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Gun Control 2

Officer Brady Pratt wanted to practice his “quick draw,” so he did — in an office at Des Moines, Iowa, International Airport. He may also need to practice not firing his gun while drawing it. The bullet hit the ceiling, went through a wall, and ended up in a hall ceiling. No one was hurt. “Discipline is always a possibility” in cases of officer negligence, said a police spokesman. “There will be a very thorough review.” (AC/Des Moines Register) ...Not just a quick review and an unexpected firing?
Original Publication Date: 03 January 2016
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 22.

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