Watch your brass

[DrDremel]

When shooting my subgun, I dump brass pretty quickly. The problem is not the shooter, but a piss poor range. That is like blaming a NASCAR driver for hitting a pothole in the track. Or blaming a pilot for turbluence.

 

[71Commander]

Occupational hazard. Don't like it but it's to be expected.

 

[rick_reno]

I get hit with hot brass on the line all the time while shooting a Bullseye match. Wear a hat and don't have shirts that let brass fall inside - those really hurt.

 

[Kamicosmos]

I have to agree with the Occupational Hazzard comments. Guns are loud and throw brass around.

Go to a tactical carbine class sometime. After you have 5 guys with ARs all around you, shooting all at once...you'll get over both the Noise and the Brass Pelting.

I have used brass catchers at some ranges, but not out of 'consideration' for the other shooters. It's to catch my brass.

Now, if I realize I'm hitting someone, or their stuff, I'll adjust my position. I've have had people politely approach and tell me about brass, and I've done the same. I've never run into someone who was intentionally trying to hit people with brass, and I've only had a few rude jerks get all uptight when I pointed out their flying brass to them.

For the most part, I go to private ranges now, or ones that have the enclosed/walled off lanes. But I'm not real social anyways.

 

[JohnKSa]

Holy cow, I have to go write this down on the calendar. JohnKSa and I are apparently in at least a general agreement!

No fair! I didn't get to read your opinion before I posted!

 

[Carlos]

Well, either way, the fellas could have showed a little consideration. Sure, this is an occupational hazard, but come on, this is a small place. Polite words could have remedied the situation and both parties could have continued shooting.

 

[DorGunR]

Hopefully Slinger this won't discourage your wife from going again...

Trust me it won't............I've met and talked with the Slingers when they visited the Baltimore area..........they are both long time shooters. And very nice people I might add.

 

[P95Carry]

Folks can't always choose their shooting bench/position but anyone using AK, or handgun semi knows brass will be ejected and approximately where it will go.

The courtious and thoughtful move is to ask folks to your right if it is OK while you let lose. I have no objection to having a brief cease fire myself while standing back to let folks shoot to my left - it is a give and take deal - or should be.

I do not like selfish shooters and thank heaven rarely have to endure a public range. I know noise and brass are ''features'' of shooting but the noise is always there - we expect that and use ear protection but brass is not quite the same - again, it is consideration for others that makes or spoils a day at a public range.

 

[oneslowgun]

I have had this problem, and have caused this problem before. The way I have dealt with it, is to ask to swap lanes. I have never had anyone get upset, or refuse. I always try to make a joke about it, as in: "I just know you can't be shooting good groups with my brass whacking you in the head", or on the other side : " I'm not shooting that great today anyway, but I just can't seem to get the rhythm down shooting between your brass strikes".

 

[Stickjockey]

I've met and talked with the Slingers when they visited the Baltimore area..........they are both long time shooters. And very nice people I might add.

So just to be sure, Slinger- you wouldn't be one of/related to our CSlinger or Sheslinger?

Too many slingers-

 

[P0832177]

Well when I was shooting HP I used to get a brass shower in RF prone strings at 300! Nothing like a 308 on the crease of the neck! It is worse when shooting prone at 600 just as break a shot! Ufda! I get showered with brass at one indoor range once in a while due to some odd bounces! I had one 9mm trapped between brigde of glasses and nose! Ouch!

 

[Omni04]

just do what i do. Fire the gun upside down! fight fire with fire (or brass with brass)

Unfortunatley since i am kind of new to shooting ranges i feel very bad when my brass flies at the people next to me. Knob Creek is pretty packed on the weekends, sometimes i can't even find a spot, let alone one that will protect them from brass. Luckily they are only spent .22 casings, not those whopping .45's that seem to plague the left of me 90% of the time!

 

[DorGunR]

So just to be sure, Slinger- you wouldn't be one of/related to our CSlinger or Sheslinger?

Too many slingers-

Stickjockey, those are the Slingers I was talking about............mow I'm confused.

