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Geoffrey Hawk, 44, the owner of a gun business called "In Case of Emergency," was showing a semiautomatic .380 to Krysta Gearhart.

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This gun dealer demonstration was just a little too real. It happened Saturday at a gun show in Bloomsburg, Pa. Geoffrey Hawk, 44, the owner of a gun business called "In Case of Emergency," was showing a semiautomatic .380 handgun and accessories to Krysta Gearhart, local TV station WNEP reported.

But there was a round left in the weapon and during the demonstration the would-be customer took a slug in the thigh, raising the question, are gun shows safe?

No charges have been filed, according to the Associated Press.

Police say the Columbia County district attorney's office will determine whether Hawk will face any criminal charges.

Gun dealers at gun shows typically use plastic replicas during demonstrations. Hawk allegedly didn't.

As a result, there has been a chorus of criticism for the gun dealer's alleged carelessness, with the Washington Post rounding up this sampling of reaction from attendees at the gun show held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds:

"I think the dealers were upset because it makes them look bad," said Eric Bower.

"Stupid mistake, honest mistake, I guess. I wouldn't do it," added Pat Bower.

"He should have been more careful. Absolutely he should have known better," said Paul Neff.

Dealers at gun shows typically use plastic replicas during demonstrations. Hawk allegedly didn't, the Post reported.

Background according to the Washington Post: Gearhart was not the first person shot at a gun show.

The liberal Web site thinkprogress.org reported that six people were shot at gun shows in one week in 2013. Most recently, a man was killed outside a gun show in Austin on Sunday.

So are gun shows safe if even the customers get shot?

Tell us.