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Unload and remove your gun when going over/under fences/obstacles!!!!
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:08 pm
Sad, Sad, Sad...
Can you imagine the guilt this man will have to live with the rest of his life?
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Can you imagine the guilt this man will have to live with the rest of his life?
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Hammond man fatally shot while on hunting trip
Updated: Dec 07, 2013 1:51 PM CST
HAMMOND, La. - Police are investigating the death of a man who was shot on a hunting trip.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's office responded to the call of a fatal shooting around 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
Joseph H. Stevens Jr., 33, was killed in what is believed to be an accidental shooting while on a hunting trip with Stacey M. Trapp, 37.
According to Trapp, as the two walked back to their cars and came across a net-wire fence. As they walked along the fence searching for an easier way through Trapp squatted down to go under some bushes with his rifle slung over his shoulder when the weapon accidentally fired and fatally shot Stevens. Trapp then called 911 for help.
Investigators do not suspect foul play at this time.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries advises hunters to use basic hunting safety procedures while going to and from hunting locations, including keeping the gun on safe and not having any bullets or shells in the chamber.
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Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:09 pm to cdaniel76
Use common sense, people.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:10 pm to cdaniel76
Please.
One of my teachers in high school lost her husband like that. Shot by his own gun crossing a fence
One of my teachers in high school lost her husband like that. Shot by his own gun crossing a fence
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:11 pm to cdaniel76
No reason why that weapon should have been loaded or even had a magazine inserted.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:12 pm to Neako27blitzz
yeah i learned this when i was 5
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:17 pm to cdaniel76
How people have not learned this yet is beyond me. This is one of the first things you learn when you start hunting as a kid.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:30 pm to cdaniel76
I know a guy here who blew his own arm off with a shotgun while traversing a fence. This was over 15 yrs ago.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:50 pm to cdaniel76
I once knew a guy who shot off his left arse cheek off with a 12 gauge while trying to cross a fence. we called him half-arse. true story
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:56 pm to cdaniel76
That is terrible. How hard is it to lay the gun on the ground under the fence and pick it up once you are over?
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:58 pm to tenfoe
How hard is it to unload the damn thing first?
Posted on 12/7/13 at 2:59 pm to SabiDojo
I don't even bother loading mine until I'm in the stand/blind. The only thing that stays loaded is my sidearm, and I don't always have that with me and when I have to climb over a fence or something I take it out of the holster and place it down facing a safe direction.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:14 pm to Neako27blitzz
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No reason why that weapon should have been loaded or even had a magazine inserted.
You serious? Nothing wrong with having a loaded rifle while you walk to a stand as long as you always keep it pointed in a safe direction. You do that and even if it goes off, everyone is safe
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:17 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I wonder how the responses in this thread correlate with the drinking and hunting thread?
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:21 pm to Tigerpaw123
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drinking and hunting
One of the stupidest things you can do IMO.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:21 pm to cdaniel76
I can't say i've even crossed a fence with a gun even on my shoulder. I always take it off and rest it against the fence, cross fence, grab gun and then reload.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:21 pm to Tigerpaw123
I drink on occasion while hunting. I also rarely unload my rifle. Haven't had an issue yet.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:21 pm to DrTyger
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quote:quote:
drinking and hunting
One of the stupidest things you can do IMO.
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:22 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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Nothing wrong with having a loaded rifle while you walk to a stand as long as you always keep it pointed in a safe direction. You do that and even if it goes off, everyone is safe
x10
i always keep my firearm pointed at the ground unless something is about to be kilt
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:23 pm to DrTyger
Some people grew up being taught the exact wrong way to do things, and some people are just flat out dumb. This is why every profession has multiple safety men
FWIW, I never have a loaded chamber doing anything unless I am ready to shoot. Really, how long does it take to cycle bolt or rack a slide?
FWIW, I never have a loaded chamber doing anything unless I am ready to shoot. Really, how long does it take to cycle bolt or rack a slide?
Posted on 12/7/13 at 3:23 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I've never had a sip of alcohol during a hunt. I think it's very irresponsible. Too much can go wrong. Even if you're rather lucid, it can only make trouble for you if something were to go wrong.
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