Imad al Alami and his negligent discharge

AW1Ed sends a link from Fox News which tells the story of the sad end of Hamas co-founder Imad al Alami who was inspecting his handgun a few weeks ago when it discharged into his terrorist head;

Imad al-Alami, 62, was ā€œexamining his personal weapon in his homeā€ Jan. 9 when the gun went off and a bullet struck him in the face, Hamas said.

He had been hospitalized in Gaza until his death, according to the Jerusalem Post.

Hamas initially announced al-Alami died of natural causes, dispelling rumors he’d committed suicide or was murdered. However, the group later admitted an accident had actually caused al-Alami’s death.

Yeah, history is replete with accidental deaths – Ceasar accidentally stabbed himself twenty times, Gaddafi accidentally stabbed himself in the ass, Saddam Hussein accidentally tripped and fell into a noose. Now, poor terrorist, Imad al-Alami, accidentally shot himself in the head.

There are no “accidents” with firearms, someone has to consciously pull the trigger.

Comments

103 responses to “Imad al Alami and his negligent discharge”

  1. AW1Ed

    AMF, Imad.

  2. A Proud Infidel®™

    DARWIN AKHBAR!!!

    1. Lurker Curt

      WIN!!!

    2. Animal

      I like it. Can I use this or is it trademarked?

    3. Yef

      I had to laugh, despite my best intentions to ignore you.

      1. ChipNASA

        Goddamn it API,
        Mountain Dew through the nose BURNS LIKE HELL!!

        šŸ˜€ šŸ˜€ šŸ˜€ ? ? ?

        1. Graybeard

          You should know better than to drink or eat and read TAH simultaneously, ChipNASA.

    4. Alberich

      “He could tell his ass from a hole in the ground, but his head from a clearing barrel, that one was a little harder…”

    5. A Proud Infidel®™

      Y’all feel free to use it as you please.

  3. HMCS(FMF) ret

    I’m going to take a guess and assume that Imad never took a gun safety class?

    STUPID. DEAD. FUCK.

    1. A Proud Infidel®™

      His goats will sleep soundly from here on out.

      1. E4 Mafia For Life.

        Finally have some small measure of anal retentiveness.

    2. Combat Historian

      I guess Hamas doesn’t have an “Iyad Eagle” program…

  4. Graybeard

    Imad al-Alami
    Had a ND
    It’s plain to see
    He’s DRT.

    1. HMCS(FMF) ret

      BRAVO!!!!

    2. A Proud Infidel®™

      You forgot ā€œBURMA SHAVEā€, GB!

  5. NavyCWORet

    Technically, it is natural causes. When a bullet enters the head and destroys the brain, it’s only natural that the person should die. /sarc

    1. David

      Just call it lead poisoning.

    2. A Proud Infidel®™

      A Lead-Based Home Lobotomy?

  6. Stacy0311

    So will there be a Hamas wide safety stand down?

    1. Animal

      Just for L/Cpl’s and below.

      1. Animal

        Sorry, just for L/Terrorist’s and below.

        Fixed it.

    2. GDContractor

      Yep. They’re all disassembling and inspecting their weapons to see if the Zion trigger group has somehow been installed. Oh, it’s real.

    3. rgr769

      Maybe there will be a Hamas wide mandatory power-point on handgun cleaning and safe handling practices. Probably will take four weeks of training when one considers the IQ’s of these inbred goat humpers.

    4. Bill M

      And PowerPoint slides! Gotta have PowerPoint slides.

    1. Yef

      Most eloquent post today.

    2. Sparks

      Love it, LOVE IT!!!!!!

  7. RGR 4-78

    After I read the headline I figured he had a dose of the clap and had spread it to the local goats.

  8. 2/17 Air Cav

    “Let’s say he died of a heart attack or pneumonia!”

    “Can’t. Too many saw the hole in his head.”

    “Um. Ah. Assassination?”

    “Never! It would not have been Allah’s will that an infidel should reach him here.”

    “Accident?”

    “Brilliant!”

  9. MCPO NYC USN Ret.

    I love it when a plan comes together!

