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                                                          WEAPONS MISHAP REPORT
                                                          One  Ricochet  Injury  was  recorded  on  May  22,
                                                          2025, at the PAF Firing Range, CJVAB, Pasay City. An
                                                          airman sustained a minor injury to the forehead.
                                                                     Weapons Mishap Trend
                                                              4
                                                              3
                                                              2
                                                              1
                                                              0
                                                           This  single  incident  represents  a  50%  decrease  in  weapons
                                                           mishaps from the previous quarter.
                        Findings
                        The causal factor was attributed to
                        environmental issues, specifically potential
                        problems with target design or backstop
                        configuration at the firing range.
                        Assessment                                                  Always store
                                                                                  weapons so they
                        The incident serves as a reminder of firearm
                        risks, but effective application of MRM                   are secured and
                        measures prevented serious injury.                             are not
                                                                                    accessible to
                        Recommendation                                              unauthorized
                        Sustain and refine hazard assessments and                     persons.
                        MRM procedures during firearm training,
                        including the review of target and backstop
                        designs
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