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Sounds like a classic case of having a finger where it doesn't belong. Colorado Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself: Top News ...
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Old 05-15-2008, 06:49 PM
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Sounds like a classic case of having a finger where it doesn't belong.

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Well at least they didn't say the gun fired by itself.
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I'm with you Glock Fan. Finger still inside trigger gaurd+trying to reholster=Boooooom.
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This was most definitely a case of the finger in the wrong place.
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Well at least they didn't say the gun fired by itself.

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looks like some officers need more training than your regular gun lover...
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But law enforcement officers are the only one qualified to handle a firearm.

I truly hope his injuries are minor.
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But law enforcement officers are the only one qualified to handle a firearm.

I truly hope his injuries are minor.

That is what that DEA agent told us right before he shot himself in the foot.
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