Tragic, inexcusable, and completely preventable

[dave951]

Range safety is not a joke. When you work with kids and shooting sports, safety is ALWAYS the absolute top priority. While this didn't happen with a muzzleloader, there are still lessons here to be learned. After following this for a while, I'm sure the adults present and the Aloha Council pretty much have no defense and a kid is dead. Established procedures were not followed or ignored, lack of proper supervision, lack of control over firearms, lack of control over ammunition, lack of proper adult certifications and poor range/activity layout all led to a completely preventable death of a child had Scouting national policy been followed. Even though we shoot muzzleloaders, always be vigilant on safety issues and remember that when working with youth, YOU are the role model. SAFETY FIRST!

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2022/...-shooting-death-child-hawaii-boy-scouts-camp/
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/01/19/hawaii-news/scouts-sued-over-boys-death/

 

[Kansas Jake]

So many safety gaps. A good reminder to us all.

 

[centershot]

I coached for a junior (12-20 y. o.) smallbore rifle club some years back. Thankfully there were no mishaps, but, the kids found out quickly that violation of range safety rules resulted in swift and sure disciplinary measures. You gotta' have eyes in the back of your head! They were good kids, and talented shooters, I really enjoyed those years!

 

[springfield art]

AK? Wow, what ever happened to the bolt-action single shot .22's? Tragic, thanks for the safety post.

 

[Uncle Miltie]

My personal experience as an instructor has been kids are great to teach because they don't know everything yet and listen to what they are told to do. Adults, not so much....

 

[centershot]

My personal experience as an instructor has been kids are great to teach because they don't know everything yet and listen to what they are told to do. Adults, not so much....

Amen to that!

 

[Davey Boy]

Yah, AK-47

That's stupid to start with

But good to know, we all have to be vigilant and even watch the trainers'.

 

[Whitworth]

AK? Wow, what ever happened to the bolt-action single shot .22's? Tragic, thanks for the safety post.I'

My thoughts exactly. The Scouting rules call for .22 bolt action rifles. Seems the AK's mag was removed but the chamber not cleared. Lots of blame to go around.

 

[TDM]

Very sad for sure. And inexcusable.