I got an email from my gun club last night stating that the range was closed until further notice and the April membership meeting on Monday evening was cancelled. It was terse and provided no other information. This afternoon I got another email supplying some details for the closure and cancellation. It was equally terse and provided the bare minimum of information. A member shot another member at the range, and the incident is being investigated by local law enforcement. The range is closed until the investigation is complete. No word on the condition of the victim or whether it was intentional or accidental. The last incident we had was about 2 years ago when a member loaded the wrong ammunition in his rifle, and it blew up, inflicting serious injuries on the shooter.
Absent any facts, I have no idea how it happened, but I have packed up and left the range a couple times in the past because someone was not handling their firearm in a safe manner. My Friday old guys shooting group recently had to have a talk with one of the older regulars about giving up his guns because his gun handling was becoming a safety issue. This situation is a reminder that you are responsible for your safety, and you need to not only watch yourself, but those around you.
Absent any facts, I have no idea how it happened, but I have packed up and left the range a couple times in the past because someone was not handling their firearm in a safe manner. My Friday old guys shooting group recently had to have a talk with one of the older regulars about giving up his guns because his gun handling was becoming a safety issue. This situation is a reminder that you are responsible for your safety, and you need to not only watch yourself, but those around you.