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MikeLutton · 08-10-2010, 10:08 PM

In Ankara, Turkey a groom named Tevfik Altin lost control of a weapon during his wedding. The result of the loss of control was the death of 3 guests.
The story goes that the groom was given an AK-47 after the vows were said. The groom was firing an AK-47 automatic wedding into the air when he lost control of the weapon and aimed it at guests. The groom killed his father, 60, and two aunts, 19 and 55. Eight other relatives were injured during the Sunday celebration in a little village of Akcagoze, Gaziantep. Several children from ages 10 to 16 were also injured.
Police arrested the groom and the cousin who gave him the weapon.
The tradition in Turkey is that when someone gets married, someone fires a weapon into the air to celebrate. Turkey has been trying to destroy the dangerous tradition due to the fact of several stray bullet accidents occurring. It is not uncommon for more than one person to be firing a weapon after a wedding.

http://specials.msn.com/A-List/Lifes...dding%20guests
CNN asked witnesses what happened. One stated that it happened "very quickly." We imagine this incident will only aid Turkey in their fight to end weapons discharge after celebrations. (c) tPC

catlover79 · 08-11-2010, 03:10 AM

YIKES.

80sTrivia · 08-11-2010, 04:32 AM

Automatic weapons + wedding ceremony= horrible, horrible idea...

-STEFFY- · 08-11-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

The tradition in Turkey is that when someone gets married, someone fires a weapon into the air to celebrate.

^^^ STUPID

catlover79 · 08-11-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Automatic weapons + wedding ceremony= horrible, horrible idea...

Exactly.

robyrob · 08-11-2010, 01:22 PM

I WONDER IF THEY SELL A LOT OF BULLET-PROOF VESTS AS PARTY FAV0RS

JamesG · 08-11-2010, 02:06 PM

I understand how old traditions are important to some people, but I see no real reason to use live ammunition for this. Nobody (well almost nobody) uses live ammo. for ceremonial use.

Blanks should be used instead, plus getting the approval regarding gun laws and procedure.

MikeLutton · 08-11-2010, 02:48 PM

better yet confetti shooter that could be lot better or fireworks but no firearms

OH Nuts! · 08-11-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

YIKES.

Double triple quadruple YIKES. (with many eeks) What a horribly tragic story.

cyberalias81 · 08-11-2010, 09:00 PM

Tweety · 08-11-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

I WONDER IF THEY SELL A LOT OF BULLET-PROOF VESTS AS PARTY FAV0RS

No, not really... however, they DO rent them at the door. Prices are pretty reasonable, from what I understand.

Tweety · 08-11-2010, 09:44 PM

Tell you what, if this couple ever decides to repeat their vows, I really don't see a whole lot of people showing up for THAT little celebration.

cleverfun3000 · 08-11-2010, 11:02 PM

catlover79 · 08-11-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweety

Tell you what, if this couple ever decides to repeat their vows, I really don't see a whole lot of people showing up for THAT little celebration.

I can't blame them!!

Lee · 08-12-2010, 01:07 AM

What do you think will happen to him?

08-10-2010, 10:08 PM	#1
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	Groom accidentally kills wedding guests In Ankara, Turkey a groom named Tevfik Altin lost control of a weapon during his wedding. The result of the loss of control was the death of 3 guests. The story goes that the groom was given an AK-47 after the vows were said. The groom was firing an AK-47 automatic wedding into the air when he lost control of the weapon and aimed it at guests. The groom killed his father, 60, and two aunts, 19 and 55. Eight other relatives were injured during the Sunday celebration in a little village of Akcagoze, Gaziantep. Several children from ages 10 to 16 were also injured. Police arrested the groom and the cousin who gave him the weapon. The tradition in Turkey is that when someone gets married, someone fires a weapon into the air to celebrate. Turkey has been trying to destroy the dangerous tradition due to the fact of several stray bullet accidents occurring. It is not uncommon for more than one person to be firing a weapon after a wedding. http://specials.msn.com/A-List/Lifes...dding%20guests CNN asked witnesses what happened. One stated that it happened "very quickly." We imagine this incident will only aid Turkey in their fight to end weapons discharge after celebrations. (c) tPC
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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	I understand how old traditions are important to some people, but I see no real reason to use live ammunition for this. Nobody (well almost nobody) uses live ammo. for ceremonial use. Blanks should be used instead, plus getting the approval regarding gun laws and procedure.

08-11-2010, 02:48 PM	#8
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	better yet confetti shooter that could be lot better or fireworks but no firearms

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08-11-2010, 09:44 PM	#12
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	Tell you what, if this couple ever decides to repeat their vows, I really don't see a whole lot of people showing up for THAT little celebration.

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