US concealed gun safety teacher shoots student!

[karl]

A gun instructor in the US state of Ohio has accidentally shot a student in the arm in a class for people seeking permits to carry a concealed firearm.

Terry Dunlap, 73, was demonstrating a .38-calibre pistol when it went off and struck Michael Piemonte, 26.

He and his wife were taking the day-long class in order to carry guns for their own safety, he told local media.

All 50 states allow residents to obtain a concealed firearm permit, though training and other requirements differ.

Last month, the state of Illinois became the last to do so, in response to a court order.


Full story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23691146

[Cygnus]

Well then, it kind of gives more argument for politics to prohibit guns.

[Camazotz]

If ordinary citizens weren't allowed to carry firearms, this wouldn't have happened. What a shame.

[Castle of Glass]

without know the instructor's history, it is hard to say. but because he was the instructor, he most likely knew what he was doing so i have to say it was just a gun malfunction/accident, but they were handling live weapons. so they should know that there is always a chance of getting shot.

[PinkFloyd]

It's really a shame when stuff like this happens...

[Slippers]

Jeez, any country that permits the carrying of a firearm must be crazy! 'Accidents' like this will always occur when people carry guns.

[Trenton_]

If ordinary citizens weren't allowed to carry firearms, this wouldn't have happened. What a shame.

Jeez, any country that permits the carrying of a firearm must be crazy! 'Accidents' like this will always occur when people carry guns.

If you see a bullet, get out of it's way.

[Camazotz]

If you see a bullet, get out of it's way.

Oh, of course. Why didn't I think of that?

[Sugaree]

If you see a bullet, get out of it's way.

Of course, it's so simple!