MorningSwoop Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 My brother and I have been shooting pistol matches for a while now, and were thinking of going into 3gun as well. We were planning on shooting the same division with pretty much the same gun -pistol. Is it okay/common to just share/use eachother's guns? For pistol matches, we normally always have our pistols strapped to us, so sharing isn't really doable or advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I've seen father, son or daughter share everything but a handgun. May not be ok at bigger matches, but local ones should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziebart Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I've lent my shotgun out plenty of times. One local match I had 4 people plus myself on my squad shooting it. Even at bigger matches it should be ok, just make sure you are separated by a few people and let your squad know what's going on. Only issue I see is preloading the shotgun, but that can be mitigated too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 +1 to the above.. get some separation, probably minimum of 2 shooters.. so you're able to stage guns and not slow people down.. people do it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Not a problem at any match I've been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I've seen it done a few times. Just be safe in the transfer. I.e. go to the safe area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I have seen it done at big matches, like has already been mentioned, let your squad know so the squad mom can separate you in order and talk to the ROs about it on each stage. I have not seen it cause any problems with a little preparation. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 For pistol matches, we normally always have our pistols strapped to us, so sharing isn't really doable or advised. To share a pistol, you have two choices. First option is to make sure there is a few shooters in the shooting order between the two sharing the pistol so that they can go to a "Safe Area" and trade it out. Second option is to advise the CRO you will be sharing a handgun. Usually we have the transfer take place on the line under RO supervision after the "Make Ready" command. Not a big deal either way. Same with the rifle and shotgun. No big deal. The goal is safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningSwoop Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks for all the replies. Sharing is caring . I never thought about sharing pistols during the make ready like that in a match, normally we'd go to a safe area/berm to trade guns if someone wanted to try one of ours out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhawkeyeordnance Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just tell you RO what you plan on doing and ask them the best (preferred) way to do it and you will be fine at any match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I be shared guns at club matches and major matches. You're good to go. Get out and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Just don't try it in California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Maybe it's just me, but I'd recommend that each shooter has his/her own magazines. I say this because it might not make your squad mates too happy if things get slowed down waiting for shooter #2 to load up after shooter #1 has emptied the shared mags. That, and if I'm the second shooter, I wouldn't want to feel all rushed for time loading the mags right before my run-- that's the time to get calm. Edited October 25, 2013 by jkrispies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhawkeyeordnance Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Maybe it's just me, but I'd recommend that each shooter has his/her own magazines. I say this because it might not make your squad mates too happy if things get slowed down waiting for shooter #2 to load up after shooter #1 has emptied the shared mags. That, and if I'm the second shooter, I wouldn't want to feel all rushed for time loading the mags right before my run-- that's the time to get calm. Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntedfuture Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) You would only have an issue if you use different SGs or different rifles for different stages. (i.e. dont use a rifle with a dot for the stage with close stuff and borrow the rifle with the scope for long stuff) Rules generally say something to the effect that you cant change sights, barrels uppers etc. so its along the same lines. I second the space the shooters out as well as having loaded magazines etc. Edited October 25, 2013 by dauntedfuture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagdrag Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Just don't try it in California Why? As long as they are on the same squad, there shouldn't be a problem. Whoever the legal owner is would still be technically in control of the rifle as long as they were on the same range as the shooter. Otherwise I couldn't have my friends shoot any of my guns. The only issue would be if the shooter is a felon, ex-con, or otherwise disqualified from owning and operating a firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just don't try it in California Why? As long as they are on the same squad, there shouldn't be a problem. Whoever the legal owner is would still be technically in control of the rifle as long as they were on the same range as the shooter. Otherwise I couldn't have my friends shoot any of my guns. The only issue would be if the shooter is a felon, ex-con, or otherwise disqualified from owning and operating a firearm. I think we was joking (kinda) but ya I have done it with my friend and we both had our own magazines and we were both running ELS systems so I just unclipped and he clipped on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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