Firing ranges require "gun clamps" for shooters.

[no1_vern]

Well, yeah, I bet at least he gets a good group with that rig.
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What do you think? SHOULD all gun ranges be required to clamp the weapons in this method so things like this can't happen?

[Chuckiechan]

I suppose if you are dealing with someone who has never picked up a pistol before, it's a good way to protect them from the shock of the recoil and loud noise, but that's about it.

[SoloCamo]

The clamp defeats the point of actually practicing...

[Taxmancometh]

It's like placing a condom on a gun barrel.

[Epidemic]

What do you think? SHOULD all gun ranges be required to clamp the weapons in this method so things like this can't happen?

No a requirement to do this would be stupid. It is exceptionally stupid if your goal is to keep people from comitting murder.

I think it is a nice addition to the gun range as a featured service or option. Some people might enjoy a gun clamp to hold a gun so they can make noise with no fear of recoil. Have a ball, put them in if you like you will hit some niche segment of society.

[tony_j15]

Australia has strong control laws in place. Pistols are considered "Category H"

To be eligible for a Category H firearm, a target shooter must serve a probationary period of six months using club handguns, and a minimum number of matches yearly to retain each category of handgun.
Target shooters are limited to handguns of .38 or 9mm calibre or less and magazines may hold a maximum of 10 rounds. Participants in certain "approved" pistol competitions may acquire handguns up to .45", currently Single Action Shooting and Metallic Silhouette. IPSC shooting is approved for 9mm/.38/.357 handguns that meet the IPSC rules, but larger calibers are not approved for IPSC handgun shooting contests. Category H barrels must be at least 100mm (3.94") long for revolvers, and 120mm (4.72") for semi-automatic pistols unless the pistols are clearly ISSF target pistols: magazines are restricted to 10 rounds. Handguns held as part of a collection were exempted from these limits.

Sounds to me like this could be a way for people to shoot pistols who haven't gone through the permitting process.