Dealer accidentally fires gun, injures 2 at gun show

[one...two...tree 2,762]

by Nathan Gonzalez -

The Arizona Republic

A woman and a girl received minor injuries when a gun dealer inadvertently fired a loaded handgun during a gun show in Mesa late Saturday morning, police said.

Police responded to the Mesa Convention Center about 11:30 a.m. to a call of a shot being fired during a gun show, said Det. Mike Melendez, a police spokesman.

Investigators learned that a presenter at the gun show brought a loaded gun into the event, which is not permitted, Melendez said.

"That person left the gun behind at the table," Melendez said. "Later on someone was manipulating the gun and it went off."

A woman was struck in the neck, while a young girl suffered scratches. Their injuries were not considered serious or even "gunshot wounds," Melendez said.

"We are trying to determine whether someone could be charged with a crime or not," Melendez said.

The investigation will be sent for review by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, which will determine whether unlawful use or discharge of a firearm charges are warranted.

The Crossroads of the West Gun Show began Saturday and ends Sunday.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/ar...unshow0927.html

[Niels Bohr 72]

This should not go off lightly.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Guns usually don't, Connie.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Dumbfuck! First thing you do is clear a weapon, before handling it.

Treat all weapons as loaded.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Dumbfuck! First thing you do is clear a weapon, before handling it.

Treat all weapons as loaded.

You think he should have his gun dealer's license revoked?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Dumbfuck! First thing you do is clear a weapon, before handling it.

Treat all weapons as loaded.

You think he should have his gun dealer's license revoked?

Fined, suspended, or revoked, if he had an FFL. He is civilly liable I would think, as is the person that handled the weapon when it discharged.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

Dumbfuck! First thing you do is clear a weapon, before handling it.

Treat all weapons as loaded.

You think he should have his gun dealer's license revoked?

No. Not for an accident. If I were the promoter he would never be back in my show, that's for sure. But does the federal government need to get involved because of an accident? No. An incident such as this is extremely rare, in fact this is the first I have ever heard of at a gun show.

[zqt3344 21]

Just glad on one got killed! Accidents do happen, and I am sure this person that broke the rules or law here will be punished accordingly!

by Nathan Gonzalez -

The Arizona Republic

A woman and a girl received minor injuries when a gun dealer inadvertently fired a loaded handgun during a gun show in Mesa late Saturday morning, police said.

Police responded to the Mesa Convention Center about 11:30 a.m. to a call of a shot being fired during a gun show, said Det. Mike Melendez, a police spokesman.

Investigators learned that a presenter at the gun show brought a loaded gun into the event, which is not permitted, Melendez said.

"That person left the gun behind at the table," Melendez said. "Later on someone was manipulating the gun and it went off."

A woman was struck in the neck, while a young girl suffered scratches. Their injuries were not considered serious or even "gunshot wounds," Melendez said.

"We are trying to determine whether someone could be charged with a crime or not," Melendez said.

The investigation will be sent for review by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, which will determine whether unlawful use or discharge of a firearm charges are warranted.

The Crossroads of the West Gun Show began Saturday and ends Sunday.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/ar...unshow0927.html

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Dumbfuck! First thing you do is clear a weapon, before handling it.

Treat all weapons as loaded.

You think he should have his gun dealer's license revoked?

No. Not for an accident. If I were the promoter he would never be back in my show, that's for sure. But does the federal government need to get involved because of an accident? No. An incident such as this is extremely rare, in fact this is the first I have ever heard of at a gun show.

I'll kinda side. However, this SOB better pay up for ALL medical expenses and future derivatives of his "accident" due to his own stupidity.

[rebeccajo 14]

Dumbfuck! First thing you do is clear a weapon, before handling it.

Treat all weapons as loaded.

You think he should have his gun dealer's license revoked?

No. Not for an accident. If I were the promoter he would never be back in my show, that's for sure. But does the federal government need to get involved because of an accident? No. An incident such as this is extremely rare, in fact this is the first I have ever heard of at a gun show.

I'll kinda side. However, this SOB better pay up for ALL medical expenses and future derivatives of his "accident" due to his own stupidity.

Happy Birthday there, sista!

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Dumbfuck! First thing you do is clear a weapon, before handling it.

Treat all weapons as loaded.

You think he should have his gun dealer's license revoked?

He should have a temporary revocation of his licnese. Just like if a reataurant has a health code vioation they get shut down for a few days.

[William33 110]

A loaded weapon at a gun show by a seller? Everyone knows this is against the law, throughout the USA. 3-5 in prison I say......What a freaking moron.....

Some people just don't get it......

[one...two...tree 2,762]

A loaded weapon at a gun show by a seller? Everyone knows this is against the law, throughout the USA. 3-5 in prison I say......What a freaking moron.....

Some people just don't get it......

I agree. Inexcusable...he should have his license permanently revoked.

[britty 1]

the dealer is clearly a moron for not ensuring his weapons were safe. As mentioned earlier, treat all weapons as loaded. This stuff really is the basics.

[trillium13 84]

Just glad on one got killed! Accidents do happen, and I am sure this person that broke the rules or law here will be punished accordingly!

There is no such thing as an accident involving a loaded gun. It's a "negligent discharge", not an "accidental discharge". Anyone who knows anything about guns knows that you handle them all as if they were loaded. And keep your fingers off the damn trigger unless you plan on shooting something.