first time at a range

what am i in for?
i've shot a gun before, but i haven't done this yet
im a new shooter, and a bit awkward. am i going to have a hard time?

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  1. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    ermmm going to a range???? homie go outside to shoot your guns lol, imagine paying to shoot lmaoo

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      this is just the most convinent this time around. i dont intend to make a habit out of it

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      I want to try out an outdoor range but it requires you to bring your own targets, no cans or boxes. My car is pretty small, do you know what are good compact targets and where to get them?

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        I feel pretty dumb sometimes but then helpless morons like you give me a much needed confidence boost. Thanks anon, and good luck with your autism

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        get something like this or make your own.https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021158851?pid=606439
        some cheap wood from homedepot, a staple gun, and random cardboard/pizza boxes. the only long part is the wood and you can still fit long enough pieces in your car. bring multiple strips of wood incase you shoot out 1 of the sides.

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          Even this is pretty space consuming

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            break it in half and shove it in the backseat or passenger side. unless youve got a motorcycle shit should fit in any car.

            • 1 year ago
              Anonymous

              >break it in half
              Good idea

  2. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Loud noises. Funny smells.

    In all seriousness just go, be safe, start close. Once you gain confidence in your ability to hit the target, put it farther back. Repeat. Don't mind the other people there as long as you and they are being safe.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      i do know how to hit targets. im used to shooting metal gongs. how does moving the target work? is there an attendant that does it or do you have to do it yourself?

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        Not every range has moving targets. Some have a little panel you type in what range you want it at, some are manual and you reel it in or out by hand like a clothes line, and some have nothing at all and just expect people to call a cold range and walk down range to set them up.

  3. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Hope you prepared for the penis inspection and studied for the exam. Shaved balls is an auto fail btw.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      >Shaved balls is an auto fail btw.
      Maybe I should reconsider

      Not every range has moving targets. Some have a little panel you type in what range you want it at, some are manual and you reel it in or out by hand like a clothes line, and some have nothing at all and just expect people to call a cold range and walk down range to set them up.

      Okay, I guess I'll see tomorrow

      READ the rules. Follow the rules. Expect the RO to keep an eye on you since you are a new guy. If you get corrected, don't take it personally, he is a teacher and you are there to learn. Don't worry too much about how well you shoot on this first occasion, just get familiar with the routines. Don't forget ear protection and eye protection. Don't let other, potentially rookie shooters annoy you, they are just passengers on the same bus. Don't annoy them by talking with them about the guns. Just watch, get familiar with them too. You can socialise on a later occasion.

      >You can socialise on a later occasion.
      Do you think I can finally make friends?

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        >Do you think I can finally make friends?

        I don't know if the range has 10 or 1000 attendants, if the regulars are a majority or a minority of the total, if there is a room for drinking coffee and talk or if it is just the range lanes. Some places will always be more social than others. Be polite, keep your temper, keep your eyes open, and after a few visits you will begin to see who are talkative and who are silent. Just like any other group of people really. At least you will be sharing an interest and that is a start.

  4. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    READ the rules. Follow the rules. Expect the RO to keep an eye on you since you are a new guy. If you get corrected, don't take it personally, he is a teacher and you are there to learn. Don't worry too much about how well you shoot on this first occasion, just get familiar with the routines. Don't forget ear protection and eye protection. Don't let other, potentially rookie shooters annoy you, they are just passengers on the same bus. Don't annoy them by talking with them about the guns. Just watch, get familiar with them too. You can socialise on a later occasion.

  5. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    RO here. A lot of people like to clown on range rules but be aware that they are there for a reason. If you don't like your range's rules, find a different one. If you find a local range with rules that you like, you will probably be the reason for the creation of a new rules or old rules getting more specific and restrictive.

    be safe
    have fun within the limits of your local range
    if you want to go crazy and do stupid shit find blm areas that allow you to do so

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      >if you want to go crazy and do stupid shit find blm areas that allow you to do so
      I only know of a few open spots that allow for shooting. That's where I first learned to shoot with some friends. Do you know how I can find other areas that allow it?

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        I'm not aware of a better way other than looking up each piece's website and seeing if they allow target shooting. Maybe call one that has an active office and ask them?

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          Good idea.

  6. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    fricked up previous message

    If you *can't* find a local range with rules that you like

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