'Hold My Beer and watch This!'

'Hold My Beer and watch This!' — That night I got a rude and embarrassing reminder of the basic weapon safety techniques I learned growing up and as a young security policeman. When it comes to weapons, you must practice safe handling techniques at all times. And never fire a gun under the influence of alcohol. (Illustration by Sammie W. King)

'GUNS AND ALCOHOL DON'T MIX'

Published Oct. 1, 2009
By Airman Pete Martinez

Via e-mail -- Just read the "Tales of the Strange" article "Hold My Beer and Watch This!" (March/April 2009 issue, page 6). The artwork caught my attention, and the story was entertaining. I must say I was surprised as I read the story and discovered that the guy was a former cop. Then I was even more surprised to find out he is a current safety expert. But it just goes to show we all have our stupid human moments; he was just brave enough to share one of his. He definitely gets his point across -- guns and alcohol don't mix!