Range Officer Temperament

Winchester · Feb 20, 2016

Hoping to enjoy some safe target practice today only to be harangued by some young sh%t, hot-headed range officer. Having just shot the center out of my target with my 9mm, this young idiot claimed that I hit a ceiling rafter by aiming to high. I told him to count the holes: 15 hits with a 15 round magazine. Trying, pathetically, to assert himself with a stern glare, he stated, forcefully, "don't shoot high." Then the little ______ stood behind me for five minutes. Seriously, who thinks hiring some 20 year old hot-head to be a range officer is a good idea? Yet another reason to swear-off that place (as if their ridiculous retail prices aren't bad enough!).

Temperament of a range officer is important. You can be assertive while still being calm, professional and polite. Two more things. Don't touch my weapon without asking and keep your "know-it-all" attitude to yourself too. You might be talking to someone who has five lifetimes worth of shooting experience. Soapbox: "DISMOUNT!"

SRD · Feb 20, 2016

Where?

t84a · Feb 20, 2016

You should have filed a complaint.

Winchester · Feb 20, 2016

t84a said:
You should have filed a complaint.

I did say something when I paid-up and the person at the register apologized for the behavior. I was quite bothered by it as I don't appreciate having confrontations with people when everyone is armed. Gentlemanly behavior is never more important than at a live range.

dontpanic · Feb 20, 2016

SRD said:
Where?

My guess is Continental.

The regular guy there is pretty awesome, but some of the fill ins can be a little green.

MEGARMS · Feb 20, 2016

Let me guess, Continental?

Winchester · Feb 20, 2016

I can't count the times I have sworn that place off. I must be a slow learner.

Russ D · Feb 20, 2016

He touched your firearm without asking permission?

woodstock · Feb 20, 2016

"Gentlemanly behavior is never more important than at a live range." <<~~~this does go both ways. i wasn't there, only heard your side of the story, so there is another side, and then there is the truth. i reminded someone to get his booger-hook of the trigger and keep the muzzle down range, politely, and was given the look of absolute disdain for my intrusion into his happy day. go figger.

Winchester · Feb 20, 2016

Russ D said:
He touched your firearm without asking permission?

Not today but I've had it happen at another range, again, by a range officer with delusions of grandeur.

Winchester · Feb 20, 2016

By contrast, one or two of the range officers at a nearby outdoor range have really impressed me. They maintain safety and control but do so respectfully.

JPG · Feb 20, 2016

Winchester said:
Hoping to enjoy some safe target practice today only to be harangued by some young sh%t, hot-headed range officer. Having just shot the center out of my target with my 9mm, this young idiot claimed that I hit a ceiling rafter by aiming to high. I told him to count the holes: 15 hits with a 15 round magazine. Trying, pathetically, to assert himself with a stern glare, he stated, forcefully, "don't shoot high." Then the little ______ stood behind me for five minutes. Seriously, who thinks hiring some 20 year old hot-head to be a range officer is a good idea? Yet another reason to swear-off that place (as if their ridiculous retail prices aren't bad enough!).

Temperament of a range officer is important. You can be assertive while still being calm, professional and polite. Two more things. Don't touch my weapon without asking and keep your "know-it-all" attitude to yourself too. You might be talking to someone who has five lifetimes worth of shooting experience. Soapbox: "DISMOUNT!"

Wouldn't that make your gun 15+1 in chamber? :innocent0

rseymorejr · Feb 20, 2016

JPG said:
Wouldn't that make your gun 15+1 in chamber?

The first shot always goes into the ceiling
:lol2:

Mr. Ed · Feb 20, 2016

rseymorejr said:
The first shot always goes into the ceiling

Don't we call that a 'fouling shot'? :lol2:

Vile Shadow · Feb 20, 2016

SRD said:
Where?

Yes, where.

Out these mother ****ers. :cool:

Stoveman · Feb 20, 2016

JPG said:
Wouldn't that make your gun 15+1 in chamber?

When I shoot at the range I load the mags to whatever capacity I want and then shoot without chambering a round and topping off. My guess is the OP probably does as well.... :shrug:

PapiBarcelona · Feb 20, 2016

It's best not to get butthurt and take something too personal. On the other hand, none of us were there and saw the range guy's demeanor.

GlockMafia · Feb 20, 2016

This is a sad trend at some ranges and shops...I've spoken to some of the shops / ranges about this and the typical response is "we can't afford experienced people".

DaemonAssassin · Feb 20, 2016

Just wait till an RO lays a hand on you. One did that to me. That sh!tbag should be happy I let him breathe without the assistance of ventilator. You don't lay a hand on somebody when they have a loaded firearm in their hands and they aren't doing anything wrong.

Mr. Ed · Feb 20, 2016

Not an RO, but a cashier at an indoor range in Severn somewhere. Several years ago. Totally condescending at check in, and even worse at check out. Two different occasions. I don't need to be insulted by a kid at a counter... that's what my friends and you guys are for! :lol2:

I'll never go back. Plus, there were some sketchy folks hanging around the parking lot.

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