There has been some discussion on another thread concerning a video showing some pesting where shots are taken which some of us think might be unsafe.
Clearly if you read that thread there is some evidence of offense being taken on both sides.
Two thoughts come to mind. If the shot looks to be unsafe for the benefit of all it should be discussed . Making statements to the affect that the shooters know what they are doing seems to me to be a rather inadequate explanation. On the other hand categorically condemning the shooter is neather fair or helpful.
If you post a video I would assume you are looking for something more the a virtual pat on the back and or compliments on your shooting abilities.
We all need to be reminded about if offense is taken because a shot is questioned with respect to its safety it probably was unsafe. BUT there is no need to be ugly about it either.
We are all here to learn and we are all at different levels in our shooting skills I think it’s absolutely imperative that new shooters be informed and taught to question at least some of what is shown on these video’s and it doesn’t hurt for some of you experienced guys to be reminded and challenged.
The two fellows (the air gun hunters) have not posted . Seems like they should be the ones to comment either defending or admitting.
i for one have on more then one occasion made mistakes on safety issues and been reminded (nicely I might add) by my friends and fellow shooters. It’s humbling and embarrassing but if your ego is too big for it please consider that safety trumps all else and find something else to do.
Clearly if you read that thread there is some evidence of offense being taken on both sides.
Two thoughts come to mind. If the shot looks to be unsafe for the benefit of all it should be discussed . Making statements to the affect that the shooters know what they are doing seems to me to be a rather inadequate explanation. On the other hand categorically condemning the shooter is neather fair or helpful.
If you post a video I would assume you are looking for something more the a virtual pat on the back and or compliments on your shooting abilities.
We all need to be reminded about if offense is taken because a shot is questioned with respect to its safety it probably was unsafe. BUT there is no need to be ugly about it either.
We are all here to learn and we are all at different levels in our shooting skills I think it’s absolutely imperative that new shooters be informed and taught to question at least some of what is shown on these video’s and it doesn’t hurt for some of you experienced guys to be reminded and challenged.
The two fellows (the air gun hunters) have not posted . Seems like they should be the ones to comment either defending or admitting.
i for one have on more then one occasion made mistakes on safety issues and been reminded (nicely I might add) by my friends and fellow shooters. It’s humbling and embarrassing but if your ego is too big for it please consider that safety trumps all else and find something else to do.