Indy Trading Post will be attending the 2013 Speedrome in Indianapolis on June 8th. The event features:
Indy Trading Post At The 2013 Speedrome
Safety Guidelines Important in Both IndyCar and Shooting Sports
Shooting sports and IndyCar racing have a lot in common. While the two may not sound at all similar, they both require a very high level of concentration, respect and etiquette among participants.
IndyCar drivers are maneuvering machines weighing over 1500 lbs at speeds exceeding 220 MPH, sometimes racing three wide as they jockey for position. It takes a lot of respect for fellow drivers and trust in the fact that they know the rules and safe operation of their vehicle. Should a driver fail to hold their racing line or make a dangerous decision during the race, the results can be deadly for both the driver and spectators at the event.
Similarly, shooters at a range are expected to know the safe operation of their firearms and conduct themselves within the bounds of accepted range etiquette. Shooting at a range is a very safe activity as long as participants adhere to the safety guidelines set forth by the range.
Below are some general safety guidelines for shooting ranges
- Range commands should be followed immediately. Just like adherence to race control in IndyCar is vital, shooters need to follow the commands of range officials to ensure the safety of everyone around them.
- Don’t interfere with other shooters. Blocking and dangerous driving can have dire consequences in IndyCar- distracting a shooter can be deadly if they are not able to concentrate as needed while shooting.
- Don’t go forward until a cease fire has been called. As with a caution light or closed pit areas keep drivers safe, a cease fire directive allows participants to know when it’s safe to change positions.
- Know your equipment – In both racing and shooting it’s critical to understand the safe use of the equipment you’re operating.
At Indy Trading Post we pride ourselves on providing a safe, family friendly environment to participate in shooting sports. We have NRA certified instructors on site to help educate our valuable clients on the safe operation of firearms. We are also pleased to be sponsor Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing in the Izod IndyCar Series’ Indianapolis 500 race. Indy Trading Post is a primary co-sponsor of the #67 car of rookie Kyle O’Gara in the Firestone Indy Lights Freedom 100 and an associate sponsor of IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500.