Sheesh. These ranges sound like death traps.
If you make them watch a video of someone getting shot by accident maybe they will get the hint?
I just went to a range the other day. A young couple had rented a glock 17 and had opted to go shooting instead of putt putt. The guy and girl about mid twenties were saying..."Ok, we racked a bullet in. Now we have to do it again, right?"....I said, "Did you ask them how to operate this gun when you rented it?" Answer.."No"......I get really nervous at shooting ranges. If someone around me is new then I just stop shooting and watch them. I am not bashful and jumping in to let them know that they are doing something wrong either. I helped them and gave them some basic safety and shooting tips to keep them killing me or themselves. I get what you are saying.
Wow.
Makes me glad I own my own land.
NO one to bother me; be it another customer or a "range officer."
Sheesh. These ranges sound like death traps.
If you make them watch a video of someone getting shot by accident maybe they will get the hint?
Wow.
Makes me glad I own my own land.
NO one to bother me; be it another customer or a "range officer."
I've been a Range Safety Officer for quite a while now, over 6 years now. I've worked in a gunstore as well, but not quite as long. I have seen some really wacky stuff, other days bored out of my gourd. Then again, it's not supposed to be a fun job, just a safe one.
Some of the stuff may make some folks mad, but hey, it's what I have observed.
I'll let you all in on a few things :
I am not your buddy or friend. I am there to make sure you don't shoot someone else or yourself. You signed a waiver, so if you do something stupid, it's on you and now YOUR responsibility. But, I have to make sure everyone gets home alive and with only the factory installed amount of holes. If you do something hinky and we ask you to stop, then STOP. If you don't like rules, go somewhere else. It's safety, not us being nazis, hardarses, or insert the plethora of things we have been called.
Many of us are not paid, that's right, only a small percentage are paid. If we give you some free tips, insight or thoughts, they are adjusted for inflation. But in reverse, please don't give the RO any static b/c you want to show off to your friends or girlfriend. They are there to promote the sport, not stroke your ego.
Wearing camoflauge with white athletic shoes, Unky Mike's floppy-master special holsters, black nylon shoulder holsters, UTG load bearing vests, zombie hunter t-shirts and tea cup/saucer grip while shooting honestly make you look like dorks. Sorry, but that's the way it is.
Just b/c granddad was a Nazi smasher 80 years ago doesn't mean he should necessarily shoot. Folks can barely open a car door generally do not understand the rules, cannot hear you, forgot how to follow directions or are mentally just not cognizant of their actions. Same with kids or new shooters. If you bring out one of "these", please keep an eye on them and not get riled up if we gently remind them or try to help them.
I know, I know, new gun, OMG, you wanna shoot it!!! The excitement of a new gun is certainly an exhilirating thing! But, don't let it cloud your mind and it doesn't exempt you from the range rules or common courtesy. Stow the excitement for 5 minutes so we can give you the rundown on range rules and please follow the rules. Guns are tools, NOT toys. Sweeping everyone at the range or touching the gun when we are cold (people down range) to show it off could get someone hurt.
An Airweight .38 or .45 Automatic is a poor gun to teach a girlfriend or new shooter with. Understand this when trying to teach them, recoil is not cute or funny and the lack of training that can come from fear of the weapon could get your gal or friend killed.
If you have $1k for a budget, and buying yourself a 700 dollar gun and getting your wife/girlfriend a 200 dollar gun and drinking 100 remainder sort of shows up to people who are observant. Pretty sick and self centered, but hey, your life and money.
Just b/c you were, are or are going to be an instructor/cop/military/Power Ranger, etc... doesn't mean you are 1. A good shooter 2. A safe shooter or 3. Above the safety rules that everyone else has to follow. I have threatened bans on countless individuals who thought they were above safety. Wanna be Johnny Tacticool and too cool for rules? Please leave.
We try to be very calm and courteous if we have to give a correction or reminder. Keep acting like a jagov, well, you will likely get a slightly louder reminder, like a "Hey!" or similar. Remember, NOT TOYS, DEADLY WEAPONS you dingus. Please don't horse with your guns when people are down range, loaded or not.
I hope you all enjoyed this. Feel free to scream, threaten or cajole all you want.
You should take a run up to Roush Lake. There the R/O's are friends with anyone who wants to be friends They are not the JBT's you appear to be. Take into consideration that most of us shooters will police the range if needed. A lot of us belong to CC's and we understand that "children" need to be counceled about range courtesys. Get yourself a bull horn and a timer. If you run range like a pro you wouldn't be ranting on this forum.
Making sure people don't touch their guns during a cease fire isn't being a JBT, it's making sure the environment is safe.
I just went to a range the other day. A young couple had rented a glock 17 and had opted to go shooting instead of putt putt. The guy and girl about mid twenties were saying..."Ok, we racked a bullet in. Now we have to do it again, right?"....I said, "Did you ask them how to operate this gun when you rented it?" Answer.."No"......I get really nervous at shooting ranges. If someone around me is new then I just stop shooting and watch them. I am not bashful and jumping in to let them know that they are doing something wrong either. I helped them and gave them some basic safety and shooting tips to keep them killing me or themselves. I get what you are saying.
You should take a run up to Roush Lake. There the R/O's are friends with anyone who wants to be friends They are not the JBT's you appear to be. Take into consideration that most of us shooters will police the range if needed. A lot of us belong to CC's and we understand that "children" need to be counceled about range courtesys. Get yourself a bull horn and a timer. If you run range like a pro you wouldn't be ranting on this forum.