Western Show audience members shot

[markiemark]

I have been looking at getting into the Western/SASS events for awhile. Unfortunately this headline caught my eye this morning. Didnt see anything about it on the forums and wondered how it would effect any of those in our area.

Authorities: Live bullets fired at Old West show - US news - msnbc.com


I still have trouble seeing how somebody could accidently load "live" ammo in the pistol.

 

[jsn_mooney]

Sounds like an episode of CSI.....

 

[Drail]

This was how Brandon Lee was killed. The prop dept. guys were shooting live rounds the night before and left one in the gun. Poor safety practices. In stage work you cannot take any chances. Most guns used in film are blank firing only and will not fire a bullet because the muzzle is plugged. The gun will blow if someone tries to chamber and fire a live round. But some directors want to be able to do a close up shot of the gun and see the loaded rounds so they will use a real firearm.

 

[singlestacksig]

a very bad stage manager..
not the first time this has happened..

French Army Chief Quits After 16 Spectators Shot at Military Show - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News - FOXNews.com

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I still have trouble seeing how somebody could accidently load "live" ammo in the pistol.

It happens every day.

People get comfortable and then people get careless.

The Four Rules light is always on and always applies, even if you only have a "blank" pistol, or a "toy" or a blue gun. Follow the Four Rules and you won't have a problem, even when you have a problem.