Who would be at fault?

[SquashyTundra]

Jambo88, I mentioned twice that I was managing my kit preparing for a reload. In other words, I didn't see him pick up the gun, I turned around to reload the magazines that were with the gun as he was pulling the trigger, it was at that point that I took it off him.

Why don't you tell me of your stellar record in airsoft? Y'know, how you have NEVER done anything wrong? I'd be quite interested to hear it, perhaps you could be my role model?

Just for clarification, normally I would remove the magazine, fire off a burst of auto, put the safety on and finally put a solid plastic orange muzzle cover on the gun (just in case) - I am feeling the need to prove I'm not a complete fool now! But yeah, second time using the VSR, seemed safe enough to be left for five minutes, alas, I was wrong.

Once again thank you everyone for your contribution! Some very good points made for both perspectives

 

[Bencupra]

You should have cleared it but I blame the dickhead who thinks he can just pickup someone's gun and point it at someone in the safe zone.

 

[GeneralKimbo]

First off why did a random mid grab your vsr. Did he ask you and if he did did you tell him that the mag was in? Second I personally think you would be given the blame for this as it's your weapon and therefore your responsibility to make sure it is completely safe before entering the safe zone. Finally if this really was a kid like you said his younger age might let him off easier if not completely.

 

[jcheeseright]

While you were undoubtedly in the wrong for leaving a magazine in the gun, the responsibility for anyone being hurt would always be with the person who pulled the trigger. Standard rules of firearms apply, always assume a gun is loaded until you have absolutely proved otherwise. Sadly a lot of airsoft players don't heed any kind of caution when handling their toys.

Please don't take this as a dig, clearly you won't make the mistake again!

This scenario is a good example of why some rules which seem like they might not apply to everyone really do apply to everyone. If the site rules state that you must clear your gun and remove magazines, it doesn't matter how safe you are... there's always the lowest common denominator that can f*ck everyone's day up