Accidental death at range yesterday

[OLDSTER]

An unfortunate, and accidental, shooting at an outdoor range near here resulted in the death of a 14 year old girl yesterday. Witnesses say she was at the range with her family, and it appeared a family member was shooting from one of the benches, and turned to talk to her, swinging the rifle in her direction. This is a really well managed outdoor range, and this is the first accident reported since the range opened in the 70s. We just can't be too careful

 

[bamabiker]

Very sad. Prayers for that family.

 

[da gimp]

dammmmmmmmm.

 

[jack the toad]

Yes, you can never be too careful. If the shooter was familiar with the safety rules, complacency can also kill. Very tragic and sad.

 

[alwaysoutdoors]

Prayers to those involved.

 

[Targets Guy]

Such a waste. You have to maintain safety posture at all times. Serious work.

 

[Rivoak]

There goes another reason why I don't shoot on public ranges.


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[Inusuit]

Prayers to the family, who must be devastated by this unfortunate incident. The shooter will live with this the rest of his/her life.

 

[The Big D]

Negligent!

Sad and disturbing news...but this is pure negligence (at best) not accidental.

Be safe.

 

[SC_Mike]

A senseless tragedy. Prayers for all.

 

[Kenny53]

That is heart breaking.

 

[df06]

What a tragedy

 

[blues7]

Beyond tragic.

Definitely gives me pause about shooting around folks not of my own choosing in the future.

 

[snubbyfan]

Very tragic but can serve as a lesson to all.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Tragic.

Don't know the particulars in the case, but I've seen a lot of well experienced disciplined shooters have a split second brain fart, doing something themselves that they would eagerly lecture and criticize others for.

Little girls hollers out, startling the family member who instinctively turns to her... who knows? But it can happen in an instant.

Boys, keep those muzzles pointed down range.

 

[revolver59]

Very sad to hear!! Prayers for her family.

 

[Comrad]

The tragedy I see is a poorly trained shooter who doesn't know where the muzzle or his trigger finger belong when he's not on target.

 

[tlawler]

Heartbreaking...my prayers go out to her loved ones.

 

[SW MP15]

Heart Breaking. I'm truly sorry to hear. I can't imagine what the family is going through! Sad Sad Day!

 

[Scrapper]

Our prayers go out to the family.