Most ridiculous things heard in an LGS or range

[Biggfoot44]

Zeroing.

We used to shoot on the 900 inch, 25 yard, line to zero our M-16's. When we moved over to the 200 yard line we had a 200 yard zero.

Well actually , close zero @ 25 would be +/- 300 far zero . zero @ 50 , would be 200 also
But yeah , that's the concept .

In general , with real rifle @ 25yds , you're function testing , and practicing your standing form .

 

[Phoenix_1295]

The first time I ever went to a range, I rented a gun from them and bought some of their ammo to go shoot at their range. I had a ton of trouble loading the rounds into the chamber so I could fire it. I went to find an employee for help and it turns out they sold me the wrong sized ammunition for the gun I rented. Thankfully, it was too big (rather than too small) so didn't fit into the chamber.

Of course they started screaming at me for being dumb. I pointed out to them that I rented the gun from their employee and bought the ammunition for it from the same person. They shut up pretty quickly.

Those first time life lessons stick with you.

 

[Garet Jax]

Those first time life lessons stick with you.

Yeah I wish I knew better at the time. It is such a simple problem to fix, but it was my first time ever shooting a gun and I just didn't know better.

 

[Squaregrouper]

NO JOKE

Way back when Bollingers held their Guns and Grub cook outs and shoots, Bobby had a guy there that was a "police firearms instructor" supposedly. The way the range was, they did rifle shooting for a while at a distance, 75-100yds, then range went cold, and people went up to the steel gongs closer up for pistol shooting, and no rifle shooting. I guess the rule was you could carry pistols in holsters, and rifles on slings, but no magazine was to be in the weapon until ready to shoot. Problem was, I brought my SKS, which has, a fixed magazine. I had the bolt open, slung on my shoulder, muzzle up and chamber flagged. I walked up to the rifle bench to shoot, and the "police firearms instructor" had a fit and yelled about my carrying the rifle with the mag in it. Now, nothing I was saying was going to make it any better, so I just shook my head.

It gets better. We transition to the pistol range, and he's going on about how you need to be able to trust your pistol. You need to be able to throw it down, in the dirt, kick it around, and trust it will be able to fire. I was NOT doing that with my brand new CZ75. And I trust it. Then he proceeds to tell everyone how elite he was, and he, and his people are so good they can stand downrange and shoot targets out of their hands. He asked something like, if we knew how dangerous that was, and the guy next to me mumbled, "Almost as dangerous as carrying a SKS".

PLEASE, for the love of God, tell me someone here attended that, and remembers it. Bollingers had a few Guns and Grubs meets, which I really did enjoy, and they did post pics here a long time ago, but I think they're gone now. But, it was announced here on MDS, so I hope someone here remembers it.

I was there. My buddy's MG42 malfunctioned (in a fun way) that day. I'm pretty sure it was the same day as the .50BMG met a HUGE clump of Tannerite.
I'm also pretty sure the guy and his peeps did a "Tacticool" shooting demonstration for everyone in attendance.

 

[Sirex]

I was there. My buddy's MG42 malfunctioned (in a fun way) that day. I'm pretty sure it was the same day as the .50BMG met a HUGE clump of Tannerite.
I'm also pretty sure the guy and his peeps did a "Tacticool" shooting demonstration for everyone in attendance.

Did they shoot a washer or dryer with tannerite in it?

 

[Squaregrouper]

I was there. My buddy's MG42 malfunctioned (in a fun way) that day. I'm pretty sure it was the same day as the .50BMG met a HUGE clump of Tannerite.
I'm also pretty sure the guy and his peeps did a "Tacticool" shooting demonstration for everyone in attendance.

When I went to the pistol line I told Officer Tacticool I should be on the far right of the line because of my pistol. He yelled at me- not understanding that a CZ82 launches brass into the next zip code unless there is someone there to get hit by it.

 

[Squaregrouper]

Did they shoot a washer or dryer with tannerite in it?

Not sure, but it was a LOT of Tannerite for one shot.
(The MG42 going full auto was something not easily forgotten)

 

[RRomig]

I was at Cindy's the other morning (super nice place and staff, BTW) and overheard half of a phone conversation with an employee and some random caller. The caller wanted to know if he/she would be allowed to shoot in the prone position. Most of the staff, as well as those of us waiting for lanes were amused and surprised that anybody would even think about laying on the floor to shoot at a 25 yard target. Especially with the knowledge of what was likely on that floor after tens of thousands of rounds.

I then informed him that I was carrying my g26 in an IWB holster and I’m just exercising my new rights.

