Accidental discharge in Coconut Creek FL Dunkin Donuts

[Wise_A]

I suppose I am somewhat at fault for causing this thread to drone on and on - with the empty chamber comment.

it's not a bad way to open the discussion--maybe could have done to be less controversial. But hey, if there's no debate, then there's no content. The forum just becomes an echo chamber (no pun intended). Forums like that suck.

Besides, if I couldn't articulate, in ordinary speech, why I feel loaded-chamber carry was superior, then it would be clear I didn't understand it. Likewise, if I have to play Buzzword Bingo with a guy, then frankly, I know he's not really sure of what he thinks. Ditto for acronyms and black-ninja-operator-speek.

 

[Whitwabit]

Fleeing the scene and then turning yourself in with your lawyer present a couple of hours later screams of I did something wrong but this high price lawyer will try to get me out of it ..

Someone who has not done anything wrong doesn't leave but gives medical aid to the injured person .. so his actions already makes him look guilty whether he is or not ..

there is little info in the article the way its written like what he was doing .. was it holstered or just tucked in a pocket or his waist band of his pants .. did it discharge when it hit the floor or did he try to catch it causing a discharge .. or did it discharge when he tried to re-holster or conceal it in another way ..

Hope we'll find out what really happened !!

Until more info is known were left to speculate what happened ..

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...play with your gun in public...get arrested...one way or the other...

 

[Wise_A]

Fleeing the scene and then turning yourself in with your lawyer present a couple of hours later screams of I did something wrong but this high price lawyer will try to get me out of it ..

Someone who has not done anything wrong doesn't leave but gives medical aid to the injured person .. so his actions already makes him look guilty whether he is or not ..

You know, I've read some stories where guys did stuff that was...well, grey-area. Legal, but not the sort of legal where you walk away squeaky-clean. Even one where the unfortunate halfwit left the scene, disassembled his pistol, and drove home pitching the pieces out the window. So I can wrap my mind around the sort of fear that would cause someone to leave the scene.

I don't mind the lawyer so much--drop me in that position, after the fact, and I'd get one. I think most people can understand that. But it's all just so much ammunition to be used against him.

I'd be awful interested in seeing this guy's carry gear. And, side note--this is one of those situations where them "Grim Reaper" grips that looked so cool on eBay, or that "Smile and Wait For Flash" backplate, can really come back to bite you.

 

[S&WIowegan]

At lot of VN Vets were trained to not chamber, we use our awareness first, size up the options, find protection, make sure free from friendlies then bring the weapon to engage.

Laughter is the key to happiness

I was in the Army 1965-67 and only MPs on duty carried 1911s loaded, BUT with an empty chamber. This was doctrine then....don't know what it is today. The Army simply knows "stuff happens".

 

[Protected One]

I was in the Army 1965-67 and only MPs on duty carried 1911s loaded, BUT with an empty chamber. This was doctrine then....don't know what it is today. The Army simply knows "stuff happens".

Military and police *generally* know when danger is immanent, and therefore have time to chamber a round.

Civilians don't have that luxury.

 

[olskool]

Doughnut Shop and no LEO present ???

maybe he was a cop..............

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

maybe he was a cop..............

Troublemaker!

 

[S&WIowegan]

Military and police *generally* know when danger is immanent, and therefore have time to chamber a round.

Civilians don't have that luxury.

I was merely stating a fact correct during my period of service. You are wasting your time arguing with that fact.

 

[The Big D]

Irresponsible coward!

Regardless of the circumstances, the shooter is a pathetic, irresponsible coward. Leaving the scene and NOT being accountable makes him that in my book.

Some people should not own/carry a gun.

Be safe.

FL man accidentally shoots woman in donut shop after dropping gun (VIDEO)

accidental shooting - Google Search

 

[GeoJelly]

Not to throw any more fuel on this fire, but I did visit a Dunkin' Donuts this morning. Had to take the wife's car to Herndon - and there's a DD across the street from the service place. Took my Glock 42 as a change of pace since it's lighter than my CM9. The DD is fairly small - probably only 200 SF for customers - with standing room only. The ladies were uber friendly - I almost asked to take their picture but it was way too busy. The only reason I mention this is I would have normally just left the pistol in the car, but I couldn't today because it was being serviced.

