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Warpy

(110,908 posts)
96. I have to defend the poor schmuck
Tue Jan 29, 2013, 05:45 PM
Jan 2013

The guy who shot himself is the guy who put this video up and has left it up for years as a warning for other people who play with their guns. He says it's a great gun safety video and I have to agree with him.

That makes him a decent guy who used to be a dumbass with guns.

He's probably still got the guns. He just now knows not to play around with them and he wants other gun owners to know that, too.

(An interview with him has been posted here over the years)

"I Just F*cking Shot Myself" [View all] Oilwellian Jan 2013 OP
-_- JaneyVee Jan 2013 #1
... Chorophyll Jan 2013 #44
-..__... Electric Monk Jan 2013 #92
well progressoid Jan 2013 #48
this could be a faked video, of course Coyotl Jan 2013 #121
Looks like it lines up perfectly to me. TroglodyteScholar Jan 2013 #125
Having worked as a Paramedic Tagish_Charlie Jan 2013 #128
The guy said it is a 45 straight jacket. Coyotl Jan 2013 #132
Because bullets ALWAYS go perfectly straight, right? marble falls Jan 2013 #145
Yes, at that range exiting the barrel, they're trajecting very straight as they enter the "target" Coyotl Jan 2013 #147
"Feel your own body..." greiner3 Jan 2013 #149
By the Divinyls. blahblah98 Jan 2013 #152
You are giving this guy a lot of credit. I wonder how much direction one needs to shoot oneself..... marble falls Jan 2013 #153
Not only is he a idiot newfie11 Jan 2013 #2
lol dumbass. but most defensive shooting is close up i shoot every week at ranges of three to five loli phabay Jan 2013 #3
That's the part they don't show in movies tavalon Jan 2013 #4
yup but practice makes perfect. ive spent years working on my muscle memory loli phabay Jan 2013 #8
You are somebody who is safe to carry a gun tavalon Jan 2013 #24
Are you a cop or just a really conscientious gun owner? tavalon Jan 2013 #38
You are very strongly making the point that a lot of training SheilaT Jan 2013 #64
yup it takes training and practice. but even if you have only fired a gun once it dosent negate the loli phabay Jan 2013 #65
You have to balance that with the far more likely chance of harming yourself Lordquinton Jan 2013 #107
no if you keep it in the holster then its perfectly safe. if you need to use it then loli phabay Jan 2013 #110
So you never take your weapon out of it's holster, ever? Lordquinton Jan 2013 #113
children can reach for it when its holstered and its perfectly safe i just dont allow it loli phabay Jan 2013 #116
This message was self-deleted by its author CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #150
Not necessarily Oilwellian Jan 2013 #75
nobodies perfect whether its using a gun car sex toy or chainsaw loli phabay Jan 2013 #77
...Somenone's going to ask, it might as well be me... Scootaloo Jan 2013 #138
guns are inherently unsafe bl968 Jan 2013 #115
no more than any other piece of machinery if handled improperly loli phabay Jan 2013 #123
I have met this ass on several occasions. Separation Jan 2013 #144
Keep practicing SecularMotion Jan 2013 #23
havent seen the movie may just have to loli phabay Jan 2013 #28
When I carried, Lionessa Jan 2013 #73
i carry all the time and always have a round chambered as its awkward to draw and then rack a round. loli phabay Jan 2013 #74
I understand, it definitely meant more practice and more general awareness so that Lionessa Jan 2013 #94
You don't consider that a bit too dangerous? Sounds way dangerous. Ed Suspicious Jan 2013 #104
no its not dangerous its the state the glock was designed for loli phabay Jan 2013 #109
Well, be careful, jerseyjack Jan 2013 #112
havent done it yet touch wood. loli phabay Jan 2013 #114
