yeah if i'm talking with someone i just load up a mag, insert, and offer. they usually do the same.
if i get the wrong feeling from someone, then i wouldn't. but that hasn't happened yet in my years of pistol shooting.
shotgunning, however, was a different story. too many crazies/irresponsibles at the range i went to. had to get there and get all your shooting done by 9 am and leave before the wackos came out and started swinging barrels around everywhere. used to see a couple people kicked out every sunday morning.
storytime!
my dad was shooting his 300 Magnum rifle at the range. Navy Seal dude is talking with him, Seal asks to try a shot or two. Dad warns, this ain't like the M16. It's bolt action, and it's a whole lot more energy. Watch the scope. He says, naw, he shoots full auto all the time, he can handle a hunting rifle.
ok... :: snicker :: ...
BANG! ... 10 stiches on nose and eyebrow.
he's pretty sure noone will ever ask to shoot his .458. He's not sure he'll shoot the .458 again.