Irony much?

[Gob]

A gun instructor in the US state of Ohio has accidentally shot a student in the arm in a class for people seeking permits to carry a concealed firearm.

Terry Dunlap, 73, was demonstrating a .38-calibre pistol when it went off and struck Michael Piemonte, 26.

He and his wife were taking the day-long class in order to carry guns for their own safety, he told local media.

All 50 states allow residents to obtain a concealed firearm permit, though training and other requirements differ.

Last month, the state of Illinois became the last to do so, in response to a court order.

The Fairfield County, Ohio, sheriff's office listed the Saturday shooting in the town of Lancaster as accidental, the Columbus Dispatch reported.

"It took me a couple of seconds to realise that I had been shot," Mr Piemonte told CNN.

Mr Piemonte was treated in hospital and released that night.

Mr Dunlap has not spoken publicly about the incident.

Ohio residents seeking a concealed weapon permit must take an approved safety course or show "evidence of imminent danger", pass a criminal background check, and meet other requirements.

Ok, what's the odds on him suing?

[rubato]

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Ohio residents seeking a concealed weapon permit must take an approved safety course or show "evidence of imminent danger", ...

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OR?

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[Crackpot]

I would guess that with imminent danger you could get the permit while waiting to take the course

[MajGenl.Meade]

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Ohio residents seeking a concealed weapon permit must take an approved safety course or show "evidence of imminent danger"

... such as taking the course itself? I'd keep Dunlap covered just in case

[rubato]

I would guess that with imminent danger you could get the permit while waiting to take the course

Arming someone who is not trained is not creating imminent danger rather than the opposite? Or did they know that the training was more dangerous than an imminent threat?

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