I'm sure I'm going to have numerous negative comments - but this has to be said: could we please all stop being so danged paranoid? Sure, it's nice to have the freedom to legally carry, but I'm not so sure that, speaking for myself only, I have to be armed to the teeth where ever I go. I'm intelligent enough to understand that no mortal being can accurately predict where the shinola is going to hit the fan. But, this ole farm boy has enough good sense to reduce his risk by picking and choosing when and where he visits and spends time. There, it's off my chest and I understand I'm going to be electronically castigated and castrated ...

 

[SMSgt]

There, it's off my chest and I understand I'm going to be electronically castigated and castrated ...

Is that any less painful than with a dull knife?

 

[adwjc]

GeoJelly,

above you say:

"I suppose I am somewhat at fault for causing this thread to drone on and on - with the empty chamber comment. "

Then you post:

Not to throw any more fuel on this fire, but I did visit a Dunkin' Donuts this morning. Had to take the wife's car to Herndon - and there's a DD across the street from the service place. Took my Glock 42 as a change of pace since it's lighter than my CM9. The DD is fairly small - probably only 200 SF for customers - with standing room only. The ladies were uber friendly - I almost asked to take their picture but it was way too busy. The only reason I mention this is I would have normally just left the pistol in the car, but I couldn't today because it was being serviced.

I'm sure I'm going to have numerous negative comments - but this has to be said: could we please all stop being so danged paranoid? Sure, it's nice to have the freedom to legally carry, but I'm not so sure that, speaking for myself only, I have to be armed to the teeth where ever I go. I'm intelligent enough to understand that no mortal being can accurately predict where the shinola is going to hit the fan. But, this ole farm boy has enough good sense to reduce his risk by picking and choosing when and where he visits and spends time. There, it's off my chest and I understand I'm going to be electronically castigated and castrated ...

No one is being paranoid, but you seem to forget you are posting on a Concealed Carry section of the forum - or are you being purposely obtuse to get a reaction?

 

[Brasky]

I feel sorry for all involved - and this validates my absolute rule of empty chamber outside the house if I'm carrying an auto. I suppose that habit could cost me dearly at some point - I just make it a point to never go where I would need a h/g ... even though I frequently carry one.

Edited to add: a little clarification. Doesn't take a genius to figure out high risk locations: convenience stores in general and especially after dark (even just for fuel), spray car washes after dark, any Wal-Mart on the wrong side of the tracks after 9AM, liquor stores, any mall near the wrong side of the tracks after 4PM, most of the low-end fast food places after dark. I've reached past 60, avoiding all of these places, and never had a problem. I know the tactical types are going to sneer at this - but it's worked for me so far!!

I could drop my Glock off a skyscraper and it wouldn't discharge. This was a negligent discharge by someone who was an idiot. Nothing more

Carry a firearm with an empty chamber is about as useful as carrying a rock

 

[garyez]

From my personal experience of almost being an armed robbery victim:

I was with a friend in an empty train station on the wrong side of the tracks after midnight on a weekend which is a high risk situation by just about any definition. A middle aged guy of average height and build sort of waved at us and began to ask us for directions as he walked towards us. He came up to about arms length from us as he was still saying he couldn't understand the directions we were trying to give when he suddenly put his hand in a coat pocket and said "This is a stick up, give me the money or I'll shoot."

So if it happens, it'll be up close with no time to think about it.

So what happened? At that same moment our friend we were waiting for drove up into the parking lot and the BG saw the headlights, got scared and ran off. Still wonder whether he really had a gun or it was a con job.

 

[Whitwabit]

Not to throw any more fuel on this fire, but I did visit a Dunkin' Donuts this morning. Had to take the wife's car to Herndon - and there's a DD across the street from the service place. Took my Glock 42 as a change of pace since it's lighter than my CM9. The DD is fairly small - probably only 200 SF for customers - with standing room only. The ladies were uber friendly - I almost asked to take their picture but it was way too busy. The only reason I mention this is I would have normally just left the pistol in the car, but I couldn't today because it was being serviced.

I'm sure I'm going to have numerous negative comments - but this has to be said: could we please all stop being so danged paranoid? Sure, it's nice to have the freedom to legally carry, but I'm not so sure that, speaking for myself only, I have to be armed to the teeth where ever I go. I'm intelligent enough to understand that no mortal being can accurately predict where the shinola is going to hit the fan. But, this ole farm boy has enough good sense to reduce his risk by picking and choosing when and where he visits and spends time. There, it's off my chest and I understand I'm going to be electronically castigated and castrated ...

