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m24
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by m24 » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:01 pm
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http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2010/0 ... ber-round/
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.
I guess it takes all kinds to make ours a complete world.
Regards
Jeff Cooper advocated four basic rules of gun safety:
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
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mundaire
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by mundaire » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:15 pm
OMG!!
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!
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by Vikram » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:48 pm
Good grief! That hand looks like a pulp.
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MoA
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by MoA » Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:27 am
Darwin candidate.
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nagarifle
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by nagarifle » Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:26 pm
sad bas****, now how will he shake hands? now he will have to learn the EOD handshake.
Nagarifle
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