Safety -- it's all a matter of definition?

[cobb]

Now, it was bad that he thought he was above being corrected, but it was also bad that he argued with the RO in front of public shooters, making the whole club look bad.

No, it made the member look like a butt head. I'm sorry, but unless I missed something, I cannot agree with you on the club looking bad. If the RO was correct and the member was being unsafe, I would say the club looks good because it is taking everyone’s safety seriously, regardless if the safety violator is a long standing member or not....

[MsT]

OK - I'll go along with that, but members shouldn't be arguing among themselves in front of public shooters, either ... We (members) all know - or we're supposed to know - that during public shooting hours the range officer is in charge .. whether you're a member or a non-member doing something wrong, you correct your behavior without argument.

Good point, though ..

[plblark]

I think it reflects positively on the club that, Member or Not, unsafe behavior is NOT tolerated. I've been out to Oakdale with my dad who is a new member, sat in on a Board meeting, observed a couple different groups (bullseye, novice trap) and etc... Oakdale is a VERY well run club.

[Srigs]

There are times I have put on body armor to go to indoor ranges. I'll be going to my range at the cabin this weekend and I will have to worry about myself only.

[ttousi]

There are times I have put on body armor to go to indoor ranges. I'll be going to my range at the cabin this weekend and I will have to worry about myself only.

Now That is scary

[jac714]

I have taken to standing outside the range for a few (to many) minutes on arrival to observe what is going on. If there are idiots present i don't go on the range until they leave.

[ttousi]

I have taken to standing outside the range for a few (to many) minutes on arrival to observe what is going on. If there are idiots present i don't go on the range until they leave.

That makes sense as long as you have the time.........good idea.

[Srigs]

There are times I have put on body armor to go to indoor ranges. I'll be going to my range at the cabin this weekend and I will have to worry about myself only.

Now That is scary

[GregM]

I'm amazed there aren't more shooting accidents at gun ranges. I see irresponsible behavior quite often --- people waving guns in all directions, fiddling with their guns after a Cease Fire has been declared, walking away from a loaded gun that hasn't been secured --- it gives me the shivers. Even at Oakdale, where you might have three or four line officers on a single range, a moment of inattention or carelessness could end in disaster.

[plblark]

I have taken to standing outside the range for a few (to many) minutes on arrival to observe what is going on. If there are idiots present i don't go on the range until they leave.

a GREAT idea. I also find time to fill mags, check equipment, make a trip to the snack machine, etc when new shooters arrive. Gives an opportunity to eyeball them.

[tt3]

Thats why I like shooting at Metro, nine times out of ten, I'm the only guy in there.