At least two gun-owners accidentally shot themselves today in separate incidents.
The first accident, in Columbus, Ohio, occurred when a man was cleaning his gun. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The other accident occurred at the Hawg Pen bar in Raleigh, North Carolina, where a man shot himself in the thigh while removing his gun from his holster. That man was also hospitalized for treatment.
Sources:
Daniel Griffin, “Columbus Police Investigating Two Accidental Shootings,” NBC4i.com (April 3, 2021).
“Man Accidentally Shot While Inside Raleigh Biker Bar, Police Say,” CBS17.com (April 4, 2021).