Almost Died Tonight *Updated*

"DiExMachina" (DiExMachina) 04/27/2016 at 01:09 • Filed to: None

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*update*

Talked with Glock Training, I guess this guy is in a different part of Glock for sales. Glock has a zero tolerance, so guessing that means he is not going to be working there anymore. The major thing I hope that comes out of this is that they learn from this, it could have been a lot worse than it was.

The police have found the bullet, and I am hoping I can get it to make a keychain with :)

*end update*

So there I am lying in bed at a hotel in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, when I hear a loud pop.

I am a little confused at first trying to figure out what the hell that was. I get up and see debris all over the place and it is the color of the carpet. I look around and see two holes in the floor(I was on bottom floor, so concrete under carpeting).

I then see drywall all over the place near the holes in the floor. I look at the wall and see a hole.

I put the angles together, and look at the area where I was in bed.

My head was below that resting spot for the bullet by about a foot.

The guy never came over to the room knocking to see if anyone was hurt. Cops were called and he was taken away.

The cops told me he is a Glock representative. Not sure how long he will be after this incident.

Picture of my Dad’s and my 1968 Plymouth GTX restoration in progress for your time.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:14

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Jesus....damn you’ve had a rough night.

Isn’t a Glock rep supposed to know how to properly use a gun and not shoot it into an occupied building?

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:15

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Woah. That is nuts.

PushToStart > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:17

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hooooooooly shit

Richtofen, Baron von Pickup > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:18

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As someone who was essentially born into the gun industry... I’m just going to roll my eyes at this guy not being able to handle the simplest pistol properly.

I’m glad you’re okay, man. Idiots are in every industry, cars to guns to vacuum cleaners.

DiExMachina > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 04/27/2016 at 01:20

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Cops said that he was cleaning it or disassembling it and it went off. Pretty sure when I put my guns away or clean them, the first thing I do is check the breach. Whether I think it’s empty or not.

TheHondaBro > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:21

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CTSenVy > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:22

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What the hell, was he playing with a loaded gun with the safety off in the hotel?!?!?!?

Glad to hear you are okay. That’s some scary stuff.

DiExMachina > TheHondaBro 04/27/2016 at 01:23

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I have unclenched. I am still trying to get to bed, but as you could guess it is a little much to come down from.

The hotel guy was surprised I was so calm when I told him to call the cops.

Toby F., Manager > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:24

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I would seriously go after the guy for genuine ptsd and distress due to their negligence.

TheHondaBro > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:24

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I’d... I’d find another hotel in another country.

But seriously, I’m glad you’re not hurt. I would have probably fainted or something.

DiExMachina > TheHondaBro 04/27/2016 at 01:25

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I got a different room. I was also trying to dig out the bullet. Could make a sweet keychain.

Frank Grimes > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:43

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buildings should be more bulletproof!!!

Frank Grimes > TheHondaBro 04/27/2016 at 01:43

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henry rollins?

sonicgabe > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 01:54

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Wow. Glad yr ok.

Not trying to start a gun debate, but why would he have a gun loaded and ready to go in a hotel room? I understand that all manner of dumbasses and criminals walk around with loaded, chambered guns all day long, but this guy should know better. Guns are one of those things that if you are going to have them, you have to be on point 100% of the time. And it’s not that hard to do. You only have to do a few things to not have an accident, but you have to do them 100% of the time.

For the record, in case you are wondering, i’m in favor of draconian gun laws as well as reasonable and responsible gun ownership. In fact, I just went to the gun range last week and shot for the first time in at least 20 years. We followed the rules and had a great time. In fact, I friggin’ killed it right out of the gate, grouped my first clip all dead center. Good times. Anywho, if yr reading this, congrats for making it through all the s.

Wheelerguy > Frank Grimes 04/27/2016 at 02:10

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This wouldn’t have happened if the building had a gun!

My bird IS the word > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 02:10

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Piss poor firearm safety by someone who knows better. Sounds like someone needs to give darwin a call.

Good luck getting back to sleep dude. Looks like the J man has your back.

SirDrivesAlot (now with hybrid powerrrr) > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 02:22

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Just...wow. Guns don’t kill people. Stupid people with guns kill people. I don't think I could sleep for several days after something like that.

My bird IS the word > sonicgabe 04/27/2016 at 02:48

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Glocks are the safest guns. They never go off on accident.

NEVER

Frank Grimes > Wheelerguy 04/27/2016 at 02:54

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gray concrete lives matter!

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > CTSenVy 04/27/2016 at 03:54

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glocks dont have safeties. they have a 2 part trigger that acts as a passive safety to keep it from going off when dropped.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 04/27/2016 at 04:14

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Does a car salesman know anything about the car he’s selling?

Does a pharmaceutical rep understand chemistry, or how to diagnose a medical problem?

