First trip to the range tomorrow -- any pointers? - Page 2

boscobeans · March 27th, 2009, 01:20 PM

Remember that NO question is a dumb question. Do not be afraid to ask.

Have fun.

bosco

rstickle · March 27th, 2009, 01:44 PM

And after reading all the advice, and hopefully having a good time tomorrow....... Let us know how it went, and see if YOU have any tips to pass on now!

Gibber · March 27th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Have fun and prepare yourself to dive into a new hobby. I have yet to take anyone to the range that did not have a great time.
The notion of coffee and muffins is a good one. You may have to consume in your car or whatever since food and drink may not be allowed on the firing line.

86thecat · March 27th, 2009, 10:02 PM

1. Be Safe
2. Have Fun
3. Shoot Well
4. Let us know how it went.

P.S. Don't drink too much caffeine before you shoot. It can affect your groups.

Bunny · March 27th, 2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86thecat

P.S. Don't drink too much caffeine before you shoot. It can affect your groups.

Ah, thanks. I don't drink coffee anyhow, I was just going to bring it for the guys.

Thanks, everyone. I'll be sure to post all about it after I get back tomorrow!

Rock and Glock · March 27th, 2009, 11:47 PM

Everything above, and relax (again!). Nice looking horse in your avatar.

dbeachy1 · March 28th, 2009, 03:18 AM

Purchase some good hearing protectors and safety glasses so you don't need to use any loaners at the range. I took my dad to the range and the hearing protectors there were lousy (quite uncomfortable)! I own my own set, but my dad said his set was really uncomfortable.

So then I went and bought a new pair for him from amazon.com -- problem solved!

enfd250 · March 28th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Very good advice all around. One thing I always do is wear a baseball cap. I started wearing one ever since a stray casing found its way behind my safety glasses. Ouch!!!

enjoy!!!

March 27th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#12
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March 27th, 2009, 11:47 PM	#16
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,441	Everything above, and relax (again!). Nice looking horse in your avatar. __________________ Richard NRA Life Member *"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything."* Harry S. Truman

March 28th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#17
dbeachy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 20	Purchase some good hearing protectors and safety glasses so you don't need to use any loaners at the range. I took my dad to the range and the hearing protectors there were lousy (quite uncomfortable)! I own my own set, but my dad said his set was really uncomfortable. So then I went and bought a new pair for him from amazon.com -- problem solved! __________________ Sig .40 P229 DAK XDM 9mm CrossBreed SuperTuck

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March 27th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#11
boscobeans Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: upstate new york Posts: 719	Remember that NO question is a dumb question. Do not be afraid to ask. Have fun. bosco

March 27th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#13
Gibber Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TN Posts: 315	Have fun and prepare yourself to dive into a new hobby. I have yet to take anyone to the range that did not have a great time. The notion of coffee and muffins is a good one. You may have to consume in your car or whatever since food and drink may not be allowed on the firing line.

March 27th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#14
86thecat Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WA Posts: 104	1. Be Safe 2. Have Fun 3. Shoot Well 4. Let us know how it went. P.S. Don't drink too much caffeine before you shoot. It can affect your groups.

March 28th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#18
enfd250 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 24	Very good advice all around. One thing I always do is wear a baseball cap. I started wearing one ever since a stray casing found its way behind my safety glasses. Ouch!!! enjoy!!!