(UPDATE: Post 24)At least she didn't claim to have been cleaning it when it went off

[Buford57]

OK, OK! I'll put the seat down. I promise.

 

[vigil617]

The "Utah double-tap": one to the p-trap, the next one to the bowl. End of story.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Glad everyone is ok.

I wish the news would state what type of firearm it was in instances like this. I'm betting it was a older .380 (9mm short) PPK carried off safe since they are not drop safe.

 

[vigil617]

Glad everyone is ok.

I wish the news would state what type of firearm it was in instances like this. I'm betting it was a older .380 (9mm short) PPK carried off safe since they are not drop safe.

Apparently it was a 9mm, and was not dropped; it was fired negligently by the teacher. Here is an article I found that contains interesting additional information about the incident.

Utah teacher who shot toilet charged with misdemeanor | The Salt Lake Tribune

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Thanks for the update Vigil617.

 

[Springfeildkid585]

How is it the weapon went off exactly? I'm seeing an "it fell" explanation, but unless these people are carrying old single-actions, this shouldn't cause a discharge.

 

[vigil617]

It appears that what actually happened is that she placed the pistol on top of the toilet-paper dispenser while she was otherwise engaged, and when she was finished, she stood up, picked up the pistol, and must have inadvertently pulled the trigger while preparing to re-holster, firing downward and to the left into the bowl. It shattered, and pieces injured one of her legs rather severely.

 

[pharmer]

Started to say something but I need to check the "infraction list" to see if I can. Y'all have a nice evening. Joe

 

[Squarebutt]

I have to disagree with those who say she should be fired and that they would never work with her again. She needs to spend some quality time with a good instructor, reconsider her carry gun and methods and I'd bet she would be the last person in Utah to have another incident like this.

 

[Waywatcher]

Embarrassing, but no harm--no foul.

Well, other than the shattered toilet.

If she had a holster with a retention device, a pistol with an engaged safety, or a revolver with DA pull this probably would never have happened. Training could also fix it, but personally, even after training I still feel safest carrying a revolver.