Man shoots himself in the penis in Birmingham

[Bozita]

Man shoots himself in the penis in Birmingham
10:55 AM, June 15, 2012
By Tammy Stables Battaglia
Detroit Free Press Staff Writer


A Southfield man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the penis as he adjusted his gun, according to police.

The 45-year-old heating and air-conditioning company employee was on a job in Birmingham on Tuesday when the incident took place, Birmingham Police Deputy Chief Mark Clemence said today. He was getting ready to work and was moving the .40-caliber Glock pistol in his pants when it discharged at 11:15 a.m.

"Through and through, if you can believe it," Clemence said. "The situation could have been a lot worse. You think about it -- your femoral artery runs down there. He could have shot it off. It could have been a lot worse. It’s a big bullet; you’re not talking a small bullet."

-snip-

Although he had a permit to carry the gun, he may face charges of reckless discharge of a firearm, Clemence said. The city's prosecutor is expected to review the case, he added.

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[Drale]

1. If God is good

this guy won't be able to reproduce after this "accident".

[appal_jack]

14. Holsters & Common Sense = necessary

If you feel the need to carry a $600 pistol for self defense (and I respect people's right to do so), you owe it to yourself to spend $100 on a good holster, and whatever else it takes to learn and employ good gun safety practices.

This guy fails the test.

-app

[HillWilliam]

2. Darwin honorable mention? n/t

[Xyzse]

3. Ahhh!!!

Sir, I must commend you for removing yourself from the gene pool.
You have my thanks.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

4. Was it attacking him? It takes the concept of "self" defense to a whole new level.

[Malikshah]

5. And the comedians rejoiced! The Karmic gods are good!!!! How many jokes from this story??? Contest?

There are *so* many jokes from this story....

"as he adjusted his gun" writing that line alone must have resulted in numerous giggle fits.

[BootinUp]

6. I'm thinking of alerting on that thread title

because I can't get it out of my mind, lol.

[panader0]

7. The guy's femoral artery is in his dick?

Must have used Enzyte......

[ryan_cats]

8. Was it standing its ground?

Was it standing its ground?


Ouch!

[marmar]

9. Brings all-new meaning to "gun nuts"

[Warren Stupidity]

10. Way to go cowboy.

Chalk up another WIN for Hollywood Cowboy Culture,

[OriginalGeek]

11. Man shoots himself in the penis in Birmingham

The impressive thing is that he was standing in Mobile.

[Egalitarian Thug]

12. Has a Glock & a carry permit, but can't afford a holster or lessons in firearm safety?

[SidDithers]

13. He was just standing his ground...

when his penis suddenly attacked him.

Sid

[sarisataka]

15. Hmm...

I guess he wasn't compensating after all.


as an unapologetic carry supporter... I still have to laugh my ass off. See kids, holsters are important.

[Aerows]

16. "May face charges"

of reckless discharge of a firearm". Well, it was reckless and dumb, but I'm pretty sure he's suffering enough as it stands. I honestly can't think of a worse punishment than the one he's already enduring.

[LanternWaste]

17. If he'd only purchased one of the hoodies sold by the NRA

If he'd only purchased one of the concealed-carry hoodies sold by the NRA (that is in no way, shape of form associated with Trayon Martin, looks great in purple, is quite comfortable, and highly hip to the stylish concealed-carrier about town), he might still have his little friend with him today.

[4th law of robotics]

18. "It's a big bullet; you're not talking a small bullet"

Given the target I would say any size bullet is a "big bullet".

[FSogol]

19. In his defense, his penis was wearing a "hoodie."

[sadbear]

20. Dude...

this guy must be well-endowed if the words they chose were "shooting himself in the penis" rather than "shot his penis off". .40-caliber? Wow!

[rurallib]

21. Do employers now allow their employees to pack a gun

while working?

[Nuclear Unicorn]

22. Let me guess

he was polishing it when it went off in his hand.

[proud2BlibKansan]

23. Would it be dumb to ask why he needed a gun to repair air conditioners?

MY DH used to work in that business and never needed a gun.

[Scout]

30. you're joking? right?

that link is birmingham, AL

story is from birmingham, MI

[hack89]

31. Thanks - very distracted today for some reason. nt

[rug]

24. Glock Shoots Cock

[dixiegrrrrl]

26. Duzy Nom

[sadbear]

27. Fake penis shoots real one.

[NoPasaran]

28. When Penis Substitutes Attack!

[rufus dog]

29. Who is Birmingham?

And was he/she also hurt?

[Blue_Tires]

32. What? he just jammed it down the front of his pants like in the movies?

[Golden Raisin]

33. Is that a pistol in your pocket?

Oh wait. It was! And it wounded the indigenous inhabitant. What a schmuck (pun intended).

[lonestarnot]

34. Not the first,won't be the last dumbass.

[yellowcanine]

35. His penis was actually larger than his gun so he shot it?

[HopeHoops]

36. I'm thinking he might have already paid for his crime here.

OUCH!

[sakabatou]

37. Darwin award?

[LiberalLoner]

38. Ouch. :( Poor guy.

[safeinOhio]

39. He can have it stuffed and mounted on the wall.

Great reminder about gun safety.