Shot by his own dog, Memphis man claims pit bull accidentally pulled trigger

In an unusual turn of events, a man is claiming he was accidentally shot by a dog, though he fortunately walked away with only a non-serious injury. The incident, which has left many puzzled, allegedly involved the dog somehow firing a gun, resulting in the injury. While the specifics of how this occurred remain unclear, the man’s fortunate escape from a more severe injury has drawn significant attention. This rare and bizarre occurrence is sparking curiosity about the details of the event, as well as how a dog might have come into contact with a firearm. The full story behind this unexpected incident is still unfolding.

A strange and peculiar shooting incident in Memphis is being investigated following a claim by a man that his one-year-old pit bull, Oreo, had fired the shot. The victim says he was sleeping in bed with a friend when Oreo's playful nature resulted in the mishap. The suspect informed officers that the paw of the dog became lodged in the trigger guard, triggering the gun to fire and leaving the man with a non-serious thigh wound. Although the situation was serious, the man was only left with a non-serious injury.
Memphis police arrived on the scene to find the victim and Oreo, but not the weapon, which had somehow vanished. A witness to the incident, a friend of the victim, described, "The dog is a playful dog, and he likes to jump around, and it just went off." Fortunately, both the man and the dog are fine, but the bizarre incident has left everyone wondering how a freak accident could happen. "It was a freak incident," said the victim's friend.

Ensuring gun safety is critical to preventing accidents, like the one involving the Memphis man who was reportedly shot by his dog when a pit bull allegedly pulled the trigger. Here are five pointers to prevent such incidents:
Safe storage of firearms: Store the firearm always in a safe and locked receptacle, including a gun safe or lockbox. This means only authorized personnel will be able to access the weapon, stopping pets or kids from accidentally pulling the trigger.
Safety devices or trigger locks: Employ a trigger lock or other safety features that physically disable the gun from firing. Most contemporary firearms are equipped with standard safeties, but extra safeguards, such as a trigger lock, can provide additional security.
Keep your weapon awareness: Keep the firearms in a holster or secure location when carrying or handling them. If you must leave the weapon unattended, make sure it's unloaded and stored safely, out of the reach of pets or other individuals.
Handling and training practices: Make sure that everyone who comes into contact with the weapon, including those in the household, is aware of proper safety measures. This means having the gun held in a safe direction, leaving the safety on, and never putting your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot.
Pet gun-free zones: Never leave guns where pets can find them, especially if your dog is curious by nature. By having a special, pet-free zone for firearms, accidental handling of weapons is avoided.
Adhering to these steps reduces the chances of firearm accidents that might be due to pets or any other causes by a huge margin.