Posted on 02/09/2005 5:06:00 AM PST by Woodworker
LAUREL HILL, Fla. A few extra pounds may have saved James "Bubba" Taylor's life.
The boy, who turns 9 on Tuesday, avoided serious injury after being struck by a .38-caliber bullet during a target-shooting accident, officials said. "He's a little chunky," his grandmother, Alice Harper, told the Northwest Florida Daily News for its Tuesday editions. "Thank God."
Taylor was shot Saturday by a neighbor, James Hinshaw, 44, who was practicing marksmanship with the child. The bullet entered Taylor's right side, and traveled through his flesh without striking any organs. Harper said the boy didn't even originally realize he'd been shot until he looked down and saw blood.
"He heard the shot and it scared him because he was so close," Harper said. Taylor was taken by helicopter to a hospital, where he was treated and released the same day. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is classifying the incident as an accident.
Some marksman.
Yep - somebody broke RULE #1 of gun safety - NEVER point the gun at something unless you are prepared to shoot it.
And me thinks this boy was a bit more than "a little chunky" for a .38 caliber bullet to pass through him without striking an organ.
Actually, the bullet would have missed him if he were skinnier.
When a grandmother says the boy is "a little chunky", he must be a real porker. The bullet passed through fat only.
Ah yes, I am seeing now why Americans are having so many chunky children.
Is is for the body armour isn't it.
Ping
Good dating advice too.
Ah, how about using a paper target next time, Jim.
With so many bullets flying around (source:MSM), you can't afford to take any chances. When I lived in south London, I used to eat three Big Macs a day to boost my bullet-resistance.
you should be coming my shop mr Slipperduke. I am selling you Snickers bars and many Toblerone, cheaper than McDonalds, cheaper even that Wimpy
Why do you think I bought all that porn from you, Mr Patel? I roll it up and use it as armour plating.
Well, that's what I told Mrs Slipperduke anyway...
I am thinking that you are very very kinky man Mr Slipperduke.
I am being keeping copies of Rubber Fetish Fantasy and PVC Superslappers behind counter for you, sir. I am wrapping in brown paper so Mrs Slipperduke not knowing.
I will have you know, Mr Patel, that my interest in the leather and pvc industry is purely academic. I may not have told you that I wrote my MBA on the uses of rubber in the first world nations.
Besides, there's nothing sexual at all about feeling the cold pressure of tight pvc being rolled up gently up your thigh, rising softly to an immaculate cresendo at your groin.....nothing sexual at all, no.
Oh dear Mr Slipperduke.
I am being shocked & stunned.
See, we aren't fat, just well protected.
heh. You guys!
What's this? No Lawsuit?
"Sorry, I shot your Boy"
"Oh, you didn't mean it, he'll be alright"..
Where's the lawsuit!!??
If Laurel Hill has more than 700 people it's probably because someone is passing through.Down here sueing isn't the first thing we think about.Evidently it is where you're at.The "You owe me mentality" is childish. Grow Up!!!???
giggle!!! snort!!! hilarious!!!!
Supersize you sir???
Uh Patel, d'you keep an off license as well? Been nipping into the home goods while the wife's back was turned, eh?
hmmmm is the rubber f.f. mag printed on india rubber?
LOL!
YOU missed my point entirely. I'll try to make it EASIER for YOU. It's called "sarcasm" (look it up).
My underlying meaning for the sarcasm was "It's nice to hear there are still people who understand accidents can happen and don't immediately seek out an attorney".
While your in the "S" section of the dictionary you might also look up your word "sueing" (that is not a word). Hmmm, you might also try to refrain ending your sentences with a preposition (at).
Btw, I am a grandmother, I believe I'm grown.
Oh yes, I am keeping offi licence in back of shop.
Very good business. Many English people are getting tiddly piddly every day.
I am not drinking very much as I am always working in shop but I am having sometimes little nip at Johnie Walker when Mrs Patel not looking.
James Hinshaw there needs to follow "The rules". He's damn lucky he didn't kill his neighbor.
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