"Shooting Accidents" - Videos

arcticap · September 29, 2011, 02:21 AM

1. Keep the lid on the powder container:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f5Aux1Mtsc

2. Mark the ramrod to check for a double load:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtY1b...eature=related

American Eagle · September 29, 2011, 05:57 AM

You've got to be careful with black powder firearms (and smokeless too). If you are not, then you are just asking for trouble.

These videos are a perfect example of what happens when people don't treat firearms with the respect and caution that they deserve. Shooting is fun, but if safety and precaution take a back seat to fun, you may endanger others and yourself.

**Mike Irwin** · September 29, 2011, 06:42 AM

Years ago I went to the range to find a newbie loading his flintlock rifle out of a 1 pound can of black powder...

And leaving the can open (with a spout on it) on the bench when he shot...

The kicker?

The idiot was smoking a cigar at the same time.

He and I had a little chat about safety.

He was actually very receptive to the disussion and changed his ways really quickly when I demonstrated just how little black powder it would take to make a pretty nasty mess out of him.

Ozzieman · September 29, 2011, 05:53 PM

I just wonder how badly burnt the guy in the first one was.
The second one, wonder if the man standing next to him got injured.

Ideal Tool · September 29, 2011, 10:57 PM

Even before the guy pulled the trigger..I knew he wasn't too brite..no safety glasses or hearing protection!

Hawg · September 30, 2011, 04:26 AM

Guess I'm not too bright either, I don't wear safety glasses or ear protection with a rifle

maillemaker · September 30, 2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Guess I'm not too bright either, I don't wear safety glasses or ear protection with a rifle

Well, knowing is half the battle!

Steve

SHNOMIDO · September 30, 2011, 02:38 PM

sometimes when shooting a .22 outdoors ill skip hearing protection. it just isnt necessary.

But there's no excuse to not wear vision protection. ive gotten a shower of hot Bull-S on my cheeks and forehead enough times to know i dont want that in my eyes.

Ideal Tool · September 30, 2011, 07:40 PM

"sometimes when shooting a .22 outdoors ill skip hearing protection. It just isn't necessary".
Hearing loss occures at 85db. A .22 L.R. is 134db. How's that working for your higher-end frequency hearing?

SHNOMIDO · October 1, 2011, 10:04 AM

in a long arm it doesnt make my ears ring.

firecrackers make my ears ring, do you wear earplugs on the fourth of july?

My point wasnt that hearing protection is the red headed stepchild of safety gear, not at all. My point was personally, ill wear vision protection when shooting a pellet gun or an Airsoft gun. Theres no telling what kind of tiny metal crap is gonna fly in your face.

**4V50 Gary** · October 1, 2011, 10:28 AM

Thanks for sharing the videos.

Pahoo · October 1, 2011, 10:47 AM

arcticap
I find these videos to be very informative and I thank you for your post. In all the years of shooting and teaching M/L's, I have seen two major accidents. One was a flash burn to a woman's face and left eye and the other was a fella that pounded a rod till it got discharged through the palm of his hand. In addition to these, there have been scores of minor burns. ...

During our hunter safety classes, we teach the four basic gun handling rules and about six safety rules that apply to M/L's. We also hand out a sheet listing about 23 safety rules pertianing to M/L's. The cause of the accident videos are or covered during our class as well as others. ....

We always wear eye and hearing protection during our classes as well as our personal range-time. Just good common sense. ....

Be Safe !!!

September 29, 2011, 02:21 AM	#1
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	"Shooting Accidents" - Videos 1. Keep the lid on the powder container: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f5Aux1Mtsc 2. Mark the ramrod to check for a double load: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtY1b...eature=related

September 29, 2011, 05:57 AM	#2
American Eagle Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 265	You've got to be careful with black powder firearms (and smokeless too). If you are not, then you are just asking for trouble. These videos are a perfect example of what happens when people don't treat firearms with the respect and caution that they deserve. Shooting is fun, but if safety and precaution take a back seat to fun, you may endanger others and yourself. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. ----THOMAS JEFFERSON

September 29, 2011, 06:42 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,379	Years ago I went to the range to find a newbie loading his flintlock rifle out of a 1 pound can of black powder... And leaving the can open (with a spout on it) on the bench when he shot... The kicker? The idiot was smoking a cigar at the same time. He and I had a little chat about safety. He was actually very receptive to the disussion and changed his ways really quickly when I demonstrated just how little black powder it would take to make a pretty nasty mess out of him. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 1, 2011, 10:28 AM	#11
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	Thanks for sharing the videos. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 1, 2011, 10:47 AM	#12
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	The Smoking Lamp is out !!! arcticap I find these videos to be very informative and I thank you for your post. In all the years of shooting and teaching M/L's, I have seen two major accidents. One was a flash burn to a woman's face and left eye and the other was a fella that pounded a rod till it got discharged through the palm of his hand. In addition to these, there have been scores of minor burns. ... During our hunter safety classes, we teach the four basic gun handling rules and about six safety rules that apply to M/L's. We also hand out a sheet listing about 23 safety rules pertianing to M/L's. The cause of the accident videos are or covered during our class as well as others. .... We always wear eye and hearing protection during our classes as well as our personal range-time. Just good common sense. .... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

September 29, 2011, 05:53 PM	#4
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	I just wonder how badly burnt the guy in the first one was. The second one, wonder if the man standing next to him got injured.

September 29, 2011, 10:57 PM	#5
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	Even before the guy pulled the trigger..I knew he wasn't too brite..no safety glasses or hearing protection!

September 30, 2011, 04:26 AM	#6
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Guess I'm not too bright either, I don't wear safety glasses or ear protection with a rifle

September 30, 2011, 02:38 PM	#8
SHNOMIDO Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 423	sometimes when shooting a .22 outdoors ill skip hearing protection. it just isnt necessary. But there's no excuse to not wear vision protection. ive gotten a shower of hot Bull-S on my cheeks and forehead enough times to know i dont want that in my eyes.

September 30, 2011, 07:40 PM	#9
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	"sometimes when shooting a .22 outdoors ill skip hearing protection. It just isn't necessary". Hearing loss occures at 85db. A .22 L.R. is 134db. How's that working for your higher-end frequency hearing?

October 1, 2011, 10:04 AM	#10
SHNOMIDO Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 423	in a long arm it doesnt make my ears ring. firecrackers make my ears ring, do you wear earplugs on the fourth of july? My point wasnt that hearing protection is the red headed stepchild of safety gear, not at all. My point was personally, ill wear vision protection when shooting a pellet gun or an Airsoft gun. Theres no telling what kind of tiny metal crap is gonna fly in your face.

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