Don't let an accident become a tragedy

[Benfromalbuquerque]

Same here in VA. Always unloaded climbing into stands or on the rare situation the footing wasn't sure. Thinking back on deer that I've managed to walk up on, maybe I could have cycled one into the chamber while shouldering the gun....maybe I will change going forward.

You know, funny thing with that tree stand thing. We all learned that in hunters safety. Also learned when crossing a fence unloaded, lean gun against a post or hand to your friend to hold while you cross the fence. And I always do that to this day.

 

[Richard22]

Each year the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department releases a new edition of their Hunting Accident Report. Of course, the Report doesn't include all the lesser accidents in which someone wasn't severely injured or killed. I often think about how each incident changed how those involved felt about firearm safety before and after.

There was one fatal hunting accident in Texas last year that involved a firearm...

Careless Handling – While returning to camp after the evening hunt, shooter was walking in front of victim. The shooter had a loaded rifle slung over his left shoulder with a rifle strap. The rifle safety was in ‘fire’ position due to the scope mounts interfering with the functionality of the mechanism. While walking up a small hill, the victim dropped an item. The shooter turned around and bent down to pick up the item. The rifle discharged, fatally injuring victim.

TPWD Hunting Accident Reports

 

[ismith]

I strongly recommend this book. https://www.amazon.com/Dying-Hunt-Montana-Hundred-Fatalities/dp/0976971836
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[GoodNiteGear]

Thank you for sharing this powerful story. Agreed about keeping the chamber clear for situations like these it makes a lot of sense.