Accidental Discharge...or Negligent?

[phylodog]

You might want to read this.

I have seen that report. I failed to specify in my original post the words "properly functioning" but did include it in my second.

 

[Mr. Habib]

It's this kind of thing that furthers my dislike of Glocks. They make a good product, it's the whole Glock Perfection idea promoted by their marketing people that I don't like. Other companies have defects and take responsibility. Glock has defects and automatically blame the ammo or the shooter. If that doesn't work, they have a "voluntary upgrade" and make a new pitcher of Kool Aid.

 

[Postal Dude]

I hadnt heard that story, thanks for sharing.

 

[JBusch8899]

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[Bigkeger]

Ruling out gun malfunctions, there is no such thing as an "Accidental Discharge".

If your gun is out of its holster you are preparing to potentially fire. If your finger lands on the trigger and it fires unintentionally that is negligence.

I was taught a while back that all unintended discharges are negligent.

It is all media hype. What sounds more innocent "Accidental Disharge" or "Negligent Discharge" Calling it accidental almost makes it sound as if it's okay to accidentally shoot someone in the face. No problem, it was an accident.

Now say as a civilian you shoot someone. If they are looking to prosecute, you can bet your arse that they would use the term "NEGLIGENT".

One last thing, "Accidental Discharges" happen to teenagers not professionals. (Get it?)

 

[HICKMAN]

that's an ND all day long.

 

[Bosshoss]

Glock handguns were one of, if not the first, modern semi-automatic handguns designed with no external safety lever. There are more safeties on a Glock handgun, than there are on any revolver.

True but most if not all revolvers have a trigger pull weight and travel at least double the glock.(how many negligence discharges involve a revolver compared to a glock?)

Most of the people on this board are safety conscience gun enthusiast, and know to keep your finger off the trigger. I used to have a FFL/gunshop and when I had someone looking at a glock I always made a point of saying that *** ANY 2 YEAR OLD KID CAN SHOOT A GLOCK*** and keep that in mind if you keep a loaded gun in the house. Some people buy a gun for defence and are not the least bit interested in shooting or the hobby aspect of firearm ownership. I have had some of these people come to the shop and ask how to take the safety off or how to get the magazine out of a gun they bought from me 4 or 5 years ago. Most everyone here could tell a story that could have easily ended up on the news if it had played out a little different.

 

[Win52C]

Sounds like the officer pulled the trigger...accidentally I am sure but it didnt go off by itself..IMHO

 

[hornadylnl]

Wonder if it would be "accidental" if a civilian discharged it in public?

 

[1032JBT]

Wonder if it would be "accidental" if a civilian discharged it in public?

No it wouldn't.............it would be considered Negligent just the same as it is, at least in my eyes, on this case.

 

[hornadylnl]

No it wouldn't.............it would be considered Negligent just the same as it is, at least in my eyes, on this case.

What I'm getting at is the civilian would be charged with a crime. Will this cop be charged?