Cannon Breech Failure

[Barrycdog]

http://www.nps.gov/fomc/parknews/cannon-breech-failure.htm

This happened in September but thought I would pass it along.

Media Statement: Cannon Breech Failure at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine on September 16

 

[John Winn]

One does wonder as they say it was a reproduction gun. Knowing the DOI though I'd guess there'll never be another salute. Glad nobody got hurt.

 

[Patrick H]

My first reaction is: YIKES! After that, my second reaction pretty much follows JohnWinn's statement above.