having not been there and not seeing the totality of the circumstances I will comment as best as I can given the facts.
A gun broken open doesn't mean it is unloaded. I don't think anyone here would appreciate a semi automatic pistol with the slide locked back and the shooter pointing it at you would be appreciated or condoned. I know I wouldn't. Broken open/action open doesn't mean unloaded.
regardless of the fact that it is either gross negligence, ignorance or lack of training, you gave an accident waiting to happen. so, do what you feel is right.
my question is; why does anyone have to sweep other shooters with muzzles anyway?
The bottom line is, you cant control others but you can control yourself. So, If I am uncomfortable with the "prowess" of my fellow shooters (and its not a range I am in control of, otherwise I would remove them)and I see their behavior as negligent or indifferent I would tell them to watch their muzzle, if the shooter appeared to be inexperienced, I would talk to them off line and suggest tat they should watch how they handle their gun, . For the former I definitely would sinform the squad that I am not going to continue shooting at that time and leave the line. But if someone points a firearm at me, I am damn sure going to tell them not to do that again and make it clear as to my feelings and leave.
I would wait for another squad to go and sign up with that. I would also have a conversation with the range officer or club management. I would give them a description of the offending individual and suggest that maybe they need a little safety training.
Last edited by Brian; 07/23/15 01:19 PM.
