searpinski
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Tragic and preventable.
This.
Tragic and preventable.
When I'm at a range with more than one person. I typically leave all the actions open when someone is down range.
Some people gristle when at a Revere's Rider's event, the hosts get really tough on being safe. I applaud that and that is why I try to send new shooters to those events.
Once the line is done shooting, firearms must be unloaded, mags out, actions open, safety on, chamber flag in, muzzle over the line facing downrange and finally step away from it and don't go near it until instructed. Then after everyone is off the line, someone running the event walks the line and looks for anything missed. If he/she finds one item not adhered to, that gun owner will hear about it and so will everyone else.
Some people gristle when at a Revere's Rider's event, the hosts get really tough on being safe. I applaud that and that is why I try to send new shooters to those events.
Once the line is done shooting, firearms must be unloaded, mags out, actions open, safety on, chamber flag in, muzzle over the line facing downrange and finally step away from it and don't go near it until instructed. Then after everyone is off the line, someone running the event walks the line and looks for anything missed. If he/she finds one item not adhered to, that gun owner will hear about it and so will everyone else.
12 year old girl struck in head by .22.
While she is down range to check targets, another decides to "safe" a lever action rifle by lowering the hammer. (Likely tucking it under his arm, right at 12 year girl head height).
Took a life of a child because his own stupidity. Don't think I could come back from that.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...uring-target-practice/?utm_term=.77a35777c368
Yep. ATM yelled at me for grabbing my mag off the back of the mat on the way by. Dont blame him, he didnt know the target of my reach prior to me bending over. (from that point forward I asked permission to grab something near my rifle.)
Did he yell at you or did he sing yell at you?
Talking gun safety is preaching to the choir: I would hope everyone here knows better.
The real question is: Is he getting hit with an Involuntary Manslaughter charge, and furthermore, should he?
Preaching to the choir is what we do best. There even seems to be a competition for the best sermon. That said..........preach on brother. We can't hear it too often!
When I'm at a range with more than one person. I typically leave all the actions open when someone is down range.
chamber flags can be found for $2. I keep several in my range bag, there's a couple in the truck, etc. I've given away a bunch over the years. Eliminate any questions about the condition of your gun before people go down range. Many ranges require them.
a brightly colored or white zip tie works and is dirt cheap.
-rvb
Ive seen folks use a length of heavy duty yellow trimmer string.
Agreed. Given the stakes involved with failure, I can't get enough reminders about safety and risk management.
For sure.
My thumb slipped off the hammer on one of my Henrys a couple years ago while hunting out in my woods. I thought I had a shot, but decided I didn't like the background. It was cold and rainy. My hand slipped off the hammer extension and the rifle fired. It happens, but I had it facing a safe direction and down at the ground.
That incident is why my 1894 still has the cross bolt safety in it despite the fact that I initially intended to remove it.