There has to be a moral to this story but I have yet to come up with one.
PORTLAND, Ore. - A man who was accidentally shot by a 12-gauge shotgun on Saturday after his dog jumped into a boat is recovering. Matthew Marcum's legs and buttocks were injured in the bizarre incident and he was taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital & HealthDogowners are faithful too. How long before a Oregon legislator proposes a law requiring dogs be kept away from loaded firearms?Marcum's father, Henry, said his 23-year-old son was about to tie up an 11-foot open aluminum boat, when his 3-year-old Labrador, Drake, jumped into the boat.
Matthew Marcum said his dog, Drake, is a good dog and he isn't upset with him.
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Of course there's a moral: ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by wolfwalker | November 25, 2008 8:38 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Of course there's a moral: ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FOUR RULES OF GUN SAFETY!
The guy did not safe his shotgun before putting it down. If he had, this couldn't have happened.
I'm glad he's still alive and I hope the injury isn't permanent.
1. Posted by wolfwalker | November 25, 2008 8:38 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 08:38
2. Posted by Justrand
| November 25, 2008 9:09 AM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
wolfwalker, FOUR rules aren't enough! This guy shot himself in the BUTTOCKS!
I think we need a FIFTH Gun Safety Rule:
Never SIT on your shotgun while you're tying up your boat if a Labrador is in the vicinity
that'll do'er!
2. Posted by Justrand
| November 25, 2008 9:09 AM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 09:09
3. Posted by epador | November 25, 2008 9:12 AM | Score: 3 (7 votes cast)
That's a typical liberal news approach. Blame the dog (indirectly) for the man's stupidity and carelessness.
3. Posted by epador | November 25, 2008 9:12 AM |
Score: 3 (7 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 09:12
4. Posted by MunDane | November 25, 2008 9:15 AM | Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
The guy totally shot himself without the dog being involved.
I bet he blames the dog for his farts too
4. Posted by MunDane | November 25, 2008 9:15 AM |
Score: 9 (9 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 09:15
5. Posted by JFO | November 25, 2008 10:02 AM | Score: -2 (4 votes cast)
How about a law keeping Vice Presidents away from loaded guns instead?
5. Posted by JFO | November 25, 2008 10:02 AM |
Score: -2 (4 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 10:02
6. Posted by Paul Hooson | November 25, 2008 10:27 AM | Score: -1 (5 votes cast)
What would be even stranger would be if the dog also drove his injured owner to the hospital or even vet's office. A few years ago a dog strangely brought himself to his own vets office after he was injured by a car. That's intelligent.
But seriously, hunting accidents do happen, and suddenly. My grandmother's own brother was seriously injured and eventually died from a hunting accident when he was 16 years old and dropped his gun while climbing over a fence out on their land on the large farm they owned. The gun discharged into his side and caused life threatening injuries. And my sister husband was also seriously wounded in rifle accident when he was a boy as well. Younger gun owners seem more prone to accidents due to lack of experience than older owners it seems.
6. Posted by Paul Hooson | November 25, 2008 10:27 AM |
Score: -1 (5 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 10:27
7. Posted by Justrand
| November 25, 2008 10:27 AM | Score: 4 (6 votes cast)
JFO: "How about a law keeping Vice Presidents away from loaded guns instead?"
Amen!
The last thing we need to do is give Joe Biden a loaded weapon!! He shoots himself in his (and Obama's) foot when he talks!! Imagine what he would do with a real by God gun!
thx for the suggestion, JFO
7. Posted by Justrand
| November 25, 2008 10:27 AM |
Score: 4 (6 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 10:27
8. Posted by Billy | November 25, 2008 3:10 PM | Score: 8 (8 votes cast)
They never tell you the whole story. Oregon dogs are allowed to bear arms as long as they don't have a record. This dog was caught running meth about six months ago.
8. Posted by Billy | November 25, 2008 3:10 PM |
Score: 8 (8 votes cast)
Posted on November 25, 2008 15:10
9. Posted by Jamie | November 26, 2008 12:14 AM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
I can only imagine what would have happened if it had been a pittie. Public and officials probably would not have been so forgiving. D*mn discrimination! Maybe Obama can fix that too.
9. Posted by Jamie | November 26, 2008 12:14 AM |
Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Posted on November 26, 2008 00:14