WaCoyote Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 My good friend who is a member here was cleaning his .45 last night and shot himself in the leg. I'd rather not say his name since this is pretty embarassing for doing something so stupid. Bullet enetered below the knee and shattered both leg bones, the bullet never exited. He was doped up last night and today the surgery begins. Sooo, the reason I post this is because this guy has been around guns his whole life. He's the SAFEST hunter I've hunted with. I'm just shocked. Anyways, make sure those guns are unloaded!!!!! His carelessness has not only jeapordized himself but totally freaked out his 8-11 year old daughters and his wife. Be carefull!! Don't EVER take gun safety for granted!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. That is terrible! Nothing more dangerous than an "UNLOADED" gun! Man oh man, check those things out to make sure they are EMPTY!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. That is sad. Hope everything turns out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. That is terrible, great reminder and send him our best. Prayers will go out for him. WIgs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. That's awful!! I hate watching my husband clean his guns. Hope he heals quickly!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. This is horrible but a definite wake up call for us all. Make sure those firearms are unload before cleaning then...CHECK IT AGAIN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Thats terrible, I wish him the best to get back to normal soon. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. My best wishes Hope you heal quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Wow. Hate to hear that. Ill pray for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. That is awful... Yeah you always treat a gun as if it is loaded or not... Thanks for the reminder... Hope he heels quickly... Prayers coming his way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. That is terrible. Hope there isn't any long term disability problems from this accident. Prayers on the way for him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Sorry to hear this news, and a great reminder to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Sorry to hear that, Prayers are sent for a fast recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. At least we are talking about an embarrassing story instead of a tragedy. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Glad to hear he's OK...this could have really been sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Also glad he's ok. Guess he'll never live down the nickname "Barney" or "Fife" now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Hopefully he will recover quickly! But you should ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE WORKING ON A FIREARM!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. that is terrible news, hope he recovers soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Wow, a prime example how accidents can happen to us experienced people who are around guns... hope he recovers quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. at least it was pointed down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. That's a serious injury. He's lucky he didn't bleed to death. It can happen oh so easy. I won't judge. I had my close call and luckily was not hurt. I was cleaning a shotgun for someone. He brought it over and asked for help. I took it out of the case. Screwed off the magazine cap and when I pulled the barrel off a live shell dropped out of the chamber. I was ready to wrap that barrel around that dudes head I can tell ya. It never occurred to me someone might accidently put a loaded gun in a case. I'm absolute fanatic about checking after that experience. Even on my own guns! Hope he's doing better soon. Sounds like he'll need lots of physical therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. He's hurting bad. He's allergic to Morphine and the like so he's having a difficult time with the pain. He also knows that I will never let him forget this one so his pride is hurt I'm sure. No surgery yet, he's been having a bunch of tests and x-rays. Looks like surgery will be tonight. This is really weird, I have no answers. When we get back to the truck one of us always says "unloaded?". The answer is always yes. This is going to be a long recovery, he works on his feet and who knows how long he'll be out. Plus Disney tickets have been purchased for spring break, looks like he'll lose that money, and there goes Turkey season. One mistake is going to cost BIG TIME!!!!! At least he didn't kill someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Hate hearing stuff like this. One of our own members here makes it hit a little close to home too. Can never be too careful. My oldest daughter and I were just talking about that just yesterday. Hope the anonymous member heals quickly and has a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutz4bucks Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. Hope he/she recoverys quick... My kids are my worst fear gotta keep gun locks and in the safe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Forum Member Tragedy. I hope he recovers without too many complications. Morphine doesn't work on me. I had to ask for something stronger when I was hospitalized. Not sure of the spelling, but they gave me something called Delauden. Within seconds I was feeling NO pain at all. That is some good stuff. I was on a Morphine drip, and it didn't take the pain away at all. Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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