There is no such thing as an accidental discharge. Somewhere down the line of events, that lead to the firearm going off, an error was made. If you are going to carry a firearm you should follow these rules. 1) Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2) Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire. 3) Never point your weapon at anything you don't intend to shoot. 4) Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire.