North Syracuse, NY -- A North Syracuse man demonstrating to his wife how to use a handgun accidentally shot himself in the leg this morning, village police said.

The 7 a.m. shooting was reported inside their house, 306 Belmore Drive, at the intersection with Wells Avenue.

William T. Kopko Jr., 69, called 911 after the shooting in their bedroom. He was taken to Upstate University Hospital for a non-life-threatening injury.

Three handguns legally registered to Kopko were secured for safekeeping, police said.

"At this time, the incident appears to be accidental and charges are not being considered," Chief Michael Crowell said.