Out in Fresno, California, just three days after a deputy was accidentally killed when he grabbed a gun that he or a fellow officer had dropped (the case is still open), there has developed a habit.

This time a deputy shot himself in the leg while trying to put on his holster.  It has been revealed that the sheriffs department handguns do not have an external safety.

For example, some guns have an external safety, a little switch on the side that must be pushed to unlock the trigger before the gun can fire. The guns used by the Sheriff’s Department will fire by simply squeezing the trigger so deputies can be quicker.

This shooting prompted a headline in local media.

Reviewing safety procedures did not include even the slightest hint of the possibility of adding a safety to the gun, even though the lack thereof has killed and injured 100% more deputies than the bad guys have.

Nope. Not gonna do it.

Here’s the result of the safety procedures changes.

So for now, deputies will be warned to be careful with their guns, and when putting on their holsters.

“Just visually look down and check where your strap is, because if you are having trouble with it, don’t just yank on it,” said Harlow.

Don’t just yank on it? Well hell, in my mind that’s a pretty good piece of advice for everyone for everything.

Holy cow.