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[theGinsue]

BOULDER, Colo. — A 57-year-old Coal Creek Canyon resident died Tuesday night after apparently shooting himself in the head while disassembling an assault rifle, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.

Not me. It would have been impossible for it to have been me for two reasons: First, as with others here, unless the gun it disassembled to a point where it couldn't possibly fire I treat them as though they are loaded; and secondly, I've never owned an "assault rifle".

Very tragic event and my heart and prayers go out this this persons family and friends. I must confess to being dismayed every time I hear of another shooting "accident" as almost (if not all) are avoidable by following the very first rule of the 10 Commandments of Firearms Safety (Any of Rules 3, 5, and 9 would have kept him safe too).

10 COMMANDMENTS
OF FIREARMS SAFETY

Treat every gun as if it were loaded.
Keep Muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Never point a gun at anything you do not want to shoot.
Always be sure of your target before you shoot.
Unload guns when not in use.
Never cross a fence or jump a ditch with a loaded gun.
Be sure barrel is clear of obstructions.
Never shoot a bullet at water or a flat hard surface.
Store guns and ammunition separately and in a safe place.
Avoid alcoholic beverages.

[pickenup]

I was wondering why they called in the helicopter last night.
Figured we would hear about what it was, sooner or later.
Gossip of the canyon today.

[C3vette]

That is sad to hear, my thoughts are with his family. Fortunately for me when I had my ND I only blew a hole in my right foot. Even though the rifle slam fired it was pointed at my foot so I obviously didn't follow the NRA commandments posted by Ginsue.

[The Extractor]

Still here...

[Marlin]

Call Me slightly skeptical,, I'm wondering if there might be a little more to the story than they are letting on.. Since 1983, I have taken apart 1 or 2 M16/AR15 platforms and not once during the procedure, if I recall, has it required Me to have it pointing at My head to begin with..


Just sayin'....

[ryanek9freak]

I agree, how exactly did the muzzle get pointed at his head? I've torn apart hundreds of AK's and never recall having the business end pointed in my direction. Nor do I recall EVER chambering an AK round in my house.

[RRD3]

Call Me slightly skeptical,, I'm wondering if there might be a little more to the story than they are letting on.. Since 1983, I have taken apart 1 or 2 M16/AR15 platforms and not once during the procedure, if I recall, has it required Me to have it pointing at My head to begin with..


Just sayin'....

Ahhh-HAH They are trying to take us out one by one.

[Ridge]

Denver Post says it was an AK-type rifle...one of the posters in the article said he knew the guy, and it was a stuck case in the chamber that discharged when the AK fell out of the vise...

[mightymouse]

Darwin rears his head I see.

[rhineoshott]

I'm still here.
These type of accidents make me very sorry.