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So though I do not know anything about Glocks, having never owned or
fired one, I have heard all sorts of comments even on this medium. My point
is, I really sympathise with this chap. Luckily the only injury sustained
is
likely to be brown trousers by his compatriots, but don't rule out the kit.
It also
happens!
But Terry, this doesn't really apply in this case. If PC Hooper had done
everything right the Glock would have discharged into the sand bags
provided for that very purpose. Instead, the shot nearly hit one of his
colleagues in the head. A gun malfunctioning is the only true example of an
accidental discharge (as opposed to a negligent discharge) and when it does
occur, the bullet should still impact in a safe place. If the report is to
be relied on in any way it would appear that PC Hooper abandoned all his
safety training for the slightest of reasons. The Lord alone knows what he
would have done if someone had shouted Boo!
Kenneth Pantling
(Domestic PC recovering nicely, thank you)
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