Blood drive

john in la · Jan 25, 2020

Last weekend a guy was duck hunting with friends when his dog shot him in the lower back at close range. Coast guard responded to cable lift him out of the boat and transport to a local trauma hospital.

They are having a local blood drive for him today to try and replace at least some of the blood he has used.

While a tragic accident this also drives home gun safety rules and how we will let anyone own a gun.

john in la · Jan 25, 2020

Sorry I wanted to post this in tales. Oh well to late now.

Bob Bancroft · Jan 25, 2020

I assume the dog did not own the gun? But that a loaded and ready to fire gun was carelessly left where it could be knocked around?

J.Wondergem · Jan 25, 2020

Sounds like a bar story to me.

john in la · Jan 25, 2020

Yes you could say the man was shot in the back with his own gun by his dog.

john in la · Jan 25, 2020

While this story does not mention how he was shot
they were talking about it and the blood drive this
morning on the radio

https://wgno.com/news/coast-guard-rescues-hunter-
with-gunshot-wound-near-lake-borgne/

Gambles · Jan 25, 2020

So do we outlaw guns or outlaw dogs? ;-) Sorry, I couldn't resist.
I've given many gallons of blood in my life. Back when I lived in Dallas, I donated platelets because I was CMV negative, which was important to infants and burn victim recipients. I'll leave that explanation to the medical profession in this group.
I'll remember this guy the next time I donate.

David G · Jan 25, 2020

That is too bad, but have heard that before if safety not on, dog catches trigger in paw.

Prayers for him.

sms · Jan 25, 2020

To some that don't believe, I knew someone that leaned a shotgun against the car and it fell over and shot his dog.

David G · Jan 25, 2020

I have heard about triggers getting caught in the fence.

I grew up with pumps, I have a very nice Benelli, but am not comfortable with it, want to get a 12 gauge 870.

sms · Jan 25, 2020

I also knew someone that was bird hunting with friends, walking three abreast, him in the center, across a field. He was cradling his automatic shotgun in his arm when it discharged propelling it behind them where it discharged again, no one was injured.

Gary Mitchell · Jan 25, 2020

Maybe sensible gun law would, if not eliminate dumb-azzes, at least regulate them. gm

ss55 · Jan 25, 2020

Did the gun go off with the safety on?

Yeah, the cops can't prosecute an animal, stuff happens, maybe the dog's name was Cheney?

JF in MI · Jan 25, 2020

He should have bought the companion book to this;

1948CaseVAI · Jan 25, 2020

(quoted from post at 08:27:22 01/25/20) I assume the dog did not own the gun? But that a loaded and ready to fire gun was carelessly left where it could be knocked around?

We all have accidents - some mistakes/accidents cost more than others. I have a hard time blaming the victim, particularly where there seems to be no one else hurt. We ahve all been guilty of being careless - it is just that we generally get away with it.

K Effective · Jan 25, 2020

A coworker's father was fatally shot while hunting- he appears to have leaned his gun on a page-wire fence and climbed over, only knock the gun down and discharge it. He was an extremely experienced hunter, gun store owner and local hunting-show TV host, who made a fatally poor decision one afternoon. It, quite literally, CAN happen anyone.

I'm glad to hear this guy survived, and that blood donation is big amongst YT folks. I would have guessed as much.

Geo-TH,In · Jan 25, 2020

John,
Look at all the posts on tractor talk that have absolutely nothing to do with Tractors.

I don't care. I've done the same thing a few times. So what?

That said look at how many people will give me heck asking what my post has to do with tractors?

I see nothing wrong with your post.
George

David G · Jan 25, 2020

Agreed, accidents happen.

MFLonestar · Jan 25, 2020

Lots of people hurt every year on tractors, yet we let just anyone own one.

See how ridiculous that sounds?

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