NC man kills self while demonstrating gun safety

[Gun-runner]

I know we all like to make jokes about Darwin awards but if we all think back to when we were young I'm sure we can all think of an incident where "Dumb Luck" saved us from being a recipient.
That being said I feel sorry for this dumbass and his family.

 

[sc1911cwp]

He should have been a contestant on "Wipe Out".

 

[writerinmo]

My brother in law died exactly the same way. The 15 year old girl seated across from him at the kitchen table was in therapy for many years. He left behind four kids and my sis. The kids and his insurance money were the only good things he did for the family for the most part. Darwin wins every so often.

 

[11B Lifer]

I believe it

During a CCW class the instructor pulled out a M29-unloaded it-closed it-then handed to me butt first-saying"ok,hold this on me". I told him to open the thing-and no I wouldn't touch it. He then used a plastic gun-later he told me I was picky-after I called a cease fire-when an instructor gave the command to load-while he was forward-in front of the firing line.

 

[ky wonder]

this might sound harsh, but it seems like natural selection at work

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

Unlike some others here, I don't cut this clown any slack. Do dumb stuff, expect the worst.

It just works that way.

Next.

 

[beach elvis]

Gotta go with Charlie on this one.
As prominent and accessible as The Four Rules are these days, this seems to be an example of one who has to touch the hot stove before figuring out not to touch the hot stove.

Sadly, not in a position to benefit from lesson learned.

 

[kenpofan]

I'm sad for the family..

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I have seen nothing to suggest this, but I always immediately wonder if drugs and/or especially alcohol were involved when I hear about events such as this.

The event itself suggests it.

 

[Armyphotog]

There is no such thing as a "safe" gun, if it's loaded. When are people going to learn that, and respect it for what it is, a killer. My dad always taught me as a child, "don't point a gun at anything you don't want to see dead." He didn't get into the loaded or unloaded part. Seems like to me, in my lifetime, I've seen more folks killed with "unloaded" guns, than the other type, unless it was on purpose, of course.

 

[G-Mac]

Not sure what is worse...this or the guy that died protesting the helmet law.

Both senseless tragedies....

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Hopefully, this guy didn't already have any offspring? A set of gene's such as his was just better off stopped before it could replicate.

Unlike some others here, I don't cut this clown any slack.

Unlike the above, I read many posts here being critical and condemning the -->act<--, reflecting on their own past actions, as well as expressing general sentiments towards family and friends affected. I consider such postings thoughtful as well as a reflection of decency and civility in a public forum.

 

[oberon]

I generally consider the dead as being beyond reproach. There are exceptions, but this ain't one of 'em. Dead is dead...forever. He's gone. Leave him alone.
The man's life will never be lived.
If stupid was a crime we would all be in jail.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I rolled a car at 75 mph and walked away. I almost lost my right hand because I didn't listen. I was young and dumb as most of us were. But I NEVER messed around with a gun.

Senseless tragedies like this are hard to understand. But it's an unfortunate part of life.

I feel bad for the family and those that witnessed it.

 

[chud333]

Terrible tragedy that could have been avoided.
Put that on his tombstone so someone else will learn from it.
Does'nt sound much like a "Safety Demonstration" to me however.
But you know the media.

Chuck

 

[7003006]

He could have been playing "Russian Roulette" and forgot it was a semi auto.

A postemus Darwin Award.

Most of them are.