Range laws?

[SJgunguy24]

I understand that you can't look at someone and tell what their intentions are,but if your at a range and you see someone doing something wrong yell,scream,talk,do something it could be your life you save. I had to yell at someone yesterday at metcalf,cease fire and he walked over to the bench and went for a gun. Another time at davis st. some dude was shooting the ground 10ft. in front of him.(indoor range) If I didn't say any thing he might of hurt someone. Gun ownership is a huge responability and if we want to keep the anti's off our backs we need to look out for each other,and also to get more people involved. The government dosen't want you to learn safe firearm practice,they gave up the C.M.P. years ago(thanks Clinton)

[Greg-Dawg]

Greg-Dawg, great input and much appreciated. I know how to handle and shoot a pistol, but I was thinking last night after posting that it would be good to have at least the HSC. This would show the person behind the counter (who has no idea who I am) that I at least have that level of understanding.

I'm sure you know how to handle a pistol.

Actually, it doesn't matter if you have some sort of degree in gunology or any type of paperwork. It has to be at the moment.

Working at a shooting range/gun store, I've had to turn away some that had the HSC, military experience and even a CCW. After they come in with a friend, I ask them to show me how to safely unload a pistol (this being that they want to rent a gun and use our lanes); if they can safely show me...great...if I see them fumbling or worse POINTING the MUZZLE at me, I give them a "thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you at the handgun class" response.

[Salty]

I'd take the beginners safety class at Markleys. I believe it's held once a month. After that they'll most likely have no problems renting you guns.

Last I checked, the course was $50 +ammo for 4 hrs.
Their range fees are also $8/hr vs $16/hr at Reeds.

[HowardW56]

While I'm not sure its a law, its a precaution that most gun shops take to prevent range suicides. It's a pretty standard policy at most ranges that offer rentals.

THat is the policy at Sharpshooter in Torrance....

[510dat]

Thanks. It makes sense you know? It's just unfortunate that a person would be so inclined to do such a thing.

So, anyone in the Santa Cruz area want to take a future, proud gun owner to the range? Looking at various 9mm's. (FWIW, recently the wife and I fired the G19 and XD9. Neither liked the XD. Like the Glock, but the grip was a bit too big for the wife. Really want to test out the M&P)

See if anyone here in San Jose is able to show you some steel-framed guns. Reed's is a good place to shoot, but their rental section is almost exclusively polymer guns and 1911's. I like 1911's, but they're expensive, and so far I have yet to find poly gun that's comfortable for me to hold. I've got a CZ 75 in 9mm that fits my hand beautifully, and I anticipate collecting more in the future.

I'd be happy to go with you, but my schedule is a disaster for the next couple of weeks. Feel free to PM me for any questions you have.

[Slayer]

+1 on the M&P. If you were in socal, I'd let ya shoot mine. Great gun, the only thing holding it back from better press is the fact it's made by S&W.