Three people were injured on Saturday after a 12-gauge shotgun went off while being checked at a North Carolina gun show.

Authorities said at a Saturday afternoon press conference that the shotgun was being unzipped from its case at the security entrance to the Dixie Gun and Knife Show in Raleigh, North Carolina, when a round of birdshot pellets discharged, hitting three people.

The gun owner, who allegedly intended to sell the weapon at the show, was interviewed by police on Saturday afternoon, though there was no decision whether he would face charges.

“I want to emphasize that this was an accident,” said Joel Keith, public safety and security chief for the state Department of Agriculture.

I don't care that it was an accident. This happens all the time and often someone is accidentally killed because of this type of stupid and irresponsible behavior. Its reckless endangerment and he should at least lose his right to own a gun. Its by dealing with these common events we change the mind set concerning guns. Irresponsible gun owners don't have a right to bear arms. I say that as a responsible gun owner. We can change people's attitudes and behavior concerning guns, just as we have changed public views and acceptance of smoking and drunk driving.