Catastrophic Failure of Rifle Barrel Causes Devastating Injuries

Case Overview

This case involved a plaintiff who was seriously injured when his rifle malfunctioned during a hunting trip in Texas. A few weeks before the incident in question, the plaintiff purchased a pre-owned hunting rifle from a local gun store in order to hunt deer with. During the hunting trip, the man discharged the rifle for the first time since purchasing it. Upon firing the rifle the round misfired, causing the barrel to explode halfway down its length. The resulting explosion caused metal fragments to lacerate the man’s hands and arms, causing severe bleeding and permanent muscular damage.