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 04/27/2016 at 04:30

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And this is why I won't ever buy one. Mechanical safeties are a critical feature that I won't compromise on, along with having a lock for every gun and a safe place to store them.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 04:54

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That’s the golden rule of gun cleaning, especially Glocks. I had a friend who had a similar experience to you in his dorm room once. This went through his floor and by his bed though.

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 04/27/2016 at 05:16

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the only gun ill own withoutthe traditional toggle safety is the colt mark IV. it has a safety built in the the back of the grip that must be squeezed in order to fire. the glock system will allow the weapon to fire if anything gets caught in the trigger guard where the coly system you must be firmly holding the grip. also +1 on the locks. all of my firearms are in locked boxes and my rifles have the bolts removed.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 05:58

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That’s what you get for going to Wisconsin.

Kailand09 > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 06:14

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Hoooooooly shit.

Glad you’re ok.

What brings you to elkhart?

Master Cylinder > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 06:28

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Hey, uh, so this is totally a lawyer thing to say, but have you considered, uh, maybe looking into a lawsuit? I mean, a gun manufacturer’s rep almost accidentally killing you is kind of a big deal.

TheRealBicycleBuck > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 06:38

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When I was in sixth grade, one of my teachers lost her son to a similar accident. He was looking down the barrel as he ran a cleaning rod through his shotgun.

boxrocket > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 06:46

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Damn, glad it missed.

So how many free Glocks do you get?

boxrocket > Richtofen, Baron von Pickup 04/27/2016 at 06:54

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Vacuums: they can eat your face!

jariten1781 > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 04/27/2016 at 06:54

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In my experience sales reps from gun companies are just like sales reps from any other company. Charisma and closing ability are the sought after qualities...knowledge of the product (other than the sales bullet points) not required.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 07:01

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Good God. Glad you’re okay!

What “professional” doesn't clear the weapon before cleaning / disassembling etc.???

crowmolly > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 07:36

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Yup.

With a Glock you have to point the muzzle in a safe direction and pull the trigger to release the pin during disassembly. A lot of people count that as a downside to the Glock design and others like it.

Apparently fuckface who almost killed you didn’t do that, nor did he check the breach.

I’m glad you are OK.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 07:40

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Glad your okay, that’s crazy. But what are you doing I’m Elkhorn? There’s not much around there.

OPPOsaurus WRX > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 07:47

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I thought that was just a clickbait title, ooo poor you you stubbed a toe..... nope, its legit. I definitely would not have hung around. I would have been hiding out in the bushes calling the cops

Frenchlicker > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/27/2016 at 08:02

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car salesmen know to lock the doors and wear a seatbelt on test drives. I would say that equates to basic firearm safety right?

450X_FTW > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 08:07

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Hey man this here is America, and if you don’t like having random bullets fly into your hotel room a few inches above your head while you sleep then you can just get out!

DiExMachina > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 04/27/2016 at 08:23

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Working in darien on some equipment I have installed there.

DiExMachina > Kailand09 04/27/2016 at 08:30

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The company I work for has some equipment installed at a plant out in Darien, WI. Staying at the hotel in Elkhorn.

DiExMachina > SirDrivesAlot (now with hybrid powerrrr) 04/27/2016 at 08:31

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I got about 7 hours of sleep once the adrenaline wore off.

DiExMachina > OPPOsaurus WRX 04/27/2016 at 08:34

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Is that the boom mic coming at the camera in the last couple of frames of that GIF?

DiExMachina > Master Cylinder 04/27/2016 at 08:37

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I don’t know what I will do. Right now just thankful I didn’t get hit with anything. Hotel comped my stay, and is giving me a free stay. I might contact Glock to make sure he isn’t involved with their safety program anymore. Since you know he doesn’t understand the point of it. I need to get a copy of the police report too.

OPPOsaurus WRX > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 08:38

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haha it looks like it

450X_FTW > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 04/27/2016 at 08:39

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I own only 1 glock and when I carry it (up north anti bear gun) I don’t keep a round in the chamber simply because it does not have a traditional mechanical safety. Not worth the risk.

DiExMachina > My bird IS the word 04/27/2016 at 08:39

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Even though I am athiest/agnostic, if for what ever reason he was actually looking out for me, I owe him a Coke.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 09:09

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No, no, no. As your internet lawyer*, you were not able to sleep at all. In fact, you had the shakes all night long. And later tonight, you woke up repeatedly from having a nightmare that someone was shooting at you.

*Not your lawyer. But seriously, glad you escaped unharmed!

$kaycog > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 09:10

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That is absolutely terrifying! It gives me chills. Glad you’re okay.

Danger > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 09:10

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Once is bad enough, but two shots? Awful. Glad you’re OK. I’ve stayed in some shitholes before where I knew the rooms next door had weapons and people we’re partying. Very uneasy feeling.