A car jacking can happen at any stop light anytime of day in any town USA .. even in very well to do areas you might feel safe in .. the ole farm boy with his pistol in the glove box isn't able to defend himself and has just given a criminal his pistol !!

 

[GeoJelly]

A car jacking can happen at any stop light anytime of day in any town USA .. even in very well to do areas you might feel safe in .. the ole farm boy with his pistol in the glove box isn't able to defend himself and has just given a criminal his pistol !!

You are absolutely right - the bad guy owns the situation, in that case, and can have the car and the pistol as far as I'm concerned. But, quick reminder, situational awareness plays a role here. The doors lock automatically on my vehicle - and I always leave room between myself and the car in front of me. I suppose someone could run out, handgun drawn, into traffic and demand that I get out - it's happened too often elsewhere. Revolver, or auto with chambered round, or pointy stick - doesn't matter - I'm driving away if possible. I live south of DC - but out of bus-range of DC if you get my drift. There hasn't been an incident like that around here in at least the last three years. Who knows, it could happen tomorrow ...

Are you suggesting that your chambered round somehow makes you a clear winner in that situation? Would you fire at someone thru the glass of your car? What about your stray rounds hitting other vehicles and/or drivers and passengers? I will continue to carry where it's legal around here; but, to re-use your farm boy comment, I ain't stupid - I'm not going to open fire on some fool standing outside my car and demanding that I get out!!

 

[Whitwabit]

You are absolutely right - the bad guy owns the situation, in that case, and can have the car and the pistol as far as I'm concerned. But, quick reminder, situational awareness plays a role here. The doors lock automatically on my vehicle - and I always leave room between myself and the car in front of me. I suppose someone could run out, handgun drawn, into traffic and demand that I get out - it's happened too often elsewhere. Revolver, or auto with chambered round, or pointy stick - doesn't matter - I'm driving away if possible. I live south of DC - but out of bus-range of DC if you get my drift. There hasn't been an incident like that around here in at least the last three years. Who knows, it could happen tomorrow ...

Are you suggesting that your chambered round somehow makes you a clear winner in that situation? Would you fire at someone thru the glass of your car? What about your stray rounds hitting other vehicles and/or drivers and passengers? I will continue to carry where it's legal around here; but, to re-use your farm boy comment, I ain't stupid - I'm not going to open fire on some fool standing outside my car and demanding that I get out!!

In the 1-2 seconds for you to rack the slide I could have shot 2-3 times so a chamber round does give one an advantage over a person that has to rack the slide ..

so you will just get out and give up your car and pistol that is in the glove box .. with putting up a fight or defending yourself ..

no it does not make me a clear winner but it will allow me to defend myself if the opportunity would arise .. yes I would fire thru the window if I thought my life was in jeopardy .. the perp probably will if you don't give up the vehicle .. many times your not able to just drive away or you will be shot at if you do .. many people have been shot in car jacking's when they either didn't respond fast enough or refused to get out of the car ..

What stray rounds .. what makes you think I would not hit my target ?? 1 to 2 rounds at 3-5 feet or less at someone reaching for the handle of the car door .. would be hard to miss by even the worse of shooters .. of which I am not ..

having your gun in the glove box and not on you .. you give your self no chance ..

It was your initial Farm Boy remark not mine .. all the farm boys I know who have a carry permit carry not leave their gun off body .. Oh and yes I'm a farm boy .. You see I actually live on a farm !!

 

[Rowlette]

You guys think you're cowboys!. The chances of being in an active OK Corral situation is minimal unless you're are on the job. The best weapon in any scenario is what's between your ears.

Laughter is the key to happiness

 

[GUNs and JEEPS]

As has been mentioned..."stuff happens". I am "newer" at CC and it is something that I do daily now for a little over a year. Practicing will make you "better" but no one is ever the "best". The situational awareness is the biggest key. (IMO ......and it is only that......Opinion) I drive a Jeep or ride a Harley 95% of the time. Someone approaching me, and me trying to reach behind me and draw just doesn't compute for me. I use a "cross draw" or "off side" holster....fortunately one of the local Bike shops has a vest that is designed SPECIFICALLY for CC again in the "off side" which is very close to where I would be reaching when in the Jeep. Why do I mention all this?
I am no "expert" but I know what I am "comfortable with", and that helps me be safe for myself and others...and IMO more prepared. One thing the military taught me....there is never too much Practice.....If you are not "comfortable", empty chamber or one in the pipe won't matter, you won't be "fluid"...and that may cost you your life or injury to someone you didn't intend.