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November 27, 2012, 08:19 PM | #51 | |
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Unless there was an unknown mechanical defect with the firearm that caused the discharge, this was not an "accidental" discharge, it was a "negligent" discharge. The fact that it undoubtedly wasn't intentional does not make it less negligent. If it were intentional, we wouldn't be debating "accidental" or "negligent," we'd be discussing assault with a deadly weapon, and possibly attempted murder. |
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November 27, 2012, 08:20 PM | #52 | |
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it does seem the indvidual was way in the wrong BUT
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November 27, 2012, 08:42 PM | #53 |
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"[Unless there was an unknown mechanical defect with the firearm that caused the discharge, this was not an "accidental" discharge, it was a "negligent" discharge]"
Exactly, If the firearm is in great shape it was a ND, No and if or buts. Not to get of track, Anyone tacking bets on the kind of gun- Black one would be my guess ; ) Y/D
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November 27, 2012, 09:17 PM | #54 |
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Well, after just having taken my M&P to a name brand sports store to get a sight installed, I have to say my opinion is even stronger. I was swept by my old gun by two employees multiple times. The first one looked at me strangely when I flinched and acting strangely when I told him why. Even though I knew it was empty and showed the first employee, the wanton waving was incredibly disturbing.
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November 28, 2012, 01:53 AM | #55 | |
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I feel your pain
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