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Man Tries To Trim Tree With a Shotgun

Posted by samzenpus on from the right-tool-for-the-job dept.

When faced with a problem, the only thing in Antonio Chiaia's toolbox appears to be his double-barrel 12-gauge. The 74-year-old was arrested for using his shotgun to try to get rid of a tree limb in his backyard. He told police that he couldn't reach it with his saw so he thought he might be able to shoot it off. Police charged Chiaia with unlawful discharge of a firearm and second-degree reckless endangerment.

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  1. Re:This is done more than people might think! by Stargoat · · Score: 2, Funny

    That was the first question I asked myself, "How big was the branch and what sized shot?" Then I wondered, "What kind of stupid bastard uses a side-by-side for trimming a tree? A pump or semi-auto is much more practical, as reloading in a pain in the neck. A Remington 870 is nice and durable, and as long as you aren't using the Wingmaster version, that would probably be best." Then I thought, "I wonder if the old man was entirely in his faculties." After that, I read this post and wondered "If I was entirely in my faculties."

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