allen-1
NES Member
Every match I've been to has had a shooters briefing that includes what to do if there's an accident. Never really thought I'd "hear a cease fire roll through the range" - but Saturday I did.
Details are minimal - shooter at "make ready command" put gun back in holster after loading it, and as he did so, fired four rounds including one through his foot. We had plenty of trained medical personnel on site, (as competitors), and first aid was immediately rendered. Ambulance and firetruck showed up, injured person was transported out.
Lots and lots of speculation of what happened, but all that I know for sure is in the above paragraph.
Personally speaking, I was the shooter on deck, had just loaded and was about to start when cease fire was called. I had an RO supervise while I went cold. Called my wife and told her that I'd be later than usual because we'd had an accident, that I wasn't involved, and then I walked the stage a dozen times while waiting. Saw no need to go over and gawk and/or get in the way.
It's a reminder - USPSA/IDPA/SC - all of them - it's a game, its competitive, it's fun - but pay attention - we're handling firearms and people can get hurt or killed if we're careless.
Details are minimal - shooter at "make ready command" put gun back in holster after loading it, and as he did so, fired four rounds including one through his foot. We had plenty of trained medical personnel on site, (as competitors), and first aid was immediately rendered. Ambulance and firetruck showed up, injured person was transported out.
Lots and lots of speculation of what happened, but all that I know for sure is in the above paragraph.
Personally speaking, I was the shooter on deck, had just loaded and was about to start when cease fire was called. I had an RO supervise while I went cold. Called my wife and told her that I'd be later than usual because we'd had an accident, that I wasn't involved, and then I walked the stage a dozen times while waiting. Saw no need to go over and gawk and/or get in the way.
It's a reminder - USPSA/IDPA/SC - all of them - it's a game, its competitive, it's fun - but pay attention - we're handling firearms and people can get hurt or killed if we're careless.