Tragic news from Kamloops

[Maverick22]

Copied from CFJC Kamloops:


KAMLOOPS — A Vancouver man is dead after an accident at a Kamloops shooting competition.

Kamloops RCMP say the man was participating in a pistol competition at the Kamloops Target Sports Shooting Complex on West Trans Canada Highway yesterday.

Investigators say the man lost control of his firearm and it fired a shot into his torso.

Bystanders administered first aid until BC Ambulance attendants arrived and rushed the victim to Royal Inland Hospital.

He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police have identified the victim as a 50 year old man from Vancouver

 

[Maverick22]

My sincerest condolences to the family of the victim and to all the witnesses and bystanders who attempted to save this man. What a sad day for us all

 

[Red_Mist]

This is sad news. Condolences.

 

[Leifer]

That is tragic news.
Condolences to everyone involved.
What kind of shooting competition was it?

 

[NickVR]

Oh no.. This is horrible..

Looks like it was IPSC qualifier as per there website.

 

[DAgunlvr]

RIP. My condolences to family and friends.

 

[CV32]

Oh crap. RIP.

 

[unstableryan]

He was a very experienced shooter and RO. It's a sad accident for everyone.

 

[Foxer2373]

Lesson in safety and accidents. An and will happen. I do not know what happened but it reminds me of my number one rule because it's not said enough. If you loose control of the fire arm, trip or stumble. Drop the gun!!! Do not try to save it or recover your grip.

Condolences, its good these are rare but when that happen it's a time to reflect.

 

[alltieear]

very unfortunate. my condolences.

 

[Zen_Seeker]

My condolences.

 

[Sqr]

This demonstrates that safety is paramount and needs to be taking seriously by everyone from novice to veteran.

 

[CV32]

This demonstrates that safety is paramount and needs to be taking seriously by everyone from novice to veteran.

Agreed.

 

[chalkriver2]

This demonstrates that safety is paramount and needs to be taking seriously by everyone from novice to veteran.

x2. Very sorry to hear about this and my condolences to all concerned

 

[wasrupzuk]

My condolences to the family and my sympathy go out to all involved.
Hopefully factual information and not conjecture will come out in the days/weeks ahead so everyone can learn from this tragedy.

 

[Onagoth]

Very ####ty deal....

Condolences to the family

 

[EDF339]

My condolences. R.I.P

 

[chippy_torrens]

Sad to hear, my Condolences to family and friends. RIP

 

[NVShooter]

...Horrible horrible.... Terribly sad situation... Things just happen so quick

Tragic. Condolences to all for whom this man was friend and or family.

 

[xdmer]

Very sad news to hear and condolences to friends and family. Tragic.