That's the biggest issue. Getting range users to understand ballistics, range design and the effects of hard targets vs soft targets . Rather than just click I understand the range standing orders, I think a basic presentation then test needs to be done, simplified signage to point out the very basic and important information of the RSO at the ranges. So anyone cant say i didn't know.
Then anyone caught using wrong targets, wrong shooting positions or firing line etc, warned, take the test again. Do it again and good bye.
Anyone caught intentionally shooting outside of the backstops, at range infrastructure or other risky behavior should be told where to go and never come back.
Holding people to account for their actions
I would rather my kids do shooting sports than play rugby, Far safer. Generally ranges apply appropriate controls because the level of danger.
Rugby does things to reduce the risk of injury but its always there and even the risk of death and kids have died in nz playing Saturday morning games.
I think we should all support safety in our hobby / sport. But is the range certification over kill? Is it a solution to a problem that doesn't exist? Probably in a lot of peoples eyes.
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