So, just out of curiosity . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #118
there is no regimen just preparing yourself and being aware you may have to shoot loli phabay Jan 2013 #122
Okaaay . . . so where do do you live . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #140
I have to defend the poor schmuck Warpy Jan 2013 #96
That's just freakin' awesome hogwyld Jan 2013 #5
Check this out, one of his disciples in arms Coyotl Jan 2013 #78
Yes, you are tavalon Jan 2013 #6
I know Oilwellian Jan 2013 #10
Not to worry, he doesn't know how to draw and he won't likely be carrying again tavalon Jan 2013 #12
A good cameraman is hard to come by TrogL Jan 2013 #67
A tripod shot. He hobbled to his camera to get his face in the scene. Was he really shot? Faked? Coyotl Jan 2013 #79
It seems pretty real to me Oilwellian Jan 2013 #84
If it is faked, the flash is because he used a blank for the shot. Check the kickback!! Coyotl Jan 2013 #119
Even a blank at that range can hurt or kill tavalon Jan 2013 #105
Not at that angle and not if you prepare for it with good clothing. Coyotl Jan 2013 #120
Jon Erik-Hexum and Brandon Lee. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2013 #137
This message was self-deleted by its author Maynar Jan 2013 #139
I'm dyin' heah!.... monmouth3 Jan 2013 #14
American Exceptionalism amuse bouche Jan 2013 #7
dude theres worse from other parts of the world its not just an american thing to screw up loli phabay Jan 2013 #9
Nope, but it's pretty American to make a song and send it over the internet tavalon Jan 2013 #13
lol i dont know i watched one the other day where a guy cleans a rpg tube with some t shirts loli phabay Jan 2013 #18
Well amuse bouche Jan 2013 #20
best ones are the people driving texting and doing makeup at the same time loli phabay Jan 2013 #22
Wow, that's sad tavalon Jan 2013 #32
And only Americans crow about their "2nd Amendment" rights! George II Jan 2013 #47
And they are clueless as to amuse bouche Jan 2013 #59
I love this so much alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #11
I see your redneck and raise you a cop. dairydog91 Jan 2013 #15
i love this one seen it at every range class ive done since it went viral. loli phabay Jan 2013 #19
I call with a bevvy of idiots Oilwellian Jan 2013 #27
My Mom's Gonna Kill Me OMG! BAWHAHAHAHA Lesmoderesstupides Jan 2013 #31
ROFLMAO and more - OOOO Mama gonna kill me! rurallib Jan 2013 #54
Pretty funny, but also incredibly scary. EOTE Jan 2013 #70
Okay, that was so hilarious, I actually had to go find my inhaler tavalon Jan 2013 #35
You take care now, ya hea? Oilwellian Jan 2013 #55
dea agent? hockeynut57 Jan 2013 #41
And then there are the REAL pros. oneshooter Jan 2013 #124
these guys are very impressive loli phabay Jan 2013 #126
Why do they show some guy using a calculator to compute the time? VWolf Jan 2013 #142
Love that one. nt SunSeeker Jan 2013 #42
They showed us this in our CCW class obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #56
I love that at :51 he snaps his finger like "oh darn" grantcart Jan 2013 #57
Schadenfreude KarenS Jan 2013 #16
Thank you so much! Shrike47 Jan 2013 #17
Well, I know what I'll be singing the rest of the day. Brickbat Jan 2013 #21
If only that leg had been armed! JoeBlowToo Jan 2013 #25
Of couuuuuurse! grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #51
Actually, you wouldn't have to pull it out of the holster... KansDem Jan 2013 #61
Now that is funny! JoeBlowToo Jan 2013 #62
ROFL! City Lights Jan 2013 #80
Welcome to DU, JoeBlowToo! calimary Jan 2013 #129
His follow up is HILARIOUS. Brickbat Jan 2013 #26
ROFL Oilwellian Jan 2013 #30
What a dumbsass! jpak Jan 2013 #36
Slicky Beans? crim son Jan 2013 #39
