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re: Matt Branch, former LSU FB player, seriously injured in hunting accident
Posted on 1/3/19 at 8:53 am to tiger91
Posted on 1/3/19 at 8:53 am to tiger91
quote:He was a really good man....dealt with us in acadia parish too..
I hate guns —- I’m not anti gun at all but my moms best friend had a brother who CROSSED A FENCE WITH A LOADED GUN and it went off, shot him and he died. His son Found him. Can you imagine??? He was a 4H agent and knew about shooting sports and gun safety etc. I think that story scarred me for life.
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Posted on 1/3/19 at 8:56 am to choupiquesushi
Man thoughts for him. I’m honestly surprised he lived to make it to the hospital alive. Shotgun blast to the femoral artery is very very bad. Hopefully the waders and what not slowed down some of the blast.
I hope his kibbles and bits are okay if he survives. I’m guessing it was close range like under 10 yards?
I hope his kibbles and bits are okay if he survives. I’m guessing it was close range like under 10 yards?
This post was edited on 1/3/19 at 8:57 am
Posted on 1/3/19 at 8:58 am to Mr. Hangover
quote:you can hunt with me anytime.... anyplace
Agreed. I know that people have different rules and habits when it comes to gun safety, but some that I ALWAYS abide by:
When climbing in and out of my deer stand, there are no rounds chambered. It’s a habit to double check
Same for riding on a four wheeler, back of truck, etc
When hunt is over, check gun before putting it away in vehicle. When I get home, I check to make sure it is unloaded again before walking inside
I know it seems repetitive and unnecessary maybe, but these are things that I’ve always done, and will teach my son to do as he gets older. It takes a split second for something to go wrong, as everyone can see
Posted on 1/3/19 at 9:22 am to choupiquesushi
I agree. I am almost 50 years old and this season would’ve bet you a lot of money that my gun was unloaded.
I still won’t let a muzzle point at anyone.
When I opened the chamber to load it and one was in the chamber I started sweating. You can never be too safe and it never hurts to triple check if needed.
I still won’t let a muzzle point at anyone.
When I opened the chamber to load it and one was in the chamber I started sweating. You can never be too safe and it never hurts to triple check if needed.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 9:33 am to fishfighter
quote:
Problem here, he had waders on. They didn't check nor see how bad he was bleeding. First aide would of helped. Just about everybody has a belt on.
Yeah, you really need to assess the wound, especially in areas of major arteries like the thigh. Belts are ok in a pinch but nowhere close the the effectiveness of an actual tourniquet
Posted on 1/3/19 at 9:55 am to upgrayedd
Who leaves the blind (upon ending the hunt) with a gun loaded? No one I hunt with. I can combine the unfortunate experience this fella endured with one I've seen myself at a ramp at the Pearl River WMA few years back:
Flat boat comes rolling in hot at the ramp, one dude screaming for tourniquet. Ol baw with him brought (still loaded) gun into boat after hunt, and it got hit or something and went off....tore open the dude's forearm if I remember right. We wrapped him up with a bungee from my boat, paramedics got there shortly after.
Just don't f-in leave the blind (or stand) with a loaded gun, really simple.
Flat boat comes rolling in hot at the ramp, one dude screaming for tourniquet. Ol baw with him brought (still loaded) gun into boat after hunt, and it got hit or something and went off....tore open the dude's forearm if I remember right. We wrapped him up with a bungee from my boat, paramedics got there shortly after.
Just don't f-in leave the blind (or stand) with a loaded gun, really simple.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:20 am to Capt ST
quote:as is every accident victim.
Umm, no they weren’t. He was in the line of fire obviously.
Your gun is in the truck as the poster implied. Every time you turn you sweep your muzzle.
They did exactly as the poster does. For no practical reason other than laziness.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:52 am to Tigerpaw123
Just to throw another story out there. I know a guy whose dad died. Had loaded guns in the house. Fast forward 6-8 months and guy is cleaning house etc. Takes guns to his uncle's because he doesn't hunt, not into guns, doesn't know much about them. Loaded gun goes off in his truck.
