Business Enquiries: https://www.thebluecats.com.sg/ A civilian man was accidentally shot on 15 June 2025 while cycling in a forested area between Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce Reservoir. This location is part of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve and also falls within a restricted zone used for Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) live-firing exercises. At the time of the incident, a legitimate live-firing activity was being conducted at the Nee Soon 500m Range, about 2.3km away. The man, who was reportedly hit in the lower back by a bullet, is now in stable condition after surgery, and investigations by the police and SAF are ongoing. The forested area in question is clearly marked with signage to indicate its restricted status during live-firing. These warnings are meant to keep the public out, as live bullets are used in specific SAF exercises. While it’s generally difficult to access these zones, unauthorised entry is still possible, and dangerous. Images online show clear signage warning people not to enter, so the cyclist likely ignored or missed these warnings. To clarify some misconceptions: during normal army training in Singapore, soldiers typically use blanks or training rounds, not live bullets. Live-firing only happens in very controlled environments and under strict safety protocols. In other words, unless someone enters a restricted area illegally, the chances of being hit by a stray bullet are virtually zero. People who’ve served in NS would know just how “safety-first” the SAF is during these exercises. So, if you’ve never served NS and are now paranoid about bullets flying through your neighbourhood, don’t worry. You’re not going to get shot while jogging at MacRitchie or driving through Woodlands Ave 12. Just remember not to enter restricted military training areas, especially if you see warning signs.