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I never gave hot-carry while crossing creeks a second thought until some here raised it as a risk. Now I’m thinking twice
From the Nov 22 Erie Pa Times news website:
Retired Corry police officer dies in 'horrible' hunting accident Brian WhipkeyPennsylvania Outdoor Columnist
A retired Corry police officer died Saturday in what’s being described by the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a “terrible accident” while he and another man were hunting for black bears in Warren County.
Jason Amory, Pennsylvania Game Commission information and education supervisor, reported that Gary R. Hunt, 64, of Corry, was hunting during the rifle black bear season with his adult nephew when the incident occurred around noon in State Game Lands 197 in Columbus Township.
According to a Game Commission hunting-related shooting incident report, Hunt's nephew was “crossing a creek with the victim behind him when (he) tripped or slipped and the firearm discharged behind him into (Gary Hunt.)”
A hunter was killed Saturday in State Game Lands 197 in Columbus Township, Warren County. Amory said the preliminary investigation revealed “It was just a horrible accident.” He said the .270 rifle is being tested to see if there was a malfunction.
“But at this time we don’t believe any charges will be filed. It’s just heart-wrenching,” Amory said, noting that Hunt was a retired officer from the Corry Police Department. “He was a good man from everyone’s account.”
Corry Police corporals Jordon Kitchen and Brett Sproveri said Hunt served the community of about 6,500 for more than 25 years. He retired as a lieutenant in February 2020.
“Gary was a great guy. When it comes to police work, he was community-oriented,” Kitchen said Monday morning. “He always wanted others to do well. He was very compassionate and well liked.”
“He was a great co-worker," Sproveri said. "I’ve known him for probably 20 years. He enjoyed being a police officer.”
The two corporals said they are working on how to best honor him when the funeral services are scheduled.
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I alway close the bolt on an empty chamber when crossing a fence, a creek, or a wndfall that I can't easily get around.
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When I was guiding deer and elk hunters we had a stead fast rule. Bolt handles up, always. Cant go off by accident and instantly able to put into action when needed.
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where i hunt i'd be unloading and loading every 30 steps.
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I alway close the bolt on an empty chamber when crossing a fence, a creek, or a wndfall that I can't easily get around. This right here is what's taught in every hunter safety class in Michigan. Actually, empty chamber, open action. Pretty rudimentary stuff. Very doubtful you'd ever be shooting at game when crossing these obstacles. Especially important when hunting with someone.
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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When I was guiding deer and elk hunters we had a stead fast rule. Bolt handles up, always. Cant go off by accident and instantly able to put into action when needed. That’s a great bullschit story.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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And now...wisdom from Wabigoon
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Three cheers for morons.
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I’m waiting for:
And now...wisdom from Wabigoon
All the pheasants ever bred, won’t repay for one man dedd I’m waiting for the “we don’t like Lynn Wood any more” thread. LOL
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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That's why my turkey guns are break actions. Silent unload and reload when making the move.
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where i hunt i'd be unloading and loading every 30 steps. Aint that the truth.
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Although having an empty chamber when making moves such as this is a good idea the resulting death is due to poor muzzle control.
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where i hunt i'd be unloading and loading every 30 steps. Open country huh?
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Another dang Remington trigger. There's a reason they lost the lawsuit.
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Although having an empty chamber when making moves such as this is a good idea the resulting death is due to poor muzzle control. My thoughts as well
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I open the breech when crossing fences, climbing over trees, and similar obstacles. In the case of creeks, if it is just a little stream I can simply step over I wouldn't bother, but a rocky or muddy stream where I might lose my footing or want both hands free then again I'll open the breech. It takes but a moment.
Muzzle discipline, mentioned above, is also part of it, but it can be hard to maintain if you go base over apex.
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Never have a hot chamber. It's too dangerous.
Don't put a chain in my saw either. But a finger on a chain once, never again! I hate cutting wood now. It's just soooooo slow.😭
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