What would you have done?

[SunnySlopes]

A guy at the range (it's a private club). It's just him and me.

We're on the handgun range. He's got several AR style pistols. He's on the 15 yard lane. I'm on the 25 yard lane.

He didn't bring a spotting scope and he can't see the target.

So, every three shots he wants to walk down to look at his targets.

When you walk down to the target that means 1) all shooters step back away from the shooting tables, 2) somebody flips a switch where a buzzer and red light come on, 3) you wait for the person to do .. whatever. 4) He comes back, turns off buzzer, etc.

Usually this is done to put targets up, take targets down. But this guy, every 3 or 4 shots ..........

It got on my nerves. I finally finished shooting early and left.

What would you have done?

Oh, and it was just the two of us.

 

[Mike1234567]

I would have said something and tried to compromise. Had there been several folks sharing the range I would have respectfully said, "I think I speak for most of us here in stating that you're asking too much. Please wait for us all to be ready to change our targets."

 

[PJSprog]

I would certainly note it to the range management. If he's not considerate enough of other shooters, perhaps a word or two from them would be effective.

 

[SconnieGirl]

I would have asked how long he intended to carry on in that manner. If he was just trying to achieve zero, I would have waited 20-30 minutes to get into my routine. If his intention was to spend an hour range session checking his targets every three rounds, I would have told him that was a "no-go" and try to compromise on checking his targets when I was done running drills or whatever - every few magazines or target changes.

 

[bigfatdave]

That's not OK for more than a couple cycles.

I would have informed him of that, and maybe handed him a few shoot&see type targets if I was in a good mood after the initial encounter.

I would NOT have sat there and stewed over it, and I wouldn't have bailed out, either.
This is one reason I like my club's private range(s).
1 - no adult supervision, because members act like adults (except Fudds in fall on the outdoor range, but that's a seperate issue)
2 - three ranges, one outdoor and two indoor
3 - all the members are capable of interacting with each other like adults (even the kids I've run into there)
4 - set your own firing line at the desired distance from the backstop/berm
5 - members act like adults and don't need supervision
6 - if you simply can't share a given range with someone, one of you heads to a different range for a while

 

[9mmfan]

That would be irritating. I keep a cheap pair of binoculars in my console, so I probably would have loaned him those.

That's what I liked about frequenting an indoor range. Electric pulley system and all. No going down range. All of my outdoor shooting has been on private land with folks I know.

 

[SunnySlopes]

Thanks for the responses. I was mainly looking for opinions on whether I was being unreasonable.

The man (a senior citizen) had about a dozen AR type pistols. He was doing this for each pistol.

I don't want to be a butthead, but if such a thing were to happen again, I'm going to tell them that it's unreasonable to dominate the range in that way. And that they'll just have to wait until I'm through.

 

[Bobson]

Funny how you only hear these kinds of things happening at private membership ranges. It's enough to make a guy wonder what the point is. Pay money to have other people screw around and waste your time because they feel like that's the right they're buying at a private range.

 

[gdcpony]

Another good reason to be glad I can shoot out behind my house. A few friends who know how to work together.

 

[22-rimfire]

I would have perhaps loaned him some binoculars I usually keep in my vehicle if I thought of it. At my range, I would have shifted over to a different range and reduced the frustration level. It wears on you and then you say something you shouldn't.

 

[RussB]

I would've confronted the guy and told him he was being unreasonable

 

[rodensouth]

I had the exact same situation last year. I pulled out a big shoot n c and placed 4 more red dots in corners and offered it to the fellow. I said, "This should make it easier for us." He said,"It was bugging you enough to give me one of these?" He genuinely looked embarrassed. We got along great afterwards and I learned humans can just be oblivious to how they affect others sometimes.

 

[CatManDo]

At my range he would have been in violation of range policy of going down range without the permission of ANY and ALL shooters on the range. He would of been reminded of the Policy and then if he didn't comply would have been asked to leave.

 

[Mike1234567]

Thanks for the responses. I was mainly looking for opinions on whether I was being unreasonable.

The man (a senior citizen) had about a dozen AR type pistols. He was doing this for each pistol.

I don't want to be a butthead, but if such a thing were to happen again, I'm going to tell them that it's unreasonable to dominate the range in that way. And that they'll just have to wait until I'm through.

Almost... just the two of you there requires a "compromise" between you two. Majority rules and 1 of 2 is not a majority... and he was there first?

 

[Dr. Sandman]

I would not agree to a cease fire until I was ready, after the first time or two that he pulled that inconsiderate behavior. I would also have offered him the advice of spotting scope ownership. Stand up to rude people!

 

[Jackal]

Sounds like that guy needed a solid rest to zero his AR on.:banghead: It really only takes a few rounds to zero, or maybe up to 20 at the absolute most for the unskilled/inexperienced.

 

[SC Shooter]

At my club, when there is a request for the range to go cold, you certainly have the right to say you need more time. I have found that most of the time, people are respectful of others, but now and then you get someone like you did. What he was doing was certainly unreasonable and unsafe.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I would have become annoyed quickly, and the offending individual would have been made aware, politely but sternly. If he copped an attitude, the matter would be taken up with staff.

Expecting other shooters to stop firing every few seconds so you can walk downrange and check your target is completely unreasonable, and quite rude. If you're zeroing on a range with other shooters, either bring a spotting scope, or bring your patience.

 

[Mike1234567]

Sounds like that guy needed a solid rest to zero his AR on.:banghead: It really only takes a few rounds to zero, or maybe up to 20 at the absolute most for the unskilled/inexperienced.

That's 7 rounds of 3...

 

[DNS]

Being me, I'd have started shooting his target too. Older and tolerance don't seem to be going hand in hand for me.

 

[Mike1234567]

^^^ This is what's wrong with our society these days..... it's all about me me me me me. It's far better to talk talk talk talk talk and compromise. What's the point in being a jerk? Standing up for one's rights and fair play is one thing... and should be done. But just being a jerk is just being a jerk... either way.

 

[Jackal]

I'd have probably asked him if he needed help zeroing his gun, but I'm the type that cant stand watching people struggle with something, especially if I can help.

 

[Elkins45]

I would have loaned him my spotting scope.

 

[Tinpig]

Every three shots is ridiculous.
If you're going to share a range with other people it's just plain selfish or arrogant not to own and use a spotting scope.

At my range (private, unsupervised) I find that I pretty soon get a feel for what works best for whoever happens to be there that day. I guess we find a group rhythm.

I think we all tend to keep an eye and an ear in the back of our heads somewhat tuned-in to what other shooters are doing anyway. I know I do.
When I'm ready to go downrange I just put my rifle down and step back and wait. People pick up on it pretty quick.

Tinpig

 

[readyeddy]

I would've done the same as sunny. Go home early.