Gun discharges in MRI at Indianapolis Veterans Affairs hospital

[SecularMotion]

A veteran was wounded Wednesday at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center when a handgun he brought into the Indianapolis hospital accidentally discharged in his pocket while he was in a procedure room — possibly an MRI suite.

Hospital officials confirmed the accidental shooting in a statement issued Thursday and reported the victim, whose name was not released, received immediate medical attention. The statement added the man's wound did not threaten his life.

A hospital spokesman initially confirmed in a telephone call from The Indianapolis Star that the incident involved an MRI, but the subsequent statement said only that the incident occurred "in a procedure room." When asked for clarification about the involvement of the MRI, the spokesman said in an email that the statement "is our response at this time."

The statement noted it is a violation of federal and state law to bring a firearm into the hospital and "notification of this law is posted at every entrance."

http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2015/12/31/gun-discharges-mri-va-hospital/78136982/

[Human101948]

1. Best place to shoot yourself is in the hospital...

There a definitely some situations in an examining room that require a weapon for self defense,

[Duckhunter935]

2. must have pulled the trigger

Getting undressed. I hope he is charged for his negligent discharge and his CCL revoked.

[ileus]

3. our big magnet has huge signs warning about metal objects.

This is one of the reasons why I find it somewhat acceptable that medical clinics, Dr offices, and hospitals post no firearm signs. If you're a patient, you are going to be poked and gouged at during your visit. Bring a armed family member along for your visit, otherwise leave your SD pistol in the car.

Back when my DW was still in direct patient care she'd have one or two stories a week about patients with guns. LOL

[Duckhunter935]

4. all VA facilities have those signs

No firearms allowed.

[enough]

5. "Bring an armed family member along for your visit," Why? (nt)

[justhanginon]

6. Paranoia? n/t

Whoops! Meant to reply to "enough".