i know, he even said it in the video... but the chickenhead KNOWS it screwed up so it uses weasel words to make it sound like it wasn't it's fault
Posted on 04/14/2016 2:20:49 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A San Francisco sheriff’s deputy accidentally discharged a non-duty weapon, a "baby Glock," inside the Hall of Justice on Wednesday morning, apparently while trying to demonstrate the proper use of the weapon to a colleague. The round narrowly missed the fellow deputy, but no one was injured.
San Francisco Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Eileen Hirst said the discharge occurred before court started and was under investigation. She was not able to provide details, pending the outcome of the probe. “An accidental discharge of a firearm is a very serious matter,” she said. “We are all very grateful that no one was injured.”
Sources say that Rhonda Gaines, a 20-plus year veteran, brought the gun to work and that Sotero Santos accidentally fired it. Hirst would not confirm either identities but said that the person who fired the weapon is receiving a one-on-one refresher on firearm training, as is the deputy who brought the weapon to the courthouse.
Hirst also told NBC Bay Area that the deputy who brought the weapon to work remains on duty and has not been disarmed. As a bailiff, that employee doesn't carry a weapon for her current post. In addition, Hirst said the sheriff is issuing a departmentwide firearm safety bulletin and updated training on firearms safety.
As for whether there will be any discipline, Hirst would only say "we are investigating the entire incident." Superior Court spokeswoman Ann Donlan said the accidental gunfire was reported at 7:10 a.m. It occurred inside an office used by court bailiffs near the chambers of the criminal supervising judge, Teri Jackson, as well as the court administrator’s office. Officials said the court administrator was in his office at the time. "As far as I know, no other staff had been in the vicinity when it happened,” Donlan said. \ The round pierced the wall, fell in a cavity, and can't be retrieved.
Sources told NBC Bay Area that Gaines brought the handgun, a 22-caliber “baby” Glock, to work and was apparently not familiar with how it operated. She handed it to Santos and asked him about its use, sources said. The second deputy pointed the weapon at the first deputy and – apparently unaware the weapon was loaded – pulled the trigger. The round missed the her, piercing an equipment storage cabinet, before lodging in the office wall.
No firearm is safe from stupidity. The goober violated three of Cooper’s rules. The main one was assuming his firearm was unloaded.
Biggest .22 hole I ever saw. :-)
I’ve carried my G22 for almost 10 yrs. I have started carrying all the time with a MIC holster (Mexican Carry). Comfortable, totally hidden and safe FYI.
i know, he even said it in the video... but the chickenhead KNOWS it screwed up so it uses weasel words to make it sound like it wasn't it's fault
San Francisco is a long way away from Mayberry, North Carolina...a Barnie Fife moment!!
The baby Glock is the Glock 26. It’s a common back-up gun (BUG) for cops issued the Glock 17.
My cop niece carries a baby GLOCK, my female chiropractor carries a baby GLOCK and I used to until i upped to a 19. GLOCKs are as safe as the user, like any other gun. BTW one reason I opted for GLOCKs is because they don’t have an external manual safety.
So who's claiming YOU'RE an expert?
I don't care what any real-life experience says, those MIC holsters ain't safe... ;o)
The Glock 27 is also a "baby" Glock, but in .40 caliber, rather than 9mm like the 26 and 17.
“The Glock 27 is also a “baby” Glock, but in .40 caliber, rather than 9mm like the 26 and 17.”
The over-pressurized .40 does not exist in this dojo. Shoot .45ACP if you can or 9mm if you can’t ;)
Booger hook on the “Bang” button...
Looks larger than .22 (NOT!), and most likely a Glock 27 (.40 cal) or 26 (9mm)...
And it was a Negligent Discharge, not an “accidental” discharge...
Refresher on 4 Rules of Safe Gun Handling for that officer is in order...
Probably dropped the magazine and failed to eject the round in chamber...Then tripped the trigger...
Ingrained bad habits most likely...Practiced her mistakes for years until one day...
Fortunately, nobody got hurt...This time...
I’m not. Maybe you don’t read so good.
Or maybe you could could give weight to your opinion other than by mocking imaginary “self-proclaimed experts” like a malicious teenaged girl?
You seem to be a self-proclaimed expert. I didn’t mock anybody, but your name-calling certainly begs for it. I will do you a huge favor and no longer respond to your infantile behavior.
A reading from the first book of Ayoob:
“Thou shalt not put thy booger hook upon the bang switch until thou art ready to launch thy ordnace in a righteous and safe manner.”
Amen
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The new PC affirmative action police department..
As an fyi, Herbert Lom died in 2012 at the age of 95. RIP
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