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kaloman

Hope this boy is okay!
« on: February 23, 2013, 10:46:11 AM »
Just came across this article in the Star Advertiser.  Please pray for his son.  Remember to always clear your firearm!

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130223_3yearold_boy_shot_by_father_who_was_cleaning_rifle.html?id=192721521
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Gd4udog

3 year old shot by dad
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2013, 12:12:43 PM »
3-year old boy accidentally shot by father
         
Print Story Published: 11:27 am Share Updated: 11:39 am 
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(City of Honolulu)
A 3-year old boy was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after apparently being shot by his father on accident.  It happened on Ala Ilima Street in the Salt Lake area shortly after midnight.  Officials say the man was cleaning his rifle went it went off.

Paramedics transported the boy to a trauma center in serious condition.

Hope the boy is ok!   Should not have happened !
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hnl.flyboy

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2013, 12:23:00 PM »
No reason why this should have happened...No ammo in the same room as firearms being cleaned, people!!  :(
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aieahound

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2013, 12:28:54 PM »
With this mad rush on buying firearms, hopefully all the newbs are fully versed on firearm safety.

Based on the range reports, I'm not so sure. 

Prayers out for the kid.
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kjcoug

Re: 3 year old shot by dad
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2013, 12:46:47 PM »
I too hope the child is going to be alright, but I fear we are going to be seeing more of these "accidents."

Just my opinion, but having been to the range a few times this year, I can see a whole lot of ignorance growing amongst the firearms community. People not knowing what the heck the are doing with a firearm being unsafe at the range seems to be more occurring than in the past. Luckily for the others around them, they are, for the most part, monitored and corrected before something happens.

An example, a guy had the be reminded 3 times to point his barrel down range, finally the official came over and corrected the situation. As the official stepped away the guy turned his rifle around again. WTF.

Now take these same ignorant people at home, when no one is there to monitor them, accident! .
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Dolomite

Re: 3 year old shot by dad
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2013, 12:50:14 PM »
Hopes and prayers go out to the child....

People should keep kids away from firearms....

Accidents are always bad when it involves firearms....

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aieahound

Re: 3 year old shot by dad
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2013, 12:54:05 PM »
Quote from: kjcoug on February 23, 2013, 12:46:47 PM
I too hope the child is going to be alright, but I fear we are going to be seeing more of these "accidents."

Just my opinion, but having been to the range a few times this year, I can see a whole lot of ignorance growing amongst the firearms community. People not knowing what the heck the are doing with a firearm being unsafe at the range seems to be more occurring than in the past. Luckily for the others around them, they are, for the most part, monitored and corrected before something happens.

An example, a guy had the be reminded 3 times to point his barrel down range, finally the official came over and corrected the situation. As the official stepped away the guy turned his rifle around again. WTF.

Now take these same ignorant people at home, when no one is there to monitor them, accident! .

+1

I posted this on the other thread on this topic:

With this mad rush on buying firearms, hopefully all the newbs are fully versed on firearm safety.

Based on the range reports, I'm not so sure. 

Prayers out for the kid.

*****
Everyone should have a mentor.  Thanks Aiea78.
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Dolomite

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2013, 12:55:02 PM »
Everyone should take a firearm safety course even if not required for rifles....

Safety is priority #1 especially around the family....

Hopes and payers go out to the child!!!!
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Gd4udog

Gun safety is number one priority ! Hope the boy is ok! Prayers to the family
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2013, 01:16:53 PM »
Gun safety is the number one priority in owning and handling firearms , I wish more people would realize this.
My prayers go out to the family!
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ren

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2013, 01:27:18 PM »
I agree. Get a mentor! That's why I get so bent at Kokohead of people flagging eah other with muzzles, uncasing behind the line, shooting behind the bench and line. Some people don't clear their weapons before casing. Bad habits lead to this tragedy and more fodder for those wanting to take away our rights.
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hnl.flyboy

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2013, 03:00:52 PM »
Quote from: Dolomite on February 23, 2013, 12:55:02 PM
Everyone should take a firearm safety course even if not required for rifles....

+1!!!

Quote from: aieahound on February 23, 2013, 12:54:05 PM
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Everyone should have a mentor.  Thanks Aiea78.

This.  If you can't afford a firearm safety course, at least find someone to help you out!

