Generally, I prefer going alone, but I do like to go with Mrs. McGee or friends now and again.
Range time; alone or with a friend?
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AR. Hillbilly
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First I must know and trust someone very well before I give up me time at the range with them. Very few people I shoot with.
I used to shoot in groups when I was younger but the older I get the more I enjoy alone time.
I used to shoot in groups when I was younger but the older I get the more I enjoy alone time.
Stevie-Ray
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Alone. Too much BSing and too little shooting takes place even when meeting someone for the first time at the range.
Except for organized shoots, like steel challenge. Those are a total blast.
Except for organized shoots, like steel challenge. Those are a total blast.
riverats
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Depends on a number of variables ... or, as a favorite fly fishing author (Traver, R.) put it: “I like to be with people & I like to get the hell away from them”.
375supermag
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The vast majority of my range trips are with my son. He is an excellent shot and extremely safety conscious. He also carries the ammo cans and heavier range bags...that's a big plus as I get older with some physical issues.
Rarely I will go by myself.
Once upon a time I always shot alone.
Times change.
Rarely I will go by myself.
Once upon a time I always shot alone.
Times change.
chicharrones
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I hit the bathroom at the range before I get my guns out of my car. If needed, I hit the range bathroom when I'm done shooting after my guns are back in my car.
Of course, if I go to the range by myself I won't be there longer than an hour as I usually only take one or two guns at a time.
lightman
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I'm a natural born loner but I prefer to shoot with a buddy or two. Partly for the comradely but also so there is someone I trust on the line watching our gear while I'm down range with my back turned.
KB Hill
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I'm both. Like to be alone to work on loads or dedicated practice. Also really like having a couple of friends over (I shoot at home), do some plinking and then fire up the BBQ.
I'd never thought about this situation before, because I've never used a public range. That could really be an inconvenience.
I have a couple of buddies from work I really enjoy shooting with, but outside of those two I absolutely prefer shooting by myself...like I did today.
Reloadron
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I really don't have a preference. If working with a load and using the chronograph I am fine with alone. Neighbor's son-in-law is in town, originally from Texas but just moved back to Texas from NYC. Likes guns and enjoys learning. Previous visits we did indoor range and variety of hand guns. Today was the outdoor range, he couldn't thank me enough and I really enjoyed the company. Anyway overall it's a mix for me, alone or with friends works just fine.
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gnappi
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Alone, as a matter of fact I deliberately go to the range when I'm pretty sure no customers will be there.
armoredman
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When I had unlimited access to a VERY close private range, I would head out whenever the mood struck me for plenty of "alone time" on the line.
But, everything changes and various reasons left that palce closed to me, so I must return to the unmonitored and free public range, also down the street a wee bit farther. BUT, everyone goes there, and I do NOT like the idea of someone making off with my stuff while I am downrange pasting a target or painting up the steel. So, I never go there without at least one other person along, to gear guard. Old photo of son on that firing line.
But, everything changes and various reasons left that palce closed to me, so I must return to the unmonitored and free public range, also down the street a wee bit farther. BUT, everyone goes there, and I do NOT like the idea of someone making off with my stuff while I am downrange pasting a target or painting up the steel. So, I never go there without at least one other person along, to gear guard. Old photo of son on that firing line.
Choctaw
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I spend as much time with my sons as I possibly can and know that time is fleeting. We all like guns so whenever possible we get together to shoot.
Dale Alan
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Same here , great way to spend time with them . My Sons are 34 and 32 years old , I meet them at the range at least once a week . We shoot and then hang out talking . Some of best conversations happen there , I feel guilty having to head home at times .
SSN Vet
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When I'm working on a specific project (testing a load or a gun modification, etc...) I much prefer to shoot alone.
Shooting steel plates or IDPA is obviously a group event.
Whenever I take someone to the range (who can't otherwise take themselves) I wind up being rangemaster- coach-mentor and hardly shoot myself at all.... but that's OK, as I'm there primarily for the other person's benefit.
Shooting steel plates or IDPA is obviously a group event.
Whenever I take someone to the range (who can't otherwise take themselves) I wind up being rangemaster- coach-mentor and hardly shoot myself at all.... but that's OK, as I'm there primarily for the other person's benefit.
hemiram
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It all depends on which friend it is. If it's my one friend, he's annoying as he seems to always have trouble with guns that surprise me. His S&W 5906 is a barely used LEO trade in. I shot it without issues when he got it as he was in the hospital. Zero issues. I cleaned it all up, and he's having all kinds of problems with it. He hands it to me, and it sawed through 100 rounds like a champ. I handed him my 5906, and he had one jam, but put the next 45 rounds though it without a hitch. We switch back, and he starts having issues. I think he rides the slide sometimes. His problems with his S&W 66 are many, but his Taurus 66 never misses a beat.
Anybody else, I'm fine going with, because I rarely have to help figure out an issue.
Anybody else, I'm fine going with, because I rarely have to help figure out an issue.
Since I reload, very few people go to the range as often as I do, so I'm usually alone. Once in a while I have a friend or two that accompanies me, usually to have me properly clean and shoot a new gun they have purchased. I spend a lot of time evaluating new gun purchases for friends and clients.
If I'm sighting in, troubleshooting, or even testing a new firearm, I definitely prefer to be alone. Otherwise being with someone else is fine.
Most times I'm alone by default, however, because I hit the range whenever it's convenient and that usually means a weekday
Most times I'm alone by default, however, because I hit the range whenever it's convenient and that usually means a weekday
herrwalther
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Going to the range is some of the only alone time I get.
HOWARD J
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Went today with my oldest son. I don't go alone anymore. After approx 75 years shooting my old bod might have a problem alone. The state range we were at never got more than 4 people. Sign of the times I guess, Enjoy
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