Clearing barrels finally at 1500!!

[ZbornacSVT]

Kirk, I took this pic just for you

 

[gvsugod]

I cannot believe it took this long.

 

[DanVoils]

Thanks for the pic Kimball.
Does the sign no outside sales apply to the vendors only?

 

[snorko]

They have had that posted for a while I think.


Let's hope folks use these to reload when leaving as well.

 

[Fenway]

The 1500 powers that be read INGO. They are open to suggestions and want to make the shows as safe and pleasant as possible! They saw all of the comments and made this change!

 

[Shay]

The sand barrel will not make safer gun handling. It will simply provide a safer direction when people handle their pistols unsafely.

 

[Classic]

Looks like a positive step to me.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I applaud them for doing it. Yes it's way overdue, but it's a positive development.

 

[pudly]

The sand barrel will not make safer gun handling. It will simply provide a safer direction when people handle their pistols unsafely.

True, but preventing injury is the point. We wouldn't have our guns zip-tied if it wasn't for the knuckleheads either. Sometimes you just have to deal with the lowest common denominator.

 

[Faine]

The sand barrel will not make safer gun handling. It will simply provide a safer direction when people handle their pistols unsafely.

Isn't ensuring you maintain good muzzle discipline part of ensuring safe gun handling? Why is the barrel only valid for those who handle their guns unsafely? The barrel is just a tool that aids in safer clearing of firearms by providing a readily available backstop in case of AD or ND.

 

[OneBadV8]

Isn't ensuring you maintain good muzzle discipline part of ensuring safe gun handling? Why is the barrel only valid for those who handle their guns unsafely? The barrel is just a tool that aids in safer clearing of firearms by providing a readily available backstop in case of AD or ND.

if everyone always practiced safe gun handling, there would be no need to unload or even tie off guns.

 

[Faine]

if everyone always practiced safe gun handling, there would be no need to unload or even tie off guns.

No doubt but one could reasonably argue that since we "have" to clear and we are in the city surrounded by people, buildings and other things we shouldn't want to shoot that providing a place for safe muzzle direction is responsible and can be used by those following safe handling practices. I'm not arguing the fact that we shouldn't be unholstering at all only that since we do this is responsible and can be used by those who practice safe gun handling.

 

[btwelch]

I hope anyone who argues this barrel is a "bad idea" will stay home because I don't want to be around that self-rightous @$$ when he has his own ND while pointing in my direction.

 

[Shay]

Isn't ensuring you maintain good muzzle discipline part of ensuring safe gun handling? Why is the barrel only valid for those who handle their guns unsafely? The barrel is just a tool that aids in safer clearing of firearms by providing a readily available backstop in case of AD or ND.

Good muzzle discipline does not require a barrel of sand.

 

[Scutter01]

I approve of this measure. I agree that it won't make unsafe handlers better, but I hope it will reduce the likelihood of an injury due to gun handling at the door.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Indy 1500 PTB!

Shay, you're right, good muzzle discipline doesn't require sand. Having it there removes one more excuse the knuckleheads have, though, and may coax the reluctant ones into safe behavior.

Should they need it? No, but it can't hurt to have it there.

 

[esrice]

In a perfect world these would be unnecessary. But unfortunately people are too fond of pulling triggers while pointing at body parts as they exit the show.

 

[LANShark42]

Right. But will they reduce crowding and make the patrons smell better? Just wondering...

 

[HiRoller]

Good improvement for safety's sake, but I see the Jackbooted Thugs swarming this barrel and and counting rounds of those who think they are supposed to fire their chambered round into it !!! Most ND's I've seen are on the way out the door and those good folks will walk right by the trap.

 

[__Doc_]

No outside sales!!!?!?!?!?

How am I suppose to buy firearms than!?!?! (assuming you dont get into the show)