RainDodger
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It happens both ways, as you see in many of the comments here.... like right in post #2 when older guys are stereotyped by younger shooters as well: "...the funny thing is, our generation has probably put in far more hours doing research and educating ourselves on the various firearms that we enjoy shooting than they ever will." This is patently untrue and a gross generality; no offense meant. It's just how people think.
When I'm at the range, I pretty much ignore everything except safety violations, and it doesn't matter what age the shooter is, if there's a safety problem! There has been a couple times that I've left because I don't care for what goes on around me, but it's never been an age-related thing. Sounds like you nicely asked the guys if they had a problem with you, and they didn't come clean. Ignore them and don't think we're all like that.
It's like a motorcyclist waving to another motorcyclist - who cares how old the other rider is or what kind of bike he's on? We're both on 2 wheels, so we've got something in common! It's a GOOD thing! I like seeing younger people at the range - it means our sport is still alive and well!
When I'm at the range, I pretty much ignore everything except safety violations, and it doesn't matter what age the shooter is, if there's a safety problem! There has been a couple times that I've left because I don't care for what goes on around me, but it's never been an age-related thing. Sounds like you nicely asked the guys if they had a problem with you, and they didn't come clean. Ignore them and don't think we're all like that.
It's like a motorcyclist waving to another motorcyclist - who cares how old the other rider is or what kind of bike he's on? We're both on 2 wheels, so we've got something in common! It's a GOOD thing! I like seeing younger people at the range - it means our sport is still alive and well!