Public shooting ranges

[FishDFly]

I was at a private range and after the BP rifle match was over the fellow next to me wanted to shoot his Traditions percussion pistol. We said go ahead, when he shot, the noise was incredible.

He stood there holding the pistol in his left hand afterwards, initial thought was his right wrist was broken. His right hand was cut to the bone by a deep laceration. I got by EMT bag out of my truck and a nurse was there and put bandages on him.

Was at another private range and a fellow shot a hole in the bill of his cap.

 

[azmntman]

How did he get cut?

 

[FishDFly]

He did not remember how much powder he had in the pistol nor the projectile, it was not a ball which he admitted to.

The pistol had been in his truck for more than an a year. It was loaded for deer hunting.

Most likely the powder had been reduced to 4F or finer from vibrations from vibrating around behind the seat in his truck. What ever was in the barrel may have shifted forward after being seated.

If you look at the design of a Traditions pistol, it has a very sharp wooden edge next to where your hand goes.

It cut his hand all the way to the bone, very poor design for a pistol.

Most all at the range agreed it was a poor design for a pistol.

I have to agree.

He no longer shoots with us, he was grounded by his wife.

 

[azmntman]

I could see a wife putting her foot down after that! :nono:

 

[FishDFly]

Interesting part he asked if I would suture him up.

Told him no, he had to go to the ER with a laceration that deep and have it properly cleaned and taken care of by a Doctor.

 

[Mickc01]

I don't think I'm hijacking the tread (if so, super sorry) but here's the facebook page for a new public range that recently opened not too far from me in NC. Looks pretty nice but would love to hear from someone that has used it....Mick
https://www.facebook.com/Foothills-Public-Shooting-Complex-of-Cleveland-County-997428556980580/

 

[FishDFly]

I was in Phoenix in March this year at the NMLRA shoot. My wife caught my attention and pointed to the man next to me.

He was loading a revolver without a loading stand and was waving it around while loading and then capped the pistol prior to going to the line.

My wife went to summon a Range Officer.

After the Range Officer arrived, it was found out the man had just completed his Range Officer training that morning. He was asked to leave the facility and his certification was removed.

Unsafe conditions exist every where.

 

[Boomerang]

You sure it wasn't loaded with smokeless powder?

 

[FishDFly]

No it was not, I know the person and have shot with him for years.

I have shot next to him and he always has been a safe shooter.