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Don’t Try This at Home

“What a way to get publicity,” sighs David Counceller, 60, the chief of police in Connersville, Ind., who is running for Fayette County sheriff. He went to a gun shop to check out the newest version of the Glock .40 caliber pistol he carries on the job, and managed to shoot himself. He apparently tried the new gun in his holster, and when he was putting his own gun back, “It got tangled in my clothing,” he said. “I felt [the gun] go in the holster and I pushed it, but it was tangled in the material which caused it to discharge. The bullet went into my leg and then into the floor.” He takes full responsibility: “I need to pay more attention. I know what the dangers are. It was pure carelessness on my part.” Just like the last time, 15 years ago, when he shot himself in the hand while unloading his gun. “That one really hurt,” he said. (RC/Indianapolis Star) ...When it comes to running for sheriff, it sounds like he’s shot himself in the foot.