Proudly Serving All of Utah   | Professional Carry Coaching from a 30 Year Utah LEO

The #1 Cause of Firearm “Accidents” — And How Texas Gun Owners Can Avoid Them

Texas LTC Online Class (Phil Snyder)

What Is the Primary Cause of Firearm “Accidents”? After several years as a firearm and CCW instructor, I’ve noticed a concerning trend. More police officers and judges are holding gun owners accountable for what many people call “accidents.” In legal terms, these incidents are often charged as unlawful discharge of a firearm. As a training […]

Handgun “accidental discharge” results in death of a friend-Friend faces felony charges

St. George man accident shoots friend, arrested on felony charges

Tragedy in St. George, Utah: A Fatal “Accidental” Shooting On the evening of December 5, 2025, a 19-year-old from St. George, Utah, identified as Malachi Robles, reportedly shot a friend — a juvenile — after allegedly removing the magazine from a handgun and pulling the trigger, unintentionally discharging the firearm. The bullet struck the friend, […]