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Florida Woman Shoots Herself In The Leg At Marksmanship Competition

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By Catherine Thompson
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June 16, 2014 10:40 a.m.
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A Florida woman accidentally shot herself in the leg Sunday during a marksmanship competition, Orlando TV station WESH reported.

Siegried Betterly, 40, was participating in a timed shooting contest at Volusia County Gun and Hunt Club, according to WESH. Volusia County Sherriff spokesman Gary Davidson said Betterly was putting her handgun into its holster when she accidentally touched the trigger, causing a bullet to hit her in the leg.

Betterly was taken to a local medical center with non-life threatening injuries, Davidson said.

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Catherine Thompson (@kt_thomps)  Catherine Thompson is a senior editor for Talking Points Memo in New York City. She came to the site in 2013 and reported on national affairs. Previously, she worked as a research assistant to investigative reporter Wayne Barrett. She can be reached at catherine@talkingpointsmemo.com.
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