Gun Goes Off During Gun-Safety Class - Twice!


	Gun Goes Off During Gun-Safety Class - Twice!

digitalsistere

5-23-2008 8:19 PM

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guns, weapons, police, student, training, classroom, bullet

digitalsistere says:

Two police caused gun discharges, in gun safety class, in less than a month.

Does anyone remember the 'Police Academy' movies?

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5-24-2008 1:43 AM

BartendingBear

We know Barney kept his bullet in his pocket. These guys should catch a clue.

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