This is tragic...
Family seeking answers after man shot at gun range | Tulsa World
But it is also a reminder to those who shoot at public ranges that you never really know who that stranger with a gun next to you is or what he is thinking. Those who take expensive firearms to the range may want to consider conceal carrying (if they have a CHL and don't already). This gentleman didn't exactly have overly rare firearms (a Mitchell’s Mausers rifle, a Ruger rifle and two Smith & Wesson pistols) so you never know what thieves may want to steal from you.
And considering the recent suicide at a local range here in San Antonio, those on the range at that time were lucky that this individual was not of the mindset that he was going to take others with him. Much like "suicide by cop," it is feasible that the person's desire to die could cause them to shoot at or even kill other people in the attempt to in turn be killed themselves.
I don't think this is a huge concern nor do I want to make anyone paranoid, but I am sure that the man in the above story never expected it to happen and was in no position to defend himself if there was an opportunity to do so. I am merely suggesting that carrying at the range is something to consider if you are not already doing so.
I am glad this gentleman survived the robbery, and hope he has a quick and complete recovery.
I also hope that the two scumbags that did this accidentally shoot themselves (or each other) with the guns they stole!
Cheers! M2
Family seeking answers after man shot at gun range | Tulsa World
But it is also a reminder to those who shoot at public ranges that you never really know who that stranger with a gun next to you is or what he is thinking. Those who take expensive firearms to the range may want to consider conceal carrying (if they have a CHL and don't already). This gentleman didn't exactly have overly rare firearms (a Mitchell’s Mausers rifle, a Ruger rifle and two Smith & Wesson pistols) so you never know what thieves may want to steal from you.
And considering the recent suicide at a local range here in San Antonio, those on the range at that time were lucky that this individual was not of the mindset that he was going to take others with him. Much like "suicide by cop," it is feasible that the person's desire to die could cause them to shoot at or even kill other people in the attempt to in turn be killed themselves.
I don't think this is a huge concern nor do I want to make anyone paranoid, but I am sure that the man in the above story never expected it to happen and was in no position to defend himself if there was an opportunity to do so. I am merely suggesting that carrying at the range is something to consider if you are not already doing so.
I am glad this gentleman survived the robbery, and hope he has a quick and complete recovery.
I also hope that the two scumbags that did this accidentally shoot themselves (or each other) with the guns they stole!
Cheers! M2
