Infinite Jester
Navy Veteran
I have a membership at the range and sometimes work there in the sales dept. I would not have taken firearms from any of these individuals were it not for the fact that they blatantly disregarded conspicuously posted safety rules (printed in 72 pt type in red ink) and a signed waiver prior to renting their firearms. This is not something that I would recommend any one do without some forethought. I approached the individuals in both situations in a very cordial and polite manner under the guise of offering "friendly"/"helpful" advice. I initially did offer some instruction to the Momma and her sons, however they shrugged this off and claimed that they knew what they were doing (Momma shot the ceiling a couple of times while I was there). I proceeded to let Momma know that her boys were in danger of shooting someone, walked over to her son, called him by name and put my hand on his shoulder (he refused to wear hearing protection because it isn't "cool"). I told him I wanted to show him something and took his gun from him and cleared it.
The foreign students were a little more receptive to accepting my advice, however continued to exhibit unsafe behaviors.
True, taking firearms from someone may not be the safest thing that you can do at the range, but sometimes it's necessary and sometimes the most expedient thing to do to keep every one safe.
IMHO I think it was a good call. Momma "shot the ceiling!?!" a couple of times? AYFKM? I don't think I would consider stepping foot in this place, not that I will, as it seems you're in Ohio, but Jeez.