    1. GDContractor

      I hope, through back channels, Mossad is saying just that.

      1. MCPO NYC USN Ret.

        My favorite is triggered induced sploding RPG’s.

          1. SFC D

            He blowed up real good!

          2. ChipNASA

            “This video contains footage some viewers may find upsetting amusing.”
            /fixed that for you.

            1. MCPO NYC USN Ret.

              Thanks!

          3. rgr769

            This is the kind of triggering I like to see. He clearly won’t have need of a safe space.

      2. Graybeard

        They are either saying that, or “I love it when they do our work for us.”

  10. Ex-PH2

    So, I guess he didn’t attend the class where you’re told to keep your booger hook off the bang switch?

    Poor fellow. Was he turned down for the IED explosive life finale class? I can understand his angst, if that’s the case.

    Let us all follow-up with an appropriate “him”.

    1. Lurker Curt

      Fahk him?

    2. Funny how it works, but somehow once you get to “management” level of a terrorist organization, you are “over-qualified” for the suicide bomber position.

    3. A Proud Infidel®™

      Ex-PH2, wouldn’t say, “Fah-kheem” be more culturally appropriate even though I prefer “DARWIN AKHBAR!”?

  11. Yef

    Two possible scenarios.
    1) He was looking into the barrel.
    2) The barrel was looking at him.

    1. A Proud Infidel®™

      A Gremlin struck while he was looking down the barrel, yeah, THAT’S IT!!!

    2. UpNorth

      Maybe he hired his cleaning through Mossad.com?

  12. USAF Ret

    About ā€œAccidentalā€ Deaths and/or ā€œSuicide (aka self-murder).

    When I was stationed in the PI at Clark AB mid-70’s there was a bus crash on the road to a mountain city called Baguio (sp). The bus had 60 people in it who were trying to get to Baguio to sale things at a Convention happening there.

    The original bus driver (and owner) told them that they had to find other transportation because his bus was unsafe because of mechanical troubles to include the brakes. A little while later his cousin took the bus, supposedly unknown to owner, and started up to Baguio. On a very tight hairpin turn the bus crapped out, the brakes failed and the bus crashed down about a 100 foot embankment. The 30 people in the back of the bus ā€œcushionedā€ the people in the front of the bus. 30 people dead and all of the rest beat up bad, driver in his seat belt in his seat was not hurt that bad.

    They scramble the ā€œJollysā€ and we were on scene about 2 hours after the crashed. There was still a lot to do saving the victims and getting the bodies recovered; work about 6 hours. I actually have slides of the body recovery portion of this crash.

    So back to ā€œAccidentalā€ Deaths and/or ā€œSuicide (aka self-murder):

    About 4 to 6 weeks later my housemaid brought me a newspaper that had an article about the bus crasher/driver; it seemed that he committed ā€œSuicideā€ or at least that is how it was reported. One of the worst cases of ā€œsuicideā€ I had ever read about. He stabbed, slashed or cut himself at least 30 times with a Bolo knife (Philippine machete). And the Philippine Official quoted agreed with me about it being the ā€œWorst case of suicide that he had ever witnessed.ā€

    So, yes ā€œSuicideā€ can be very bad. Almost like crashing a plane.

    1. Graybeard

      Like Carrasco’s death was ruled ‘suicide’ by the JP. His rational: “When a Texas Ranger tells you to drop your weapon and you don’t, that is suicide.”

      And that is the official cause of death still listed on his death certificate.

      1. Roger in Republic

        In Tombstone AZ. a man was pulled from the jail by a mob and hanged. The Coroners verdict was ” Death by misadventure. Strangulation, self inflicted or otherwise”.

        1. Perry Gaskill

          Tombstone had some twisted humor going back in the day. One epitaph on Boothill:

          “Here lies Lester Moore
          Four slugs from a .44
          No Les No more …”

  13. Wilted Willy

    Oh, what a shame! This is my sad face!! sarc.

  14. QMC

    What was the final cause of death? The bullet or staying in a hospital in Gaza?

