Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: CDR on March 02, 2009, 02:14:32 PM
What would one expect with a "grip" like that? AND, with an automatic pistol no less!!
Nice job by the Range Master by the way.......was he even around to witness this occurrence? Scary stuff to be at a range like this with such lack of discipline and protocol.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: ericire12 on March 02, 2009, 02:38:22 PM
The description says that the front grip broke off of the accessory rail.
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he basically held the front grip tight and did not hold the gun tight enough when it recoiled he was pushing forward on the grip so hard that it broke off the gun. it actually broke a chuck out of the bottom of the Glocks receiver. the grip for a lack of better explanation was ripped off the front of the gun.
But, that guy was tough...... I would have been screaming like a little baby.
My brother in law had an accidental discharge once and shot his hand with a 9mm..... he said it was horribly painfully, and the recovery was long and painful too (and no, it was not with a Glock..... it was a SIG)
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: CZShooter on March 02, 2009, 05:15:41 PM
That guy got what he deserved for holding that weapon like that.....
I don't think he planned on breaking off a handful. $h!t happens. I would have been screaming like a sissy if I shot myself.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Ping on March 03, 2009, 09:12:08 AM
Checked that video out a while back just killing time. I know that guy was hurting the next day after shooting his left hand. There was serious lack of range discipline and safety. Looked as if he was scared of the weapon???
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Fatman on March 03, 2009, 05:42:06 PM
I don't think being shot fully registered with the guy yet. I'm betting he freaked out off tape.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: fightingquaker13 on March 03, 2009, 06:40:43 PM
I don't think being shot fully registered with the guy yet. I'm betting he freaked out off tape.
As much as I've enjoyed shaking my head at this nimrod, Fatman raises a scary point. If a round of 9mm at point blank in the hand isn't going to cause someone to "scream like sissy", where does that leave us, when the bullets are flying in both directions? We have all, heard, read, debated etc. stoping power of various calibers, and managed to make ourselves feel better about whatever we carry. We do this largely thinking "Hell, if the guy's shot, he's going to stop". Well, guess what, we just saw that this ain't so. Frankly, in a short range, sudden, no warning OH CRAP, scenario, putting a bullet anywhere on the BG is a good thing, particularly a hand, as far as non lethal hits go. But if nimrod was pissed and had a knife? If Rob Pincus, or anyone else with real world experience is reading, I'd appreciate the input. Suddenly very, very sober now; fightingquaker13
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: CZShooter on March 03, 2009, 07:16:30 PM
As much as I've enjoyed shaking my head at this nimrod, Fatman raises a scary point. If a round of 9mm at point blank in the hand isn't going to cause someone to "scream like sissy", where does that leave us, when the bullets are flying in both directions? We have all, heard, read, debated etc. stoping power of various calibers, and managed to make ourselves feel better about whatever we carry. We do this largely thinking "Hell, if the guy's shot, he's going to stop". Well, guess what, we just saw that this ain't so. Frankly, in a short range, sudden, no warning OH CRAP, scenario, putting a bullet anywhere on the BG is a good thing, particularly a hand, as far as non lethal hits go. But if nimrod was pissed and had a knife? If Rob Pincus, or anyone else with real world experience is reading, I'd appreciate the input. Suddenly very, very sober now; fightingquaker13
The act of putting a .355" diameter, or even a .45" diameter hole in someone in and of itself is not what stops an attacker. What you are relying on is enough soft tissue and vital organ damage to cause that person's central nervous system to go into overload and cause the brain to shut down.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Condition 1 on March 12, 2009, 01:03:18 PM
This boy didn't have a clue. :o
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Badgersmilk on March 13, 2009, 12:00:06 AM
You just gotta play it all off like you meant to do it!!!! May not want to do it in the middle of talking smack though. ;)
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: MAUSERMAN on March 15, 2009, 12:07:53 AM
$hit happens, but it happend to me once. I got shot in the leg with a 10/22 they thought was empty. It took me 3 weeks to walk on my right again, and not to mention my damage to my tat.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Condition 1 on March 15, 2009, 07:28:37 AM
Look up dumb-ass in the dictionary and you will see this guy's picture.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: CDR on March 15, 2009, 08:30:03 AM
I believe he was a DEA agent in the Miami, Fl. area.
