Negligent Discharge at Aug 1500

[JLawsonTXRH]

Horrible, glad that it looks like no one was seriously hurt. Firearms are very dangerous tools and always need our utmost attention. One second of letting your guard down, could mean a lifetime of regret. Be very careful. On a side note, I went to the 1500 and saw literally thousands of guns, and hundreds of people carrying, and all was safe.

Of course it was safe. Everyone was carrying UNLOADED guns!

 

[JLawsonTXRH]

I'm surprised the 1500 hasn't turned into one of those "hey felons, come to XYZ Street, we have free Colts tickets". Knowing the govt, I can't believe they don't try to arrest everyone who carries there since it is on the state fairgrounds. That is definitely a no-no under normal circumstances.

Too bad about the accidental discharge though. That sucks and I'd be pissed if I got hit.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Indiana does have a criminal negligence statute.

We do have Crim Reck as public points out, however I would be surprised if this was prosecuted criminally.

Knowing the govt, I can't believe they don't try to arrest everyone who carries there since it is on the state fairgrounds. That is definitely a no-no under normal circumstances.

JLaw, the State Fair is now over.

 

[JLawsonTXRH]

Indiana does have a criminal negligence statute.

We do have Crim Reck as public points out, however I would be surprised if this was prosecuted criminally.



JLaw, the State Fair is now over.

I realize that, after working there 27 years. That was a joke.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Gotcha!

The joke, as usual, is on me.

 

[Bradsknives]

The vendor is banned from future 1500 shows? It's ironic since he will likely be the most safety conscience now.

I deal with over a 1/2 dozens promoters yearly. All promoters have this policy...if you have a accidental discharge at their show you will be removed from the show and you will be banned from any other shows that promoter does.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

So, is anyone going to name the shop or not?...

 

[public servant]

So, is anyone going to name the shop or not?...

It's the one that won't be there in October.

 

[christman]

Out with it...Who was the guy?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

It's the one that won't be there in October.

Yep, you're a lawyer alright.

 

[VUPDblue]

I heard today that the vendor was removed from the show - but it was by the boys in blue and that he is their guest on neglegent firearms charge. Atleast that is the skuttlebutt.

The scuttlebutt is wrong. He was not arrested, merely told to leave.

Out with it...Who was the guy?

He's not someone most people here would know. The gentleman is an elderly guy with a nice collection of old/antique Colt revolvers. He has terminal cancer and has been at the shows selling off his personal collection.

 

[public servant]

Yep, you're a lawyer alright.

Don't *ever* call me a lawyer.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Don't *ever* call me a lawyer.

English, then?

Hah! Oh... Wait. That's the OTHER guy...

 

[indyjoe]

The vendor is banned from future 1500 shows? It's ironic since he will likely be the most safety conscience now.

There is truth to that. Like eating at a restaurant about a week after the Health Department closes them down. Probably the cleanest place in town.