A terrible thing to have happened, especially in front of the kids...,
but when I first heard this story on the evening news, my first thought was for the family, my first comment to my daughter was "Ten to one it was a Glock". Even in my groggy state (produced by a medical procedure earlier in the day which left me for the first time in my life when I was not completely FOS, and to which I have witnesses, testimonials, and a DVD) my perceptions of Glocks proved true.
Before the flames start, just let me reiterate what I have always said about Glocks, I think they are good pistols, I like the way I shoot with them, they are ergonomically designed, they are fairly dependable. I do not think they are great pistols, and I believe they require EXTRA care when cleaning, storing, and even more especially in handling, more so than a number of other fairly similar pistols. Properly handled, the Glocks are as good as most any other firearm, and I'm not saying that the Glock or it's design is the only reason for this accident, but it is part of the equation. Like so many accidents, there may be one or two very critical factors that ultimately spelled doom, but more often there seem to be a number of factors involved that add up in the end. The same as my first fatalities in my former job. There were a number of things that happened that night (more or less out of the ordinary) that combined to put us and the victims at a certain place at a certain time, yet it was the decision made by one of the victims at that moment that ultimately and most directly led to her and another's fate.
This is my opinion only, but it has been formed by the perspective I have gained through my experiences, things that I have read, and incidents that others have related to me. Now, this is just my perspective, and it's not scientific, but I'll still take those odds, ten to one.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family..., and anyone else who uses a Glock.
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Jeremiah 29 vs. 11-13
we are not equal, we will never be equal, but we must be relentless.