Amazing competition shooting video

[yz9890]

Didn't see this posted elsewhere. My heart stopped for a minute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzTIKAbI3k


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[buffalobo]

It made the rounds last year I think.

Still a good reminder, especially for those who RSO.

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[ray1970]

Yeah, I remember that one. I think of it from time to time when I'm the last one taping up targets.

[HoneyBadger]

Anyone that's ever been to Dragonman's knows that feeling...


[panic]

[Irving]

I've heard that the guy down range in this video is deaf. Does anyone know if that is true?

[ray1970]

I blame the range officer. He's responsible to run the stage safely. He should have made sure the range was clear before proceeding. If I was the guy down range, he'd be missing some teeth in a hurry.

[yz9890]

Makes me second guess having someone else clear the range. I understand that there may not be an option to clear the range myself but it makes me take a hard look at the staff. I wonder if any organized events allow the participant to clear the range.


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[Zundfolge]

Good on the shooter for being aware of what was going on and not getting tunnel vision.

[kidicarus13]

Good on the the guy downrange for hiding behind a cardboard target once he realized lead was flying his way.

[Hoser]

It is not just the ROs responsibility to ensure safety. Every person on the range needs to pay attention.

And yes, the dude downrange is deaf as a post. He was just being a brass rat searching for that last piece of missing brass.

[Irving]

It is not just the ROs responsibility to ensure safety. Every person on the range needs to pay attention.

And yes, the dude downrange is deaf as a post. He was just being a brass rat searching for that last piece of missing brass.

That's what I had heard, but didn't want to post up conflicting info. I think the fault for this incident lies on more than just the RO, but I also don't want to quarterback this situation. Everyone that day got an important lesson and fortunately, at a very steep discount since no one was hurt.

[rondog]

Where did that happen at? I do remember seeing it before, don't know where it was though.

[CHA-LEE]

This type of failure only happens when many shooters on the squad become complacent. Range safety is EVERYONES responsibility. Think about that the next time you are at a match and you feel it's more important to chew the fat with your buddies while waiting for your turn to shoot.