nalioth 405 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 This post links to a very grisly image. Defininitely not for the weak-sisters among us. This guy and a buddy were sighting their rifles in. One of the guns was leaned up against the 4 wheeler he was standing on. The gun started to fall and I'm not sure if his buddy grabbed it, or something on the bike caught the trigger. Either way, he caught a 325 grain .45-70 round right under the collar bone. I think it goes with out being said, how lucky he is to still be here. The big hole around his shoulder blade is where the bullet entered and it traveled under his skin and exited right there on his neck, above his spinal cord! Just goes to show that he truly is LUCKY! The ballistic tip mainly just burned the edges of the skin of the wound that you see in the picture. He's getting better & better every day, last night he was even doing push ups!! He's finally able to use his arm again! Somehow it didn't hit anything major and basically ended up being a really bad flesh wound! It is truly a miracle that he is alive and not paralyzed! Original story at 24hr Campfire You cannot put safety aside for even a second Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nsa400 11 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Luckey guy it just was not his time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volkov 318 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Holy crap.. I'm not sure whether he's lucky to be alive or unlucky that it happened.. But at least he's ok.. That's gonna leave a weird scar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 that is one lucky sob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Very lucky to be alive. That's a buffalo cartridge. Approx. 2,700ft/lbs at the muzzle, and an expanding bullet to boot. This guy need to give back to God. He just got a MAJOR miracle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaPD 408 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Good link Nalioth. Just goes to show that even the best safety measure can go wrong in a moments notice. Very lucky gentleman in the pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loki0629 55 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Good link Nalioth. Just goes to show that even the best safety measure can go wrong in a moments notice. Very lucky gentleman in the pic. I dunno GeorgiaPD, it sounds like he was overly casual with a loaded firearm. If it was leaning against an atv, the proper thing to would have been to make sure the chamber was empty. Kind of like what should be done climbing up and down a tree stand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 somebody had to do it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3ac6ucb 24 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Holy crap.. I'm not sure whether he's lucky to be alive or unlucky that it happened.. But at least he's ok.. That's gonna leave a weird scar Luck had nothing to do with the fact that it happened. That was pure bad gun safety. He sure is lucky to be alive, though! Get well soon dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) I think that I am glad that I am not him! It was not his time to go, that's for sure! Edited December 20, 2009 by unclejake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scarbrough68289 76 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 My Guide Gun is tied for favorite gun at the moment with the S12. Love the 45-70. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 somebody had to do it. First thing that came into my mind after reading the article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 somebody had to do it. First thing that came into my mind after reading the article. You gotta love the Python! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 OUCH! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thehopping1 105 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 So that's what a 45-70 will do. I always wondered. Now I have to get one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kencrawleysc 11 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 it also shows how hard it can be to actually kill a human with a firearm, with shotguns that hit target being the most lethal. http://www.thearmedcitizen.com/2009/12/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I once read that more people are killed with .22's than all other calibers (non LEO shooters, America). That said people have survived being shot with almost any other caliber. Shot placement, and stupid luck trump FPD's of energy sometimes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackback 135 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) Glad he is ok. That is gonna make one helluva bar story for the ladies.... It might begin like this.. "So there I was collecting my gear after a HALO jump into Waziristan, hot on the tail of Bin Ladin, and suddenly..... Edited December 23, 2009 by 690gr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t165 30 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) A picture is worth a thousand words. Most individuals have no idea the devastation and trauma a gunshot wound does to human flesh. And pictures of game animals shot does not seem to sink in. Search the Internet for wounds caused by modern air rifles in the 12-28 FTE catagory. They do more damage than many powder burners are aware of and kill people every year. That would be a great picture for safety courses Nalioth. Edited December 23, 2009 by t165 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 That would be a great picture for safety courses Nalioth.Feel free to use it (and the obfuscated cover image) where you like. The forum where I got it from is listed, so the info doesn't get separated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Humm, that going to leave a mark... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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