On November 13th, 2023, Adam experienced a catastrophic misfire during a RPG launch while filming an educational video series. There was a mishap, causing it to explode on his shoulder. This had him airlifted to the hospital with third degree burns on about 10% of his upper body, a broken jaw, a fractured skull, face and chest lacerations, several pieces of shrapnel in his body, and long term nerve damage in his face.
Adam Knowles is a recent veteran after spending some time deployed in the U.S. Army. One of his goals after returning home was to educate and entertain his fellow citizens about the interesting world of firearms, as well as the dangers.
Multiple skin grafts, stitches, and other surgeries later, Adam is left with an enormous medical bill of almost $300,000, especially after the helicopter ride, and the weeks spent in the hospital in order to get back on his feet. I am hoping to do everything I can to help him and his family recovery as much as possible, physically, mentally, and financially. So far, insurance has only covered about 2% of the total.
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Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agohahahaha if I had a dollar for every time I heard that from a fellow GWOT vet. Thank you so much for helping out. Must be that inner doc coming back out
I'm really sorry that happened to you Adam.
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agoThank you so much. I am doing well!
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agoThank you so much!
Get well soon bud Best wishes from Scotland
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agoThank you so much! Crazy to see love from all over this globe!
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agoThank you so much!
Bro. That's insane. But you've got like THE most badass campfire story ever.
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agohahaha is it ironic that I was essentially inside of a campfire momentarily?
good on ya for coming back. medical bills suck.
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agoThank you Evan, they do indeed! Things are looking up for them
Cool guys don’t look at explosions, bad *** men survive explosions.
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agohahahaha what does it mean if I looked directly into it
I am glad you are ok and able to move on with a positive attitude. One of the hardest things to do is to get back on the Horse. Stay strong and drive on brother.
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agoThank you so much. That is exactly what I am working towards. Still a good but of physical therapy and one surgery to go!
Reply from Adam Knowles2 years agoThank you Jon!
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I was a combat medic in Iraq OIF III All I got to say is 'bro, you should have been wearing your PT belt' That would have saved you a world of hurt.