A man taking his trash to an apartment dumpster was shot and killed after he slipped while walking and the gun he was carrying went off accidentally, according to San Antonio police.

  • Flax@feddit.uk
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    3 months ago

    Isn’t there a thing that’s like “don’t point a gun at something you won’t shoot”

    • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      Yes, the technical term is muzzle control.

      But in my state there are lots of wooded areas bumped up against residential areas, so it’s also important to consider that your bullet might travel a few miles and through someone’s window too.