Yep, we are gun friendly here in Kentucky. Just a few days after the legislature began a new session, a state legislator's handgun "accidentally" discharged today in her office in the state capitol annex. Rep. Leslie Combs was with another state legislator at the time. Both are Democrats. Thus, Rep. Combs is helping destroy two myths about gun owners -- they're all male and they're all Republican. As the story says, "There was no immediate word on what caused the gun to discharge." http://www.wave3.com/story/24395916/lawmakers-gun-discharges-at-capitol-annex-in-frankfort. Maybe she was showing off her Christmas present?
State Legislator Fires First Shot of the Session
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2ndsojourn
New member
As the story says, "There was no immediate word on what caused the gun to discharge."
My money is on someone's finger was on the trigger.
My money is on someone's finger was on the trigger.
Well, we've had this lady, Lori Klein, and this guy all showing irresponsible behavior with firearms.
If our elected officials can't be trusted with guns, how can we ever trust the general populace with them?
If our elected officials can't be trusted with guns, how can we ever trust the general populace with them?
Follow up from another news source --
Remind me to steer well clear of this lady.
http://www.courier-journal.com/arti...idental-gun-discharge-happens-?nclick_check=1
Remind me to steer well clear of this lady.
Rattlehead
New member
source: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/ar...es-gun-in-office-calls-it-mistake-5125068.php
At least she had the integrity to own up to the mistake rather than play the "gosh, I don't know how it discharged on its own" card. Her lack of judgment in the initial act, however, still remains.
Related story....
A few years ago, I heard there was a media item/dispute over a 1700s era rifle on display in the hall of the MA State assembly. The elected officials there were considering passing a new state law that required all firearms to have a safety lock on them when not in use.
I'm not sure how those political leaders dealt with that incident.
Clyde
A few years ago, I heard there was a media item/dispute over a 1700s era rifle on display in the hall of the MA State assembly. The elected officials there were considering passing a new state law that required all firearms to have a safety lock on them when not in use.
I'm not sure how those political leaders dealt with that incident.
Clyde
armsmaster270
New member
why was she unloading it anyway, if she was leaving alone in her office she should have a safe to put it into negating the need to unload it.
That gun seems to be popular with careless politicians.
We've had a rash of "cleaning my gun" accidents around here lately. Here's the latest.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/D...e-Watch-Woman-breaks-into-brother-s-apartment
P.S. Article is on page 2 under Stray Bullet Damages Car.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/D...e-Watch-Woman-breaks-into-brother-s-apartment
P.S. Article is on page 2 under Stray Bullet Damages Car.
Glenn E. Meyer
New member
The LCP - well, luckily the coyotes don't vote as Gov. Perry used his to defend his puppy. They were even selling autographed versions for a bit in TX.
The raspberry LCP is a pretty color.
Ok - don't forget the power of the brain passing of gas. I have seen very top of the line gun trainers and competitors make similar mistakes. I saw one draw a loaded Glock on a crowd of folks to demonstrate a question about draw stroke.
A look of absolute horror crossed his face. Another rotated incorrectly negotiating carrying a hostage dummy in a scenario and swept others. He holstered and asked for DQ. A beloved expert left a gun with rounds in a safe area that led to another making an ND. Another shot his car with his Kahr.
It can happen to anyone with a mental lapse.
The raspberry LCP is a pretty color.
Ok - don't forget the power of the brain passing of gas. I have seen very top of the line gun trainers and competitors make similar mistakes. I saw one draw a loaded Glock on a crowd of folks to demonstrate a question about draw stroke.
A look of absolute horror crossed his face. Another rotated incorrectly negotiating carrying a hostage dummy in a scenario and swept others. He holstered and asked for DQ. A beloved expert left a gun with rounds in a safe area that led to another making an ND. Another shot his car with his Kahr.
It can happen to anyone with a mental lapse.