jimbob_texas Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) A post in another forum put me in mind of recent observations regarding RO behavior. I've not yet categorized them, but that's only because I didn't want to put that much energy into it. Here's a first cut - feel free to pitch in. A caveat - some of these might sting a little, but don't take it personally. I've offered a couple of my own traits up for skewering. Take it in the spirit it's given. 1) Old Yeller - Apparently, this guy has RO'd a lot of hearing-impaired individuals. Here's a tip, RO: if people jump out of their skin when you scream "MAKE READY!," you might want to take it down a few notches, switch to decaf, or give up crystal meth before a match. 2) The Groper - Please don't touch me, m'kay? Don't touch me when I'm getting ready. Especially don't touch me when I'm shooting, and extra especially don't touch my gun while I'm shooting (yes, I've experienced this at a local pistol club that I'm a member of). And don't stick your finger in the empty chamber, dagnabbit. 3) Command-mangler - "If you understand the course of fire, and don't wish to submit a dissenting argument before the court, and after careful consideration of the consequences of your actions forthwith, please feel free to make ready." It's easy, people - "Make ready." "Are you ready?" "Standby" *beep* *bang-bang-bang* "If you are finished, unload and show clear." "If clear, hammer down, holster." No slide, no nodding, no question-asking, just a simple set of consistent commands for all shooters. 4) The Statue of Liberty - hold that timer up above your head, and at arm's length, because that's where all the noise goes, I guess. Guns are loud - just be somewhere in the vicinity of the shooter, and you'll be just fine for the most part. 5) The Stalker - you really don't have to be close enough to drip sweat on me. Guns are loud (see #4), I know my way around the COF, and I'm guessing you do, too. Let's just be friends, not close friends. Everyone needs a little space. 6) The %*$#-head. You know who you are. Be nice. People spent a fair amount of $4/gallon gas and money on ammo to have fun, not to have you be a you-know-what. Give the shooter a break. ROs - you know I love you, and appreciate what you're doing. Thanks. Really - don't touch the gun. jr Edited June 17, 2008 by jimbob_texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 2) The Groper - Please don't touch me, m'kay? Don't touch me when I'm getting ready. Especially don't touch me when I'm shooting, and extra especially don't touch my gun while I'm shooting (yes, I've experienced this at a local pistol club that I'm a member of). And don't stick your finger in the empty chamber, dagnabbit. Note: Not a rebuttal...You really had an RO touch your gun?!? Wow. The worst was when I was taking the RO class, the instructor was one of those touchy-feely types who liked to "manhandle" the people in the class. He was grabbing people and positioning them so that they were the "right" way, without letting the person get into position themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob_texas Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 2) The Groper - Please don't touch me, m'kay? Don't touch me when I'm getting ready. Especially don't touch me when I'm shooting, and extra especially don't touch my gun while I'm shooting (yes, I've experienced this at a local pistol club that I'm a member of). And don't stick your finger in the empty chamber, dagnabbit. Note: Not a rebuttal...You really had an RO touch your gun?!? Wow. The worst was when I was taking the RO class, the instructor was one of those touchy-feely types who liked to "manhandle" the people in the class. He was grabbing people and positioning them so that they were the "right" way, without letting the person get into position themselves. Repeatedly. I finally asked him not to do that - it was dangerous. At this club (a private pistol club), their RO program is a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Wow, the only reason I would ever touch a shooter or their gun would be to prevent something REALLY BAD from happening. If it's a new shooter, I will stay closer to them than I would an experienced shooter but, not too close. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 2) The Groper - Please don't touch me, m'kay? Don't touch me when I'm getting ready. Especially don't touch me when I'm shooting, and extra especially don't touch my gun while I'm shooting (yes, I've experienced this at a local pistol club that I'm a member of). And don't stick your finger in the empty chamber, dagnabbit. Note: Not a rebuttal...You really had an RO touch your gun?!? Wow. The worst was when I was taking the RO class, the instructor was one of those touchy-feely types who liked to "manhandle" the people in the class. He was grabbing people and positioning them so that they were the "right" way, without letting the person get into position themselves. Repeatedly. I finally asked him not to do that - it was dangerous. At this club (a private pistol club), their RO program is a little different. "Keep ya cotton pic'n snaws off me boy" A cookie if ya know where it's from I hate being asked RU ready when I still have my hand on the gun. If I was ready I wouldn't be touching the gun. I do this because it is expressly forbidden to touch the gun at the start. Therefore, there is no question I am NOT ready. RO are there to have a good time too, so be kind to them and instruct them if they are doing something that bothers you. If you just get pissed, but don't help the problem what good is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 RO are there to have a good time too, so be kind to them and instruct them if they are doing something that bothers you. If you just get pissed, but don't help the problem what good is it? Excellent point! That RO may or may not be trained and certified, but he certainly is a volunteer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Sorry all. The hate forum isn't for shooting stuff (though this might make for a thread elsewhere). Check your rules. Gotta close it. - Admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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