Posts: 55,666
   
Threads: 41,131
    
Likes Received: 6,484 in 6,090 posts
Likes Given: 69,297
Cyclist injured by bullet in Central Catchment Nature Reserve during army live-firing exercise
A man was shot while cycling near a restricted SAF live-firing area in Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Authorities confirm the injury is non-life-threatening. Investigations are ongoing.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/06...-exercise/
Posts: 1,012
   
Threads: 2
    
Likes Received: 298 in 243 posts
Likes Given: 78
A live-firing activity was being conducted at Nee Soon 500m Range, approximately 2.3km from the site.
https://www.answers.com/weaponry/What_is...e_of_a_M16
The firing range should have multiple horizontal beams above to catch stray bullets.
The cyclist must be damn "lucky" to be hit by one.
Posts: 55,666
   
Threads: 41,131
    
Likes Received: 6,484 in 6,090 posts
Likes Given: 69,297
(16-06-2025, 06:46 PM)sgxin Wrote: A live-firing activity was being conducted at Nee Soon 500m Range, approximately 2.3km from the site.
https://www.answers.com/weaponry/What_is...e_of_a_M16
The firing range should have multiple horizontal beams above to catch stray bullets.
The cyclist must be damn "lucky" to be hit by one.
Now no more M16 is SAR21
Posts: 14,562
   
Threads: 0
    
Likes Received: 3,298 in 2,998 posts
Likes Given: 11,532
(16-06-2025, 06:00 PM)Bigiron Wrote: Cyclist injured by bullet in Central Catchment Nature Reserve during army live-firing exercise
A man was shot while cycling near a restricted SAF live-firing area in Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Authorities confirm the injury is non-life-threatening. Investigations are ongoing.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/06...-exercise/
Restricted Area still go in to die meh?
Posts: 11,077
   
Threads: 546
    
Likes Received: 2,413 in 2,051 posts
Likes Given: 1,255
(16-06-2025, 06:46 PM)sgxin Wrote: A live-firing activity was being conducted at Nee Soon 500m Range, approximately 2.3km from the site.
The firing range should have multiple horizontal beams above to catch stray bullets.
The cyclist must be damn "lucky" to be hit by one.
Me guess the round went ballistic after the weapon was discharged by a bo-bo shooter or mishap at the range.
I have witness recruits accidently letting rounds high over the head.
The overhead wooden barrier can help prevent certain high angle rounds, but not when pointed at steeper angle...
You've got friendly neighbours? Grow Up! - 李光耀 2013
>
Posts: 11,077
   
Threads: 546
    
Likes Received: 2,413 in 2,051 posts
Likes Given: 1,255
BTW, 5.56mm which is the standard ammo for M16 and SAR21, does have some energy to cause some damage on targets over 3km away...
That may explain why the wounded cyclist didn't suffer life-threatening injury and he only seek medical help hours after being shot.
This may be SG's publicly known longest marksmanship in SAF history.
Quote:The operational range of the SAR 21 is indeed impressive. It boasts an effective firing range of 460 meters for point targets ...The maximum range, on the other hand, can extend an astonishing 3,600 meters.
![[Image: 556-Ball-Distance-Graph-300x114.jpg]](https://always-on-target.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/556-Ball-Distance-Graph-300x114.jpg)
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2024/02/20...ult-rifle/
You've got friendly neighbours? Grow Up! - 李光耀 2013
>
Posts: 2,614
   
Threads: 0
    
Likes Received: 884 in 684 posts
Likes Given: 0
wldnt it be good if was a gpmg range day instead?
Posts: 55,666
   
Threads: 41,131
    
Likes Received: 6,484 in 6,090 posts
Likes Given: 69,297
No night range with lights tracer
Posts: 11,077
   
Threads: 546
    
Likes Received: 2,413 in 2,051 posts
Likes Given: 1,255
(16-06-2025, 08:37 PM)KILLjoy Wrote: wldnt it be good if was a gpmg range day instead?
The incident occurred on Sunday morning.
I am not sure SAF still conducts range firing over weekends...Or perhaps the Sunday training are special sessions for those who got F for their marksmanship.
I could be wrong though. HA HA
You've got friendly neighbours? Grow Up! - 李光耀 2013
>
Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)