Glock Perfection

[hermosabeach]

What I find funny is in the Post Shooting interview- he still does not keep his trigger finger straight

[Shenaniguns]

That was some very sloppy handling of a firearm, let alone a loaded firearm. Hell at 48 seconds he points it at his hand.

This has nothing to do with the gun, it was poor handling by the owner.

I agree, he knew thay the gun wasn't going it like it would be unobstructed so he forces it which allowed the draw string to pull the trigger. I've seen this happen in a class and the instructor caught it as he was holstering, it was a great lesson for the class. I cut those chords off from now on.

[Corbin Dallas]

I've said it before and I'll say again and again.

If you rely on a mechanical safety to stop you from doing something you shouldn't, you probably don't need to be handling a firearm.

We all drive 1 ton missiles. How many of you have a mechanical safety to stop you from doing something you shouldn't?

Firearms require your full attention and respect. When you fail to do either one bad things happen.

[Lead Waster]

One more opportunity for us to learn/reinforce what NOT to do.

Once you lose the fear and respect for firearms, you get lazy and complacent about it. I guess if you're a police chief and carry 16 hours a day, it gets routine.

I hate to say it, but with a 1911, the grip safety probably would have helped him out here. Heck, common sense would have helped him here too. Or "paying attention to what you are doing" would have helped too.

[Lead Waster]

Speaking of "Glock Perfection" ... he pulled the trigger and the gun fired, as designed.

[MXRider]

Why it's imperative to make sure your holster is clear prior to inserting a loaded pistol in it.

I carry a DA/SA HK daily without a safety. It's decocked with a round in the chamber, and I'm always cautious of my shirt or sweater when holstering it. Most of my sweaters have those adjusters.

[ElDub1950]

I don't think I've been to any training class that didn't emphasize that you need to be certain the clothing you wear won't interfere with your firearm.

And, this is the 2nd time this guy's shot himself. Obvious that some training is way overdue.

[parksmart]

And for those who think that a safety ends all problems, what happens when the drawstring toggle gets stuck in a firearm that has a safety, then you have to draw your weapon? The toggle could very well block your ability to pull the trigger for even a second, or prevent you from putting yourself in an optimal position to fire your weapon at an onrushing menace.

The reporter showed a clear solution to this problem at the end of his report......cut the damn drawstring toggle off of your windbreaker so it doesn't get caught in your holster or trigger.

[JDay]

And this is why you design pistols with a grip safety.

[whlgun]

And this is why you design pistols with a grip safety.

It is a little scary to me that a gun owner would think this is the solution.

[JDay]

One - You get shot twice by an armed assailant while you are fumbling w/ your new Safety.

A thumb safety doesn't slow you down any. You disengage it when you draw, it's one smooth motion.

[JDay]

It is a little scary to me that a gun owner would think this is the solution.

It's a little scary to me that Glock owners think that joke lever on the trigger is a safety device. Safety's exist to prevent discharges like this one from happening. And don't get me started on having to pull the trigger to field strip the gun.

[SDM44]

Just another reason why all handguns should be banned in CA.

It's for the our own safety and for the children!

[MXRider]

And this is why you design pistols with a grip safety.

Seriously?

[Shenaniguns]

And this is why you design pistols with a grip safety.

Most people still have a good enough grip when they holster that it would have fired anyways. CCW 101 will remind people to watch for clothing or other objects while reholstering. This Chief shot himself previously with a different gun.