The phrase "accidental shooting" refers to a situation where a firearm goes off by mistake, usually causing harm or injury, without the intention or purpose of shooting. Full definition
Two safety devices — gun locks and load indicators — could reduce accidental shooting deaths by nearly one third. (babycenter.com)
It is a fact that millions of homes are armed with guns and accidental shooting happen every day. (childproofingtips.com)
Yet I also keep hearing of accidental shootings involving children despite their parents» thinking that adequate precautions had been taken. (nakedpastor.com)