Stupid range rules...

[herkyguy]

It's not the rules that bother me, it's range officers that interpret rules their own way. I've shot many times at a great range in Florida and had the first range officer tell us to shoot from one bench for the 500 yard line and then after we've set up, another range officer literally starts yelling at us to move farther down the line. You can make all the rules you want, just please sit down as a group and make sure the "leadership" understands them.

 

[JRWhit]

In light of the non-experienced shooters, I can't say that I would oppose a mandatory safety and comprehension class requirement for shooters before use of range. Or perhaps even a proof of hunters safety training with the obvious grandfathered acceptions. Perhaps the Range officer could have authority to deem unsafe shooters and require a training class before there return. It would stir a lot of pots but it could also cut down on a lot of stupid rules that are intended only for the noob shooter and if you are already a safe, experienced shooter it wouldn't effect you. Bottom line is, no one wants to be treated like an incompetent boob when at the range. It's insulting and unwarranted in many cases.

 

[Andrew Leigh]

Here before you can get a gun license you have to complete a Competancy Course in either; Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun.

The simple theory which includes;
1. The components of the weapon of choice, handling, safety, cleaning, range safety.
2. The law pertaining tho the use of firearm, storage etc.
3. The law regarding the carry of weapons, quantity of ammo etc.
4. Various other topics.

Unfortunately you cannot train for the idiot, they will always be off the wall.

Then you have to pass a practical examination which obviously includes handling and shooting. No can shoot, no Competancy.

When this is done then this is submitted to the Police who do a personal background check on you, a criminal check and decide if you are competent enough to own a weapon. If you beat your wife, drink excessively or have a criminal record you will not get your Competancy Certificate. Without a Competancy Certificate you will not get a gun license ... that simple. My wife was interviewed.

Once you have your Competancy then you buy your firearm (which stays at the dealer until you produce a valid license). You then submit an application with full motivation as to why you "need" that calibre (not want). If varmint hunting you will need as part of your application, letters from farmers appointing to you control varmints. If you want to hunt meat you need to justify that etc etc. You submission will then be considered and if all is OK you will be awarded a licence, but not before they inspect you home and establish that you have a regulation safe, bolted to the wall or floor.

You can have 4 firearms, most end up with 2 rifles, a shotgun and a handgun. If you want more you have to apply for dedicated shooter status ans justify this. Don't try buying 2 30-06's ...... if you have one why do you need another one would be the question.


For the new owner this process can take 4 months so no impulse buying here.

You want primers or powder, produce your licence or you cannot buy. Want to shoot on a range, produce your license or no shooting for you.

You boys are blessed, owning a firearm here is murder.