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- Edmonton AB
On the weekend I was in Wild West and overheard that no single shooters are permitted. Is this true? Why?
On the weekend I was in Wild West and overheard that no single shooters are permitted. Is this true? Why?
On the weekend I was in Wild West and overheard that no single shooters are permitted. Is this true? Why?
On the weekend I was in Wild West and overheard that no single shooters are permitted. Is this true? Why?
probably because alot of rental ranges do this so people dont rent a gun then commit suicide...
probably because alot of rental ranges do this so people dont rent a gun then commit suicide...
Huh. Never would have thought that was a rule out here. How many incidents or near misses occurred on rental ranges that stemmed from mental illness in Canada to have this policy started? Or was this a reaction to insurance risks, or public pressure?
Quite curious about this, as it seems it could discourage many from trying the sport if they had no friends to introduce them or come try with them.
The rental ranges were operating just fine for a number of years, then TSE and Wild West (and perhaps others, those are just the two that first come to my mind) had 2 suicides/attempts, each in quick succession. Just like the school shootings, it seemed once the news hit about the first, range suicides were on a trajectory to increase on an exponential level, based on the number of years of trouble free operation, followed by very little time between subsequent events. The policy has very cleanly nipped this problem in the bud.
It demonstrates, in my mind, the power of the news to generate copycatters, except thankfully for these range suicides, unlike school shootings, there was a very effective and simple solution. It's a large part of why I cannot stand our left wing media going on and on about shootings when they happen, as I believe they then hold a lot of culpability for encouraging repetition.
But yes, in short, to answer your question, there was a problem, but our community has addressed it. TSE has suicide info/help brochures on site as well.
As a former employed range officer, my heart goes out to all of the range officers on shift during any of the suicides or attempts. It would be a horrible thing to witness or to have to intervene and thwart.
I think they mean no “solo” unlicensed shooters. Bring a friend, your coworker, your gf, wife (not at same time as the gf), kids etc.
Ie. People that know you, as studies suggest that people are less likely to commit suicide than if they are alone with strangers.
Fair enough. I still think it is a heavy handed application, but I understand where they are coming from.
On the weekend I was in Wild West and overheard that no single shooters are permitted. Is this true? Why?
How many incidents or near misses occurred on rental ranges that stemmed from mental illness in Canada to have this policy started?