I don't go out with LIFE just to teach.  I'm always learning too!  Don't ever once think you know everything there is to know about firearms, or even a firearm topic.  Once you do, either someone will teach you something new, or something will go wrong.
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1911

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2013, 03:27:29 PM »
Quote from: hnl.flyboy on February 23, 2013, 03:00:52 PM
+1!!!

This.  If you can't afford a firearm safety course, at least find someone to help you out!

I don't go out with LIFE just to teach.  I'm always learning too!  Don't ever once think you know everything there is to know about firearms, or even a firearm topic.  Once you do, either someone will teach you something new, or something will go wrong.
 
+1    "Well said"     :thumbsup:
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kjcoug

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2013, 03:42:00 PM »
I agree with firearms safety training and mentors. When I was in 5th grade my father took me down for a NRA rifle safety course. Very thorough class and very good instructor (was the same guy who took me for my first hunt with my dad). But the best lesson in firearms safety came from my Dad.

Was cleaning a rifle, 10/22, had checked it to make sure it was cleared multiple time before I started. In the middle of cleaning nature called, when I came back, my dad asked if I checked the rifle. I said yes and continued to clean the rifle. He told me to check it again, as I checked the chamber, there it was a cartridge in the chamber. Although it was a spent shell, by putting that shell in my rifle,my dad drove in an important message to me that night. Although you are to never to leave an unattended firearm loaded, If I ever take my eyes off a firearm for any period of time, always check it to make sure it is safe, never assume.

And that is why mentors are just as important if not more important that safety courses.

Thanks Dad  :shaka:
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Gd4udog

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2013, 03:49:22 PM »
I agree with firearms safety training and mentors. When I was in 5th grade my father took me down for a NRA rifle safety course. Very thorough class and very good instructor (was the same guy who took me for my first hunt with my dad). But the best lesson in firearms safety came from my Dad.

Was cleaning a rifle, 10/22, had checked it to make sure it was cleared multiple time before I started. In the middle of cleaning nature called, when I came back, my dad asked if I checked the rifle. I said yes and continued to clean the rifle. He told me to check it again, as I checked the chamber, there it was a cartridge in the chamber. Although it was a spent shell, my dad drove in an important message to me that night. Although you are to never to leave an unattended firearm loaded, If I ever take my eyes off a firearm for any period of time, always check it to make sure it is safe.

And that is why mentors are just as important if not more important that safety courses.

Thanks Dad 


So true!  and a very good practice .
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Lifer

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2013, 04:47:00 PM »
My prayers go out to the boy and his family.

Just a few months ago I came home from the range and my 7 year old daughter always likes to help unpack and clean.

While unpacking the bags,  I answer all my daughters questions and let her handle the guns. Out of pure habit, I re-checked the chamber before handing it over and sure enough there was a round in the chamber!!

And I swore I unloaded all my weapons prior to leaving the range :wacko:

Thank god I had a great mentor, training and always triple check things. My daughter has already learned muzzle and trigger discipline, but still gotta be forever diligent.
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Sturmgeschutz

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2013, 06:46:21 PM »
My prayers go out to the boy and his family.

This is always a big fear, I have kids and I am always mindful of the muzzle and making sure the chamber is clear... I even use plastic CMP chamber flages.... Kids, close quarters and handling fire arms.

Safety always.

Hope the kid comes out of it
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Bunker

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2013, 07:34:16 PM »
Quote from: Sturmgeschutz on February 23, 2013, 06:46:21 PM
My prayers go out to the boy and his family.
+1
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macsak

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2013, 07:53:20 PM »
my mom said that on tonight's news, they said the bullet hit the ceiling, and the debris hit the child
still messed up, though

Quote from: Bunker on February 23, 2013, 07:34:16 PM
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ifight2protect

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2013, 11:24:45 PM »
People should be talking about how the news is being spun to sound like the kid was shot, he wasn't. Should the gun have been cleared... yes but this isn't as big of a deal as they are making it.
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Heavies

Re: Hope this boy is okay!
« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2013, 04:41:27 AM »
They are spinning this one big time.  Another abuse and misuse of a tragic situation.

The anti's are going to use this one to it's fullest advantage.  They already shared this SA article hundred times on FB calling for people to support the anti's bills.  There will be a lot of misguided people out there.
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