A few weeks ago I was at a social work event...
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A few weeks ago I was at a social work event...
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"See clay bird shooting is easy... See this bead on the end..."
Whats wrong? That's not the correct golf club?
It's ok, because she has her finger in the end of it:wtfsmilie:
He's pointing it at the sort of bird, shotgun shooters are a bit thick at the best of times
Please tell me that is a trick of perspective or something..?
If it isn't, who put on the event? Your work, or was it organised by one of those office activity/Team Exercise 99 type crowds? Or did one of your coworkers just happen to have a shottie and a thrower and said ''let's smash some clays"?
You have got to be kidding.
I'm not kidding.
It was run by the venue I believe.
It's not a trick photo. Exactly how it looks is how it is.
I'm sure worksafe would have a mean tug over that then
Well first of all I'd never start any one with a semi! Even with an extended mag:wtfsmilie:
Always a double...then when it's broken it's safe!
In there defence we can't see if the breach is locked open...
I've zoomed in on the trigger and can't see a finger on the trigger...
So it looks bad yes! But is it?
I'm making the assumption the person in the photo knows the firearm is unloaded, there's no ammo nearby and it surreptitiously hasn't been loaded. So while it doesn't look good, the situation is in fact perfectly safe.
Because it's just a photo, I wasn't there, the perspective could be out and I wouldn't want jump to wrong conclusions ;)
Reality vs theory, it's always a fascinating discussion !
Pretty common with shotguns, only way to really make sure the fit of the shotgun. Just have to make sure it is not loaded!
Nothing is wrong with the picture. It's about context.
Probably a TV3 set up just to get us all excited again!!!!! Don't take the bait team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
She's checking the casting, whats the problem: A girl is checking the casting? I didn't realize Watson was a misogynist.
Did you say something to her?
...along the lines of "HAVE YOU GOT ROCKS IN YOUR HEAD LADY..."
:)
I know where this is. The venue seemed pretty well run, I'm surprised this was allowed to happen.
Who was the woman? Was she from your work?
Doesn't look like he's pointing in a safe direction to me
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Oooooohhh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dangerous Dan
I thought she was checking to see if it was loaded and the guy was adjusting his ear muffs just in case it was.
She was provided by the venue I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Arrow
Everything else she did was actually very good... Only loading a single shot per clay into the chamber, having the shooter well forward of any... spectators.
It's normal practice for a trained and qualified coach to check gun fit in this way, after checking that the firearm is unloaded and in a safe condition that cannot be fired.
Still looks bloody awful though.
Thread: What's wrong with this picture...
Nothing at all, considering the circumstances.
Unfortunately not the kind of thing I like to see on the firing line...Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt2308
Having been measured and fitted, several times for a custom shot gun, the fitter does this, as part of the process. I have found that they do check shotgun several times that its safe.
weather that's whats going on I do not know,
It is has been done as long as I have been in shotgun sports.
It can also show a coach other faults with the shooter and not just gun fit.
Thousands of blanks get fired at soldiers being aimed at with all sorts of systems while training. I don't see a problem if all the precautions are in place.
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Oh I got ya.
The gun should be pointed at the wanker wearing a vested suit combo to a work event.
Good spotting Doc.
I have also zoomed in on the trigger and reckon I can see a finger in the trigger guard (albeit only just). Even though the circumstances may be safe it is not a good look that the dude is holding the shotgun single handed. Makes it difficult for me to believe this is about checking fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sideshow
the shotgun is loaded....and will ALWAYS be loaded...it may have no cartridges in it but must ALWAYS be treated as loaded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kscott
Interestingly opinions seem about split 50/50 on wether or not this is a good idea or not.
Having run over 2000 novice shooters through clay shooting events you are just increasing the risk of getting shot ... You may run through 100 people in a day... It only takes one mistake and you'll be scooping bits of face off the ground.
You will never find me on a range down the business end of a firearm while someone else is holding it. Ever.
Ah fuck that
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Its a commonly used gun fitting technique, see below (Skip forward to about 6:50)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Watson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ_rdXEi8vs
It does look a bit odd though
There is no need imo, to check gun fit or eye movement for a novice shooter. Especially at a event where they will likely never follow up in the sport.
Who cares how they shoot as long as they are safe.
I have personally only seen the practice used on seasoned and established shooters by coaches who are fault finding.
If she is in fact checking a novice shooter out she is pretty keen.
I used to help run corporate events like this myself out of chch and found just getting a few people to improve on their second go was all it took for them to enjoy it.
Coaching or directing hits on mud pie targets is child's play no matter how the gun fits.
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[emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Watson
You guys can say what you will, I'd crack anyone who was 'fitting out my son' like that.
So you guys finding this unsafe have never looked thru any of your rifle/gun barrels from the muzzle end?
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You guys are dreamers. What about when you put your gun in a gun bag and then on the back seat of your car, how many people do you think the muzzle crosses path with? There is absolutely no issue with this if the gun is cleared and double checked with action open.
Danny ridiculous comment by the way....
Good point. I have never really thought about that my self.Quote:
Originally Posted by L.R
On a long trip you could be sweeping hundreds of cars, pedestrians, cyclists and houses etc.
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Yeah but you aren't hanging onto the business end aye....Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
Always got the shits in many Sporting good stores with firearms lying on/across the counter with the pointy end looking straight at me.....
Takes me right back to my initial, "take this over there & shoot some hares, just remember the bullet comes out of the pointy end, never ever point it at anything you don't want to shoot" ...good old Uncle Gray Me, I was 14 then, those were the days on the farm in the holidays :)
So that would have been.............................922BC ?? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
True. It is all in how it looks. But in context does it matter if I am holding a firearm up looking thru the pointy end or if someone else is holding it for me. 2 people ensuring the firearm is clear and safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
If you think about it, an auto or pump will/should have the action open.
Double guns need to be shut.
I have seen this done plenty of times at sporting and clay target events.
And by competent English and Italian gunsmiths fitting guns in their booths overseas.
It looks bad and unnatural, I accept that, but it is a common practice.
If you know what you are looking for you can do it yourself in a mirror.
I would say if someone posted a pic of themselves looking thru a gun via the pointy end set up in a gun vice it would get a similar reaction on this thread.
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I'm not that much older than you Mikee :thumbsup::ORLY:Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Well I arrived in 915bc or at least my body feels that old when its winter :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
