Man critically injured in accidental shooting

The story below is a perfect example of why people who choose to use firearms to defend their homes MUST practice with them.  I hate people that "Monday Morning Quarteback" stories that they do not know the facts about, but with that being said, if he had followed 2 of the Firearem Saftey Rules, this would not have happened. 

1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. (Pointing your firearm at your chest is NEVER a safe direction.)

2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.


Just like at work where your company runs "Fire Drills" or "Evacuation Drills" you need to have a plan at home and practice it.  And practice it at night as well.  Only doing it during the day when you can easily see everything is completely different than when your heart is pumping, adrenalin is flowing and it is so dark you can not see your hand in front of your face. 

Stay Safe
Oram Security

Man critically injured in accidental shooting

November 29th, 2010 @ 9:09am

By ksl.com

SALT LAKE CITY -- A man is in critical condition after he accidentally shot himself while checking for burglars.

Salt Lake police say it happened around 3:20 a.m. at a residence near 900 East and 500 South. They say the man thought he heard someone in his apartment, woke up and grabbed his .22 caliber handgun and his flashlight.
He went to turn on his flashlight but pulled the gun's trigger instead.
The bullet hit him in the chest. He was able to call 911. Officers broke down the apartment door and found him injured. The man was taken to University of Utah Medical Center in critical condition.

Police say there is no evidence of a burglary in the apartment.