Still Waters Posted September 1, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2012 A South Carolina man has died after demonstrating the proper way to shoot yourself in the head police say. James Gagum, 43, was watching a movie at his home in Conway early Friday morning when a witness said he began to argue a character's handling of a gun, according to WPDE. He said, 'that's not how it's done,' before pulling the trigger three times while holding it to his head, according to the witness. http://www.dailymail...per-way-it.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasina Posted September 1, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Oh my gosh, that's sad. Isn't the rule of thumb supposed to be treat every gun as loaded until you've checked? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted September 1, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Jon Eric Hexum ,all over again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted September 1, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 1, 2012 As I said dozen times: "Guns make you safer!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted September 1, 2012 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Oh my gosh, that's sad. Isn't the rule of thumb supposed to be treat every gun as loaded until you've checked? Yes, but 75% of the gun toters have never had a safety class. Something that should change in THEIR interest, as this article shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ouija ouija Posted September 1, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Is it possible to shoot yourself in the head THREE times? Surely after the first time you would be in no position to be doing anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasina Posted September 1, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Nah, it's possible to quickly pull the trigger fast enough, and muscle memory will make your hand continue what it was doing even after your brains been damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunn Posted September 1, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Man Suicide Instructor accidentally shoots himself in the head while demonstrating 'proper' way to do it That's what the title of the article should of said. Good God the irony of it all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous User Posted September 1, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Is it possible to shoot yourself in the head THREE times? Surely after the first time you would be in no position to be doing anything else? The gun was likely a revolver, so the first two shots he took might of been blanks. He surely didn't see what was going to happen next coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted September 1, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Is it possible to shoot yourself in the head THREE times? Surely after the first time you would be in no position to be doing anything else? The gun was likely a revolver, so the first two shots he took might of been blanks. He surely didn't see what was going to happen next coming! From the article - Mr Gagum didn't realize the black handgun was loaded, firing off on the third squeeze. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 2, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2012 If you believe this story I have some land I want to sell you in Florida. The gun was likely a revolver, so the first two shots he took might of been blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava_Lady Posted September 2, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I recently learned how to handle and fire hand guns and my instructors burned into my brain that they should always be treated as loaded. I will never forget that. This guy was just showing off and out back fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viviana98 Posted September 2, 2012 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2012 This guy is clearly brilliant! I feel bad for his wife and his friend he was debating with who had to witness this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted September 2, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2012 When one does stupid things one risks having their life cut short. Basically, screw up bad enough...game over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libstaK Posted September 2, 2012 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Sadly, the saying "you can't fix stupid" stands out for me on this one. I am sorry for those around him who had to witness this and for his loss of life but I can't help shaking my head at his monumental ego and pride that led him to show off like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted September 2, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2012 ...but I can't help shaking my head at his monumental ego and pride that led him to show off like that. Death by Ego. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramelin Posted September 2, 2012 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Is it possible to shoot yourself in the head THREE times? Surely after the first time you would be in no position to be doing anything else? As I understand it, there was only one bullet, which fired at the third time he pulled the trigger. So, the first 2 times nothing happened, but his luck ran out when he pulled a third time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliex Posted September 3, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2012 What a silly man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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