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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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#6688495
02/27/17 02:49 PM
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kdkane1971
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Every time I go to a range on a Saturday or Sunday there's always some weekend warrior who mishandles a firearm, or cannot follow basic handling which scares the daylights out of me.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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#6688510
02/27/17 03:06 PM
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tdecker22
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Ouch!
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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02/27/17 04:22 PM
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landsurveyor
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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02/27/17 04:35 PM
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Halfadozen
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I don't go to gun ranges anymore either, have seen way too many folks not handling firearms properly.
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. -- Ronald Reagan
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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02/27/17 06:45 PM
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Yes, this was at Quail Creek.
Greg
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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02/27/17 08:48 PM
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Choctaw
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"The rifle was a 270..."
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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02/27/17 09:39 PM
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DrifterAT
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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02/28/17 02:08 AM
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I don't go to gun ranges anymore either, have seen way too many folks not handling firearms properly. Me too. I'm actually surprised there are not more injuries and/or fatalities than there are.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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02/28/17 04:29 AM
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B_Rod
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Never thought about ammo mix ups being dangerous, but the picture is again worth a thousand words. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/01/17 02:39 AM
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Tux Man
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I just THOUGHT that I was 'Mr. Safety", until I blew up my Beretta Silver Pigeon. I feel for this shooter.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/02/17 09:59 PM
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boliverpete
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My daughter almost did the same thing. We went to the farm to sight in her .243, and I told her to grab her ammo before we left. I should have double checked it before we sat down to shoot but I was in shooting mode and didn't think about it. It was the only gun we brought and the only box of ammo. She loaded the magazine and loaded the first round in then looks at me says that the bolt handle doesn't seem to go down as far. The bolt was almost fully engaged but not quite. I pull the round out and notice it says .308 on the bottom. Definitely a wake up call for both of us.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/02/17 10:32 PM
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Dalroo
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I know they serve a purpose and often the only option for some, but I avoid gun ranges. Too many novices, shady characters, and wannabes.
Dalroo Deep in the Heart of Texas How about that Brandon!
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/07/17 01:55 AM
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hetman
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ouch !! was a nice gun at one time. Glad she was not hurt.
"Lesser mortals are pitied for the misfortune in not being born Texan."
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/07/17 01:19 PM
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That is why I only have one box of ammo on the bench at a time!! If I switch guns I remove the gun AND ammo from the bench before grabbing another gun.
So easy to prevent stuff like this! this
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/07/17 02:53 PM
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A good reason not to go to a public range. Too many inattentive morons out there.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/07/17 03:18 PM
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This was a good reminder for me. I check of course, but now I double check. Even look at the headstamp on every one now.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/07/17 03:36 PM
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I quit the local range when everyone thought if it didn't have a slid-fire or they spent entire pay check on tannerite they weren't cool! Saw too many rounds start hitting dirt at 7 yards and continue climbing till they weren't hitting berm any longer! Range started with no 50 cal rule now thats went away. And I thought they lost their mind when they mention day leasing for dove on range while open to shoot!
Brayden (Lazy L's Southern Comfort) you will be missed! You were more than a pet you were my reason to rise and return for many days! You were my rock! 12/26/03-10/25/13
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/07/17 03:58 PM
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Any word how the young lady is doing?
They make ammo specifically for hunting for a reason!
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/08/17 01:57 AM
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I didn't see her after she left to go to the clubhouse and I am assuming to bathroom to wipe the blood off her face. The guy she was with did come back about 10 minutes later and I asked him if she was ok, he said yes in a very humbled voice, grabbed his gear and left.
Greg
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/08/17 02:18 AM
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/08/17 04:14 AM
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Quick Shoot Again
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Years ago a friend that I hunted with was helping a doctor friend of his get ready to go hunting. The doctor wanted a new rifle, bought a 270 Weatherby Magnum. The doctor later bought ammo on his own, he bought Win 270, big difference. Went to range to sight it in and the doc fired one shot, totally destroyed the new rifle and he had only slight injuries to his hand. Very lucky! I now go to the range on Monday mornings as soon as they open, I get my shooting done and leave.
Last edited by Quick Shoot Again; 03/08/17 04:18 AM.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/08/17 03:51 PM
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rattler03
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be focused and deliberate in your actions - safety first, every time. this is a good reminder that guns are deadly weapons. no matter how much experience you have it only takes one little mistake to cause life altering consequences when guns are involved. glad it sounds like the young lady sounds is ok, this could of been a whole lot worse.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/14/17 09:44 PM
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colt45-90
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hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/19/17 10:18 PM
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Had a hipoint 9mm pistol explode in my hand once, not fun!! Hung it in the wall as a reminder for safety.
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Re: This almost ended in tragedy
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03/23/17 11:05 AM
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I had a friend once that bought a used custom mauser from a gun shop that was stamped as a 270 on the barrel. The first shot split the stock, blew out the floorplate and luckily only stung his hand some...no real injuries. We got the empty brass out of the chamber and it was split almost end to end, but did show a sharp shoulder and rings near the base similar to a mag. round. It turned out that it was chambered for 270 Weatherby mag and someone had neglected to put the Weatherby on the barrel.
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