Tag: Accidental Discharges: Page 7

Patrol

3 Injured After Kindergartner Brings Gun to School

A kindergartner who brought a loaded gun to school was injured along with two other students when the weapon fell out of his pocket and discharged as he sat down for lunch in the Ross Elementary School cafeteria.

April 19, 2011

Careers

Firearm Safety for the Home Front

Whether you have a safe and secure place, utilize gun locks, safe boxes or hidden compartments, you must have the family meeting. You need to tell each and every dweller with you the rules and allow no compromise.

October 21, 2010

Weapons

Missouri Officer Killed In Firearms Training Accident

Dan De Kraai, 35, was killed when another officer's gun accidentally discharged during a break from a training session.

September 16, 2010

Patrol

California Officer Wounded At Firing Range

The incident occurred while an officer was clearing a round from a .40-caliber handgun. The gun went off, sending the round into a concrete table. The bullet broke apart, sending fragments into a second officer's leg, hand, and face.

August 10, 2010

Weapons

Atlantic City Officer's Death Caused By Accidental Discharge

The accident occurred when Wilkins attempted to install a rubber sleeve on the grip of his duty pistol. He had removed the loaded magazine, but didn't clear the chamber of a round of ammunition.

February 19, 2010

Weapons

Safe at Home

“Bang, bang, Daddy,” the little voice says, with a wide smile on his face. His fingers aren’t long enough to reach the trigger, but your gut wrenches into your throat, as you duck, reach out for the gun, and softly say, “No, son, put it down.”

June 30, 2002