Situational awareness at the shooting range

[The Boat]

I was out shooting at Wolf Creek today when something unnerving happened. I went to break in a new G Code holster and was having a great time shooting drills in lane #1. As I'm shooting at my target, I see two people walk into my field of vision. These guys were up on the hill way past the berm. It looked like they were trying to find a place to set up a target. I thought I would be polite and stop shooting since they were about 30 degrees to my right and about 100 yards away. I watched them walk around on the hill and I could hear them talking through my electronic ear pro, and they never even noticed me. I couldn't believe they were so oblivious. I guess lane #2 wasn't long enough for them and they decided to go behind the berm to set up targets. Anyway, I just thought I'd mention it as a reminder to everyone to stay safe when you're out shooting, especially when other people are nearby.

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[Koda]

It begs the question.... Did they leave their targets up on the hill?

 

[Timbertodd]

It begs the question.... Did they leave their targets up on the hill?

My guess is no they did not. Lane 2 is mainly a pistol bay that is the purpose of the berm.

 

[Certaindeaf]

If it was the new L Code holster they probably would have noticed.












lol, not really

 

[Joe13]

Stuff like this makes me appreciate Clark Rifles that much more - idiots

 

[Joe13]

When I was MUCH younger a few of us were up on larch, before they paved most of it, and were shooting pistols mostly out to 100yards.

Some moron drives up and parks next too us, gets out and puts a huge camping backpack on and proceeds to dang near walk in front of us and go up and over the berm - he never said a word...

We called it soon after because we didn't want that guy to come back while we were shooting right at him

 

[SigShooter232]

When I was MUCH younger a few of us were up on larch, before they paved most of it, and were shooting pistols mostly out to 100yards.

Some moron drives up and parks next too us, gets out and puts a huge camping backpack on and proceeds to dang near walk in front of us and go up and over the berm - he never said a word...

We called it soon after because we didn't want that guy to come back while we were shooting right at him

Sounds like that guy was on a hike out to Darwin's waiting room...

 

[Sgt Nambu]

I shoot at ARPC, as safe a club as any on earth, IMO. I also was a member of Clark Rifles, another well run, safe range. Both safer than say most of the military ranges I've been on! But I'm telling you, DO NOT relax on any range! I've seen things. There is a weapon on every bench, watch them all!

 

[Joe13]

I shoot at ARPC, as safe a club as any on earth, IMO. I also was a member of Clark Rifles, another well run, safe range. Both safer than say most of the military ranges I've been on! But I'm telling you, DO NOT relax on any range! I've seen things. There is a weapon on every bench, watch them all!

Yup, be your own RSO

 

[Aero Denezol]

I was a member at ARPC when they first opened the 12th Bay, which is a 50 yarder. Anyway, one day I was out there w/ my AR and would you believe, a kid on a dirt bike came rumbling down the hill, through the bay, and out the side! I absolutely yelled my head off, but he just kept going, looking real sheepish as no doubt realized his mistake, but man, that one really surprised me.. I can only surmise the kid used to ride the hill regularly and didn't know about the new shooting bays.

 

[11Charlie]

There are certain things in life that are non negotiables for me. Saftey while shooting in any sercumstance is at the top!

 

[MasterChief]

Saftey while shooting in any sercumstance is at the top!

Safety with cpelling is a diff story though

 

[11Charlie]

Safety with cpelling is a diff story though

smart azz!!

 

[The Boat]

If it was the new L Code holster they probably would have noticed.












lol, not really

Ha! Yeah most likely..