Body Armor at a Shooting Range?

[The Original Godfather]

Is this legal?


If so, anyone wear a plate carrier/vest while at a public range?

[Turo]

Of course it's legal, why wouldn't it be? You'd get some weird looks, but it's not illegal.

[NiteQwill]

Of course it's legal. Of course the management can always kick you out for doing so.

I've only worn plates/vest during classes only because I don't "know" the capabilities of the shooters around me.

Square range I do not... unless that range is Burro.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

Here are some other discussions on the subject...

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=320194

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=105019

[The Original Godfather]

Of course it's legal, why wouldn't it be? You'd get some weird looks, but it's not illegal.

Because this is CA, and the simple thought of protecting myself in a shooting range seems too basic for our lawmakers to accept

[Turo]

Because this is CA, and the simple thought of protecting myself in a shooting range seems too basic for our lawmakers to accept

That makes sense. Well, as much as it can. But it's still not illegal, so you're golden.

[jptopz]

If I could afford it I would ware it! You should never be looked at poorly for thinking of safety. Have you seen some of those newbees at the ranges? Frankly it scares the @#$% out of me. You may want to spend the money on a fitted vest, but it will cost you.

[The Original Godfather]

If I could afford it I would ware it! You should never be looked at poorly for thinking of safety. Have you seen some of those newbees at the ranges? Frankly it scares the @#$% out of me. You may want to spend the money on a fitted vest, but it will cost you.

Yup!

I got a Condor quick release plate carrier with level IV standalone plates.

[temecula]

I do wear it when at rifle range.

[Astig Boy]

The gun craze has caught on like a wild fire. This means nearly all ranges are filled to the brim with newbie inexperienced gun owners. Thats like driving down the 5 freeway with every car being driven by a 16 year old...and you know they all think they know what they're doing. Would be wise to bring a vest if you can afford to.

[jptopz]

The gun craze has caught on like a wild fire. This means nearly all ranges are filled to the brim with newbie inexperienced gun owners. Thats like driving down the 5 freeway with every car being driven by a 16 year old...and you know they all think they know what they're doing. Would be wise to bring a vest if you can afford to.

Great analogy! That's what it's like!

[ChrisTKHarris]

[evidens83]

I dont see why it would be illegal but it would look funny wearing a carrier on you unless you're participating in a class IMHO..

[plankowner]

yeah , but you never know how other people shoot ..just look up at the ceiling at any indoor range , that shoukd make you worry enough

[Cali-Shooter]

yeah , but you never know how other people shoot ..just look up at the ceiling at any indoor range , that shoukd make you worry enough

LOL that is EPIC, although in a sad way... oh well, SAD LULZ

In all seriousness though, I am now on the side that Body Armor at the range is a MUST. My preferred range is Burro, and I have to admit, there are ALOT of inexperienced shooters there (yes, I am one of them). But, I adhere to redundant safety precautions, and I NEVER dryfire my firearms until I check magazines, leave action open, do a finger check, and look down the barrel and see the hammer or pin hole (with safety on), AND always point the muzzle in a non-hazardous direction when dryfiring, even when I *know* it's not loaded.