This may not be in the correct category. If so, I apologize. I shot at a competition event today at an Indiana range. During the safety briefing we (the shooters) were informed that a number of persons had been designated as range safety officers, for the event. The shoot director then went on to state that there were additional individuals assigned for specific duties in the event of a range accident involving a personal injury.
The shoot director then stated, and repeated, that no one was to call 911 in the event of a shooting mishap. I found this rather odd. Perhaps the intent was to have the range personnel use their discretion in calling 911. However, the range director didn't state they would handle calling 911, rather, he made the statement "they would take care of an incident if it occurred." This made me a little uncomfortable. In the event of a range mishap, especially if I was on the receiving end of an accidental shooting, I would want 911 called immediately and EMS personnal dispatched as quickly as possible.
I would appreciate comments - either from range directors, EMS personnel, or other who may have experienced this type of scenario re: the proper procedures for this issue.
The shoot director then stated, and repeated, that no one was to call 911 in the event of a shooting mishap. I found this rather odd. Perhaps the intent was to have the range personnel use their discretion in calling 911. However, the range director didn't state they would handle calling 911, rather, he made the statement "they would take care of an incident if it occurred." This made me a little uncomfortable. In the event of a range mishap, especially if I was on the receiving end of an accidental shooting, I would want 911 called immediately and EMS personnal dispatched as quickly as possible.
I would appreciate comments - either from range directors, EMS personnel, or other who may have experienced this type of scenario re: the proper procedures for this issue.