Was talking to a dealer who was at the last two CIG gun shows that had Negligent Discharges, (ND). First one happened to a dealer who's .22 rifle was checked empty and banded prior to the show. Second one happened to a commercial dealer who had a trigger lock on the handgun prior to, and during the show.
In both cases, the dealers failed to check the chambers of their respective firearms because they "Knew" that they had been checked prior, and were empty. In the first case, a customer picked up the rifle and when he pulled the trigger, the rifle fired. In the second case, the dealer removed the trigger lock, and in the process of showing the pistol to a customer, pulled the trigger and the pistol fired.
The conspiracy theory is that someone is visiting the gun shows and loading single live rounds, when the dealer is not looking. Good way to sabotage a show and drive home the Anti-gun stance that gun shows are dangerous.
For the sake of being responsible gun owners, always follow the safety rules at the gun show;
1. Always point any firearm being handled, in a safe direction.
2. Keep your finger off the trigger.
3. Confirm the gun is empty by opening the action and ensuring the chamber is empty/firearm is unloaded.
4. NEVER Assume a firearm is unloaded.
If you see someone slipping a live round into a firearm, report them to the dealer, police and promoter immediately. Try to remember a good description of the individual or get a picture of them with your cell phone.
In both cases, the dealers failed to check the chambers of their respective firearms because they "Knew" that they had been checked prior, and were empty. In the first case, a customer picked up the rifle and when he pulled the trigger, the rifle fired. In the second case, the dealer removed the trigger lock, and in the process of showing the pistol to a customer, pulled the trigger and the pistol fired.
The conspiracy theory is that someone is visiting the gun shows and loading single live rounds, when the dealer is not looking. Good way to sabotage a show and drive home the Anti-gun stance that gun shows are dangerous.
For the sake of being responsible gun owners, always follow the safety rules at the gun show;
1. Always point any firearm being handled, in a safe direction.
2. Keep your finger off the trigger.
3. Confirm the gun is empty by opening the action and ensuring the chamber is empty/firearm is unloaded.
4. NEVER Assume a firearm is unloaded.
If you see someone slipping a live round into a firearm, report them to the dealer, police and promoter immediately. Try to remember a good description of the individual or get a picture of them with your cell phone.