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In reply to the discussion: Kentucky cop accidently shoots self in elevator [View all]Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)20. I just did a quick google, and that's "happened" at least three times.

Aug 2012 (Arkansas) and Dec 2012 (Texas)
http://www.salon.com/2012/12/06/another_handcuffed_young_man_manages_to_shoot_himself/
March 2014 (Louisiana)
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/handcuffed-black-youth-shot-himself-death-says-coroner-n185016
Nov 2013 (North Carolina), shot in the face while handcuffed
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2537535/Handcuffed-teenager-shot-head-police-car-insist-North-Carolina-police.html
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The cop, with the aid of a firearm, committed an act of violence against himself. nt
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#7
Actually, I think most people would consider being shot in the stomach to be a pretty violent event
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#33
Absolutely. Shooting someone while defending yourself is a violent act, by definition.
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#37
I think I'd more accurately call that "blunt object" violence, whether a gun butt or an ashtray.
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#40
Do you bemoan the fact that you can't troll-post how awesome it is to be male in the Feminism Groups
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#45
All block posters who share their *opinions* that run contrary to the Group's SOP. nt
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#47
GCRA is not unique in that. Both those other groups have blocked users for what was posted in GD.
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#49
Yes, I'm consistent in my belief that the only reason you "pro-RKBA" advocates would want to post
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#54
or, require gun manufacturers to have better safety mechanisms to prevent accidental discharges?
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#4
Please feel free to link to me saying anything of the sort. Thanks in advance. nt
Electric Monk
Jan 2015
#15
Good thing he wasn't handcuffed behind his back- he may have shot himself in the head
NBachers
Jan 2015
#16