Don't play with guns........bang

korme · 03-11-2005, 12:25 PM

great vid: hxxp://drunkendelight.com/content/videos/03084899.wmv

ORLANDO, Fla., -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is investigating an Orlando, Fla., agent who shot himself in the leg while conducting a gun safety class for children.

The unidentified agent was conducting the class at a the Callahan Center when he suffered the wound in the thigh, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

The shooting Thursday night was ruled an accident by Orlando police. He was treated and released at a hospital.

The presentation was part of a class called "The Game of Life, the Game of Golf" and was sponsored by the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association.

The agent was explaining about making good life choices, and it included the gun presentation.

The agent emptied the gun of ammunition as he pointed it toward the floor, but when he released the slide it fired into his thigh. Apparently there was one round left in the chamber.

"Everyone was pretty shaken up, but the point of gun safety hit home," said Vivian Farmer, 52, who watched with her 13-year-old son.

Yossarian · 03-11-2005, 01:26 PM

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"Everyone was pretty shaken up, but the point of gun safety hit home," said Vivian Farmer, 52, who watched with her 13-year-old son.

No shit...

cartman · 03-11-2005, 01:32 PM

He seemed pretty calm and was able to keep on going. I guess it just grazed him and wasn't a full on hit.

judicial clerk · 03-11-2005, 01:52 PM

"Oops. Uh,... did I get anybody?"

sterlingice · 03-11-2005, 01:54 PM

Now that's an effective demonstration! Way to sacrifice yourself for the job.

SI

BigJohn&TheLions · 03-11-2005, 02:00 PM

I was trying to find this in the Orlando Sentinel, but can't. It might be a fake story...

Edit: It's just too old to be in their records.

Washington Times:
http://www.washtimes.com/upi-breakin...0313-2463r.htm

The Sentinel Story:

DEA agent shoots self in leg during gun-safety class for kids
Southeast Medical
By Pamela J. Johnson
Orlando Sentinel

April 30, 2004, 10:27 AM EDT

ORLANDO -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating an incident in which one of its agents giving a presentation to Orlando-area children on gun safety shot himself in the thigh.

Orlando police investigators have ruled the April 9 shooting at The Callahan Center, 101 N. Parramore Ave., accidental, police Lt. Curley Bowman said Thursday night.

But DEA special agent Joe Kilmer said Thursday night that an internal investigation led by officials at the agency's headquarters in Washington was still ongoing. Kilmer would not release the name of the agent involved. After the agent was treated at Orlando Regional Medical Center for a gunshot wound to his left thigh, he returned to work, Kilmer said.

Vivian Farmer, 52, was in a classroom at The Callahan Center with her 13-year-old nephew when the agent began his presentation about 7 p.m. Roughly 50 adults and children were present, and it was "standing room only," Farmer said Thursday night.

The presentation was part of a class called "The Game of Life, The Game of Golf," according to a police report. It was held by the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association, which aims to introduce minority children to the sport. The agent was speaking to the youths about making good life choices and included a presentation on gun safety, according to the report.

During the speech, the agent drew his .40-caliber duty weapon and removed the magazine, the report said. He then pulled back the slide and asked a man in the audience to look inside the weapon to make sure it was not loaded, the report said.

"The person nodded that it didn't have ammunition," Farmer recounted. "The gun was never pointed at anyone."

Witnesses told police that the agent kept his gun pointed toward the floor and when he released the slide, the weapon fired one shot into the top of his thigh.

"The kids screamed and started to cry," Farmer recounted. "My first thought was that it was part of his presentation. I thought it was a blank and he was trying to make a point about how easy it is to fire, to get the kids' attention. But then I looked at the agent's face and he looked surprised. Then there was a quick grimace on his face of sudden pain.

"I thought, 'This isn't a joke. This is real.' "

Farmer said most people rushed out while an ambulance and police were arriving.

"Everyone was pretty shaken up," Farmer said. "But the point of gun safety hit home. Unfortunately, the agent had to get shot. But after seeing that, my nephew doesn't want to have anything to do with guns."

korme · 03-11-2005, 03:26 PM

its pretty badass of him to continue to speak to his audience after shooting himslef

cuervo72 · 03-11-2005, 03:29 PM

I can't wait for Fire Prevention Day at this school....

Ksyrup · 03-11-2005, 03:30 PM

If I was at a class comparing life to golf, I would have shot myself too.

