Disposable Heart
Grandmaster
To all:
I have noticed a few things at the range here lately, some of which may need to be addressed, both at our range and maybe even others.
1. We have more and more shooters, mostly new ones, showing up. This is GREAT!
However, it is becoming more and more difficult to get folks to follow the basic range rules. Please note: When we call cold, NO HANDLING OF FIREARMS. I do not care if it is unloaded (which it should be anyways if we are cold) or what you are doing with it, it is still handling of a gun. I have told many folks about when they are packing up, to wait until we are hot again. I am going to enforce that more so now. If I ask you once or tell you once, further infractions will result in me escorting you to the door. We are about safety.
2. I was asked 4 times, FOUR! if folks could post pictures of "certain political figures" on the target holder. I understand some folks are very consternated regarding the election and current political turmoil (as am I), HOWEVER, I cannot and WILL NOT sanction such action. We are an entity of IndyParks, therefore, the city and state of Indianapolis and Indiana repectively. We also have many firearms enthusiasts (some new shooters or "on the fence" regarding guns in general) and families come to shoot. We will not allow you to post any pictures on the target holders of US political figures (notice I said US
). That behavior may be allowed or even condoned at your buddy's farm, but not a public area like our range. We are in the struggle of a lifetime for gun rights, let's get on track.
3. Lots of families showing up (once again, GREAT STUFF!
) and kids bringing Airsoft guns. No problems there, heck, I think they are better than .22s because they don't spew hard to pick up brass (I kid). But, while the airsoft guns are considered toys to most, they are considered firearms the instant they hit our range. Please, teach your kids basic gun handling and help them understand our range rules. That airsoft gun may be a real gun one day, do you want them learning its okay to point it at someone? Also, we have had lots of well mannered kids, but please understand: Shooting IS a family time, but pay attention to your children as well as your firearms. We dont want any kids or parents getting hurt.
Other than that, thanks for everyone showing up to shoot, please see us sometime! Remember: $20 per person for a WHOLE day of shooting, or a 10 visit pass for $65 (that's 6.50 a visit, per person, whole day of shooting and doesn't expire!!!).
I have noticed a few things at the range here lately, some of which may need to be addressed, both at our range and maybe even others.
1. We have more and more shooters, mostly new ones, showing up. This is GREAT!
However, it is becoming more and more difficult to get folks to follow the basic range rules. Please note: When we call cold, NO HANDLING OF FIREARMS. I do not care if it is unloaded (which it should be anyways if we are cold) or what you are doing with it, it is still handling of a gun. I have told many folks about when they are packing up, to wait until we are hot again. I am going to enforce that more so now. If I ask you once or tell you once, further infractions will result in me escorting you to the door. We are about safety.2. I was asked 4 times, FOUR! if folks could post pictures of "certain political figures" on the target holder. I understand some folks are very consternated regarding the election and current political turmoil (as am I), HOWEVER, I cannot and WILL NOT sanction such action. We are an entity of IndyParks, therefore, the city and state of Indianapolis and Indiana repectively. We also have many firearms enthusiasts (some new shooters or "on the fence" regarding guns in general) and families come to shoot. We will not allow you to post any pictures on the target holders of US political figures (notice I said US
). That behavior may be allowed or even condoned at your buddy's farm, but not a public area like our range. We are in the struggle of a lifetime for gun rights, let's get on track.3. Lots of families showing up (once again, GREAT STUFF!
) and kids bringing Airsoft guns. No problems there, heck, I think they are better than .22s because they don't spew hard to pick up brass (I kid). But, while the airsoft guns are considered toys to most, they are considered firearms the instant they hit our range. Please, teach your kids basic gun handling and help them understand our range rules. That airsoft gun may be a real gun one day, do you want them learning its okay to point it at someone? Also, we have had lots of well mannered kids, but please understand: Shooting IS a family time, but pay attention to your children as well as your firearms. We dont want any kids or parents getting hurt.Other than that, thanks for everyone showing up to shoot, please see us sometime! Remember: $20 per person for a WHOLE day of shooting, or a 10 visit pass for $65 (that's 6.50 a visit, per person, whole day of shooting and doesn't expire!!!).
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