Three people hospitalized after conceal-carry Florida Man accidentally shoots up a Cracker Barrel

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Another day, another good guy with a gun accidentally dropping his gun and accidentally shooting several people. This time it was at a Florida Cracker Barrel, where patrons were enjoying their Sunday morning breakfast when BAM! A fellow patron's gun fell out of his holster:

Deputies said the weapon fell out of the gun owner’s holster while he was walking through the dining room of the Cracker Barrel in Sanford.

Deputies said William Hoback was talking to the checkout counter when his gun slipped out of his holster and fired.

The bullet hit a kettle, which sent fragments flying.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/11/04/1444653/-Three-shot-in-a-Cracker-Barrel-restaurant-after-Florida-Man-s-concealed-gun-falls-out-of-holster?detail=facebook

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

1. Quit mocking that poor responsible gun owner!

Since it was an 'accident', I'm sure no one would even think to suggest any charges should be filed.

AHA! Called it!

According a local news report, police will not say whether Hoback had a conceal-carry permit, but they have said they do NOT intend to file criminal charges.

[wendylaroux]

2. boy is his insurance gonna go up!

wait,what?

[randys1]

3. The important thing is he still has his gun and his conceal like an idiot permit

[denverbill]

4. I like how gunowners and nearly kill people and walk away.

"According a local news report, police will not say whether Hoback had a conceal-carry permit, but they have said they do NOT intend to file criminal charges."

If I was stopped at a stoplight in my car, and was checkign my cellphone and accidentally released the brake and ran into a pedestrian in the crosswalk, I'd definitely be charged with something.

But some nincompoop with a loaded gun can take it into a crowded restaurant and drop it and injure 3 people and won't even get his hand slapped. He should be charged with reckless endangerment or at least be stripped of his right to own or carry guns.

[Crunchy Frog]

8. Guns are sacred.

Cell phones, cars, and human lives, not so much.

[Skittles]

28. GUN HUMPERS HAVE WON

COWARDICE TRUMPS ALL

[Eleanors38]

42. Well Controllers have won back GD, evidently.

Can't complain when you got two groups and one Forum anytime you want.

[kwassa]

5. Like shooting crackers in a barrel.

[Photographer]

6. Remember, guns don't shoot people, people shoot.... Wait. Never mind.

[alcina]

19. Excellent!

[Oilwellian]

33. ROFL

That was hysterical.

[Crunchy Frog]

7. It's going to be a very, very long time before my sons get to see Disney World.

Which I'm not happy about, but I simply wouldn't feel comfortable taking them to that whacked out state.

[KamaAina]

10. There's always Disneyland

although Orange County is a reddish pocket in our Blue state.

[Crunchy Frog]

12. Florida is much closer, and I prefer the beaches there.

My dad took us to Disneyworld and the Bahamas when I was ten, and it was one of the best experiences of my childhood.

Maybe Florida will get sane while my sons are still kids, but I'm not holding my breath.

[mdbl]

23. Flori-DUH

Used to be my favorite column in the Orlando Sentinel. This situation certainly fits.

[AlbertCat]

30. but I simply wouldn't feel comfortable taking them to that whacked out state.

Just get them a gun, or two or a dozen, and yourself too.

More gun make things more safe, doncha know.

[irisblue]

9. my ex inlaws took us there a few times...

And since "Hoback was talking to the checkout counter " mental competence issues or just poor writing? (bold text mine).

[Doctor_J]

11. would you be happier if these people had been wounded by a dropped baseball bat?

Got my gunster talking point in.

[Crunchy Frog]

13. Could have just as easily dropped a plate and hit people with the shards.

What, you wanna ban plates now?

(another talking point)

The critical question that no one is asking: Was the firearm harmed in any way?

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

14. SHIT HAPPENS!

I bet they find out nobody prayed before the meal. That'll teach 'em!

[SoCalMusicLover]

15. God & Guns

If Jesus were alive, you could bet he would be concealed carrying.

[angrychair]

17. New Church

Along the same line as though snake handling churches but with guns.
During the service, you throw a bunch of loaded, hair-trigger, guns into the air. If you get shot and die, it's because you Jesus didn't love you.

[retrowire]

16. WHOOPS!

Oopsie!

facepalm*

[Thespian2]

18. No need to shoot people in a

Cracker Barrel...the food alone is enough to put them in a hospital...

[ScreamingMeemie]

45. Can't agree. Love the food. Not ashamed. nt

[groundloop]

20. I wouldn't trust anyone with a gun who talks to checkout counters

Deputies said William Hoback was talking to the checkout counter .....

That guy seriously needs to be charged and face jail time. ANYONE who carries a weapon needs to be responsible enough to ensure that shit like this doesn't happen, and they need to face consequences if they fail that.

[tom_kelly]

21. Sanford, FL in the news again...

The lovely hometown of George Zimmerman.

[bullwinkle428]

35. Perhaps the most amazing element of the story - uncontrolled gunfire erupting

in Sanford, FL, that did NOT involve George Zimmerman.

[Arugula Latte]

22. You guys, he HAD to bring his gun to CB!

I mean, what if someone had tried to accost him with an extra sharp cheddar loaf?! Jeez. Think, people!

[ileus]

24. Always a proper holster...always

and folks new to CC should consider a firearm with a manual safety.

The M&P Shield with safety would be a great "starter" gun for CC.

[Logical]

34. I have a LC9 but thinking of switching. nt

[ileus]

39. I have a friend that has the 9s

He had the LC 9 then bought the 9s....really nice shooting pistol.

[kairos12]

25. Like shooting fish in a barrel.

[valerief]

26. And he won't be arrested. That's the biggest crime. nt

[63splitwindow]

27. Surprised there weren't numerous...

returns of fire.

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[Initech]

29. Hooray guns!!!!

[Kang Colby]

31. I think what probably happend here...

was the guy was adjusting the firearm in his holster, the gun started to slip, he grabbed it by the trigger, it went off and dropped to the floor. Extremely unlikely the gun went off simply by being dropped. That just doesn't happen with modern handguns. For most handguns it's nearly impossible.

I realize people who do this stupid stuff almost always use the, "it just dropped and miraculously fired" excuse. But it's BS. Unless the handgun was made in 1902, its about as likely as spontaneous combustion.

[Logical]

36. I agree, but also think he should be arrested for being wreck-less. nt

[Kang Colby]

37. I'm ok with that. Revoke his permit too. n/t

[niyad]

32. "talking to the counter"???? hmm, sounds like some serious issues there (or the writer needs

a refresher course)

[IDemo]

38. Has there ever been a more aptly named restaurant? n/t

[Javaman]

40. yet another moron with a gun. nt

[Saphire]

41. just "fell out" of his holster??

[Rex]

43. So this time can we say the gun was at fault? No doubt someone will blame gravity.

Why do we carry these small death machines? Oh right, others have small death machines.

[Iggo]

44. Oh, that poor, poor gun.

It must have been so scared.