BigJohn&TheLions · 03-11-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I can't wait for Fire Prevention Day at this school....

Lemme show ya somethin'!

NoMyths · 03-11-2005, 03:44 PM

I liked how after shooting himself with the handgun, he then instructs an assistant to give him/hold up an assault rifle. Given what happened the first time, the class (rightly) freaks out.

GrantDawg · 04-11-2006, 05:24 PM

This guy is suing. Too funny to be true...

hxxp://go.fark.com/cgi/fark/go.pl?IDLink=2008268&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesmokinggun.com%2Farchive%2F0411061foot1.html

azjoe_02 · 04-11-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn&TheLions

Lemme show ya somethin'!

Brilliant......ROFL!!!

03-11-2005, 01:32 PM	#3
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	He seemed pretty calm and was able to keep on going. I guess it just grazed him and wasn't a full on hit. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-11-2005, 01:54 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Now that's an effective demonstration! Way to sacrifice yourself for the job. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-11-2005, 02:00 PM	#6
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	I was trying to find this in the Orlando Sentinel, but can't. It might be a fake story... Edit: It's just too old to be in their records. Washington Times: http://www.washtimes.com/upi-breakin...0313-2463r.htm The Sentinel Story: DEA agent shoots self in leg during gun-safety class for kids Southeast Medical By Pamela J. Johnson Orlando Sentinel April 30, 2004, 10:27 AM EDT ORLANDO -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating an incident in which one of its agents giving a presentation to Orlando-area children on gun safety shot himself in the thigh. Orlando police investigators have ruled the April 9 shooting at The Callahan Center, 101 N. Parramore Ave., accidental, police Lt. Curley Bowman said Thursday night. But DEA special agent Joe Kilmer said Thursday night that an internal investigation led by officials at the agency's headquarters in Washington was still ongoing. Kilmer would not release the name of the agent involved. After the agent was treated at Orlando Regional Medical Center for a gunshot wound to his left thigh, he returned to work, Kilmer said. Vivian Farmer, 52, was in a classroom at The Callahan Center with her 13-year-old nephew when the agent began his presentation about 7 p.m. Roughly 50 adults and children were present, and it was "standing room only," Farmer said Thursday night. The presentation was part of a class called "The Game of Life, The Game of Golf," according to a police report. It was held by the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association, which aims to introduce minority children to the sport. The agent was speaking to the youths about making good life choices and included a presentation on gun safety, according to the report. During the speech, the agent drew his .40-caliber duty weapon and removed the magazine, the report said. He then pulled back the slide and asked a man in the audience to look inside the weapon to make sure it was not loaded, the report said. "The person nodded that it didn't have ammunition," Farmer recounted. "The gun was never pointed at anyone." Witnesses told police that the agent kept his gun pointed toward the floor and when he released the slide, the weapon fired one shot into the top of his thigh. "The kids screamed and started to cry," Farmer recounted. "My first thought was that it was part of his presentation. I thought it was a blank and he was trying to make a point about how easy it is to fire, to get the kids' attention. But then I looked at the agent's face and he looked surprised. Then there was a quick grimace on his face of sudden pain. "I thought, 'This isn't a joke. This is real.' " Farmer said most people rushed out while an ambulance and police were arriving. "Everyone was pretty shaken up," Farmer said. "But the point of gun safety hit home. Unfortunately, the agent had to get shot. But after seeing that, my nephew doesn't want to have anything to do with guns." __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?" Last edited by BigJohn&TheLions : 03-11-2005 at 02:09 PM.

03-11-2005, 03:29 PM	#8
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I can't wait for Fire Prevention Day at this school.... __________________ null

03-11-2005, 03:30 PM	#9
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	If I was at a class comparing life to golf, I would have shot myself too. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

03-11-2005, 01:52 PM	#4
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	"Oops. Uh,... did I get anybody?"

03-11-2005, 03:26 PM	#7
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	its pretty badass of him to continue to speak to his audience after shooting himslef

03-11-2005, 03:44 PM	#11
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	I liked how after shooting himself with the handgun, he then instructs an assistant to give him/hold up an assault rifle. Given what happened the first time, the class (rightly) freaks out.

04-11-2006, 05:24 PM	#12
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	This guy is suing. Too funny to be true... hxxp://go.fark.com/cgi/fark/go.pl?IDLink=2008268&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesmokinggun.com%2Farchive%2F0411061foot1.html

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