Thursday, April 25, 2013

Lawful Gun Owner in Virginia Negligently Shoots Himself and Another - No Charges

Local news reports

Two people were injured in a Tuesday night shooting in Hanover County, according to Hanover Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Chris Whitley.
 
Whitley said one person in a vehicle traveling along the 3100 block of Old Church Road had a gun in his hands when the weapon fired.

The person holding the gun was shot, as was the driver.

Whitley said the shooting is being investigated as “accidental.”

“There is no threat to the community or cause for alarm,” Whitley wrote in an email. “In addition, we are not seeking any additional information or searching for any suspects in connection to this incident. “

No threat to the community??? How the hell did he figure that?  Lawful gun owners who are so irresponsible and reckless as to allow negligent discharges are indeed a threat to the community.

By the way, the lack of charges indicates he was a lawful gun owner.  But, are you allowed to carry a gun in the car in Virginia, or does that require a concealed carry permit?

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