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Defensive carry at the range
I think someone posted an article like this one not too long ago. Guy had a silenced .308 that they killed him for.
http://www.whptv.com/news/local/stor...aaNuQJ4Kg.cspx
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I allways carry defensively. Especially at the range, if I am shooting with you guys that I know from this forum or Arfcom. I dont trust any of you. To be fair I dont trust anyone.
But, if the guy was shot at some distance or from behind, how would you even know it was coming? the article mentions a 700 in .308. even if they were 50 yards away you wouldnt be prepared for someone to shoot you out of the blue. But, what if they used that rifle to its potential? I dont think there is anyway you could get out of this, unless you stayed home.
Very good policy to have, whether with people you know or not. I'm sure everyone's seen the vid of the mother (I think) shooting herself and her son at the range.Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck
As far as the story goes, I'm always bugged out when shooting outside not only because of things like this but also dumbasses who decide walking/biking/riding towards gunshots is an awesome idea.
And people wonder why I prefer a Controlled range
it might not be a whole helluva lot but shooting at someplace like family shooting in Cherry Creek, Dragonmans or someplace like it is a far cry better than just going out in the middle of nothing.
Sorry, but there isn't a gun out there worth my life.
Intentional and accidental shooting had happened in secured Army bases, shooting ranges, gun free zone schools etc etc etc. I'll keep my right and be smart.
How many gun violence occurs during an armed robbery of say...grocery store, a place that each of us visit more often, compare to gun range or open public land?
And for those who go to gun ranges more often than doing his/her groceries, I envy you!
Very good advice! A ton of people aren't right in the head.
i have only shot indoors, a couple times. i would be just as worried indoors. the guy 2 stalls over could wack you. on camera or not.
if someone wants to kill you, you will be dead. it doesnt matter if you have a battallion with you, a team of seals. everyone dies. and it is fairly easy to kill anyone. so, i wouldnt worry about these kind of things too much. and taking friends probably wouldnt help. its not as if everyone forms a perimeter while the other is shooting, just for this circumstance. and even then someone could still shoot you. maybe if your friends had the fortitude to return fire, but you would probably still be dead. death comes for us all.
Man HBAR... party pooper, thanks for the downer, lol.
I do agree though. We are fragile beings. 8lbs of pressure on your spinal column (certain spots) or neck and your dead.
Ya betta b rite wit ur gawd!
Sorry I think I missed my point.
what I was trying to say is that it is less likely for someone to pop you at 400 yds just to take your shit if you are at a controlled range.
I fully grasp the concept of "when it's time, it's time."
I just prefer not to make it any easier.
and as far as
I Never questioned anyone's rights. Please Shoot where you like, Be safe, have fun.I'll keep my right and be smart.
I was simply expressing my preference and the reasons.
I would say that EVERYONE carry if you are out and about, Range, no range, state park shooting, out on a picnic with the wife and kids.
I wasn't trying to make this another argument about right to carry....
why do I even try?
Because you care... sometimes peoples' reading comprehension does not lend itself to verbal sparring over the internet... I don't express myself adequatley sometimes either, nor do I always interpret what others are saying equally as well.
But it's all Kewl!
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