stingerjg Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I havent been shooting at all for the last 8 months, because ive been in Iraq. Tues i went to the local indoor match. We shoot one stage 2 times through. My first run i did ok on, but i wanted to improve my time and my hits. The second run i was pulling into the second area of targets. I was trying to shoot as i was coming into the area. When i attempted to stop moving, my feet kept going. I fell flat on my ass. Ive been shooting for about 11 years and ive never came even close to falling down. The whole thing was like slow motion, me feeling my body going down and watching the gun the whole time to make sure i didnt DQ. I ended up finishing the stage, but i did it limping. My back has been sore for the past few days. Oh well, live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I've seen a few "yardsales" and luckily they all ended like your story, the gun stayed safe and 2 weeks later they were feeling just fine. I only have gone down one time, and I was leaning through a window in a barricade when the barricade fell over. I was laughing pretty hard and they gave me a reshoot 10 minutes later so I can't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Be careful out there Stinger. It would be a shame to survive Iraq and break your neck on the range. Welcome home. Tls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Did you have the right shoes for concrete? Good luck Sunday! (I have an Open House Sunady, see you in November.) FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I've seen some very steady shooters step on brass at the indoor ranges and they take their tumble trying to always be aware of their muzzel direction. Sweepers man your brooms !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Shoot buddy - don't worry about it. I think it was my last nationals that I was shooting a course, tripped, and did a full out face forward slide! You're entitled to a slip and fall every now and again. Welcome home and Thanks for serving! Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
et45 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I tripped over a "ski pole" that you dropped then drew and started shooting.The only thing on my mind was "don't drop the gun".Welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Don't you love those slow motion falls. One time I lost my balance when I ran up to a door and yanked it opened. I already had a two handed grip on the gun as I was falling onto my butt. The entire time the sights were dead smack in the middle of the A zone and I was debating whether or not to pull the trigger. Figured it probably wouldn't have been a good idea. Welcome home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessej Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 No worries! I remember scrubbing on gravel! Oh the agony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Justin, Welcome home bro. Glad you FINALLY are back (as I'm packing my Tuff Box up this weekend). Stuff happens. I ate it going into a barrel on a gravely course (Bay 5 on the hill at Richmond RGC for those keeping score). Hit the brakes and slid in feet first. Still engaged from my ass and finished the stage. At least it's not on video. Take care brotha and hope to shoot with you when I come back. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Stinger, It would definitely suck to come back from the desert in one piece and then break a bone at a match. Glad nothing happened. Welcome home and thanks for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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