A 36-year-old Emmaus man accidentally shot himself in the groin while holstering his weapon during a class at the Bethlehem police gun range, according the city's police chief.

The bullet grazed the man's groin area and thigh, according to the chief and emergency radio reports.

Bethlehem police Chief Mark DiLuzio said the man suffered some blood loss but was in stable condition, conscious and alert when he was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

A private company was conducting a concealed carry course at the police range, part of the Steel City Gun Club in Lower Saucon Township, the chief said. Sights & Trigger was scheduled to run the course today, according to that group's website.

The man's gun went off when he tried to holster his weapon and clothing apparently got caught in the trigger, DiLuzio said.

Police declined to identify the man since he is not charged with a crime.

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