OAKVILLE, Ont. – A police officer is recovering from injuries suffered during a firearms training exercise in Oakville.
Halton Regional Police say the incident happened Thursday just after 2 p.m. on the firing range at headquarters on Bronte Road.
Police say the incident involved the accidental discharge of the officer’s firearm and the officer sustained a non-life threatening injury.
The officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment and was expected to be released Thursday evening.
Halton police say surgery was not required and the officer is expected to make a full recovery.
Chief Stephen Tanner has assigned investigative staff from within the Halton police service to look into the incident.
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Steve,
The only great example here is your response demonstrating how gun control lobbies will use any accident and tragedy for demanding tougher gun laws. It is a great example of your complete lack of knowledge as to how guns can be operated safely and the safety precautions that target shooters already implement in pursuing their sport. It is a great example of your complete lack of knowledge regarding Canada’s onerous handgun laws and regulations, the vast majority of which do nothing to protect the public, or the handgun owner from having an accident at the range.
Using your argument – should any traffic accident that involves a police vehicle be used to curb our right to drive our cars? Is the Ford Crown Victoria too dangerous for civilian use? Of course not. I wish the Police Officer a speedy and full recovery.
@Steve. I think you should get your facts straight before writing an emotionaly filled comment. Your wording definately indicates your position on this issue. This is why l think your emotional views wrote this comment rather than rational thought.
Whether be it Police or Military, the training for firearm use is extensive and continuous in these services and there is always a constant danger. Canadian Police and Military Firearm training Facilities are strict on the use of any firearms and this one will be investigated fully by the department involved.
I would suggest Steve that before you slam the door on this just wait for the end of the investigation and hear what exactly happened.
I am glad the officer has stepped forward to take the training and I hope he recovers quickly.
This is a great example of why gun ownership should, and is, regulated in Canada. The gun-toting lobby in the US constantly decries limitations imposed on their rights … but here is a glowing example of where the use of guns, even in experienced hands, leads to tragedy. Wonder why guns are heavily regulated? This is why.
Steve,
Being inexperienced in regards to firearms is what’s making you sound novice.
If you’ve ever handled a firearm.. you would know that its IMPOSSIBLE that a gun would “accidentally discharge”.
A finger needs to be put on the trigger and pulled back, with obvious force. So the problem here is that constable whomever didn’t handle the firearm properly. The firearm is not to blame.