Five things to know about guns . Michael Brown was in a concealed - carry class when he was shot . The instructor was teaching self - defense techniques when the gun went off . Columbus Police : A sheriff 's deputy described the shooting as accidental . Piemonte says the instructor has called him regularly to check in .
Michael Brown was in a concealed - carry class when he was shot . The instructor was teaching self - defense techniques when the gun went off . Columbus Police : A sheriff 's deputy described the shooting as accidental . Piemonte says the instructor has called him regularly to check in .