Safety reminder from the local news

[Clovis]

Saw this yesterday and thought we should have a reminder about always being as safe as possible.

Target Shooting Accident Kills Dog

A Caroline County family is seeking justice after the family dog was shot and killed in an apparent accident.

www.wboc.com

Sad the dog got killed, but could have been much worse.

 

[toppkatt]

'know what is beyond your target'

 

[Clovis]

'know what is beyond your target'

Absolutely...double check to be sure.

 

[John from MD]

This is so senseless and sad. Now we have a very angry family because one family member was killed and others were put in danger by careless and reckless behavior. God help the shooting community if the victims are non gun people because that poor dog would become a martyr to their cause.

 

[ground chuck]

What a dumb@ss

 

[K31]

'know what is beyond your target'

In this case, "Know if you bullets are impacting short of the target".

 

[eruby]

I wish I were that dog

 

[GuitarmanNick]

Stupid people piss me off! Feel bad for the family that lost their dog. That would send me over the edge.

 

[toppkatt]

In this case, "Know if you bullets are impacting short of the target".

Well, the way it's written he 'MAY' have hit the target (not shot in front) but the bullets were ricocheting off the 'berm' (e.g. the flat ground behind the target). Surprised he didn't hear the ricochet and stop (well maybe not).
Sounds like too congested of an area to be shooting anyway.

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

I wish I were that dog

Pm me if you need to talk. I used to be a bartender so I'm basically a psychologist.

 

[Nanook]

I wish I were that dog

I do have a new phone number but you're welcome to it.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Sounds like shooting with no backstop. 10 counts of reckless endangerment should rain on his parade big time. I suspect there will be a civil suit to follow.

 

[ToolAA]

Pm me if you need to talk. I used to be a bartender so I'm basically a psychologist.

Is there any bars that take Cigna. If so, I might be seeking professional help myself. I think my plan covers 50 visits.


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[Garet Jax]

I wish I were that dog

I hope you're kidding brother. If not, I can probably make you laugh and at least get your mind of things for a bit. I'm no Psychologist, but I can listen and make terrible suggestions for advice.

 

[Overwatcher]

This is a really unfortunate accident. I didn't catch how old the shooter was but I would be willing to bet he was young with the lack of experience . I know of a few young men we kinda took under our wing that live around the shop that want to shoot/ hunt but have know one to teach them . A accident waiting to happen .But the parents are all for it. I'm not suprised that this has not happened sooner since rifles can be used for hunting in Caroline county and alot of these unseasoned hunters are left on their own.

 

[traveller]

'woods' are not a backstop.