Crime & Safety
NRA Staffer Shoots Himself At Gun Range: Report
An NRA employee was doing firearms training when he accidentally discharged the gun.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — A National Rifle Association employee accidentally discharged a gun and wounded himself during training Thursday, Fairfax County Police said.
Around 3:30 p.m., the 46-year-old employee was training at the National Firearms Museum's shooting range at 11250 Waples Mill Road in Fairfax when the incident occurred. He suffered a minor lower-body wound and was taken to the hospital.
No charges are expected after police consulted with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office.
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