6 hunters mistakenly shot as deer hunting season begins, idiots among us
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I thought Police are suppose to be trained to a higher level than a regular citizen when it comes to firearms. If not then all citizens of this great country we called Canada should be allowed to carry side arms at all times. Just saying!
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottaw...-shot-as-deer-hunting-season-begins-1.2417094
Comments are quite typical.
Comments are quite typical.
I'm sure there are many self inflicted wounds from exposed broadheads. Back around 1980 there was a bowhunting fatal in Halimand county I think, early morning , barely light out, member of same party, crossbow bolt to the chest, if I recall correctly.
6 hunters shot in Ontario
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/6-hunters-mistakenly-shot-deer-hunting-season-begins-103844734.html
Ontario Provincial Police are reminding hunters about the importance of firearm safety after six accidental shootings involving hunters less than a week into deer hunting season.
Central Hastings OPP said the first incident happened around 8:40 a.m. Monday, when a 42-year-old man was accidentally shot in the arm while hunting with a group in Tudor and Cashel Township, near Bancroft.
They said he was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
The second happened on Maple Road in Odessa, where a 55-year-old man was accidentally shot, according to police.
The third happened on Weedmark Road in Montague, northeast of Smiths Falls, when police said they were called to a 59-year-old man's accidental shooting around 6:45 p.m.
In all of the cases, no charges are going to be laid.
There was another accidental shooting Tuesday near Peterborough. OPP said a 17-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the shoulder by someone else in their hunting party.
He was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Again, no charges will be laid.
Then, on Thursday, OPP sent out releases about two accidental shootings involving hunters that day.
The first happened just before noon at a property on County Road 34 in North Glengarry Township.
A 75-year-old man from the township was hunting when his firearm accidentally discharged, injuring him.
He was taken to hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
The second happened after 2:30 p.m. the same day at 1935 County Rd. 43 in North Grenville.
A 23-year-old man was found in the bush with a shoulder wound, and was airlifted to The Ottawa Hospital's Civic campus with a non-life-threatening injury.
In both cases, foul play isn't suspected and the investigations are ongoing.
OPP said to visit Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources or Hunter Education Program websites for more safety information.
These incidents come just over a year after an Ottawa hunter was accidentally shot and killed south of Ottawa.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/6-hunters-mistakenly-shot-deer-hunting-season-begins-103844734.html
Ontario Provincial Police are reminding hunters about the importance of firearm safety after six accidental shootings involving hunters less than a week into deer hunting season.
Central Hastings OPP said the first incident happened around 8:40 a.m. Monday, when a 42-year-old man was accidentally shot in the arm while hunting with a group in Tudor and Cashel Township, near Bancroft.
They said he was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
The second happened on Maple Road in Odessa, where a 55-year-old man was accidentally shot, according to police.
The third happened on Weedmark Road in Montague, northeast of Smiths Falls, when police said they were called to a 59-year-old man's accidental shooting around 6:45 p.m.
In all of the cases, no charges are going to be laid.
There was another accidental shooting Tuesday near Peterborough. OPP said a 17-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the shoulder by someone else in their hunting party.
He was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Again, no charges will be laid.
Then, on Thursday, OPP sent out releases about two accidental shootings involving hunters that day.
The first happened just before noon at a property on County Road 34 in North Glengarry Township.
A 75-year-old man from the township was hunting when his firearm accidentally discharged, injuring him.
He was taken to hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
The second happened after 2:30 p.m. the same day at 1935 County Rd. 43 in North Grenville.
A 23-year-old man was found in the bush with a shoulder wound, and was airlifted to The Ottawa Hospital's Civic campus with a non-life-threatening injury.
In both cases, foul play isn't suspected and the investigations are ongoing.
OPP said to visit Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources or Hunter Education Program websites for more safety information.
These incidents come just over a year after an Ottawa hunter was accidentally shot and killed south of Ottawa.
Rply
I think it could be argued that in some ways, 'regular citizens' (as you put it), are trained to a higher level than most police officers. Police are well trained in the use of the firearms they use, as well as applicable laws surrounding use of force, and various scenarios regarding use of lethal, less-lethal, and non-lethal force. But for most, that's where it ends.
Hunters however, are trained in various firearms, numerous safety rules, including crossing fences, etc. Most hunters also have to pass hunter training courses, etc. The average hunter will have far more training regarding hunting, recognition of legal game, when and where they can shoot, and safe handling of their rifle.
A police officer will have none of that.
But, I can't think of 6 cases off the top of my head where Canadian police accidently shot 6 people they weren't intending to shoot. Especially in such a short period of time.... Although I'm sure someone will provide anecdotal evidence and stories, and maybe a few articles...
I think it could be argued that in some ways, 'regular citizens' (as you put it), are trained to a higher level than most police officers. Police are well trained in the use of the firearms they use, as well as applicable laws surrounding use of force, and various scenarios regarding use of lethal, less-lethal, and non-lethal force. But for most, that's where it ends.
Hunters however, are trained in various firearms, numerous safety rules, including crossing fences, etc. Most hunters also have to pass hunter training courses, etc. The average hunter will have far more training regarding hunting, recognition of legal game, when and where they can shoot, and safe handling of their rifle.
A police officer will have none of that.
But, I can't think of 6 cases off the top of my head where Canadian police accidently shot 6 people they weren't intending to shoot. Especially in such a short period of time.... Although I'm sure someone will provide anecdotal evidence and stories, and maybe a few articles...
Very well said
It's law here to wear blaze. Just shows you that its a stupid law that doesn't work...A coworker of mine was shot in the thigh a few years ago. Wearing a blaze parka, the guy said he thought it was a bear...
Sure doesn't make me feel any safer.
Exactly. I hate to say it, but you see these people on CGN every day, usually the ones that complain about having to follow rules and being safe. Gotta love stories about people aiming and pulling the trigger in the direction of any noise they hear without visuals of what it there.
My squirts hockey coach was shot and killed wearing full blaze and riding a quad. Shot out a truck window by a drunk poacher, who drove up to see what he'd hit and left him lying there despite the fact he was still breathing. That one went to jail at least. I agree that those causing these 'accidents' should probably see at least a suspension of firearm and hunting priveledges. Maybe go for an intensive retraining course. If you nailed someone with your car that'd be the least that happened to you.
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I particularily like this one...
"It's ok. They're just culling the herd of the weak and stupid."
Laws don't fix stupid. But I can just imagine how many peoples lives in Ontario its saved because some dumb ass was just about to shoot at the noise he was hearing when he saw a quick flash of orange.
I'm surprised no one has been charged though either. If I survived I wouldn't feel bad about throwing some idiot in jail for a few years to make up for the lifetime of pain and rehabilitation I'd need. Not to mention the impacts to my family and career. Also good luck trying to convince the old lady and kids to let you go out hunting if you were shot last year, they're going to be even more worried.
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No muzzle discipline...
Agreed, can never have enough. I take a spare blaze vest and hang it high when on watch.
