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Ok...this thread is already becoming a train wreck; but, I still want to chime in with my two cents.
At the range, I will wear whatever I please, thank you. While I understand the support for so-called "appropriate" shooting wear such as t-shirt, tennis shoes and jeans, that may or may not be what I am wearing when I need to draw my weapon.
Imagine that I just came from a meeting with a silk blouse, skirt and high heels. An attacker comes out from behind a car in the parking garage. Should I ask my rapist to hold for a moment while I change into something more sensible prior to pulling my CCW? OR should I be able and prepared to shoot in any outfit? You know, high heels throw off the balance of a regular shooting stance and a nice fitted blazer also impedes my ability to raise my arms to some extent. I need to know that stuff prior to my "big moment" - that's why I practice my shooting in whatever I think I need to practice in.
Hot brass? Please. I'm not a pansy. I once wore a rather sensible jeans, t-shirt and hoodie to the range and had the brass bounce off of the partition and go straight down the back of my hoodie. I have NO idea how I managed to do that; but, the cartridge rolled down my back and came to a rest on top of my bra strap. It then sat right there and sizzled into my back. Did I do the hot brass dance and muzzle sweep the room? No. I kept my focus and continued to shoot through the rest of my magazine, much to the amazement of all of the CalGuns people standing behind me. (And I had a rather sexy little burn mark in the center of my back for quite some time after that!)
So, while I understand the concern, I don't need well-meaning people trying to tell me that I shouldn't wear a tank top or shorts or what have you. The only thing I won't compromise on is eye and ear pro. I won't necessarily have either when I most need to shoot; but, I'm not going to practice without it.
BK
At the range, I will wear whatever I please, thank you. While I understand the support for so-called "appropriate" shooting wear such as t-shirt, tennis shoes and jeans, that may or may not be what I am wearing when I need to draw my weapon.
Imagine that I just came from a meeting with a silk blouse, skirt and high heels. An attacker comes out from behind a car in the parking garage. Should I ask my rapist to hold for a moment while I change into something more sensible prior to pulling my CCW? OR should I be able and prepared to shoot in any outfit? You know, high heels throw off the balance of a regular shooting stance and a nice fitted blazer also impedes my ability to raise my arms to some extent. I need to know that stuff prior to my "big moment" - that's why I practice my shooting in whatever I think I need to practice in.
Hot brass? Please. I'm not a pansy. I once wore a rather sensible jeans, t-shirt and hoodie to the range and had the brass bounce off of the partition and go straight down the back of my hoodie. I have NO idea how I managed to do that; but, the cartridge rolled down my back and came to a rest on top of my bra strap. It then sat right there and sizzled into my back. Did I do the hot brass dance and muzzle sweep the room? No. I kept my focus and continued to shoot through the rest of my magazine, much to the amazement of all of the CalGuns people standing behind me. (And I had a rather sexy little burn mark in the center of my back for quite some time after that!)
So, while I understand the concern, I don't need well-meaning people trying to tell me that I shouldn't wear a tank top or shorts or what have you. The only thing I won't compromise on is eye and ear pro. I won't necessarily have either when I most need to shoot; but, I'm not going to practice without it.
BK
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