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[Killer Bee]

I have let some people shoot my rifles before. A while back at Angeles a young pre-teen was with his father and they were admiring my M1A and a few other battle rifles from a distance. I asked the father if his son would like to shoot some of them of which the boy became excited and was actually a good shot. They offered me to shoot one of their 10/22 rifles of which I already shot before since it seems like everyone has one but I didn't want to be rude. I just remember how proud he was of his rifle (his first from what the dad said) and he wanted to return the favor and trusted me with it.

I guess what I am trying to say it is not a bad thing to let others enjoy what you have but it is your call and depends on the situation. But, to make fun of their weapon by calling it cheap is low since that maybe the only thing they can afford or just got started.

I was done with this thread but I'm really enjoying most of the responses..

this one in particular made me smile

[Mayor McRifle]

I was at an outdoor range recently and some group of strangers 5 of them in their late 20s. One came over and asked if he can shoot my DD M4A1 w/ eotech combo. I kindly let him knowing their group only had a XD in 9mm and a cheap 22 rifle. After that one after another came over and asked the same thing. My DD was brand new and i was there to get the eotech zero in only. I saw each one put their face on the stock and regretted it immediately. They did offer their guns for me to shoot, but come on. I have my highy modified CZs with me also. I wasn't in the mood to shoot their cheap guns so I declined. Now looking forward, I will politely turn down request to shoot my guns if they don't have anything decent for me to shoot in return. So, what would u do if strangers ask to shoot yours?

Post edited: No, don't let a group of strangers shoot your precious guns while offering you some beers and cheap plastic gun. It is not worth the ammo you pay and brought. Also new members, don't make any new topic on this forum or any and everything u post will get dissected by the lions and hyenas of the established members. Read on below for original content.

The fact that you don't know what people in the real gun community do indicates that you don't have a lot of experience. How old are you, OP? And how long have you been shooting?

[Sheldon]

It is pretty rare someones asks to shoot my guns, but when it has happened I have, so far, not declined. I offer up my .22lr Ruger MKII every now and then when I see someone struggling with recoil from too large a caliber weapon. I will offer to let kids shoot if I see them showing interest as well. Once at the range a guy showed up with his young son to shoot their BB gun. I offered to let him shoot some of my firearms and the kid lit up with excitement. He probably went through 50 rounds or so his excitement made it worthwhile. Dad even tried to pay for the ammo, but I wouldnt accept.

Maybe the OP situation wouldnt have warrented a similar response, but most times I like to be an ambassador for the 2nd amendment.

[baranski]

I'm happy to let people shoot. I believe I get more out of it than they do.

[M1A_KICHI]

I was done with this thread but I'm really enjoying most of the responses..

this one in particular made me smile

Before this thread I almost forgot about that. Now, I am looking at my 1-1/2 yr old son and can hardly wait to take him to the range.

[chuckdc]

For me, if they were drinking while shooting, I would have packed up and left.

QFT.

There is a range (now under new ownership) in the Central Valley area that allowed alcohol consumption WHILE SHOOTING (they even SERVED!) . I saw that once, and I was outta there right then. The place is under new ownership now, and they have completely changed, which is why I'm not giving the name out.