So I am starting to really hate that darn chain at Range 14. You know the one, that separates the cars from the shooting tables. There is an opening in it only like every 4 tables, so when you get stuck on a table without an opening, you have to step over it.

 

Well Friday a sniper got me on the pistol range...and then on the rifle range. And it couldn't have been much worse.

 

So I'm loading my stuff into my car after shooting the pistol range. I wasn't planning on shooting pistol, but the rifle range was packed. I had 2 pistols in my AR-15 rifle case, so the whole thing had to be carried over. At this time, the only other active table is what appears to be a grandfather with his granddaughter, who appears to be roughly my age. Well sure enough, as I am stepping over the chain with my range bag in one hand, and rifle case in the other, the heel of my foot catches on the chain. Fortunately for me my cat like balance allows me to regain my balance without wiping out. Of course the whole incident was seen by the 2 at the table next to me. I see the girl start to laugh and quickly turn away..."well that was embarrassing!"

 

Now at the rifle range. Range had cleared out, and sure enough, only other active table was right next to me. I guess I didn't learn, because the same thing happened again! This time I really almost bit it! I had to use the weight of the rifle cases to offset my body almost falling backwards while simultaneously leaning on the chain to stay upright. Of course the 2 guys at the other table saw the whole thing as well, "that's twice today!"

 

I hate those chains. By far the most effective snipers at the range.

Don't be lazy - go around

If it were me, I'd use my weight and crush the plastic trip hazzards! Really, there plastic and I'm a little bit big to be jumping around, they're goin down.

Don't be lazy - go around

Or learn to pick your legs up!!!

THAT WAS YOU?!?!? I was the shorter dude with the beard at the table to your right. I remembered not laughing because i KNOW it's going to happen to me at some point...

Haha yep! That is just....great.

i also didn't want to say much, as not to embarrass you

 

Nice AR, btw.

I've totally almost bit it because of that chain as well. I blame my genetics though, and my short legs.

I wouldn't hesitate to laugh and call someone out just to not embarrass someone if they do it to themselves!

 

Nice AR yourself.

happened to me on friday too