DaveT Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just seen a SKY report about a short-sighted soldier (who was not wearing his contact lenses) who shot and killed another soldier on the range thinking he was a target! Worrying about civilians capabilities and keeping us off of ranges seems a bit hypocritical. Apparently the culprit had previous been rejected because of badeuyesight but somehow got in.😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Excuse typos above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 27 minutes ago, DaveT said: ..... Worrying about civilians capabilities and keeping us off of ranges seems a bit hypocritical. who's doing that then ? I don't recall any particular moves to deny civilian shooters based on capabilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topscots1 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, DaveT said: Just seen a SKY report about a short-sighted soldier (who was not wearing his contact lenses) who shot and killed another soldier on the range thinking he was a target! Worrying about civilians capabilities and keeping us off of ranges seems a bit hypocritical. Apparently the culprit had previous been rejected because of badeuyesight but somehow got in.😏 Not really given the target referred to is a switch fire target, which would indicate some form of field firing, I doubt many on here would relish dragging themselves up a river all day whilst wearing body armour and helmet. And with 30-40 Kgs on there back. Not really a civilian practiced form of shooting. I also haven’t seen any push to keep civilians from ranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 It was more a punt at being kept off of field firing ranges for no good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topscots1 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, DaveT said: It was more a punt at being kept off of field firing ranges for no good reason. What reason were you given ? That does not justify a good reason ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, DaveT said: It was more a punt at being kept off of field firing ranges for no good reason. So, just an assumption then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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