Shots fired at 1500

[Jake46184]

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[jedi]

Which is the exact OPPOSITE of the 1500 policy. Vendors aren't supposed to carry AT ALL (even unloaded).

Wait? Wait! You mean to tell me the LEO got it wrong!

 

[KCJarman]

No kidding spitfire..... I was by the roasted nuts booth when it happened.... My friend and I went bone stiff, along with the rest of the place. You could have heard a pin drop. I was anticipating screams and yells. But none came forth. I knew it was a firearm discharge but a few people beside me said, "No, it must have been a pallet being dropped on the floor." My friend and I were in the process of leaving when it happened and the crossing guard (Sheriff) said it fact it was a guy that shot himself in the hand. You can imagine the conversation we had on the way home. I'm so glad to hear that no one else was injured in the incident, and that he is banned from the show.

One great note: I picked up a Used (unfired) M&P Pro 9 at the show.... smokin hot deal... couldn't pass it up.

 

[Naptown]

so he was obviously fiddling with a loaded firearm. It would be one thing if that loaded firearm was safely locked up under a table or something, but messing with a firearm around a crowd like that is just silly.

I have been to the 1500 about 3 times in the past 3 years, and this just confirms my interest in NOT going. Too bad, what a shame.

Gun shows - this will not end well. It's just a matter of time before irresponsibility ruins the fun for all.

 

[shootinghoosier]

Wondering what ended up with a big hole in it, other than a "graze" to his hand...

 

[KCJarman]

Wondering what ended up with a big hole in it, other than a "graze" to his hand...

My hope is... "His Ego"

What a dumb@%*

 

[remnut]

WOW!!! I'm glad I decided to wait till tomorrow to go. And what kind of MORON plays with a loaded gun in a building where there are that many people??????

 

[KCJarman]

WOW!!! I'm glad I decided to wait till tomorrow to go. And what kind of MORON plays with a loaded gun in a building where there are that many people??????

I got the best deal in the place today.... I hope something is left for you.

 

[Scutter01]

Wait? Wait! You mean to tell me the LEO got it wrong!

They're not supposed to carry, but virtually every one of them does, and every other vendor knows it. This is the second show this year that a vendor has had a negligent discharge, too.

 

[GuyRelford]

He apparently sublet some tables that were originally reserved by another vendor, but he wasn't actually part of that organization. He was selling guns, but I haven't talked to anyone who knows his name. According to the guy at the table behind him, he was field stripping his Glock 27, and dropped the mag (which was loaded), but didn't realize there was still a round in the chamber and somehow engaged the trigger. After grazing his hand, the round hit the floor, leaving a fragment on the floor and the rest of the bullet in his neighbor's tool box. There is a hole in the exterior of the toolbox, but whatever was in it stopped the round, and the police retrieved the bullet from inside.

The guy, with hand bandaged, was helping to carry out his gear after being kicked out, so he's not in too bad shape.

Geesh.

 

[Stschil]

Which is the exact OPPOSITE of the 1500 policy. Vendors aren't supposed to carry AT ALL (even unloaded).

I had no idea.
Thanks for that info, I'll know not to carry the next time I work a table

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

I am going to the show tomorrow with my brother in law, he is not into guns at all, but my wife and sister are going to be laying out by the pool so he would rather come with me than do that.

If this had happened when he was there, he would have pissed himself.

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

He apparently sublet some tables that were marked "Sherer," but he wasn't actually part of the Sherer organization. He was selling guns, but I haven't talked to anyone who knows his name. According to the guy at the table behind him, he was field stripping his Glock 27, and dropped the mag (which was loaded), but didn't realize there was still a round in the chamber and somehow engaged the trigger. After grazing his hand, the round hit the floor, leaving a fragment on the floor and the rest of the bullet in his neighbor's tool box. There is a hole in the exterior of the toolbox, but whatever was in it stopped the round, and the police retrieved the bullet from inside.

The guy, with hand bandaged, was helping to carry out his gear after being kicked out, so he's not in too bad shape.

Geesh.

It was a GLOCK... THAT explains it....

I figure SOMEONE has to start that party!

 

[remnut]

KCJarman I'm hoping you did leave me something,hate to make a trip up there for nothing. If those vendors would lower thier prices they would be too busy doin paperwork to be playing with thier guns.

 

[Militarypol21]

It was the table near the Vendor Exit on the complete opposite side of the building that everyone else enters. Did anyone see the police chase outside the 1500 around 5:30 - 6?

 

[SideArmed]

The whole place got quite after the shot, I was really surprised to see how fast things just went back to normal. I figured I would see at least 10 commandos go for their deep concealment back ups and take a defensive position. I didn't even see any cops rushing around.

I seen the ambulance leaving when I was on the way out to pick up some steel from Bobcat. I think the dude was in it, not sure. I am glad he won't be back though.

 

[SideArmed]

It was the table near the Vendor Exit on the complete opposite side of the building that everyone else enters. Did anyone see the police chase outside the 1500 around 5:30 - 6?

I about got caught up in it on 38th, I couldn't figure out what was going on.

 

[KCJarman]

I have to commend every officer in the place. No fast movements, no drawn weapons. Calm and collected. I'm sure it would have been a different story if people were running and screaming.

 

[mk2ja]

He apparently sublet some tables that were marked "Sherer," but he wasn't actually part of the Sherer organization. He was selling guns, but I haven't talked to anyone who knows his name. According to the guy at the table behind him, he was field stripping his Glock 27, and dropped the mag (which was loaded), but didn't realize there was still a round in the chamber and somehow engaged the trigger. After grazing his hand, the round hit the floor, leaving a fragment on the floor and the rest of the bullet in his neighbor's tool box. There is a hole in the exterior of the toolbox, but whatever was in it stopped the round, and the police retrieved the bullet from inside.

The guy, with hand bandaged, was helping to carry out his gear after being kicked out, so he's not in too bad shape.

Geesh.

Purple: Obviously we can now start blaming this on the Glock's field strip method, which requires the stripper (field stripper, that is) to remember whether he emptied the chamber while other handguns have a method that does not make it so easy to overlook or forget. urple

Glad nobody else was hurt. Glad the guy isn't hurt too seriously. Glad the 1500 takes a strong policy on NDs. Sad that continued NDs may nonetheless be the downfall of gun shows once the nanny state realizes the opportunity, let alone all the "gun show 'loophole'" antis.

 

[Militarypol21]

We were on the opposite side of the show when it happened and it sounded like a table falling over. It wasn't very loud but there was an awkward silence immediately after. I didn't see anyone at all running around but overheard the sgt say they were still investigating and the guy denied going to the hospital. He left with his hand wrapped up.