Thread: Soldier shot in shoulder during Tekapo live firing training exercise

Soldier shot in shoulder during Tekapo live firing training exercise

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-...ining-exercise

An investigation will be launched after an army soldier suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder in an accident during a live field firing training exercise at Tekapo Military Training Facility last night.

The private, a member of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment’s 2nd 1st Battalion based at Burnham Military Camp, was taking part in a night live-firing exercise when the incident took place, the New Zealand Defence Force said in a statement released this afternoon.

He was treated by New Zealand Army medics at the scene, before being transported to Fairlie by a NZDF ambulance, from where he was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.

The injured soldier is in a stable condition and is scheduled to undergo surgery, the statement said.

The soldier and his family are being supported by the New Zealand Army.

The live-firing component of the exercise was suspended immediately following the incident.

Strict rules govern live firing on ranges and careful contingency plans are in place, which were immediately carried out, the statement said.

The New Zealand Army takes its health and safety responsibilities seriously and an investigation into the incident will be launched, it said.

Playing with rifles and live ammo without a licence has it down side?

Originally Posted by Maca49

Playing with rifles and live ammo without a licence has it down side?

Unfortunately Id say us licensed users probably have more accidental shootings than the defense forces.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Unfortunately Id say us licensed users probably have more accidental shootings than the defense forces.

There are a lot more FAL holders than soldiers though in NZ VC. That said we don't do the same sort of shooting that they would have been doing during a night live fire. I have seen the sky alight with tracer and machine guns with glowing barrels from sustained fire during some of the night live fire sessions I participated in as a soldier. I agree though that the Army is generally extremely good at ensuring there is no one forward of the firing line.

Originally Posted by Rushy

There are a lot more FAL holders than soldiers though in NZ VC. That said we don't do the same sort of shooting that they would have been doing during a night live fire. I have seen the sky alight with tracer and machine guns with glowing barrels from sustained fire during some of the night live fire sessions I participated in as a soldier. I agree though that the Army is generally extremely good at ensuring there is no one forward of the firing line.

Yep.
Now if was a percentage of bullets that hit the target Id say it would be the other way.

Originally Posted by Rushy

There are a lot more FAL holders than soldiers though in NZ VC. That said we don't do the same sort of shooting that they would have been doing during a night live fire. I have seen the sky alight with tracer and machine guns with glowing barrels from sustained fire during some of the night live fire sessions I participated in as a soldier. I agree though that the Army is generally extremely good at ensuring there is no one forward of the firing line.

Personally it surprises me that more injuries don’t happen. But from personal experience I found them well run and expertly controlled .


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Originally Posted by Maca49

Playing with rifles and live ammo without a licence has it down side?

I would say in any given year most of those soldiers shoot a lot more than any of us and would probably outshoot us all!


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Originally Posted by kiwioutdoors

I would say in any given year most of those soldiers shoot a lot more than any of us and would probably outshoot us all!


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You need to go watch them shoot then....

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Originally Posted by kiwioutdoors

I would say in any given year most of those soldiers shoot a lot more than any of us and would probably outshoot us all!


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Not from what I have seen!

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Being licensed or not has nothing to do with it. Licensed firearms owners use firearms vastly different to how soldiers use weapons.

Originally Posted by Feral

Being licensed or not has nothing to do with it. Licensed firearms owners use firearms vastly different to how soldiers use weapons.

Exactly.

Originally Posted by Feral

Being licensed or not has nothing to do with it. Licensed firearms owners use firearms vastly different to how soldiers use weapons.

Spot on. How many licensed people actively shoot in close proximity to their mates with military spec weapons.

Hopefully the answer is: 0

Originally Posted by Preacher

Spot on. How many licensed people actively shoot in close proximity to their mates with military spec weapons.

Hopefully the answer is: 0

Service Rifle, 3-gun, multi-gun.

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

Service Rifle, 3-gun, multi-gun.

True, I hadn't considered that. Still not really the same thing though surely.

Originally Posted by Preacher

True, I hadn't considered that. Still not really the same thing though surely.

Definitely not in the same league

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