If that's the meaning that came across then I didn't make myself clear. Rules need to be enforced with a certain amount of common sense, judgment and flexibility if warranted. A range with a culture of absolute to-the-letter rules enforcement with never any leeway for occasional situations is a culture I wouldn't fit in very well.
Me either,f
Start wearing those earplugs, hearing loss is gradual and at first not noticed and you will NEVER get it back. Ask me how I know.
No, it's not, and the muzzle is a long way from your face, but .... it's the report from that carbine-length AR-10 with the side-ported muzzle brake being shot from the next bench that will get you.
I think those are the ones written by liability insurance lawyers.
I was 10 feet to the right of a flintlock, watching it go off, when I felt debris hit my face. I was glad to have glasses on.
Like Motorcycle riders. I don't believe in helmet laws. However, if a rider decides to forgo this safety device, then any settlement from insurance should be reduced if the injury can be directly attributed to the riders choice.Agreed to a point but ranges have to pay for insurance and the cost of the insurance varies with the number of accidents incurred and I would think that the policy states that eye and ear protection must be worn on the shooting line.
Not trying to be obstinate but it’s kind of like seat belts in vehicles. The law or rules state that you have to wear them for your protection not another driver or passenger.
If you frequent a range that doesn’t have these rules in place then more power to you and you do whatever you like.
Having been a competition shooter I have many times been sprayed in the back by others who have no consideration for others. too many seem to think safety rules don't apply to them. If they choose to endanger themselves that is their problem but they have no right to endanger others. I think ranges have safety rules to protect the business from those who refuse to take responsibility for the own actions and want to blame others for their irresponsible actions. That is exactly why we no longer have Douglas muzzle loading barrels. I think the dumbest statement I have seen on safety rules was on a different thread where an individual posted that all safety rules were stupid, they were just trying to prevent an accident that hadn't happened yet. WELL what else would they be for?
People that do not think they need to follow "safety" rules or that the rules are a waste of time, are the same people who will be whining when they are sued because their irresponsible actions harmed someone else.
I wear eye protection. Murphy's Law and SHeet Happens! You only have one set of eyes, why take chances? No good reason I can think of
