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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/19/2007 10:40:28 AM · #1

Well Heather had an interesting night. She was sitting around working on the computer when she heard a loud bang. She thought it was the washer/dryer but as she walked to the laundry room she smelt gun powder then looked down and saw a quarter sized hole. Our downstairs neighbor had shot his Russian assault rifle through the floor and up through our ceiling. The bullet turned into shrapnel. She was air drying our clothes on a wooden rack. It put holes all through the clothes we had just bought for our job interviews. The gun shot was extremely loud. She called 911...then me. The guy came up and started knocking on the door. She didn't answer. The police arrived and said that it was a
bad accident as he was cleaning his gun. Heather does not feel safe knowing he still has that gun. I'm going to talk to the apartment about moving out. The police said we are in our rights to leave without any penalties. I just thank God she wasnâ��t walking there when it happened, or even our dog Sadie. I don't know what I would have done. Just another instance of how random things can turn out in a day you thought was normal.

bdenny

Sony DSC-H5

06/19/2007 10:45:59 AM · #2

Wow! That's kinda crazy. Oddly, a similar thing happened to me a few years back. Someone shot through my neighbors wall late at night and the whole was pretty close to my headboard. Luckily I was watching a movie in the living room.
Glad to hear everyone's alright. Sorry about your clothes :(

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

06/19/2007 10:52:25 AM · #3

Im curious as to what gun he had it must have been something older. A Russian SKS or even an AK would be unloaded while cleaning unless your an idiot.

I really cant think of any assault rifle that woul loaded when cleaning. The only thing i can think of is when purging a muzzle loader using CO2 if it went off now that would be a legitamit freak accident while cleaning.

In fact every responsible gun owner knows they shouldnt have a weapon loaded while in the house he had no reason to. You also always keep the ammunition seperate during storage.

Message edited by author 2007-06-19 10:55:36.

lovethelight

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

06/19/2007 10:54:55 AM · #4

he should pay for your clothes....

DefyTime

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/19/2007 10:56:54 AM · #5

He will pay for the clothes wish I could get him to pay for moving costs also and a storage facility till we find a house.

magenmarie

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

06/19/2007 10:57:32 AM · #6

That is SO scary!
I'm glad you're all ok.
I don't blame you guys for wanting to move. I would want to move too.

Elvis_L

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/19/2007 11:04:25 AM · #7

wow thats crazy. cant believe hoe stupid some people are. good luck finding a new place, maybe this will put you someplace better.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

06/19/2007 11:09:12 AM · #8

An IQ test should be mandatory before you can buy a gun.

lovethelight

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

06/19/2007 11:17:11 AM · #9

lots of things should be mandatory before buying a gun... :(

vtruan

Nikon D5100

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon

06/19/2007 11:17:16 AM · #10

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

In fact every responsible gun owner knows they shouldnt have a weapon loaded while in the house he had no reason to. You also always keep the ammunition seperate during storage.

I'm a very responsible gun owner, but each and every one of my guns is loaded just in case the rapist, burgular, thief, terrorist, etc. may breaks into my house has a rude awakening from my wife or me. Its hard to load a gun when someone is already in your bedroom and attacking you.

This person was careless and forgot to unload his gun before cleaning it. it happens, but hopefully no one will get hurt.

just my thoughts. Van

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

06/19/2007 11:20:21 AM · #11

Van on that thought there are two loaded guns in my fathers house a Shotgun in the bedroom and down stairs in a wall gun safe that is covered by a small cabinet. The cabinet swings out you press a fingerpirnt and the door drops and out pops the gun.

On that note yes. But you wouldnt clean the trigger off while loaded and saftey off?

Message edited by author 2007-06-19 11:20:28.

vtruan

Nikon D5100

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon

06/19/2007 11:26:03 AM · #12

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

On that note yes. But you wouldnt clean the trigger off while loaded and saftey off?

No, with three children, I definately unload them before transporting to the range or hunting. Clean them, then reload them for safety. :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/19/2007 11:26:48 AM · #13

Check your lease. I'd be shocked if it DID NOT have a clause in it prohibiting all firearms there. He could and most likely should be evicted.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

06/19/2007 11:29:58 AM · #14

Very, very scary. Definitely time to move!

srdanz

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

06/19/2007 11:36:09 AM · #15

Originally posted by LanceW:

Check your lease. I'd be shocked if it DID NOT have a clause in it prohibiting all firearms there. He could and most likely should be evicted.

Lance, check OP's hometown state. I'd be surprised if there WAS such clause...

Room11

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/19/2007 11:41:49 AM · #16

Im pretty used to big booms....I'm in Iraq. But glad to hear that you are ok along with your wife and pet. I would have to agree with everyone else. Time to bail and get a new place. GOOD LUCK

alanfreed

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/19/2007 11:46:42 AM · #17

I'm surprised the police basically blew it off -- I mean, isn't there some sort of "unlawful discharge of a weapon" law or something? Just seems like if that would have happened around here, they would have been charged with *something*.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

06/19/2007 11:48:41 AM · #18

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Requires proof of intent to discharge the weapon purposly in a manor harmful to others/property/environment and/or in violation local ordinance or state/federal law.

Something like that. You may be able to pursue it but if it comes up as an accident they dont have to charge them with anything i dont think.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

06/19/2007 11:49:23 AM · #19

Originally posted by srdanz:

Lance, check OP's hometown state. I'd be surprised if there WAS such clause...

Not sure what that means???

bassbone

Nikon Z8

06/19/2007 11:53:48 AM · #20

I think it means that srdanz believes that Texas is pro gun.

Originally posted by LanceW:

Originally posted by srdanz:

Lance, check OP's hometown state. I'd be surprised if there WAS such clause...

Not sure what that means???

06/19/2007 11:57:10 AM · #21

Originally posted by bassbone:

I think it means that srdanz believes that Texas is pro gun.

Originally posted by LanceW:

Originally posted by srdanz:

Lance, check OP's hometown state. I'd be surprised if there WAS such clause...

Not sure what that means???

Ah, I get it, although depending on where you live it could be a Management company policy and that management company is not necessarily based in Texas. Doesn't hurt to check the lease.

drewbixcube

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

06/19/2007 11:57:51 AM · #22

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

A Russian SKS or even an AK would be unloaded while cleaning unless your an idiot.

TRUE (every gun, for that matter)! Glad to hear everyone is OK. I have heard my fair share of accidental discharge stories...some including police officers, and I understand accidents happen...but this is why I take every precaution when handling firearms. Rule #1: ALWAYS point the muzzle in a SAFE direction. UP IS NOT ALWAYS SAFE! (as demonstrated in the OP's story). Even though you are in Texas, you still might check the lease...it could save you some trouble. Thanks for posting...I hope everyone can learn a little something from your story. Even if it is asking your neighbors about their gun ownership and training.
-drew

DefyTime

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/19/2007 11:59:47 AM · #23

I really don't care to speak to him again unless it's him giving me money for my clothes.