Unthinking range employee and distrust of members

[sqlbullet]

I have been annoyed by all these things as well.

OTOH, I have observed insane behaviors by people at shooting ranges that have driven these policies.  More than once I have seen shooters cross the barrier on a hot range to collect brass that was ejected forward.  And I have both been present when fires started as well as reading about them in the news several times a year.  Not just from steel core, but guys that are dumb enough to shoot incendiary or tracer rounds at an indoor range (or anywhere in the desert west for that matter).

Once I saw a guy complaining at the counter when they said he couldn't user tannerite target at the indoor range.

[Kenk]

Absolutely, being kind and polite is just a given, unless something turns it into a time to not be

[gmtmaster]

I reload steel case .45. Why not add some more restrictions, as if we dont have enough already?

[gmtmaster]

All the ranges do is sell it. Suggest the staff at your range use a magnet.

[Kenk]

I would assume they have some type of magnetized device, but is just frustrating that they treat members that way, granted, it was a younger new employee

[Current Resident]

I've been a fabricator, model maker for years. It's easier for me to have extra safety glasses depending on what task I'm doing.
Fast forward I'm at a newer range and while entering the range a young RSO is inspecting my bag he asks about me not having safety glasses. The glasses I was wearing were safety glasses without the side shields. All of my safety glasses are prescription yet he was determined to tell me and show that the lack of markings on the lenses that they weren't. I then produced three more pair of safety glasses from my range bag that I keep when other people come with me.
I just put another pair over my glasses to appease him. I'm too old to argue and make a fuss.

[Kenk]

For sure, make the lad happy and then remove them 😊

[tommac919]

I just put another pair over my glasses to appease him. I'm too old to argue and make a fuss.

I'd be finding a new range....

[Kenk]

They?ve stopped asking me during the week, and rarely go on the weekend. It worked itself out

[sqlbullet]

I'd be finding a new range....

That is getting harder and harder.

When I moved to my current home 25 years ago there was a range 4 miles away with three pistol bays, a rifle range (not sure how long, at least 100 yards and probably 200, 300) and several clay stations.  There was another range 8 miles away with the main shooting bay going from 10 yards out to 600 yards (gong), a separate "hot" bay for practical shooting and several clay stations.  There were two other 25 yard indoor pistol ranges withing 2-3 miles.  All of them had very reasonable fees, usually $5 or $10 with no real time limit unless there was a line.  And there was only a line the week before deer season when everyone was sighting in their rifle.

Now all those are closed.  The only outdoor range left "nearby" is the state DNR range which is 11 miles away, all city driving so it can take 30-40 minutes.  They don't allow chronographs on the rifle range, and they don't allow high-powered rifles on the pistol range, so you can't work up rifle loads there.  Blow your nose wrong and they will ban you. I am a certified instructor and RSO, I know how to properly run a safe range.  These guys are only interested in pushing people around.  However, this range is still reasonbly priced.

The other 3 that I know of left in the city are all indoor and are very spendy.  $30-40 for a half-hour of range time, often with a 1-2 hour wait for an open range.  And with an the same/similar shenanigans I am hearing in this thread.

[Kenk]

Thanks, this is a really nice indoor range compared to others within reasonable driving distance, and offers some serious medical grade ventilation. When I go during the week there?s never a wait, and almost always run into some shooting buddies. If I?m not mistaken, it?s $34.00 per month with unlimited access and no time limits unless it?s super busy on a weekend. Non members pay $25.00 per visit, so after aprx two times it becomes a pretty good deal.  Members also get discounts on guns, 30 or 40 off, and $20.00 dollar FFL transfers instead of $40.00. It?s just unfortunate they aren?t like my old range / LGS, no wheeling and dealing on trades or preferential treatment, they are into making maximum profits, and don?t consider your past spending history when buying their guns.

[tommac919]

Guess I'm just lucky...
My main range is indoors at local Veterans Hall ( 50 ft , 5 stations , in basement ). Elec lock for members from 8am to 10pm ( unless they rent the hall )