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15-02-2016, 04:08 PM
Blue Arrow

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?
15-02-2016, 04:17 PM
chrome

Doesn't look like he's pointing in a safe direction to me

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15-02-2016, 04:22 PM
Shearer

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Originally Posted by Dangerous Dan

She's checking the casting, whats the problem: A girl is checking the casting? I didn't realize Watson was a misogynist.

Oooooohhh.
I thought she was checking to see if it was loaded and the guy was adjusting his ear muffs just in case it was.
15-02-2016, 05:16 PM
Dr. Watson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Arrow

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?

She was provided by the venue I believe.

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.
15-02-2016, 05:20 PM
Matt2308

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.
15-02-2016, 05:22 PM
Kscott

Thread: What's wrong with this picture...

Nothing at all, considering the circumstances.
15-02-2016, 05:24 PM
Dr. Watson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt2308

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.

Unfortunately not the kind of thing I like to see on the firing line...
15-02-2016, 05:31 PM
southernman

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,
15-02-2016, 05:33 PM
R93

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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15-02-2016, 05:54 PM
Ricochet

Oh I got ya.

The gun should be pointed at the wanker wearing a vested suit combo to a work event.

Good spotting Doc.
15-02-2016, 06:29 PM
Rushy

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Originally Posted by Sideshow

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 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.
15-02-2016, 07:14 PM
Micky Duck

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Originally Posted by Kscott

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 !

the shotgun is loaded....and will ALWAYS be loaded...it may have no cartridges in it but must ALWAYS be treated as loaded.
15-02-2016, 09:22 PM
Dr. Watson

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.
15-02-2016, 10:08 PM
puku

Ah fuck that

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15-02-2016, 10:44 PM
mikee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Watson

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.

Its a commonly used gun fitting technique, see below (Skip forward to about 6:50)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ_rdXEi8vs
It does look a bit odd though

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