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A 63-year-old Lincoln man who was taking his grandchildren to the shooting range Tuesday accidentally shot himself in the leg while seated in his truck in the parking lot, according to Lincoln police.

The man was unloading his 9mm handgun in the parking lot at the Outdoor Education Center near 44th and Superior streets when the accident happened at 11:48 a.m., said Lincoln Police Sgt. Todd Beam.

The man's three grandchildren helped him and called 911. He had non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Bryan West Campus, Beam said.

Police said the man was legally able to possess the gun. It was unclear late Tuesday whether police cited him for discharging the weapon within city limits.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center offers public archery and firearm ranges.

Reach the writer at 402-473-2657 or rjohnson@journalstar.com. On Twitter @LJSRileyJohnson.

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