  15. Ex-PH2

    I’m sure the goats in his neighborhood will miss him.

    What? Too soon?

  16. 11B-Mailclerk

    “Bullet in the brain pan. Squish!”

    – River Tam

    1. The Other Whitey

      Shiny!

  17. HMC Ret

    Well, bye you murderous lowlife

  18. 11B-Mailclerk

    I plan to dine out tonight, a good steak, etc.

    Since their custom is to pass out sweets in celebration, I shall put out goodies at work tomorrow.

    Maybe each year, we should hold a celebratory bar-b-que. The “honoree” is currently quite familiar with the eternal rotisserie roast process.

  19. Skyjumper

    Just for you, Imad al Alami. Enjoy. šŸ˜‰

    “When the bullet hits the bone”.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6iIySm2t8Y

  20. Mick

    Claw:

    What does Imad al-Alami score on the Official TAH Name Scrabble (Home Version) Whiz Wheel with his self-inflicted gunshot wound multiplier?

    1. Claw

      And the official score is:

      Imad al-Alami (BLDAM*/DOT) 22×5= 110

      *Bernathian Level Dumb Ass Move

      1. Doc Savage

        Generic automatic pistol: 350 US Dollars

        One round of unknown caliber:10 cents

        Showing future Hamas suicide attackers how to do the job right by leading from the front: Priceless

      2. Claw

        Corrected/Amended Scoring: Now – 132

        Since Imad al-Alami is one of those Dipshit Rag Heads we’ve been fighting for the past 17 years and pulled a BLDAM* on himself, he now falls into a new special multiplier category for TAH Name Scrabble (Home Version)®™.

        That multiplier will be six (6) and is reserved for the above scenario and for other stateside suspects/perps who pull a BLDAM*/DRT on themselves, but were revived by EMTs only to become DOT (Dead Over There) at a later time.

        *Bernathian Level Dumb Ass Move.

        “So let it be written, So let it be done.”

  21. OWB

    “I mad” or “I Madd?”

  22. The Other Whitey

    Honestly, I don’t know which version is funnier, the Ides of March or the negligent discharge?

  23. Green Thumb

    Bummer.

  24. 26Limabeans

    Was it a Glock?

    1. AW1Ed

      IMI Desert Eagle for the win!

      1. 26Limabeans

        Nicely done!

    2. SaraSnipe

      Probably one of those Iraqi hi-power knockoffs. Either way, good job.

  25. Doc Savage

    For Hamas….this IS considered death by “natural causes”

  26. SFC D

    Insh’allah, bitch!

    1. The Other Whitey

      Deus vult!

  27. Martinjmpr

    If he’d been wearing a PT belt this wouldn’t have happened. Everyone knows PT belts prevent ND’s.

    1. A Proud Infidel®™

      Hell yeah, just ask any CSM!!!

  28. JURRASICHM

    Gee. Another senseless death that could have been prevented had HAMAS passed stricter gun control laws. Ma Salama bitch.

  29. rgr769

    Let us hope he gave firearms safety training to many of his fellow ‘Slamo/Palinazi buddies.

  30. oldgeezer

    Wasn’t there another Hamas founder that also died from an the same defective pistol about two years ago? I kind of remember hearing this before (might just be old age).

  31. Atkron

    I just want to know what kind of intel this dude had on the Clintons.

    1. RGR 4-78

      šŸ™‚

    2. UpNorth

      Wait, you mean this was a case of Arkancide?

  32. rgr1480

    …After the 2014 Israel-Hamas war, al-Alami traveled to Turkey for treatment for an injury in which he lost a leg. Hamas said he was wounded in the war.

    I wonder if he accidentally shot himself in the leg as well.

  33. rgr1480

    Here lies, with a hole in his head,
    The remains of Imad al Alami,
    most thoroughly dead.

    Whilst cleaning his weapon, he thought he’d have fun
    and peered down the barrel
    of this magnificent gun.

    “Suicide!ā€ said others; ā€œAssassination!ā€ cried some;
    But negligent discharges occur
    When you’re not safe with your gun.

