Was up at cherry ridge the other and saw a first timer there getting frustrated that his scope "off". He politely asked me as to why it was off. I took a few shots and got a decent group after a while after a few adjustments and gave it back to him. He then was grouping them really well at 100 yards. He fell completely in love with shooting after that. This was the first time he ever shot a gun. Was good to see someone getting the hang of it and after a few shots with my ar he said man i gotta get me one of those. Hope he keeps it up

Nice job!

Nice job, but why was a newbie at the range without someone to show him the ropes?

No1 showed me the ropes, i had to learn it myself

That's sad

No1 showed me the ropes, i had to learn it myself

 

Granby140 - Nice job and hopefully you helped create a shooter and supporter of the 2A for life.

 

As far as no one teaching you...apparently were not as clueless when you started shooting as some newbies.

 

We who grew up with firearms take alot for granted.

 

For those that didn't a firearms use and culture course can be appropriate. They may need more than just a safety course.

I'd suppose unless you were born into a family of firearm owners, chances are, you never had anyone teach you unless you took a course or went into the military or leo world.

When I was a kid, I had a big paper route. So always had a lot of extra papers around. We use to tie them up in bundles and my uncle came over with his .22 target pistol and shot in our basement. He taught me how to handle it and how to aim down the sights. That was it. Later, when I came of age to own one, I taught my self the rest of the way with what my uncle taught me. He never gave me a full blown course. Just enough to have a little fun. I had to teach myself the rest of the way till later in life when I started to carry..

Granby140 - Nice job and hopefully you helped create a shooter and supporter of the 2A for life.

 

As far as no one teaching you...apparently were not as clueless when you started shooting as some newbies.

 

We who grew up with firearms take alot for granted.

 

For those that didn't a firearms use and culture course can be appropriate. They may need more than just a safety course.

 

Frank,

 

You hit the nail on the head! Stuff like not interupting during a firing sequence, policing your own brass so no one slips or falls, verbally calling the line hot to give folks a chance to put their ears in place, which way to lay a gun down so the safety flag can be seen instead of covered, how to ask for a break, how to set-up your bench while others are already shooting, and if you're not going to reload your brass, how to ask if anyone their wants it. And probably others that I forgot.

These are all the questions I have about going to a range. I have experience handling a firearm, but admittedly, have limited "range" experience. Maybe someone here could write up a basic primer on "Range Etiquette"? Just a thought as guys like me want to get it "right" and not make fools of ourselves out at the range.

These are all the questions I have about going to a range. I have experience handling a firearm, but admittedly, have limited "range" experience. Maybe someone here could write up a basic primer on "Range Etiquette"? Just a thought as guys like me want to get it "right" and not make fools of ourselves out at the range.

Sounds like a great idea for a sticky by one of the more-experienced club members who frequent the forum!

Sounds like a great idea for a sticky by one of the more-experienced club members who frequent the forum!

 

+1 - especially if different clubs have specific practices.

A sticky is a good idea.

 

But why don't some of you pups just come and hang out at the range with us old guys some time.

 

Yes that's an invitation.

A sticky is a good idea.

 

But why don't some of you pups just come and hang out at the range with us old guys some time.

 

Yes that's an invitation.

 

Which one do you haunt?

Which one do you haunt?

 

CR 8 miles from home.

A "Sticky" is a great idea! But in order to be more "universal", it would need to be written so as to enable any Range to use it. For instance, it wouldn't do any good to mention red light switches for Old Bridge.

 

Common Practices without getting specific would be needed. Perhaps we should form a Committee of Old Farts from several Clubs to make sure that what we type doesn't break a BIG Rule somewhere?

 

I volunteer for Old Bridge!

 

Who else is with me?

 

Dave

I think the simplest thing would be for one of the Alte hase "Old Hares" (it's a german term for experienced Vet), to just start a topic called 'Range Etiquette" or something like that from their particular range, then others can just add the "etiquette" from their perspective ranges, might be easier than trying to form a committee or something.

 

I suppose I could just go to EFGA and "hangout" to pick up on the do's and don'ts, but the idea of being the "weird guy just hanging around" at a range just seems....weird, lol.

I think it's a great idea to have a sticky on range etiquette.

 

None of my friends or family were into guns when I got started. That was back when internet didn't have as much info about it. I learned if it myself by reading and paying attention. Most rules can be found on the range website. For people that take the time it is a great resource.

Topic Started, Please contribute.

If your not sure about something don't be afraid to ask for help, Better safe than sorry !!! When I'm getting ready to shoot my shotgun , I always yell fire in the hole ... just to give shooters a heads up.