The Goose
NES Member
Saturday I hit the range like I normally do. I shot inside. When I finished shooting I saw that I had thrown a lot of brass forward of the firing line. There was only one other guy shooting so I requested a cease fire and he politely stepped behind the red line and I proceeded to go downrange and sweep up my brass.
While I was sweeping two fellows came in and when I turned around they were at one of the stations unpacking their gear. I asked them to step back until I was finished. They gave me a somewhat blank look and said OK and stepped back.
A minor incident and everyone was nice, but I get really tired of this crap. Something like this happens about 50% of the time when I go to shoot. I mean this is really basic stuff. Also what about the other guy who just stood there? My back was turned, how about a little assistance. Range safety is everyone's responsibility. Frankly, it is a chilling feeling to be downrange and to turn around and see a couple of guys handling stuff on the line.
It is bad enough to make a mistake, but we all make mistakes. I am equally amazed how few folks will speak up and mention it. Hell, when I have made a mistake ) and I have) I appreciate the person who points it out and if I made a really bad goof I would expect to get reamed. Gun handling is serious business. We should all wake up and treat it that way.
While I was sweeping two fellows came in and when I turned around they were at one of the stations unpacking their gear. I asked them to step back until I was finished. They gave me a somewhat blank look and said OK and stepped back.
A minor incident and everyone was nice, but I get really tired of this crap. Something like this happens about 50% of the time when I go to shoot. I mean this is really basic stuff. Also what about the other guy who just stood there? My back was turned, how about a little assistance. Range safety is everyone's responsibility. Frankly, it is a chilling feeling to be downrange and to turn around and see a couple of guys handling stuff on the line.
It is bad enough to make a mistake, but we all make mistakes. I am equally amazed how few folks will speak up and mention it. Hell, when I have made a mistake ) and I have) I appreciate the person who points it out and if I made a really bad goof I would expect to get reamed. Gun handling is serious business. We should all wake up and treat it that way.