    The lesson today is plain to be seen:
    Clear your weapon
    AFTER removing the magazine!

    BURMA SHAVE

    1. rgr1480

      Please pardon the use of “gun” in the ditty — it rhymes better than weapon or pistol

      1. Graybeard

        Poetic license is freely and willingly given.

    2. Graybeard

      Very good!

      I especially love the “BURMA SHAVE” addendum. It brings back fond memories of driving down Texas road with my father.

    3. A Proud Infidel®™

      Imad al Alami
      Had less brains
      Than a salami
      He thought it
      Would be fun
      To look gown his gun
      The gun went *BOOM*
      right there in the room
      A big hole in his head
      Now he is dead

      BURMA SHAVE

    4. rgr769

      You and API are some talented poet wordsmiths.

  34. Nastyleg

    Have the police questioned the long time target of his sexual abuse, his beloved sheep, Ali baaa baaa

  35. RCAF-CHAIRBORNE

    “Fuck firearms safety! Inshallah this handgun will be unloaded an”……BLAM!!!!

    Oh darn

    1. AW1Ed

      Well, lets see:

      *RULE 1
      ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED

      RULE 2
      NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY

      RULE 3
      KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER TIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET

      RULE 4
      BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET

      3 out of 4 Rules violated, resulting in a grievous wound and lingering death. And I’m good with that. For the record, I’ve never had a negligent discharge. And I never will again, either.

      Filed under “Some Shit You Have to Learn First Hand.”

      *Sorry for the CAPS, pressed for time.

  36. A Proud Infidel®™

    So since he offed himself without taking anyone else, does that mean he only gets 7.2 virgins in the afterlife?

    1. RCAF-CHAIRBORNE

      Nope….suicide or death by extreme dumbassery will only net him 72 aged, syphilitic, incontinent former crackwhores

  37. Mark RM1 USN ret

    Devine Providence. AMF.

    1. 2/17 Air Cav

      You water people have weird tags.

  38. Mr. Pete

    Wanna bet that slug hit him in the eye!

  39. A Proud Infidel®™

    That’s what happens when you get Bernathian with a firearm, AMF!!

  40. RM3(SS)

    Wonder what he knew about Hillary?

  41. Azygos

    Mossad would like to extend their sincere condolences for the accidental death of his successor.

  42. PLASTIC DUCK

    “Never ever let your gun, pointed be at anyone”
    I guess “anyone” here means someone you don’t intend to kill.
    I don’t know if he qualifies for his virgins.
    Raghead training pamphlet.
    Always keep your personal weapon clean.
    Before cleaning, remember to clear your weapon.
    The best way to do this is to point it at your head and squeeze the trigger.
    If you can’t identify your head than point your weapon at a fellow raghead and squeeze the trigger 3 times or more until you hear a click.
    After cleaning check your ammunition is functional and correctly loaded. You can do this by pointing the muzzle of the loaded weapon at your or a raghead’s ear, and affirming that you can hear a bang when you squeeze the trigger.

    1. A Proud Infidel®™

      So since he offed himself I assume he only gets 7.2 virgins!

  43. Docduracoat

    Another negligent discharge causing death
    Was it a Glock?
    I am always amazed that people buy guns that require a trigger pull to field strip
    You can tell me about ā€œ the safety is between your earsā€, but there are plenty of striker fired guns that do not require trigger pull to take apart
    That is a design flaw that Glock could easily fix

    1. I havta ask: how many documented examples of a negligent discharge while stripping a Glock do you know of? I understand you philosophical point, but I wonder if there have been many real-world examples.

  44. As for “accidental” discharge vs. negligent discharge, how many here have heard stories of someone killing themselves with a pistol that REALLY IS unloaded?

    For that matter, what about that DEA lamsak (you know, the one who later sued YouTube) who literally shot himself in the foot after proclaiming he was the only one in the room qualified to bear a side-arm?

    I seem to recall an entire video that was a mash-up of various police negligent discharges. You know, the people who were in theory trained to handle firearms?