (permalink)
USMC_0311 Marksman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anderson Posts: 481	LMAO....OMG with his booger hook still on the bang switch __________________ Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem. Ronald Reagan

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