scribble Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I went to the shooting range I belong to which isn't really freindly to practical type shooting so I could chrono some rounds before a weekly match. I get to the range and there is a couple shooting bullseye practice(this is the only type of shooting the range (nazi) officers will allow. I was very pissed as I only get out of work early 2 nights a week and it is outdoors. I had to wait over and hour before they got done before i could set up the chrono and then it was dark out it couldn't read the shots. I know sharing the range is curteous but what gets me is this type of shooting has the range reserved 2 nights during the week and saturdays from 9-1:30 and then they come out on off days and take up the range!!!!! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so pissed because I have been trying to chrono these loads for the last week and a half. I guess I will try and get back there on Saturday afternoon and hopefully they are not still shooting when I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The lights on range three are for chrono... I put them up there and they work good for chrono, but you have to remove the screen for best results. I can meet you there if needed, or you can domit after the match on Thurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I feel your pain! There have been several times where my local range has scheduled a "private party" and closed the range unannounced. I raised such a bitch that they are now sending me all kinds of emails of the club scheduling.....I hate nothing more than getting to the range to find out that you just wasted a trip. Not to mention not being able to practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I went to the shooting range I belong to which isn't really freindly to practical type shooting so I could chrono some rounds before a weekly match. I get to the range and there is a couple shooting bullseye practice(this is the only type of shooting the range (nazi) officers will allow. I was very pissed as I only get out of work early 2 nights a week and it is outdoors. I had to wait over and hour before they got done before i could set up the chrono and then it was dark out it couldn't read the shots. I know sharing the range is curteous but what gets me is this type of shooting has the range reserved 2 nights during the week and saturdays from 9-1:30 and then they come out on off days and take up the range!!!!!AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so pissed because I have been trying to chrono these loads for the last week and a half. I guess I will try and get back there on Saturday afternoon and hopefully they are not still shooting when I get there. Not sure about your particular range or it's restrictions, but I've found the direct approach works well. When I arrive at any range and start unpacking my bag, I always say HI to the other shooters so they know I'm there and expecting to shoot. Then I'll give them 5-10 minutes to finish up what they're doing. If, after 10 minutes, they still haven't extended the courtesy of asking me if I need to set out targets, etc - then I wait until they're done firing their magazine / string and announce loudly "Range Clear?". This always works like a charm and I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes to get my stuff set up. Anyone who would tie up an entire firing line for an hour and a half while others are waiting is quite simply an asshat and should be dealt with as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHolsted Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I feel your pain! There have been several times where my local range has scheduled a "private party" and closed the range unannounced. I raised such a bitch that they are now sending me all kinds of emails of the club scheduling.....I hate nothing more than getting to the range to find out that you just wasted a trip. Not to mention not being able to practice. Our club has handles this by having a plinking range that is never closed and is always open for members. But it helps that we have a little over 100 acres and seven different shooting ranges. Our action range has 6 shooting bays. We have over 700 members at this writing and I have never gone to the range and not had a place to shoot. God I love living in central Arkansas. I have been around the county and there are some nice ranges so many of them are coming under encroachment from urban growth. I fear the day that happens at our range. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Go to the monthly meeting and tell the executive to sort it out. You are a paid up member too. Also, look for another range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribble Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 The other pain is we have a 100yrd range right next the 50yrd pistol range but due to the neibors it was never opened to shoot on rifles on. I ma patitioning to be able to open that area for pistol shooting, possibly some pin shoots or maybe some IPSC/IDPA type shoots during the week. It would at least alow more area to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 There's no excuse for anyone to be that rude. +1 to the asshat comment. Fullauto_Shooter does the same thing I do if I encounter asshats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 shooting range I belong to which isn't really freindly to practical type shooting They are the same way around here (other than the commercial indoor places in VA - they are usually OK w/ us). Why are we so disdained amongst other shooters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Why are we so disdained amongst other shooters? They are skeeered of us, we've got skilz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Jealous? Possibly it is fear of the unknown. The disdain is because they think of us kind of like hot rodders or outher "outlaw" types. "How in the world can it be safe running around with a loaded gun?" MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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