Police looking for Iowa man who got shot by gun he left in oven

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Jesse James

Dec 1, 2025

You should store your firearms in a place that's safe and sensible.

This guy, alas, did not follow that advice.

Des Moines police detectives are asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for gun and drug charges.

Police believe Dameian Buckner, 36, was in possession of two handguns and 'delivery quantity' marijuana when officers responded to investigate a report of gunfire at his home. Buckner was injured when a handgun stored in an oven fired multiple rounds as the oven was heating up, according to police.

Dude treated his gun like a frickin' Thanksgiving turkey.

Here's the post from police:

It's true, by the way — this can happen.

Mythbusters proved it:

The genius baker apparently "received an upper arm injury" from the cooked bullets; when police showed up to investigate the gunfire report, they apparently found the unlawfully owned handguns and the marijuana.

When it comes to putting your guns in the oven:


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