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  • pronstar

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    I'm sure he's talking about the index pin (AKA index finger)

    Glock glitch: Local police officer’s accidental shooting blamed on gun

    A West Carrollton police officer’s accidental shooting of himself at a Franklin firing range is being attributed to his gun malfunctioning, authorities said.

    The May 4 firing range accident occurred after a safety feature on the officer’s Glock failed, said West Carrollton Deputy Police Chief David Wessling.

    “There’s a pin in the triggers of Glocks that keeps the safety in place, and the pin had actually worked itself out to the side of the gun to the point that it was sticking out far enough that when he stuck (the gun) in the holster, the pin caught the edge of the holster and pulled the trigger back,” Wessling said.

    “That’s nothing that you would ever expect to happen,” he said.

    The officer was wounded in the calf area and in the foot on his right side, Wessling said.

    “It’s going to take a little bit of time, but he’ll fully recover from it,” Wessling added.

    His identity has not been released but has been he described as a veteran of at least 10 years. The officer is not expected return for a couple of months, Wessling said.

    https://www.daytondailynews.com/new...l-shooting-blamed-gun/0pPGnnkXQjfJrWUTSYKt0J/
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    45tex

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    Its a machine, things go wrong. Even 1911s break, why not the one you worship Glock
     

    TAZ

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    Sure it was the tiny trigger safety pin. That’s what did it. One incredibly unlucky dude if the stated reason isnt a CYA thing.
     

    jrbfishn

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    I am anything but a Glock fan. I agree with Vaquero.
    And add some horse pucky too.

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    General Zod

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    If the excuse is true, then it exposes an extremely complacent attitude on the part of the cop regarding his weapon. This is in the same category as someone having a car but never getting their oil changed or checking the oil level and then being surprised when their engine seizes up and leaves them stranded on the highway.
     

    ZX9RCAM

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    If the excuse is true, then it exposes an extremely complacent attitude on the part of the cop regarding his weapon. This is in the same category as someone having a car but never getting their oil changed or checking the oil level and then being surprised when their engine seizes up and leaves them stranded on the highway.

    In high school, a pair of twins each got a Pinto.
    One had a car nut boyfriend and had no issues, the other knew to check her oil and added to it, but never changed it.
    Motor actually lasted 30k miles.
     

    General Zod

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    the other knew to check her oil and added to it, but never changed it.
    Motor actually lasted 30k miles.

    And there's the difference from my analogy - she checked it and added to it. This cop probably never inspected his pistol on any kind of regular basis. IF, that is, his excuse isn't a load of crap, which I suspect it is.
     

    napalmsloth

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    The cop should have checked his weapon. It’s like when you use a power tool. Check the chord for frayed or cut wires, and make sure all safety devices function properly.
    Seem like he was not in the correct frame of mind when he holstered it.
     
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