F Is For Fail Redux

So, not only has the story of Glenn Seymour made it to Fark.com, but it has been updated.  Prepare for some train-wreck-sort-of-fascinating clips and click here for the full article.

The skill Seymour was learning when he died is not required to get a concealed weapons permit in Missouri. The state calls for instructors to cover such topics as basic marksmanship and safe storage of firearms at home during the eight-hour class.

County sheriffs oversee concealed carry training in Missouri, approving lesson plans and individuals instructors.

Degase stressed that while Seymour's death was accidental, he is reviewing whether Williams should continue teaching such courses. Degase said a previous sheriff approved Williams as an instructor.
Peggy Siler, the co-owner of Ozark Shooters Sports Complex in Walnut Shade, said she had never heard of the technique Williams was teaching being used in a class to get a concealed weapons permit.

Dan Smith, a firearms instructor in the St. Louis area, said the skill Seymour was learning when he died is only found at "very, very advanced levels of training.

"That's not what the Missouri conceal carry class is about," Smith said.

So, basically a guy decided to play Doc Holliday and shot himself.  His teacher calls it a tragic accident and in no way explains how this happened on his watch.  The only action being taken is a review?  Freaking incredible.