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Who Wants to go to a Public Range?

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In Canada, in the rare times there is a mishap on a handgun range, it seems almost always, a police officer is involved.

Gets one spot on the news then its gone. If it was a civilian shooter, they would run the story, repeatedly, for 2 or 3 days.

There are a lot of people who don't have range experience, sometimes its their attitude, more often, they just don't know; this is why we make sure we engage and mentor new people as soon as they show up at our small, volunteer run trap club.
 
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That story about the hot brass dance with his 14 y/o son right behind him is SO DISTURBING !
Sure, a hot one down the front of your shirt might call up the INSTINCT is to get the shirt out of the pants.
The instinct has to be "trained in" to FIRST put the damned gun down whatever happens.

Avoidance ? (other than revolvers, which I happen to LIKE anyway).
Nobody has ever told ME to wear only tight to the neck fitting shirts to the range and I don't think I've seen it suggested/recommended anywhere - maybe I don't read enough ?
Soft curtains between stations and about 6 inches out from any hard walls to avoid brass bouncing might help.
 
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I shot a round of trap where I was hiding behind the guy beside me while another fellow on our squad took his turn loading & shooting. "I just got this new semi auto from Dick's " he told us. Thankfully it split the stock on the first round, so he was out !
 
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So, how offensive would it be for me to approach any women on the range and lecture them about the risks of hot brass falling into their halter tops, whatever low cut cleavage revealing summer wear they are (almost) wearing ?

I think the club should provide heat resistant "lobster bibs" for the cleavage blessed.
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All joking aside I think I'll "button up" shirt collars and maybe wear a wide brim hat a) on the off chance that hot brass goes down the back of my shirt b) as a sun shade, which is probably a good thing anyway.
 
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So, how offensive would it be for me to approach any women on the range and lecture them about the risks of hot brass falling into their halter tops, whatever low cut cleavage revealing summer wear they are (almost) wearing ?

I think the club should provide heat resistant "lobster bibs" for the cleavage blessed.
Running a public trap range, the desk is the first contact and point of information.

I've had men come in bare foot, women wearing tall platform shoes with 5" heels and the clothes that come thru cover (or lack thereof) all of some body parts.

We require reasonable footwear, and I make recommendations... further, the host gets a few gentlemanly words for not advising his/her guest appropriately.

My range is open to the public, but with requirements. I have the authority to do what's necessary to ensure the recreation as well as the safety of all my patrons and members...

See something, say something...
 
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I have spent many joyful hours at both public and private ranges. Believe me unsafe acts are not limited to the public ranges. Just like driving on the road caution by those around can and often does advert an accident. I’m always paying attention to myself and others.
Enjoy and be safe
 
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Public ranges are a mixed bag. Working a commercial range is a great opportunity to educate some folks, even if it challenging .

I did see a woman who was well put together wearing a top that would be better at a night club. The first shot she ever fired was a 9mm from her boyfriends historical german lugar. You can guess what happened when the brass popped straight up in the air.
 
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