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Gun goes off in car at Utah border; two BYU-Idaho students hurt
Ogden Standard-Examiner ^ | April 3, 2010 | Carlos Mayorga

Posted on 04/10/2010 4:20:17 PM PDT by Colofornian

PORTAGE -- Two college students heading to Salt Lake City were hurt when a gun discharged inside their vehicle near the Utah-Idaho border.

Four male students from Brigham Young University-Idaho were traveling south on Interstate 15 to attend the LDS General Conference in Salt Lake City, authorities say.

Around noon, in the front passenger seat, a man identified as Sterling Glines, 24, of Arizona, was examining his .40-caliber Glock.

The vehicle had just crossed the border into Utah, and Glines reportedly was explaining how the gun wouldn't fire if the slide was pushed back when the weapon discharged a single shot.

The bullet went through Glines' left hand and hit the forearm of the driver, identified as Ben Baugh, 23, of American Fork. The bullet also struck the driver's side door just below the window.

One of the men called 911.

Glines and Baugh were taken to Bear River Valley Hospital in Tremonton. The injuries aren't believed to be life-threatening, said Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Lee Perry.

Authorities say Glines has a concealed weapons permit issued by Arizona. The other two men in the car, a 21-year-old man from Pocatello, Idaho, and a 23-year-old man from Tooele, were not hurt.

UHP is investigating.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; US: Idaho; US: Utah
KEYWORDS: banglist; byu; generalconference; inman; lds; mormon; negligentdischarge
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To: Recon Dad

I don’t see how it could discharge if the slide were pulled back.


21 posted on 04/10/2010 4:52:12 PM PDT by Royal Wulff
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To: Thane_Banquo

It was Utah. That would be, “Hold ma’ non-alcoholic beer.”


22 posted on 04/10/2010 4:53:02 PM PDT by AZLiberty (Yes, Mr. Lennon, I do want a revolution.)
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To: Colofornian
Could've been worse...


23 posted on 04/10/2010 4:54:59 PM PDT by Charles Martel ("Endeavor to persevere...")
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To: Colofornian
The vehicle had just crossed the border into Utah, and Glines reportedly was explaining how the gun wouldn't fire if the slide was pushed back when the weapon discharged a single shot.


24 posted on 04/10/2010 4:57:42 PM PDT by Godzilla (3-7-77)
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To: vladimir998

Agreed. I think all the hype and nifty things that some guns like Glocks are supposed to do/feature gets people all weeweed up and they think they’re safe when they really just need to follow a few simple steps instead.


25 posted on 04/10/2010 5:07:11 PM PDT by Feline_AIDS (http://youngandright.wordpress.com/)
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To: vladimir998

I’ve got a variety of pistols including a Glock. The only way to hurt yourself or someone else by accident is by doing something very stupid.


26 posted on 04/10/2010 5:12:41 PM PDT by Scotsman will be Free (11C - Indirect fire, infantry - High angle hell - We will bring you, FIRE)
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To: Colofornian
The bullet went through Glines' left hand and hit the forearm of the driver, identified as Ben Baugh, 23, of American Fork. The bullet also struck the driver's side door just below the window.

Mr. Glines needs to checked for blood born pathogens. That bullet that passed through his hand injected his blood and tissue in to Mr. Baugh’s forearm.

27 posted on 04/10/2010 5:19:43 PM PDT by Pontiac
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To: Colofornian
Another Glock Spontaneously Discharges BUMP!
28 posted on 04/10/2010 5:21:47 PM PDT by IllumiNaughtyByNature (3V3Ry71N' 084M4 D03z 83N3f17Z MU5l1mz. c01NC1d3nc3?)
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To: Colofornian

Hold muh Book of Mormon.


29 posted on 04/10/2010 5:24:19 PM PDT by Above My Pay Grade
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To: All

The gun did not “go off”. A person fired the gun.


30 posted on 04/10/2010 5:44:39 PM PDT by wvdmc
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To: driftdiver
It will if you pull the trigger

He knows that now. lol

31 posted on 04/10/2010 5:44:47 PM PDT by TigersEye (Duncan Hunter, Jim DeMint, Michelle Bachman, ...)
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To: The Cajun

Depends on the Sig. My Sig Pro had (before that terrible boating accident where I lost all my firearms) no safety, just a decocking lever.


32 posted on 04/10/2010 5:45:45 PM PDT by piytar (Ammo is hard to find! Bought some lately? Please share where at www.ammo-finder.com)
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To: Colofornian
Accidental discharge. What, the gun sneezed?
33 posted on 04/10/2010 5:54:38 PM PDT by BigCinBigD (Northern flags in South winds flutter...)
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To: Colofornian

Does anyone sensible trust gun safeties? The only reliable safety is the training of the person holding the firearm. Everything else is just decorative. I may use the safety, but I NEVER trust it, nor do I ever pull the trigger except to make the gun go “BOOM!”


34 posted on 04/10/2010 6:07:56 PM PDT by Pollster1 (Natural born citizen of the USA, with the birth certificate to prove it)
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To: piytar

Remind me to never go fishing with you. lol My husband just got a Sig. I don’t know what type...I haven’t even seen it, yet.


35 posted on 04/10/2010 6:15:44 PM PDT by TNdandelion
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To: Pollster1
Every gun is loaded, all the time. If I watch you break down clean and reasemble a a pistol. When you hand it to me I’m going tu check it.
36 posted on 04/10/2010 6:23:31 PM PDT by BigCinBigD (Northern flags in South winds flutter...)
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To: Recon Dad
I carry a .40 Glock and the only way it goes off is a finger on a trigger.

Would you recomment a .40 Glock over a 9mm? I am enticed by the lower kick and cheaper ammo. I think I need only mocerate protectiona and want to do a fair ammount of range shooting. Interested in your take on this.....

37 posted on 04/10/2010 6:24:52 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie
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To: Colofornian

ONLY cops are professional enough to handle a Glock...

as funny as it gets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ufT_6Kgy0


38 posted on 04/10/2010 6:25:54 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: BigCinBigD

With an attitude like that, you’ll never have the excitement of a “hold my beer” moment.


39 posted on 04/10/2010 6:27:55 PM PDT by Pollster1 (Natural born citizen of the USA, with the birth certificate to prove it)
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To: Pollster1
It's just 40 plus years of gun handling talking. :o)
40 posted on 04/10/2010 6:35:43 PM PDT by BigCinBigD (Northern flags in South winds flutter...)
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