KarateHottie93
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It seems that while talking to people in real life about such a topic, it's not as uncommon of an experience as I always imagined. I was telling an FFL about one I had years ago that set me straight, and he told me about his friend shooting a hole in his wall and busting a main pipe. He jokingly brushed it off as "it happens". Of course he knows the actual severity of the situation.
Obviously a negligent discharge is never a joke but it seems they definitely happen more than you'll ever read about on the internet. Everyone I've personally known to have had one was an experienced gun owner being irresponsible.
Mine was from decocking a revolver and my thumb slipped. There was a transfer bar but I guess timing was just not in my favor that day. Fortunately I had it pointed down and in a safe direction but it was still inexcusable nonetheless.
Just wondering if anyone else has had an avoidable experience that they're comfortable acknowledging online.
Obviously a negligent discharge is never a joke but it seems they definitely happen more than you'll ever read about on the internet. Everyone I've personally known to have had one was an experienced gun owner being irresponsible.
Mine was from decocking a revolver and my thumb slipped. There was a transfer bar but I guess timing was just not in my favor that day. Fortunately I had it pointed down and in a safe direction but it was still inexcusable nonetheless.
Just wondering if anyone else has had an avoidable experience that they're comfortable acknowledging online.