I shot myself. I'm done shooting steel

[CAMSDADDY]

I was at the range yesterday shooting plates. I assume I hit the rack and it ricocheted. I was struck just above my eye and it continued to cut the edge of my ear. I was probably 12 yards from the rack which is closer than I realized.
One bullet to the head took me out of the fight. I was not a determined attacker but I knew I was done.
9mm hurts.
I will never shoot without safety glasses. I had them on and am thankful.
When you are sweating a cut on your ear can bleed a lot. I always carry wet wipes and the pack that belongs in the car is in a softball bag somewhere. Time to restock. I also need a better first aid kit. The one I have has been picked through.
I was thankful my kids were not there. I bled more than I wanted them to see.

How far away are you when you shoot plates?

 

[palmettomoon]

This thread is useless without pics.

 

[palmettomoon]

Glad you didn't put your eye out though.

 

[palmettomoon]

How far away are you when you shoot plates?

We ask for 15 yards min for pistols and 80 for rifle. Glasses are mandatory for shooter and spectators alike.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I wish I had taken pics at the range. A picture of my head would be a disappointment. Just an ugly dude with a nick on his head and ear and a headache.

 

[palmettomoon]

Before we painted the wall at the back of the pistol range a couple of years ago I pulled many jacket fragments out of the plywood. I had to use pliers. Shooting steel can be hazardous.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

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Currently. Wounded pride is not reflected in picture

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I was told if I had better accuracy this would not have been an issue.

 

[thorn]

15 yards pistol on steel unless shooting frangible. Even at 15, you'll still get splashback sometimes. If the steel is pitted, better move it to 20 and/or shoot frangible only.

 

[bambam]