Flying Brass....

[nagorb]

on the whole, I don't think of shooting as a prissy kind of sport. however, there's a difference between expecting some rough and tumble experience at a range, and being a butt. if someone says to you, "hey, you're doing damage to that guy's car" and you don't make some adjustment, you're just being a butt.

respect for other people and their property just seems polite. and possibly wise, considering that practically EVERYbody is armed at a range.

An armed society is a polite society.
or maybe not.

Megan

This is true If someone asked me politely, unless it was Broncobob, I would rectify the situation. But if you talk like someone in this thread then to bad.

[prob]

We really need a Smilie of a cry baby. Get over it already. There is hot brass and loud noises at ranges. If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen.

One of the funniest thing I've ever seen at the range was some old guy getting pissed b/c the guy next to him had a loud gun, come on your at a shooting range **** happens.

Both of you guys must have some very serious reading disabilities. The only person talking about loud noises was the guy who made a pathetic attempt at trying to be clever. Do all of us a favor and make sure you understand what you're posting about before actually pressing the SUBMIT REPLY button.

[nagorb]

LOL you have no reading comprehension do you? I understand fully what the discussion is about, I made a connection between the two that might be beyond you though.

I gused im jus astupd nkle dwager. dumbady dumb

[prob]

It is a little amusing, that is why I said it. I am a funny guy.
Okay, I thought about it a bit more and I still think you have a closed mind. People who think they have all the answers often do.
I do not advocate for property damage or human suffering, but what I do believe is that some brain power and understanding can go a long way. Semi-auto firearms spit hot brass. If you are next to said firearm, you may be hit by flying brass. This is not rude and thoughtless, this is just the way it is... does that sound closed minded? Hardly.
Like mentioned, but you conveniently did not reply, why don't ranges employ permanent brass screens or require that one be used?

Your argument is circular. "It's just the way it is" is a cop-out answer and accomplishes nothing. Again, I say just wait until your bride or children are pelted, and perhaps injured, by high velocity brass. I guarantee you'll change your tune.

I didn't comment on your post about permanent range screens because I considered it unworthy of attention. If you've spent very much time at any of the ranges in the greater L.A. area you will have noticed that most, if not all, have provisions for temporary screens or barriers. I know for a fact the the Angeles Range provides for screens, and the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, when it was open, provided free cardboard barriers for the asking. And lest I forget the Inland Fish and Game shooting range, let me assure you that they had temporary screens for use also. Considering the many uses that public ranges are called upon to provide for, it would be ludicrous to put in place permanent screens.

Are you happy now?

[prob]

Wow, personal attacks from someone advocating civility and common courtesy?

Nice to know you live by what you preach.

Oh wait, do you mean to tell me that your response wasn't a thinly veiled attempt at sarcasm and that you really didn't want to participate in the internet rat pack attack mentality?

Sure. I believe THAT.

If you think you can get away with caustic remarks, you may rest assured that I will neutralize your own stealth attacks with the appropriate amount of vitriol.

[M47_Dragon]

Are you happy now?

Unless your snide remarks are code for "I want to pay all of your bills and buy you a mansion and a yacht," then no, I am not happy now.

[prob]

LOL you have no reading comprehension do you? I understand fully what the discussion is about, I made a connection between the two that might be beyond you though.

I gused im jus astupd nkle dwager. dumbady dumb

Really. So if you could find just one quote where I was arguing about range noise it would put you in such a better light.

As of now, though, your halo is looking pretty dim.

Think. Before. You. Type.

[prob]

Unless your snide remarks are code for "I want to pay all of your bills and buy you a mansion and a yacht," then no, I am not happy now.

Way to go, Dude, nice comeback on the argument at hand. My remarks are no more "snide" than your commenting on me "conveniently not replying" to your statement about there not being any permanent barriers at most ranges.

Take a look in the mirror before you accuse me of being snide.

[nagorb]

Really. So if you could find just one quote where I was arguing about range noise it would put you in such a better light.

As of now, though, your halo is looking pretty dim.

Think. Before. You. Type.

Maybe you should actually read before YOU post. Find one quote where I said you were arguing about noise. For such a smart guy you really have problems with comprehension.

[Scratch705]

Your argument is circular. "It's just the way it is" is a cop-out answer and accomplishes nothing. Again, I say just wait until your bride or children are pelted, and perhaps injured, by high velocity brass. I guarantee you'll change your tune.

I didn't comment on your post about permanent range screens because I considered it unworthy of attention. If you've spent very much time at any of the ranges in the greater L.A. area you will have noticed that most, if not all, have provisions for temporary screens or barriers. I know for a fact the the Angeles Range provides for screens, and the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, when it was open, provided free cardboard barriers for the asking. And lest I forget the Inland Fish and Game shooting range, let me assure you that they had temporary screens for use also. Considering the many uses that public ranges are called upon to provide for, it would be ludicrous to put in place permanent screens.

Are you happy now?

Burro has no such provisions, and Lytle, and Prado (although more pistol than rifle...)

there are many ranges out there that has no provisions for brass screens. its up to the shooters to decide to bring one, or just deal with the flying brass.

as for the guns notoriously known to "shoot" the brass out, i keep my eyes out for them and try to sit on the left side of anyone i see with one if possible

[bigmike82]

"If you think you can get away with caustic remarks, you may rest assured that I will neutralize your own stealth attacks with the appropriate amount of vitriol."
Thanks for comfirming that your nonsense about wanting to promote civility was just a steaming heap.

Which, of course, was evident early on.

[bigmike82]

On a more serious note.

Almost none of the people here think that we're entitled to sling brass at other range patrons. I always put up my brass screen, and apologize if the brass still hits others (when some buddies who were lefties where shooting, for example). If I get hit, I shrug it off. Yeah, it's annoying, but again, it's a range. Flying brass, loud noise, yellow-jackets and dust *ARE* part of going to the range.

The reason you're being attacked, Prob, is because you're displaying a prissy, entitled attitude. Most of us accept the fact that, when you go the range, you can likely get hit by brass, and that you will likely be discomfited by other factors (temp, loudness, etc). Going to the range is not like going to a steakhouse.

[nagorb]

On a more serious note.

Almost none of the people here think that we're entitled to sling brass at other range patrons. I always put up my brass screen, and apologize if the brass still hits others (when some buddies who were lefties where shooting, for example). If I get hit, I shrug it off. Yeah, it's annoying, but again, it's a range. Flying brass, loud noise, yellow-jackets and dust *ARE* part of going to the range.

The reason you're being attacked, Prob, is because you're displaying a prissy, entitled attitude. Most of us accept the fact that, when you go the range, you can likely get hit by brass, and that you will likely be discomfited by other factors (temp, loudness, etc). Going to the range is not like going to a steakhouse.

Exactly.

Last time I was at panoche I was shooting an ak when everyone started laughing, I though I was doing something wrong so I put it down and I looked around, everyone was pointing at Brocobob who was sitting next to me smiling, I had hit him in his manly parts so I adjusted my position and all was good, no one needed to get mad at anyone. I will though continue to try and hit him at least once every time I see him on the range

[prob]

Maybe you should actually read before YOU post. Find one quote where I said you were arguing about noise. For such a smart guy you really have problems with comprehension.

Here ya go Einstein.

One of the funniest thing I've ever seen at the range was some old guy getting pissed b/c the guy next to him had a loud gun, come on your at a shooting range **** happens.

I'll try to use real simple words so you can understand.

Use Brain.

[nagorb]

OK mr genius where did I refer me to where I said you said you have a problem with loud noise on the range?