Cop Shoots himself in the leg

This has to be the dumbest thing I have evr seen a cop do. That is saying a lot (thanks chocogirl105).

For those who may think it is not real

snopes.com/photos/accident/gunsafety.asp

freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1127427/posts

cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=682921n

clickorlando.com/news/4299670/detail.html

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Comedy

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• cop
• demonstration

[jakedmagic]

For all the people calling him dumb, consider that it might not have been entirely his fault. He was under the impression that it wasn't loaded, and while it is definitely incredibly stupid to not check that, it was most likely given to him as a prop by someone else. I'm not saying the man is a genius, but unless it was his personal gun, then it isn't 100% his fault. And he did handle the situation well. If that was me, I'd probably be yelling obscenities, not asking if everyone else was okay.

[ItsNoha]

@jakedmagic No. It is 100% his fault. For two reasons. For one, when someone hands you a firearm, the rule is that you ALWAYS check it to see if it's loaded/chambered. ALWAYS. PERIOD. Second, it's a Glock. It has a "safe action system" that means the trigger must be pulled for it to discharge. They don't just "go off." So yes, it's 100% his fault.

[JranEQ]

@jakedmagic @jakedmagic Sorry to disagree with you, but this was his fault. The first thing you are taught about weapons, when you get ANY kind of training, is that you treat EVERY weapon as if it's loaded. This was 100% his fault.

Source: 11 years US Army; 5 years active, 6 years in the Army National Guard, 6 years as an Armed security officer, and 3 years as a firearms instructor.

[396402427454]

I'm sorry he shot his self in the leg,BUT what if this accident killed one of the students?!?! That is scary as hell."See how accidents happen...they just happen?" NO,you dont let stuff like that happen.Quit strutting around and showing off your big muscles for the cute lil high school girls and concentrate on your job.

[SlightlySection8]

from 0:37 on is so professional is incredibly absurd

[Lozarouy]

THAT is how you get shot

[DeployPeace]

To see how easy it is to shoot yourself or have a negligent discharge watch this on You Tube, I shot myself! Original Upload!

[DeployPeace]

I agree with the majority of comments here that this instructor should no longer be allowed to conduct classes on gun safety after such a colossal mistake that could have easily resulted in the death of one of the students.Better off teaching a traffic school class for this instructor.

[DeployPeace]

it also shows how easy it is for law enforcement to accidentally shoot civilians in a heightened situation, the Glock triggers are rated at 5 lbs and can be modified to 3 lbs trigger pressure both trigger pressure ratings make the Glock a potentially very dangerous lethal weapon for accidents.

[diashoo]

Only in america!

[flycentro123]

reminds me of Obama,, a real big talker who just keeps shooting himself in the foot....

[Nikolai85]

@jakedmagic Should've checked magazine and chamber, should not have chambered and primed the weapon, shouldn't have had his finger on the trigger. So yes, he is dumb. Once that weapon is in his hands he is responsible for the safe operation of that weapon.