question on proper range etiquette

[Hadesomega]

Yeah those people just man up. They should feel honored to be pelted by brass. Anyway it doesn't bother me much I was in the Army I would get hit by brass all the time especially when we got to fire the machine guns, you get used to it but then again your wearing BDUs and a kevlar so you skin is pretty well protected.

The last time I was at Los Altos some guys rifle was just smackin me with brass and one of the range guys suggested he use a brass deflector, no biggie.

[prob]

Common sense should prevail. All of you guys who say someone is less than a man because they don't like having brass hit them on the head or dinging their expensive rifles (or cars) are not being truthful. Let's see what you say when you decide to bring your young children or girlfriends to the range and they start getting hit by brass because someone is being thoughtless while shooting their CETME or ranch rifle. My guess is that you'll soon change your tune. The truth is that it's simply rude to expect other people to dodge your brass. I don't care if it is part of what you call the range experience. It doesn't take much effort at all to erect a barrier and those who don't are self-centered jerks.

Try exercising a bit of courtesy. It just might catch on.

[Stanze]

Common sense should prevail. All of you guys who say someone is less than a man because they don't like having brass hit them on the head or dinging their expensive rifles (or cars) are not being truthful. Let's see what you say when you decide to bring your young children or girlfriends to the range and they start getting hit by brass because someone is being thoughtless while shooting their CETME or ranch rifle. My guess is that you'll soon change your tune. The truth is that it's simply rude to expect other people to dodge your brass. I don't care if it is part of what you call the range experience. It doesn't take much effort at all to erect a barrier and those who don't are self-centered jerks.

Try exercising a bit of courtesy. It just might catch on.

...and give up this priceless entertainment?

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I think not.

ETA: I have a round 5.56mm burn scar on left side my neck from participating in a military-style rifle match when CA was a Free(er) state. Did I cry? No, I wear it like a badge of honor. I've also, been hit in the face from my GLOCK 17 brass a few times which drew blood when the burn blistered. Same thing, it comes with the territory.

Here's a vid I just uploaded of my wife feeling the burn. She was ok with it, **** happens.

[nobs11]

Common sense should prevail. All of you guys who say someone is less than a man because they don't like having brass hit them on the head or dinging their expensive rifles (or cars) are not being truthful. Let's see what you say when you decide to bring your young children or girlfriends to the range and they start getting hit by brass because someone is being thoughtless while shooting their CETME or ranch rifle. My guess is that you'll soon change your tune. The truth is that it's simply rude to expect other people to dodge your brass. I don't care if it is part of what you call the range experience. It doesn't take much effort at all to erect a barrier and those who don't are self-centered jerks.

Try exercising a bit of courtesy. It just might catch on.

I agree. Although I think it is silly for grown men (and women for that matter) to complain and hot brass, an acquaintance at the range often brings his little son and daughter and they shoot with their little 22s. Let me know how manly you feel after your hot brass hits a child and he/she starts bawling. A civilian range is not for combat and manliness. It is a hobby to most people.

[Rule .308]

Somehow I don't think anybody wants to see someone's kid get hurt but, again, what you are doing is inherently dangerous, you are at a shooting range. The last time I got a piece of hot brass on my neck it was from a young girl that was learning to shoot an AR from her boyfriend. She felt bad enough as it was, the last thing I wanted or needed to do was to spin to the ground about it. I think that if there are children and young ladies present then you should be on your best behaviour, if you are out with the rest of the guys then "the rest of the guys" need to man up and quit their snivelin'.

[yzErnie]

It's California...people here biatch about every and anything. I try to be mindful of those around me but sheesh, it a gun range and flying brass sometimes happens.

[rtlltj]

I love how my saiga ejects brass slightly forward so it never hits the guy sitting to my direct right. Though the guy 2 stations down with a sks kept hitting me in the back with his brass.

[Ironchef]

Something to realize, especially if you have someone move into the stall/bench next to you is that a hot piece of brass you or someone else ejects into their shirt collar can cause them to reel in pain, point their weapon at people and possibly have an AD.

Be a good neighbor and take turns shooting, mention to your neighbor that they might get hit, or do something that can prevent such a potential hazzard. If you are too proud/arrogant or rude to work with your shooting neighbor, you might find yourself the recipient of a negligently discharged ball of lead.

I caught a case in the neck once and it burned like a mofo and I flailed briefly to relieve myself of the burn, luckily I kept my gun out front, down range (actually low ready), and my finger was indexed...but had I been a little more noobish, I might have swung around and shot the guy who was oblivious to his brass chucking.

[Prowler]

Tell em' to turn in their man card and STFU.

Seriously, it's a range. What's next? The big bad gun is too loud?

Your lead is contaminating my air?

Effing crybabies.

Part of the game...works good if you want them to move because they're idiots...

[Presidank]

marketplace?

Why is this thread in here? Doesnt bother me really, just curious.

Also, I hate complainers

[socalr6]

I was just @ Burro on Sun. and got repeatedly pelted by AR casings. Got hit all over and I was loving every minute. I was shooting my Marlin 22lr and got there first. The buddy of the guy shooting started standing with his back to the casing flying out and I told him no worries it's all good. Now I must have one for myself ASAP!

[Rob454]

What if the ranges made screens to keep brass from hitting people. I cant imagine a roll of galvanized steel screen mesh and a few 2x4 can cost that much. Besides you can charge slightly more because you have those things.
I personally dont care abotu brass. I wear a wide brim hat and long sleeves.
I will however pick up all the brass around me and recycle it.
Youre going to a range you should expect to be pelted by hot brass so dress accordingly. I cant control where the brass lands.
Rob

[Applehaus21st]

Tell em move or get the F*x# out of the way.

[rkt88edmo]

For me, at the range, I definitely do my best not to rain brass on anyone else.

I don't think giving/receiving someone elses the hot brass dance is part of shooting at a range and think it is impolite.

[trinydex]

Tell em' to turn in their man card and STFU.

Seriously, it's a range. What's next? The big bad gun is too loud?

Your lead is contaminating my air?

Effing crybabies.

i've had someone else's brass land in my glasses or down my shirt... "comes with the territory."