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suka

Man killed at range.
« on: September 26, 2015, 04:21:55 PM »
Lexington County, SC.
Sgt. Major Michael Heintz, age 44;  a 22 year veteran died at the range from a gunshot. . He was using a .50 cal. pistol.   
On his second shot at the range his .50 AE cal. weapon recoiled!

http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article36235683.html

A similar incident happened many many years ago, (in TX if my memory is right.) which also involved a 50 Desert Eagle. The victim did a double tap and was struck in the head with the massive recoil of the first shot.


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PeaShooter

Re: Man killed at range.
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2015, 09:03:53 PM »
 didn't see any info about the handgun or caliber used, but now you make me afraid to shoot high caliber... :-\
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paka808

Re: Man killed at range.
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2015, 10:33:51 PM »
That's crazy..r.i.p sergeant heintz
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mauidog

Re: Man killed at range.
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2015, 10:14:17 AM »
Quote from: PeaShooter on September 29, 2015, 09:03:53 PM
didn't see any info about the handgun or caliber used, but now you make me afraid to shoot high caliber... :-\

Google is our friend...

http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article36302634.html
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Drakiir84

Re: Man killed at range.
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2015, 10:46:30 AM »
Another victim of an often overlooked mistake.  With those big calibers you should only have 1 round in the magazine or cylinder when shooting it for the first time.  A very unfortunate and completely avoidable accident. :-[
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suka

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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2015, 11:53:30 AM »
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K30l4

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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2015, 12:10:05 PM »
Quote from: PeaShooter on September 29, 2015, 09:03:53 PM
didn't see any info about the handgun or caliber used, but now you make me afraid to shoot high caliber... :-\
« Last Edit: October 02, 2015, 12:28:24 PM by K30l4 »
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pudgster

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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2015, 10:42:56 PM »
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