Deputy in town for firearms training accidentally fires weapon in hotel room [More]
You know, "The .40 caliber Glock Model 22 semi-automatic went off."
Those Lee Paige Specials have a tendency to do that on their own...
Fortunately:
Lewiston Police conducted an investigation and determined the accident was not reckless discharge of a firearm, which is a crime.Well thank goodness for that! Still, I have to wonder just what the hell does qualify as a "reckless discharge of a firearm" in Lewiston, and if who you work for has any bearing in the determination? What do you think they'd have decided had it been the hapless shower-taker firing into the "Only One's" room?
And why can't I get Mitzi Gaynor out of my head?
[Via FFFW]
2 comments:
"Lewiston Police Captain Roger Lanier said the deputy was in his room practicing what are called dry firearm drills, but had not made sure the gun was unloaded."
If you did not make sure the gun was unloaded, as well as make sure there is no live ammo available, then you are being reckless. Ergo, reckless discharge of a weapon.
Oh, this does not apply to Law Enforcement Officers.
Nothing to see here, go to your homes.
"...what DOES qualify as a 'reckless discharge'..."
That's easy. If you're an "Only One", it's an accidental discharge. If you're an enemy of the state, (read: citizen) then it's reckless, and you get to lose your 2A rights, your guns, and your freedom, not necessarily in that order.
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