Sandy Springs gun club shooting

[Gingerbeard Man]

The MSM: “Mass shooting in Sandy Springs!!!!”

 

[lostchild]

Not suggesting a "dumbass", but probably lax and unattentive.

A few weeks ago I was there zeroing a scope on the 35 yard range, just me and one other shooter occupying the first and last booths on the 5 booth lanes. We were both settled down and doing our thing when all of a sudden some store assistant came in, went to the center booth and fired 4-5 fast shots of what sounded like 300 blackout. I almost crapped my drawers as I never even saw the shooter come into the range.

I mentioned this the the desk guy when I was leaving and pointed out that I didn't want anyone to get into trouble but they may want to review procedures with their staff as this sort of behavior could cause a nervous range user to have an accident. The desk clerk said that the store manager had walked behind me when I was telling him about the incident so he heard what I was saying. The store manager however didn't acknowledge my complaint or even offer me an apology and assurance that he would take the matter up with his staff. At the time (mid-day, mid week) the range was almost empty of shooters (from now on there will be one less). There were at least 4-5 staff in the store.

This recent accidental shooting was not any direct fault of the store or management, but it's hard to see this business surviving if they don't get their act together.

Talk about unattentive..
You’re at an indoor range, already aware of one other shooter, and a burst of gunfire startles you?

 

[streetroc]

Talk about unattentive..
You’re at an indoor range, already aware of one other shooter, and a burst of gunfire startles you?

When I go to an indoor range the first thing I always do is walk in real quietly and then throw a flash bang to test the situational awareness of everyone else there.

 

[MRH]

I haven’t been to an indoor gun range in close to a decade. Last time I went a man handed his wife a pistol grip double barrel shotgun and when she fired it flew out of her hands and landed at my feet. He thought it was funny. I left and haven’t been back.

If I had to go to an indoor range I guess I would, but I would try to go on week mornings or when there are very few people in there.

 

[GA 1911]

I was a member before the big fire after someone fired a tracer bullet (clearly not allowed). It was closed for 2 years due to what were called "insurance issues".

I rejoined as a member the day the new ownership opened the doors. I go early during the week and sometimes have the room to myself. I never go on the weekend when the rookies shoot.

The Sandy Springs Gun Range has decent prices on ammo. They have long term contracts with ammo manufactures. I could safe a dollar and go to AO, but gas is $4/gallon.

I pay $30/month as a member. There is no limit on visits. The one-time fee is $18.

 

[teearr]

Talk about unattentive..
You’re at an indoor range, already aware of one other shooter, and a burst of gunfire startles you?

Four possibilities here.
1. You're right.
2. You're being sarcastic.
3. You have friends at S.S.G.R.
4. You completely misunderstood the scenario.

You choose.

 

[boomer]

All indoor gun ranges I have been to north if I 20 are safe. A gun range open to the general public has a lot on $$$ invested in their building, equipment, employees. The range has to be safe, and enjoyable to their clients, for them to suceed with their busniess model. Range owners want you to have a good and memorible experiance. No one can fix stupid. Those that say "this is why I don't go to indoor ranges", don't shoot more than a couple of time a year. For those that live in a meteropolitain area, indoor ranges are the only option if you plan to shoot once or twice a week. Or shoot competivley in a league. Sorry for rambling on...

 

[Cadcom]

And these are the geniuses next to us at indoor ranges !!

Reason I left that type of environment and joined Riverbend. If I saw one more dumbass muzzle sweep my sons I may have made the news.

 

[Cadcom]

All indoor gun ranges I have been to north if I 20 are safe. A gun range open to the general public has a lot on $$$ invested in their building, equipment, employees. The range has to be safe, and enjoyable to their clients, for them to suceed with their busniess model. Range owners want you to have a good and memorible experiance. No one can fix stupid. Those that say "this is why I don't go to indoor ranges", don't shoot more than a couple of time a year. For those that live in a meteropolitain area, indoor ranges are the only option if you plan to shoot once or twice a week. Or shoot competivley in a league. Sorry for rambling on...

Regardless of the money invested or the fact the range owners want people to have a good and memorable experience, not ONE range in my area has a dedicated range officer. You are on your own and can choose to either walk out to ask some poor kid working at the counter to come address a reckless dumbass or you can do it yourself. Either way it's a bad/dangerous situation to put yourself or loved ones in. To each his own, but I wont do it again.

 

[yardboss1]

I have the same gun, although mine has the folding handle that covers the trigger when closed.

They are single-action, but it probably wouldn't be hard to catch the hammer on something to cock it.

There is a safety notch between cylinders you are supposed to rest the firing pin (part of the hammer) in when you carry it.

But if you forgot that or the hammer got snagged and cocked it would be a live trigger with no guard.

They are great little pistols, but people who carry them without something covering the trigger are a single hiccup away from an ND.

+1. I have the same gun.....The guy is a complete DUNCE.