Always unload.
Always unload.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:53 am to tigerfoot
quote:
Every time you turn you sweep your muzzle.
Yeah, it bothers me when guys roll up to camp with guns on front of bike and turn in sweeping the entire site..
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:05 am to Capt ST
quote:fired a guide for that once... one that I liked....
quote:
Every time you turn you sweep your muzzle.
Yeah, it bothers me when guys roll up to camp with guns on front of bike and turn in sweeping the entire site..
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:13 am to AlxTgr
quote:i doubt the safety was on...
stepped on the gun that had been placed into the bed, pushing the safety to fire, as well as hitting the trigger,
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:15 am to CarRamrod
quote:
i doubt the safety was on...
you are probably correct, but i dont think its impossible for a dog to step directly on the safety clicking it off while simultaneously pulling the trigger with its claw.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:15 am to CarRamrod
The dog stepped on the safety and trigger.
It happened to a friend of mine as well. Loaded gun in a boat (thankfully he was the only one in there), dog stepped on the gun releasing the safety and pulling the trigger.
It happened to a friend of mine as well. Loaded gun in a boat (thankfully he was the only one in there), dog stepped on the gun releasing the safety and pulling the trigger.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:17 am to choupiquesushi
Breech open in the case or vehicle solves the problem of accidental discharge every time. I make a point in the blind to be the range master before, during and after the hunt.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:34 am to oleyeller
quote:
mehh, use muzzle safety. Never point it at no one or youself. My gun stays loaded. in the house, in the truck, walking to stand, etc. Safety on.
Man, this is just piss poor and irresponsible.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:36 am to Huntinguy
quote:
happened to a friend of mine as well. Loaded gun in a boat (thankfully he was the only one in there), dog stepped on the gun releasing the safety and pulling the trigger.
I’ve heard of this happening. It’s not a freak accident, it’s poor gun safety and most likely a poorly controlled animal. My suspicion is that more often then not the safety was never on.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:43 am to SportTiger1
quote:
impossible for a dog to step directly on the safety clicking it off while simultaneously pulling the trigger with its claw.
I agree that it’s possible just not very probable. If I wasn’t about to leave house I would go get a couple shoguns out and let my labs walk on them to see if they step on safety.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:52 am to Capt ST
quote:
Yeah, it bothers me when guys roll up to camp with guns on front of bike and turn in sweeping the entire site..
quote:me too. And I would imagine they would claim that they are uber safe.
Yeah, it bothers me when guys roll up to camp with guns on front of bike and turn in sweeping the entire site..
We have more and more hunting accidents by more and more people that keep guns loaded when they should not be.
It will only get worse as fewer fathers and grandfathers are knocking knots on kids heads for not being safer with firearms. More and more hunters are learning as adults from friends and the friends arent as harsh on them as they should be.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 12:05 pm to Tigerpaw123
Sad deal. Couldve been worse.
Also a buncha know it alls in here. Yes, safety and muzzle discipline has got to be first but we’ve all had a loaded gun pointed at us one time or another whether you know it or not. Just a freak accident. Quit running to say how you wouldve done it differently. Im sure Matt would damn sure unload the gun if he could go back.
Also a buncha know it alls in here. Yes, safety and muzzle discipline has got to be first but we’ve all had a loaded gun pointed at us one time or another whether you know it or not. Just a freak accident. Quit running to say how you wouldve done it differently. Im sure Matt would damn sure unload the gun if he could go back.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 12:10 pm to rattlebucket
quote:
Also a buncha know it alls in here. Yes, safety and muzzle discipline has got to be first but we’ve all had a loaded gun pointed at us one time or another whether you know it or not. Just a freak accident. Quit running to say how you wouldve done it differently.
and stories like this just reinforce how important it is to never load a firearm until you are ready to shoot. its really that simple
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