DiExMachina > Danger 04/27/2016 at 09:15

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As far as I can tell one shot (only heard one pop). One hole in the drywall, entrance and exit through the carpet (concrete under carpet so it ricocheted) and final resting place in the head board.

Danger > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 09:48

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Wow. That’s wild.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Frenchlicker 04/27/2016 at 09:49

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Yeah, I suppose, but that doesn’t mean he won’t hammer the throttle at the wrong time, like in a mustang (or any other high powered car) near a crowd.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > My bird IS the word 04/27/2016 at 10:20

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Exactly. It went off because the guy pulled the trigger. That’s not an accident.

Takuro Spirit > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 10:22

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Elkhorn, its just like Compton.

I’m soooo fucking sick of the news about gun violence and death and safety around here lately.

Frenchlicker > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/27/2016 at 10:31

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Solid point.

Kailand09 > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 10:38

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Nice, you should head out to RA! F body association will be there Saturday

Opposite Locksmith > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/27/2016 at 10:47

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Why especially glocks?

My bird IS the word > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 04/27/2016 at 11:07

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Can’t tell if serious or kidding.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Opposite Locksmith 04/27/2016 at 11:07

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No slide safety, just a trigger safety. Essentially, it has no safety.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > My bird IS the word 04/27/2016 at 11:17

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Well that’s part of the disassembly process. It requires you to pull the trigger. So no, pulling the trigger wasn’t the accident.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 04/27/2016 at 11:19

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XD series by springfield have that as well

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 04/27/2016 at 11:22

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quick google image search shows that it has both the glock system an the colt example i gave. i only mentioned the colt because it is what i own but you're right they are the same if not very similar.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 04/27/2016 at 11:24

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yea i own the XD thats why i thought of it

My bird IS the word > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 04/27/2016 at 11:26

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Whaaaaat? Thats just dumb. Another reason not to buy a glock.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > My bird IS the word 04/27/2016 at 11:27

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Another reason to not sell them to idiots you mean.

wkiernan > TheHondaBro 04/27/2016 at 11:31

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My bird IS the word > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 04/27/2016 at 11:34

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That too, but don’t you think its kind of misleading? Not to rag on glocks (plenty of benifits, not my taste) but it is advertised as an idiot proof gun. No saftey, nothing to stop the gun from being ready. At the same time, they say it will never go off unless you intend it to. This happened. Perfectly fine for a normal gun owner, but clearly not for idiots.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > My bird IS the word 04/27/2016 at 11:36

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Well yeah, it’s not like guns with traditional safeties stop idiots from accidentally firing them either.

My bird IS the word > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 04/27/2016 at 11:40

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I never said that they did, did I?

Im not getting into an argument on a post that someone almost died for.

Opposite Locksmith > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/27/2016 at 11:44

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Dang son. What is your opinion on the FN mm

Opposite Locksmith > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/27/2016 at 11:44

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9mm

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Opposite Locksmith 04/27/2016 at 11:50

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Have no clue. I do like my Glock though.

Not a credit card by the way, nor is it mine.

Gonemad > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 12:28

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So, did you have time to run to the bathroom to change pants?

Or did you just feel all the blood leaving your skin, an overwhelming weight on your shoulders like you were about to collapse, a choking feeling on your throat, and your thumping heartbeat in your inner ear?

Because that’s what I felt after a nail gun nearly hit me.

WiscoProud > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 14:56

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Wow scary stuff. I know a lot of people don't agree, but I think all handguns need to have active safeties. I don't buy a passive trigger safety is useful at all.

DiExMachina > Gonemad 04/27/2016 at 15:18

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I was already in my underwear laying in bed. No fluids escaped, blood, urine or fecal. So no need to change anything. Just casually put on a pair of pants and a shirt. Then walked to the front desk.

DiExMachina > WiscoProud 04/27/2016 at 15:20

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I haven’t handled a Glock, so I don’t know how the safety is supposed to work. But obviously not all that well in this case. All the shotguns I have include a mechanical safety.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 16:09

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Yikes - glad you’re okay.

WiscoProud > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 16:15

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Modern handguns like to use a trigger safety that is basically a lifted “button” on the actual trigger, with the thought that it prevents all but deliberate trigger pulls. However, near any contact with the trigger deactivates it, whether intentional or not. Furthermore for DA handguns, if the hammer is cocked a lot less trigger pressure is needed to fire. Hammerless guns like Glocks don’t give a nice visual indication that the hammer is cocked like a 1911 or Beretta 92 does. Sure there’s a indicator dot, but you need to look for it. A lot of personal defense people think these safeties are best because you don’t need to deal with a manual safety before firing, but that’s the whole problem. The gun is deciding when it is or isn’t safe, not the shooter.

MM54 > DiExMachina 04/27/2016 at 20:09

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This is why I don’t keep one in the chamber of my 19. Yeesh. Glad you’re okay!