Accidental Shooting While Installing Home Theatre System - Blu-ray Forum

jono_0101 · 02-13-2009, 03:04 PM

I know this is an old story, but the thread about a man shooting himself with a nail gun made me think of this story, so I did a quick Google search and found the article. It's actually kind of relevant to the forum in general too, go figure. Sorry if this was posted back when it happened.

http://www.connecttristates.com/news...aspx?id=112401

SEDALIA, MO. (AP) -- Officials are trying to decide whether to file charges against a Missouri man who fatally shot his wife while trying to install a satellite TV system in their home.

Thirty-four-year-old Patsy Long of Deep Water was pronounced dead Saturday evening after being shot in the chest with a .22-caliber handgun. Her husband, Ronald Long, fired the shot from the inside of their home after several unsuccessful efforts to punch a hole through the exterior wall using other means.

Henry County Sheriff's Deputies say the woman was hit by the second of two shots fired by her husband.

Investigators say a person involved in such a case normally would be charged with manslaughter, but that was up to the prosecutor.

(Copyright ©2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

fatediesel · 02-13-2009, 03:11 PM

You would think that if you were going to shoot a gun into a house you would first make sure everyone was out. However, a rational person wouldn't shoot a gun into a house no matter what. Still, a sad story.

Rob71 · 02-13-2009, 03:13 PM

I've used this numerous times, but this has to be the most appropriate use so far.

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The movie Idiocracy comes to mind. Some of the things I've seen and heard over the last few months really has me believing that as a species we are getting dumber with each new generation.

jono_0101 · 02-13-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

I've used this numerous times, but this has to be the most appropriate use so far.

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The movie Idiocracy comes to mind. Some of the things I've seen and heard over the last few months really has me believing that as a species we are getting dumber with each new generation.

i keep meaning to check that movie out, but i always end up getting something else, is it really worth a rent?

Jayrod · 02-13-2009, 03:18 PM

12 foot ladder: $68
.22 caliber handgun: $328
DirectTV Satellite: $162

Mistaking your hand gun for a hand drill: Priceless

Rob71 · 02-13-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jono_0101

i keep meaning to check that movie out, but i always end up getting something else, is it really worth a rent?

I liked it. But I would definitely recommend renting it first. I have very eclectic tastes when it comes to movies.

jono_0101 · 02-13-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

I liked it. But I would definitely recommend renting it first. I have very eclectic tastes when it comes to movies.

ill definitely have to rent it then, it always looked like one of those movies that COULD be good, but i never really heard anything about it, so it had a real possibility of sucking, and i always found something i wasnt so unsure about to rent instead

jkwest · 02-13-2009, 03:54 PM

I bet you that he never thought THAT excuse would work....

Another_Dude · 02-13-2009, 04:03 PM

Couple of things (as this happened in my neck of the woods):

- It was his 2nd shot that hit and killed her.
- Coax has a larger diameter than .22", he should have been using a 9mm or .45 to do the job right.

jkwest · 02-13-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Couple of things (as this happened in my neck of the woods):

- It was his 2nd shot that hit and killed her.
- Coax has a larger diameter than .22", he should have been using a 9mm or .45 to do the job right.

LOL!! Which job was that? the installation or the murder?!

Rob71 · 02-13-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

LOL!! Which job was that? the installation or the murder?!

jono_0101 · 02-13-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Couple of things (as this happened in my neck of the woods):

- It was his 2nd shot that hit and killed her.
- Coax has a larger diameter than .22", he should have been using a 9mm or .45 to do the job right.

its funny becuase its true

jkwest · 02-13-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

I can see the discussion they were having when it happened...

"Oh....My.....God, Ronald!! Tell me you didn't buy a Monster Cable?!?!"

"Patsy!! The sales guy said my signal would degrade if I didn't buy the nitrous gas-filled one!! You want the best, right?!"

"Oh,Ronald, you are such a suck-----"
BAM!

"ow..what was--"
BAM!

"......patsy?......"

dpomp · 02-13-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

I've used this numerous times, but this has to be the most appropriate use so far.

Attachment 4971

The movie Idiocracy comes to mind. Some of the things I've seen and heard over the last few months really has me believing that as a species we are getting dumber with each new generation.

LMFAO! that is totally something they'd do in that movie. wow...

sad really

Blu As Hell · 02-13-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

I've used this numerous times, but this has to be the most appropriate use so far.

Attachment 4971

The movie Idiocracy comes to mind. Some of the things I've seen and heard over the last few months really has me believing that as a species we are getting dumber with each new generation.

I am refusing to laugh at this post. *leaves room to giggle to myself quietly.*

STARSCREAM · 02-13-2009, 05:21 PM

Oh wow, that is beyond stupid!!!!

camper · 02-13-2009, 06:20 PM

What's even dumber, is that the dish companies are ALWAYS offering free installation.

camper

Blubaru · 02-13-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Couple of things (as this happened in my neck of the woods):

- It was his 2nd shot that hit and killed her.
- Coax has a larger diameter than .22", he should have been using a 9mm or .45 to do the job right.

.22, Way to small for coax

Another_Dude · 02-13-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by camper

What's even dumber, is that the dish companies are ALWAYS offering free installation.

camper

Right, but the dish company doesn't offer a service to off your wife...which seems to be what this guy was looking for.

Rob71 · 02-13-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Right, but the dish company doesn't offer a service to off your wife...which seems to be what this guy was looking for.

"I was...trying to install my satellite dish. Yeah, that's the ticket."

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02-13-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:7	Accidental Shooting While Installing Home Theatre System I know this is an old story, but the thread about a man shooting himself with a nail gun made me think of this story, so I did a quick Google search and found the article. It's actually kind of relevant to the forum in general too, go figure. Sorry if this was posted back when it happened. http://www.connecttristates.com/news...aspx?id=112401 SEDALIA, MO. (AP) -- Officials are trying to decide whether to file charges against a Missouri man who fatally shot his wife while trying to install a satellite TV system in their home. Thirty-four-year-old Patsy Long of Deep Water was pronounced dead Saturday evening after being shot in the chest with a .22-caliber handgun. Her husband, Ronald Long, fired the shot from the inside of their home after several unsuccessful efforts to punch a hole through the exterior wall using other means. Henry County Sheriff's Deputies say the woman was hit by the second of two shots fired by her husband. Investigators say a person involved in such a case normally would be charged with manslaughter, but that was up to the prosecutor. (Copyright ©2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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02-13-2009, 03:11 PM	#2
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	You would think that if you were going to shoot a gun into a house you would first make sure everyone was out. However, a rational person wouldn't shoot a gun into a house no matter what. Still, a sad story.

02-13-2009, 03:13 PM	#3
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I've used this numerous times, but this has to be the most appropriate use so far. picard.jpeg The movie Idiocracy comes to mind. Some of the things I've seen and heard over the last few months really has me believing that as a species we are getting dumber with each new generation.

02-13-2009, 03:18 PM	#5
Jayrod Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:1	12 foot ladder: $68 .22 caliber handgun: $328 DirectTV Satellite: $162 Mistaking your hand gun for a hand drill: Priceless

02-13-2009, 03:54 PM	#8
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I bet you that he never thought THAT excuse would work....

02-13-2009, 04:03 PM	#9
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	Couple of things (as this happened in my neck of the woods): - It was his 2nd shot that hit and killed her. - Coax has a larger diameter than .22", he should have been using a 9mm or .45 to do the job right.

02-13-2009, 05:21 PM	#16
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Oh wow, that is beyond stupid!!!!

02-13-2009, 06:20 PM	#17
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	What's even dumber, is that the dish companies are ALWAYS offering free installation. camper

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