Even Wyoming has its share of idiots.

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:04 pm

Article says this is an "accident shooting" but is really a negligent discharge caused by a large case of the stupid.

It's the ultimate dog-shoots-man story.

A Wyoming man was recovering from a gunshot wound to the arm after his loyal dog accidentally stepped on his gun and discharged it Monday. Johnson County Sheriff Steve Kozisek said Richard Fipps, 46, of Sheridan was working with two employees to move a vehicle and that Fipps was standing beside the truck when the mishap occurred.

Fipps told the dog, whose name and breed were not known, to get into the back seat of his truck. But when the pup obeyed, it accidentally stepped on Fipps' .300 Winchester Magnum, which was on the backseat, loaded and with the safety turned off. The round struck Fipps in the left arm, and he could end up losing the limb.

Kozisek said an examination of evidence and of witness statements support claims that the shooting was accidental.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:59 pm

Heard that on the radio today, dang carless with a gun & extremely fortunate to be alive!!
that said I know a guy that has got himself twice????? (no not me)

ollogger

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:24 pm

I was about 12 when I put a BB into my big toe.....Dug it out, never told anybody....

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:37 pm

When I was 16 I started trying to do quick draw with a Ruger Super Blackhawk. Actually got pretty good; could draw, fire and hit center mass in about 1/2 a second. Problem was a was self-taught, and would put my finger on the trigger as I was clearing leather. One day my thumb slipped and I planted a .44 slug about an inch from my right foot. I decided it ws a skill I didn't really need to improve upon!

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:24 am

Ysabel Kid wrote:When I was 16 I started trying to do quick draw with a Ruger Super Blackhawk. Actually got pretty good; could draw, fire and hit center mass in about 1/2 a second. Problem was a was self-taught, and would put my finger on the trigger as I was clearing leather. One day my thumb slipped and I planted a .44 slug about an inch from my right foot. I decided it ws a skill I didn't really need to improve upon!

I believe you and I both grew up with our first center fire revolver being a Super Blackhawk. Nice guns, but mess up with one and it is a BIG mess-up...!

Thunder50 · Post by **Thunder50** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:10 am

Dog was just getting his revenge for getting him neutered

piller · Post by **piller** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:05 pm

Thunder50 wrote:Dog was just getting his revenge for getting him neutered

It is amazing how many people get complacent with firearms. I have several that I would never give up, but they are intended to send a projectile out with enough speed and force to do damage. They deserve respect. Not fear, not complacency, but respect.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:07 pm

I feel for the guy... but, really...

There are at least two good reasons why a person shouldn't keep a loaded rifle (condition zero) in their vehicle, and this is number one of two.

Hope they can save his arm.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:15 pm

CBS news reported the dog had no comment.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:03 pm

Rusty wrote:CBS news reported the dog had no comment.

Because they only gave him arf a moment to say something.....

elmo123 · Post by **elmo123** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:15 pm

I was shot in my left leg from a 20 ga double barrel #4's by my friend who tripped and fell with his fingers on the triggers safety off. One pellet went through but two are still in my leg. I am darned lucky not to have been hurt any worse than I was.

Merle · Post by **Merle** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:54 pm

That poor dog has been traumatized & will need life-long therapy!

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:20 pm

Merle wrote:That poor dog has been traumatized & will need life-long therapy!

That poor dog is probably deaf because he was in the truck when that .300WinMag was discharged inside the cab.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:39 pm

piller wrote:It is amazing how many people get complacent with firearms.

Of course there are the 'newbies', but the worst I've seen have actually been law enforcement or military guys, who I guess have spent so much time not accidentally shooting themselves or others with 'casual' gun handling, that they think somehow they are immune from the laws of physics (and Murphy).

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:40 pm

.300 WinMag at close range. That's gonna hurt. He should take up a new hobby, maybe knitting.

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:51 pm

AJMD429 wrote:
piller wrote:It is amazing how many people get complacent with firearms.
Of course there are the 'newbies', but the worst I've seen have actually been law enforcement or military guys, who I guess have spent so much time not accidentally shooting themselves or others with 'casual' gun handling, that they think somehow they are immune from the laws of physics (and Murphy).

Our range gets used by law enforcement, several agencies, on a regular basis, watching some of them is a truly hair-raising experience.

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