He had me at "tragic firearms accident." Chorophyll Jan 2013 #49
OMG, he ends it by urging people to join the NRA. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #76
I bet the NRA is working on a Poster Boy deal worth millions as we speak Coyotl Jan 2013 #81
Notice at 1:12 he thanks 3 people Son of Gob Jan 2013 #97
WOW! Good catch. Coyotl Jan 2013 #134
Ok I think I've seen enough of this idiot's leg to last a lifetime VWolf Jan 2013 #143
If only a little higher he could apply for a Darwin Award honorable mention liberal N proud Jan 2013 #29
Haha! Shadowflash Jan 2013 #33
A Stephanie Miller Classic!! bullwinkle428 Jan 2013 #34
OK, as a responsible gun owner who teaches safety classes... sarisataka Jan 2013 #37
yeah the guy broke all the rules of gun safety. last i heard he was trying to sue for his hurt prid loli phabay Jan 2013 #45
Stuff happens. Nolimit Jan 2013 #40
Anyone remember the time that Senator Richard Shelby shot himself at a GUN SHOW!?!? George II Jan 2013 #43
Sen. Richard Shelby: No ban on assault rifles (video) Coyotl Jan 2013 #82
Brilliant. nt SunSeeker Jan 2013 #46
R#48 & K, for, I thought it was Ted f***ing NUGENT!1 n/t UTUSN Jan 2013 #50
I need that Smilo Jan 2013 #52
Brilliant! Blue Belle Jan 2013 #53
Assuming that's a 1911, he's incredibly irresponsible AND incompetent sir pball Jan 2013 #58
Is this real, or staged? Ian Iam Jan 2013 #60
It was enhanced Oilwellian Jan 2013 #66
Sure looks faked. Coyotl Jan 2013 #91
Sure looks FAKED to me. Glad I'm not the only one seeing the "holes" in story. Coyotl Jan 2013 #148
"Am I a bad, bad girl?" KansDem Jan 2013 #63
LOL Oilwellian Jan 2013 #69
This is so funny and that's not a good thing life long demo Jan 2013 #68
... a year later ... ashling Jan 2013 #71
Thanks for posting that! kentauros Jan 2013 #83
Well, I did admit to being a very bad girl for laughing Oilwellian Jan 2013 #85
Yes, I know you said that, kentauros Jan 2013 #89
I just sent the video URL to a heavily armed wingnut of my acquaintance Jackpine Radical Jan 2013 #72
You would probably call me "heavily armed" and possibly even a ... spin Jan 2013 #86
This person is the new "Morans" guy that represents Rightwing nutjobs everywhere. nt stevenleser Jan 2013 #87
I think I hurt myself laughing. :-) JaneFordA Jan 2013 #88
But wait, isn't he a highly trained professional? WHEN CRABS ROAR Jan 2013 #90
yes and he made every mistake you can. loli phabay Jan 2013 #99
That is hilarious! kentuck Jan 2013 #93
The Lord Works In Mysterious Ways nt mikekohr Jan 2013 #95
"A Year After I Shot Myself" frogmarch Jan 2013 #98
I just F*cking peed myself! Boudica the Lyoness Jan 2013 #100
re:I Just F*cking Shot Myself" allan01 Jan 2013 #101
I am glad they didn't have to put that on his tombstone... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #102
Hey dufus, lift the gun by the handle, not the trigger. alfredo Jan 2013 #103
guy blew his thumb off on National Geo's "Preppers" show. Video is in youtube Liberal_in_LA Jan 2013 #106
Yep, that one was classic. laundry_queen Jan 2013 #111
Cute! I wish all "proud gun owners" would be force to watch this for 6 hours straight! MindandSoul Jan 2013 #108
Oh God gasser85 Jan 2013 #117
Great version of an old video! ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #127
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jan 2013 #130
Those automatics . . . another_liberal Jan 2013 #131
ROFLMAO !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2013 #133
I know two right wing gun nuts B Calm Jan 2013 #135
very mettamega Jan 2013 #136
I want this for a ringtone for a friend of mine.... :D dorksied Jan 2013 #141
LOL!!! greytdemocrat Jan 2013 #146
Uhhh, greiner3 Jan 2013 #151
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