Very Scary Movie (With an Important Safety Message)
Do you like scary movies? This video will send chills up and down your spine. But it’s not about Space Aliens, or slime monsters — it’s about two-legged creatures that appear out of nowhere… while you’re shooting. Watch this video carefully. Something happens at 0.38″ that will make your heart race. Warning: Adult language — Not suitable for playback at work.
Why You Must Always, Always Be Careful When Shooting on Public Lands…
LESSON Learned: Always be aware of your backstop and beyond. If there is any possibility of someone venturing into the “danger zone”, mark off the target area, and designate a person to watch the area around the target. That designated spotter should instantly call a halt to shooting if any person or vehicle appears. It is also a good idea to place warning signs, but don’t count on these to be headed.
This video was filmed on BLM land out in the Nevada desert. In such public areas, one must be very careful about shooting. There may be hikers, bikers, explorers, and horse-riders nearby. An offroad motorcyclist might be moving at 65 miles an hour. At that speed he’ll cover 32 yards in just one second! With that possibility, you really have to be ultra-careful. To be forewarned of potential risks, you need to watch way out to the left and right, not just focus on the backstop and the bullet’s flight path.
The shooting area shown above is located on BLM land. All BLM rules and regulations apply. Remember it is everyone’s desert so always think “safety first”. The video-maker, JFComfort (aka “Joe”), explains: “We do the majority of our shooting on BLM land surrounding the Las Vegas Valley. We have found shooting in small groups in the desert works well for us. We have spent a lot of time out there in the past. I advise you not to shoot alone and be very mindful of off-road enthusiasts. Guys on quads, dirt bikes, and Rhinos seem to pop out of nowhere. Also keep a close eye out for other shooters, not everyone is safe, respectful and courteous.”
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Had a situation like that happen years ago. Shooting at 400 yards on a 500 meter range that was completely fenced but unbeknownst to me some guys on ATV’s broken through the fence so they could get across the range to a path on the other side. Heard some engine noise and held up firing and about a second later a guy on an ATV went by right in front of my target – – very unnerving. The guy on the ATV obviously completely oblivious to how much in peril he placed himself by breaking through the fence to get where he wanted to go.
Had that happen on our local range in NSW. Bike riders had cut the chain wire fence and avoid security to get in.
Police response … close the range … permanently; and the court backed it.
What ever happened to the ‘Darwin Award’ for the dumbest way to get killed?
And we protect them. Yes, we are to behave with the utmost care and responsibility at all times, but sometimes you just have to wonder what goes on in the minds of others.
You can’t even jokingly suggest they go down to Central Station to play with the trains. They’re already doing that …