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catlover79 · 09-04-2009, 11:39 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090905/..._through_house

UNIONTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania history buff who recreates firearms from old wars accidentally fired a 2-pound cannonball through the wall of his neighbor's home. William Maser, 54, fired a cannonball Wednesday evening outside his home in Georges Township that ricocheted and hit a house 400 yards away. The cannonball, about two inches in diameter, smashed through a window and a wall before landing in a closet. Authorities said nobody was hurt.

State police charged Maser with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

No one answered the phone Friday at Maser's home. He told WPXI-TV recreating 19th century cannons is a longtime hobby. He said he is sorry and he will stop shooting them on his property, about 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

Lee · 09-05-2009, 12:20 AM

I don't think this man meant for what happened to happen

cyberalias81 · 09-05-2009, 02:59 AM

I mean who here hasn't accidentally discharge a mini-cannon ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AsId-qVIb4

Schmoopie · 09-05-2009, 03:10 AM

I bet he'll be really sorry when he's finished paying for the damages! What an idiot!

Marvo301 · 09-05-2009, 03:20 AM

I think it's time for this guy to find a less dangerous hobby! Like stamp collecting or something!

cyberalias81 · 09-05-2009, 03:26 AM

Just when you think stamp collecting is safe... someone will come along and prove you wrong.

janet42 · 09-05-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee

I don't think this man meant for what happened to happen

Yeah I agree and it sounds like he's really sorry for what he's done. I'm glad nobody's was hurt.

catlover79 · 09-05-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cyberalias81

Just when you think stamp collecting is safe... someone will come along and prove you wrong.

09-04-2009, 11:39 PM	#1
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09-05-2009, 03:10 AM	#4
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09-05-2009, 03:20 AM	#5
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09-05-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	I don't think this man meant for what happened to happen

09-05-2009, 02:59 AM	#3
cyberalias81 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 13, 2009 Location: Eastern USA Posts: 124	I mean who here hasn't accidentally discharge a mini-cannon ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AsId-qVIb4

09-05-2009, 03:26 AM	#6
cyberalias81 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 13, 2009 Location: Eastern USA Posts: 124	Just when you think stamp collecting is safe... someone will come along and prove you wrong.