My very first negligent discharge

[45Badger]

Was clearing a Glock 26 in the garage and got moving too fast for my own good. Racked slide to clear gun a split second before dropping mag. Pulled trigger expecting a click and got a bang.

Gun in safe direction but my left index finger was close to muzzle and got a little bruised and powder burned. Very lucky that was all.

And my ears are not happy.

Go slow and be careful!

 

[BONESTOCK]

Always drop the mag first.
Get rid of the supply, then clear the chamber.
I know at least 2 boys in blue who have done the exact same thing.
Glad your ok and nobody was hurt.

 

[Amputee Marksman]

Glad nothing serious.

 

[jek]

Hope I never have a first. Glad you’re okay.

 

[Daddy Mac]

How's the neighbor's house?

 

[LuvDog]

Glad you’re ok. And more importantly thank you for putting aside pride and posting about it here to remind everyone that things like this happen even to seasoned people

 

[45Badger]

How's the neighbor's house?

124gr jhp does not penetrate 2x6 door jamb framing. It went in but did not go out.

 

[45Badger]

Always drop the mag first.
Get rid of the supply, then clear the chamber.

Seriously.

 

[FPrice]

124gr jhp does not penetrate 2x6 door jamb framing. It went in but did not go out.

BUT...

Did it expand???

 

[slugworth]

What did the police say when they showed up?

 

[ldi]

Can you hear ?
What ?
Glad you’re OK

 

[DJBrad]

What did the police say when they showed up?

OPs going to jail

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Safe direction is always key ! Not double checking,,well
Oh, and as already said drop mag, look in hole.

 

[Horatio_Alger_Jr]

What did the police say when they showed up?

According to my experience when LEO needs to show up, he has another 45 minute wait. (If he posted at the time it happened.)

 

[StevieP]

Thanks for sharing. We all need to be reminded every once in a while to not get ahead of ourselves or take things for granted.

 

[Lxpony]

Shit happens. I did the same in my basement but with an ak47. Lesson learned. Don't do it again

 

[PaulR]

I actually just buy guns and put them in the safe, so this doesn't happen to me. You guys actually shoot these things?

 

[45Badger]

I live a couple miles outside of a small town. Gunfire not exactly a unique occurrence.

Noise largely contained in garage.

My left ear is not happy. Not sure there’s anything to be done about it tonight.

 

[StevieP]

I actually just buy guns and put them in the safe, so this doesn't happen to me. You guys actually shoot these things?

well, not intentionally...

 

[45Badger]

Do any of you know if there’s anything that can be done by doc or ER to mitigate any hearing damage? Local ER is not that great and I don’t feel like waiting 6 hours for nothing.

 

[slap shot]

Something that will never leave you. Stating for a friend. But I was there.

 

[PaulR]

Do any of you know if there’s anything that can be done by doc or ER to mitigate any hearing damage? Local ER is not that great and I don’t feel like waiting 6 hours for nothing.

Maybe like the ringing from a rock concert that last for a few hours afterwards, maybe just give it some time?

 

[ThePreBanMan]

Is this why mag safties are a thing? Asking for a friend named Marsha....

 

[ThePreBanMan]

Do any of you know if there’s anything that can be done by doc or ER to mitigate any hearing damage? Local ER is not that great and I don’t feel like waiting 6 hours for nothing.

Nope. Damage is done at the exact time of the noise. Now - you just have to give it time and hope there's no hearing loss or permanent tinnitus.

 

[Coda]

Do any of you know if there’s anything that can be done by doc or ER to mitigate any hearing damage?

I would think not but I am not a doctor. I would give it a day and your hearing should be OK.

Back when I was young and foolish I sat next to the PA at a Black Sabbath concert, ears were ringing pretty good when I got home. Next day they were fine (I Think???)

 

[appraiser]

we learn from our mistakes, and in this case yours

No harm, no foul

 

[71montess]

Shit happens. I did the same in my basement but with an ak47. Lesson learned. Don't do it again

What ? I can’t hear you.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

I live a couple miles outside of a small town. Gunfire not exactly a unique occurrence.

Noise largely contained in garage.

My left ear is not happy. Not sure there’s anything to be done about it tonight.

Steroid injection by an ENT doc might mitigate hearing loss if done soon enough.

 

[deerdad]

At least it didn't happen where you were living when I bought your trailer. Hope your hearing is going to be alright. I can't imagine how loud that would be in a enclosed area without ear protection. You just reminded all of us to take things slow and careful.

 

[pdm]

Is this why mag safties are a thing? Asking for a friend named Marsha....

Nah, mag safeties are there to get you killed in the middle of a reload.