Officer Andy Hester evidently missed two very crucial pieces of education regarding the handling and use of weaponry.
First don’t play with it or handle it unless it is necessary.
Second, when dealing with a firearm, or firearm like weapon, keep your booger hook off the bang switch.
Had it been a civilian they would have been charged with assault, for that reason he goes on the count. Accident or not. While tasers are less lethal, they are still weapons and should be handled and treated as such.
In the words of Say Uncle, “Stop touching it!”
State Sponsored Criminal Count: 133 – Andy Hester
Because playing with weaponry in public where others can be injured is perfectly acceptable if you’re a cop.
TMM is the owner, editor, and principal author at The Minuteman, a competitive shooter, and staff member for Boomershoot. Even in his free time he’s merging his love and knowledge of computers and technology with his love of firearms.
Many know his private name and information however due to the current political climate, many are distancing themselves due to the abandonment of Due Process.