Florida Shooters Network

I'm curious what weapon it is.

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/regi ... -in-publix

LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — A man was shot inside a Land O' Lakes Publix on Sunday when a gun inside a purse unexpectedly fired.

Pasco County deputies say Vernon Messier, 69, was shot in the shin when his wife's purse fell from the checkout counter to the floor.

The impact caused a 2-shot pistol inside Lillian Messier's purse to fire. She is a Concealed Carry Permit holder, according to investigators.

It happened at the Publix on Collier Parkway and State Road 54 in Land O' Lakes, according to the sheriff's office.

Vernon was taken to the hospital to be treated.

Deputies say surveillance video captured the incident but are not releasing the video.

No criminal charges are expected to be filed.

Wakko wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 11:12 am I'm curious what weapon it is.

The impact caused a 2 shot pistol inside Lillian Messier's purse to fire.

Pretty strong clue right there in red.

I'll take "A $90 derringer" for 1000 Alex!

TC6969 wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 11:19 am

Wakko wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 11:12 am I'm curious what weapon it is.

The impact caused a 2 shot pistol inside Lillian Messier's purse to fire.

Pretty strong clue right there in red.

I'll take "A $90 derringer" for 1000 Alex!

1+ no trigger guard.

Predictions:

1) No holster/training.
2) She's never fired the gun.
3) He calls her "maw".

I'd take one in the shin for a nice settlement from Publix..

Tenzing_Norgay wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 12:47 pm I'd take one in the shin for a nice settlement from Publix..

Publix is not at fault here. Why sue them or seek damages ?

Legio wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 2:04 pm

Tenzing_Norgay wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 12:47 pm I'd take one in the shin for a nice settlement from Publix..

Publix is not at fault here. Why sue them or seek damages ?

Because I'm shocked, shocked I tell you, that Publix is NOT a gun free zone! What's the number for Atty. Benjamin L. Crump? Prolly need a leg transplant after all this is over with & the divorce is final...

Legio wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 2:04 pm

Tenzing_Norgay wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 12:47 pm I'd take one in the shin for a nice settlement from Publix..

Publix is not at fault here. Why sue them or seek damages ?

Because, that's how the system works...

Tenzing_Norgay wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 2:29 pm

Legio wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 2:04 pm

Tenzing_Norgay wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 12:47 pm I'd take one in the shin for a nice settlement from Publix..

Publix is not at fault here. Why sue them or seek damages ?

Because, that's how the system works...

Yup, that's how it works.
Back in the 90's a friend's family owned a grocery store near Westchester. One day a lady got robbed in the parking lot by couple of teens and the store got sued. The insurance company settled with the lady's attorney after couple months. Evidently insurance companies prefers to settle for few thousand dollars as it's cheaper than going to court. Obviously attorneys all know this so they sue for an amount insurance company will accept and settle.

Here I thought we were about to read about another Sig discharging randomly in Pasco county.