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Quick Draw- Wrong Target

2006 Reader Submission
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Guy practicing quick draw with pistol shoots self in the head. Girlfriend had begged him to stop practicing.Police suspect that he was also practicing twirling the quickly drawn gun around his finger.He is in critical condition at North colorado Medical center. He may be an award winner, if not certainly an honorable mention. wAIT hOLD THE PRESSES...WE HAVE A WINNER... Greeley Tribune sept. 16,2006 reports the man has died due to his injuries.

Submitted on 09/16/2006

Submitted by: teresa schunter
Reference: greeleytribune sept.15,2006

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James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Thanks, Teresa. Here's the link: http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20060917/NEWS/109160125 While gun-related accidents are too common, I need to point something out (having just qualified on a semi-automatic myself). In the old west, revolvers were used. These required considerable pressure on the trigger. A semi-automatic does NOT require anywhere near as much pressure. Obviously this fellow was a wanna-be, and twirling a loaded hair-triggered weapon is a SURE way to discharge it! DA, says I!

Sheryl said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Thanks for the story, Teresa and thanks, James, for the link. What amazes me is the guy shoots himself in the head and they need an autopsy to determine cause of death?

Fitzroy said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Most gun accidents are too common and/or unspectacular. This one is special enough to merit further consideration in my judgement. If there is an afterlife, imagine his blush at the most common question between new acquaintances.

Jorge said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award

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