A man who police said “was practicing his quick draw” with a .45 caliber revolver shot himself in the leg over the weekend.

Authorities said Tuesday that criminal charges are possible against the 19-year-old man. Police did not identify the victim. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell.

The “accidental shooting,” as authorities described it, occurred at 7:12 p.m. Saturday at 1401 S. Main St. Lot No. 150 in Mitchell.

“The man shot himself one time in the leg with the revolver as he unholstered the firearm and received non-life threatening injuries,” according to a statement from the Mitchell Police Division. “It appears that the bullet then entered the floor, but did not exit the residence.”

No one else was injured, and one other person was at the residence during the shooting. Authorities said the man thought the firearm was unloaded.

“The Mitchell Police Division would like to remind people to always treat all firearms as though they are loaded when handling them, and to make sure to always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction,” the statement says.