Soldier Mutilates Hand By Hitting .50 Caliber Round
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:01 pm
Source: http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2010/0 ... ber-round/
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I guess it takes all kinds to make ours a complete world.While mounting the M2 machine gun onto the turret system of his MATV during pre-combat checks, this soldier experienced difficulty inserting the locking pin on the MOD 93 machine gun mount. The soldier then attempted to force the locking pin into place with a rock. After this failed, he then secured a loose .50 cal. round, using it to hammer at the locking pin, attempting to force the locking pin into place. After several hits with the .50 cal. round, the primer activated, setting the round off in the soldier’s hand. Extensive injuries were suffered to his right hand, middle, ring and pinky finger.
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What kind of firearms training do they give troops these days? Even though it was a really stupid thing to do, feel sorry for the fellow, seems like he'll loose his right hand. Though I guess he should count himself lucky to be alive!