 

[silverlance]

i've got a scar

about two inches above my family jewels.

eight years ago, i was 18 and i had just gotten my xm15 (now stolen.. sob*). i went to the range, got down in a kneeling position, did my breath, focused in on the fs post....

YEEEWWWOOOOOWWW!!!

brass casing from a s**** walther ppk hit me square in the back of the neck and went runnign down my shirt. I stand up (nearly smacking my gun into the concrete) and pluck furiously at the back of my shirt to get it out.

YEEEWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWWOWOOWWOO!

another brass casing from said ppk goes down the FRONT of my shirt, straight down my belly...

I pluck furiously at that one now, my rifle's on the table (safely pointed), i'm starting to dance...

and then i feel the shell drop right into my undies.

i did some very quick thinking! and decided that a nasty burn in the bush is better than a nasty burn to that most delicate of instruments...

when all the sizzling was over, i turned to the left...

and there was this big fat jerk, grinning like a hyena, laughing at my poor misery..


ooooohhhh

after that, i went back to my car, put my poncho on, and returned determinedly to my station. 640 rounds later, i was a much happier camper... but i never offered mr. bond a chance to shoot my gun! (i usually offer to everyone)

 

[gunsmith]

oh my goodness, double naught spy & I agree!!

I find it hard to believe!

double n! better go play the lotto or something ...I know I am!

 

[Kurush]

One time I was at an indoor range with electronic target carriers, I was wearing shorts (bad idea I admit) and the genius next to me shoots his 357 straight into the top of the carrier at close range. I felt a sting as a sliver of jacket ricocheted off and smacked me in the calf. It didn't break the skin but I was terrified to look down at my leg for a second there

 

[johnnymenudo]

Why is it that men complain when their girlfriends or wives get hit with brass? I think a reason for it is that men wear hats and long pants and long sleeved shirts to the range. I am generalizing, but in my experience women often dress at the range like they are at a picnic. Shorts, no hat, sandals, and shirts combined with certain anatomical considerations that can catch brass. If you are dressed properly brass hitting you should not be a problem.

I agree with the above posters that say getting hit by brass is a hazard of the activity.

JM

 

[pax]

johnnymenudo ~

Just so you know, those certain anatomical considerations mean that nothing short of a turtleneck is guaranteed to stop brass. Might as well be comfortable, and take your chances.

pax

 

[Keaner]

To tell you the truth, I never dress special to shoot. Usually its just sneakers, jeans, and a t-shirt, but sometimes I go in my work clothes (dress shoes, slacks, and a polo shirt).

I have been burned a few times, but good space selection, and a polite neighbor can make sure you never have trouble.

 

[Creeping Incrementalism]

Someone should write a letter to Miss Manners to find out the right way to handle these situations.

 

[Janitor]

I'm 6'9" and have rather long arms, ...

Holy cow!

... but I still do my best to keep an eye on the wee folks beside me.

Ahh, and to be sure, we appreciate it laddy.

 

[Stickjockey]

Stickjockey, those are the Slingers I was talking about............mow I'm confused

I'm wondering if we ight be dealing with three Slingers: CSlinger and SheSlinger, the husband/wife team we all know and love, and a new and different Slinger, the originator of this thread.

Sorry for the hijack...

 

[ny32182]

I've pegged people with brass, and been pegged. Countless times. As far as I'm concerned, its a hazard of being at the range with others. Thats what eye protection and wearing the right clothing are for.

 

[ny32182]

I'll also add that I dislike the dividers at many pistol ranges. I'd rather be pegged with brass than not be able to see where the guy in the lane next to me is pointing his muzzle. A simple screen for a divider would be best, but most places seem to insist on using plywood.

I get nervous when I can't keep an eye on the guy in the next lane with the shoulder holster.

 

[el44vaquero]

I never did understand about people complaining about guns being too loud. It's the nature of the beast. Any .44 mag snub is going to make some noise when actually shooting the mags instead of the specials. (Although specials out of a snub are pretty loud too) Muffs and Earplugs are a must.