 

[engineerbrian]

NO JOKE

Way back when Bollingers held their Guns and Grub cook outs and shoots, Bobby had a guy there that was a "police firearms instructor" supposedly. The way the range was, they did rifle shooting for a while at a distance, 75-100yds, then range went cold, and people went up to the steel gongs closer up for pistol shooting, and no rifle shooting. I guess the rule was you could carry pistols in holsters, and rifles on slings, but no magazine was to be in the weapon until ready to shoot. Problem was, I brought my SKS, which has, a fixed magazine. I had the bolt open, slung on my shoulder, muzzle up and chamber flagged. I walked up to the rifle bench to shoot, and the "police firearms instructor" had a fit and yelled about my carrying the rifle with the mag in it. Now, nothing I was saying was going to make it any better, so I just shook my head.

It gets better. We transition to the pistol range, and he's going on about how you need to be able to trust your pistol. You need to be able to throw it down, in the dirt, kick it around, and trust it will be able to fire. I was NOT doing that with my brand new CZ75. And I trust it. Then he proceeds to tell everyone how elite he was, and he, and his people are so good they can stand downrange and shoot targets out of their hands. He asked something like, if we knew how dangerous that was, and the guy next to me mumbled, "Almost as dangerous as carrying a SKS".

PLEASE, for the love of God, tell me someone here attended that, and remembers it. Bollingers had a few Guns and Grubs meets, which I really did enjoy, and they did post pics here a long time ago, but I think they're gone now. But, it was announced here on MDS, so I hope someone here remembers it.

I wasnt there, but I was in his shop one day and he pulled a 22 rifle off the rack that he just worked on to show it off. When he handed it to me I checked to make sure it was clear and sure enough, there was a live round in the chamber. I’m fairly certain that was the last time I went there.

 

[Inigoes]

I only shoot prone. I have never fired a gun in any other position.

Give the Missionary position a try, you might like it.

 

[4g64loser]

Give the Missionary position a try, you might like it.

Doc T prefers to do it connex style. With restraints.

 

[Spaceballs]

I then informed him that I was carrying my g26 in an IWB holster and I’m just exercising my new rights.

I just spit water out my nose.... never read this forum while drinking anything.

 

[wquick155]

I was at Cindy's the other morning (super nice place and staff, BTW) and overheard half of a phone conversation with an employee and some random caller. The caller wanted to know if he/she would be allowed to shoot in the prone position. Most of the staff, as well as those of us waiting for lanes were amused and surprised that anybody would even think about laying on the floor to shoot at a 25 yard target. Especially with the knowledge of what was likely on that floor after tens of thousands of rounds.

I was the one who took that call at Cindy’s. We get that request every so often and the only reason we don’t allow it is that our target boards sit too high and the angle of the shot; especially at a close distance would cause baffles to be shot. We do mop the floor with de-lead floor cleaner almost weekly although towards the end of the week I wouldn’t want to get down on the floors.

 

[Nanook]

Rifle indoors? Like a Mosin carbine with full power loads flinging a ball of fire after the bullet on a dimly lit range?

I didn't see it, only heard it, and decided it was time to go somewhere else. It's a little hard to focus on Bullseye shooting...lol.

There are some pics somewhere on here of a similar thing.

 

[Mr. Ed]

I was the one who took that call at Cindy’s. We get that request every so often and the only reason we don’t allow it is that our target boards sit too high and the angle of the shot; especially at a close distance would cause baffles to be shot. We do mop the floor with de-lead floor cleaner almost weekly although towards the end of the week I wouldn’t want to get down on the floors.

I thought you handled it beautifully and very professionally. Coincidentally, this morning there was a young lady who wanted to practice for her Army Reserve rifle quals, also including shooting prone. I think it was her first visit to your shop, and know that she was treated to a first class experience. No floor crawling, though.

 

[Spaceballs]

I was on the rifle team in college. We went to the local indoor range and practiced prone with .22's

Competitions were in various ranges and always had a prone position.

We just sat targets on the floor instead of hanging them on the carriers.

It never seemed weird.

 

[Boats]

I only shoot prone. I have never fired a gun in any other position.

Wouldn't be the first time you laid down on the ground and blew the hell out of something.

(Kidding! couldn't resist.)

 

[Mr. Ed]

At face value that seems like an odd request. But, I'll throw this out there. The military still requires shooting from the prone position as part of the pistol qualification table (required for officers). So, perhaps it was a young officer stationed locally that was trying to improve their marksmanship abilities on their free time?

(likely not but you never know)

You are quite possibly correct. Well done!

 

[rseymorejr]

When I was a kid we'd shoot in the basement of the Marine Reserve Armory behind Northern Parkway Jr High.
We would always shoot in the prone position there. It's a good thing we did too, after a couple hours of shooting it was hard to see through the haze if you were standing. (The exhaust system never seemed to work very good! LOL!)

 

[Blaster229]

I used to shoot on the Naval academy/NRA youth .22 rifle when I was kid. IIRC we also shot prone indoor at 25.

The issue on a busy public indoor range, lead exposure would be my concern.
Blood lead tests were a part of our yearly physical because we spent so much time at the range.