Yes, the 8 inch letters D E and A on his shirt were kind of a clue, weren't they ?
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Badgersmilk on March 17, 2009, 10:33:36 AM
So he's saying none of the other DEA agents can handle a .40? Looking at the crowd I'd guess he's teaching a public class for CCW or something.
Still. "I'm the only one in this room professional enought to carry this Glock .40?"... If those are other DEA agents that should have been their key to get up and walk out. Plenty of women do very well with bigger guns than that! (my wife for one)
He proved my point by shooting himself. Physical size and training dont mean much without brains.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: PegLeg45 on March 17, 2009, 03:48:11 PM
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Ping on March 24, 2009, 09:07:48 PM
The DEA guy was a different video. The guy with the Glock 18 fired fully auto and was a white male. The one that shot himself that was DEA was a black male. Needless to say, both hurt but the DEA agent continued with the class he was instructing. That took stamina to overcome the embarrassment. :D
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: CDR on March 24, 2009, 10:47:28 PM
...DEA agent continued with the class he was instructing. That took stamina to overcome the embarrassment. :D
Not to mention the gunshot wound to his leg and resulting loss of blood......... ::)
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Ping on March 25, 2009, 12:27:32 PM
"Tis just a flesh wound!", borrowed from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". ;D
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: PegLeg45 on March 25, 2009, 05:58:13 PM
Adrenalin goes a long way too. Everyone reacts different to trauma (I'd think shooting one's self would be somewhat traumatic?).
Hell I didn't realize my leg was broken (even though now I can distinctly recall hearing the snap of my femur) until I looked over and saw the bottom of my own boot. I was just laying there calmly talking to the deputy that luckily just happened upon the scene just after the accident (he was a high school pal).
8)
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Kilroy on March 29, 2009, 10:01:17 AM
The DEA guy was on the national news last year, as he was suing the DEA for releasing that video.
Clever interviewer pointed out that while millions may have seen the video, because of the lawsuit, millions more have now gotten to see it.
The guy didn't get it...
Another one of some in LE who should not be allowed to have or handle firearms.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: PegLeg45 on March 29, 2009, 02:41:52 PM
I guess he just couldn't handle what life dealt him after he opened his 'box of choc-o-late'......... ;D
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Sgt Z Squad on April 03, 2009, 03:33:45 PM
Just to show this phenomenon is not just restricted to us guys:
Definitely had some 'Barney Fife' undertones..........yes?
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Badgersmilk on April 03, 2009, 08:30:30 PM
That dude might have gone to jail, but I bet he now owns a police station and over half the county that cop worked for!!!
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on April 06, 2009, 10:12:49 PM
Crap........ it would have to be a woman who screwed up................ ::)
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: beagleman on April 14, 2009, 09:20:01 PM
Well I didn't get a good look at what happened, but it looked like his hand got loose and got in the slide. He should of had better control of the gun because thats what it's all about. I don't me to be mean but it probably was his own fault, even I know that and I'm 13.
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Hazcat on April 14, 2009, 09:26:16 PM
Well I didn't get a good look at what happened, but it looked like his hand got loose and got in the slide. He should of had better control of the gun because thats what it's all about. I don't me to be mean but it probably was his own fault, even I know that and I'm 13.
That's because at 13 yer still tinking and remembering what you have been taught. Too often around 16 or so youngters stop doing that. ;)
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: Conagher 45 on April 15, 2009, 09:17:13 PM
Her partner is darn lucky he didnt get hit. Would some please turn the #@@&& siren off!
Title: Re: Guy shoots himself with a Glock 18
Post by: ericire12 on April 15, 2009, 10:08:25 PM