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According to the incident report, Jan Wendling, 68, and two others at South Main Street Barber Shop, 569 S. Main St., were discussing firearms when Wendling took his black 9mm handgun from his holster. One round was allegedly discharged into the floor, causing injuries and damage.
Negligent assault is a third-degree misdemeanor. The maximum penalty is 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, Kemerer said. A 68-year-old male victim was taken to OhioHealth hospital with minor injuries and was later released.
I hate when people feel the need for "show and tell" during a firearms discussion.
"Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. . . Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them."
- Thomas Paine
"Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem."