When a gun goes Boom it is not good for anyone nearby. This is just scary. I hope the shooter is okay. Very scary!
This scares the hell out of me.
I don’t know exactly what caused this, so I’m sorry if this turned out to be a freak accident due to bad gunsmithing or commercial ammo manufacturing.
So why did I include it here. Because there are a few causes that are more likely, and those are all user associated.
Did he set it barrel down? Is there debris stuck in the barrel?
Did he load is own ammo and was it over pressure?
Is the weapon well maintained? Is this the 100,000th round and the gun’s never been cleaned?
The bottom line, be careful so things like this are less likely to happen to you.
Guns are not toys. Guns are not props for photo shoots. They are dangerous tools. Mishandle them and people will end up hurt.
Why do I show these videos and pictures? Because I like to go to the range and every one of these videos gives the non shooting public a bad impression of the total shooting community.
Always follow the four basic rules of Gun Safety:
- Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.
- Treat all guns as loaded at all times.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
- Always be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
This is a clear violation of Rule 2. Sticking a firearm down your pants is not treating it as if its loaded!