Almost shot yesterday

[JeffDilla]

Geez, I'm glad to hear no one was hurt.

If this happened to me I would definately notify upper management via certified mail. I would explain what happened and the employee response (or lack there of). I'm sure they are aware of the potential harm of flying bullets but it wouldn't hurt to remind them. I would then ask for a response as to what actions will be taken to ensure this type of thing doesn't happen again.

I agree 100% with this. I'm not one to complain about much, but this incident and lack of reaction is absurd.

 

[X-Rap]

Probably why a lot of chain stores don't do trades, this si not as unusual as some seem to think. We need a thread on how many ND,s, loaded guns, triggers pulled without checking, not to mention bad muzzle control. That gun on the counter just went off ya right.

 

[ent]

The fellow that fired the gun is a local college student. He was not the gunsmith, but a salesman in the gun area.
I have never found the peole that work in the gun section to have significant knowledge of the products they are selling. Apparently this also applies to firearm safety.
I will say that the gunsmith at the store seems to be very good.
The store was a Gander Mountain.
Just answering a couple of questions that had been asked.

 

[JeffDilla]

Just out of curiosity, do you plan on following up with the corporate office/upper management?

 

[X-Rap]

I have posted in other threads about what I have observed many times when one picks up or is handed a gun. The trigger often finds its way right to the spot that was intended for it. There can be no good excuse for this sloppy finger business but we all need to reiterate this rule since it is the one that will prevent the gun from firing until we are sure it is clear.
My guess is if you lined up the people who are responsible for these ND's and took note of their words to friends or posts on the internet most knew the rules of gun safety but for what ever reason pulled that trigger not knowing or taking for granted that it was clear.
When gunsmithing is involved it is even more important since the status could indeed be loaded due to stuck case or other issue.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Sometimes things happen, and while I'm not saying it wasn't bad, we weren't there with you. Before you get right down someones throat on this I have a couple questions:

1. The rifle was being brought in for repair, correct?
2. Is it possible it was damaged/broken in such a manner that there was one stuck in the chamber and the action was bound up until the rifle was laid down/bumped?

There's NEVER an excuse for unsafe handling, but I 've seen a couple guns that were worn in such a way they were "position sensitive" when they were malfunctioning.

Glad you're OK, and if you need, I'll be the first to offer a donation to the new underwear fund.

 

[66912]

I am guessing that the counter employee was most likely fired (Poor time to lose a job!) and the protocol for gunsmith check in will most likely change. This would be my recommendation anyway if I was affiliated with management in this company.

I really feel sorry for the fellow who was with the weapon when it discharged. Imagine the potential outcome!

I am glad you are alright and fate destiny and circumstance have played in your favor. Now it is time to find out how this thing played out. Are you planning on following up and potentially scaring these people straight towards running a safe and responsible business? Someone should. I can only send an email or two, I don't think I live within a thousand miles of a Gander Mountain.

 

[ent]

At this point I do plan to speak to the management of the local store. Have not been able to get back there do to work. I would hope that the breakdown/lack of safety procedures has been addressed. Going to see for myself asap and also to tell them I don't appreciate being shot at in their store. I don't plan to contact management levels beyond the store. I am sure that I would only get a bunch of corporate double-speak about how it is the policy of their company to do this or that, and it is the fault of the local store.
Am I wrong on this?

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Yes, you are wrong. When a customer is irate about being shot at in a store, you should find corporate management will do ANYTHING to satisfy you and get you to sign a release stating that you will not sue them.

 

[robone111]

DO NOT SHOP THERE ANYMORE. Every single weapon should be checked for forgoten ammo left in weapon. Very Very unsmart mistake by the workers at this business.