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Last edited by Tom G.; 12-15-2020 at 10:04 PM.
I had an accidental discharge on a firearm several years ago that resulted in a nasty wound on my left forearm. The craziness starts after the gunshot ! Ever see an animal hit by a shot then run around. I did that. I ran upstairs and downstairs looking for my cellphone that I was wearing ! I ran upstairs looking for a clean towel and I was near a pile of them in the kitchen. I about bled out AND had a heart attack running around the house. Blood everywhere, (mine!) there was so much blood a CSI team couldn't figure what happened.
About 80 percent of the "Negligent" dishcharges that I have seen in the Army have been when Soldiers drop the magazine then fail to clear the chamber.....It is a common problem with Semi/Autos.....Drop magazine pull charging handle or upper slide back, observe chamber release bolt, point weapon down range or in a clearing barrel squeeze trigger....Listen for click, put weapon back on safe...Obviously in a civilian situation you may not be able to dry fire weapon to ensure weapon is clear...I usually leave the bolt locked back when possible...
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