8 Annoying Range Habits You Should STOP Doing
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Are you tired of people ruining your day at the range with their annoying habits? In this video, we'll cover 8 common range behaviors that are guaranteed to drive anyone crazy. Intended for experienced and beginner shooters alike. Remember, good range etiquette is crucial for a safe and satisfying experience. Stop these annoying habits if you're guilty and encourage others to do the same!
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Worst habit I have is not going often enough
Could be worse lol
@@Alex_zedra 😶🌫
Yeah bro same here. When I do get time to go I realize jus how much I need to practice more
I always try to squeeze time in for some fun during the weekends; it's never easy these days, especially with work schedules and life in general.
I had a gentleman change my range on my silhouette target while I was talking to the RSO( great friend of mine) We both looked at him like wtf bro? Oh and don't touch my shit...they only have 1 owner.
Most annoying thing (non-safety related) that I saw at a public range was the bozo who loaded a 3” magnum slug into a shotgun and let the girl shoot it without any warning or experience. Must have bruised her massively as it wasn’t well shouldered and almost knocked her on her butt. She wasn’t happy and probably has become an anti-gun person all because of one jack-ass who thought it was funny…
Yep! I have seen many husbands do something like that to their wives. Either trying to be macho men, or just dicks!? Either way its a dick move! Not funny to anyone else! And the wife, girlfriend, or daughter will Not like shooting!
Along with the f upped people who video the harm they have caused to others.
If that makes her an anti gun person, then she isn’t smart at all. To hate or even be against firearms because of a bad personal experience just shows what kind of common sense some people have.
That, in no way, should turn you away from guns. It should turn you away from that person 🤣 not guns.
What a mindless thing to say.
“I shOt a guN oNE tiMe anD iT HUrt mE sO NoW nO oNE SHouLd oWn gUNs” or “..sO noW I nEVer sHoOt anYmORe” 🤣😂
What garbage. I’d just laugh in your face....
That bozo should lose his gun and never be allowed near a range again.
I think giving someone a gun they're not prepared to hold onto properly IS a safety issue.
You left out the number 1 most annoying range habit/behavior: *PEOPLE THAT THINK THE RANGE IS A SELFIE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY*
If I could hug you I would. This also applies to the gym.
Thank god someone has some sense
Nailed it!. Or "Can I go down range to take a picture of my target?"
Range influencers are turbo cringe.
YES, this too.
There are ZERO rules at my range and we only lost a few people 👍🇺🇸🎯
I want to shoot at your fun range.
Is that good?😅
@@motorcycle-man I would say its "not bad" i mean some of them had it coming 🤷♂️
@CKB-02 I live in PA! If you're close I'll tell you 🤫 but yeah all is welcome man. We have lots of fun here and dont ask questions
This is the best kind of range.
Dayum! With a teacher like you I never would have skipped school.
Funny you say that because multiple studies and experiments have been done where they compare the academic performances of students with attractive teachers and those with average or unattractive teachers, all female since the vast majority of teachers in grade schools are female. What they found is that little boys and little girls both did significantly better on tests, paid more attention, more of them did their homework, and their attendance was better too compared to students who have average or unattractive female teachers. The boys are a bit smitten and show up because they think their teacher is pretty and the girls show up for the same reason and because they want to emulate themselves after her. It's definitely true.
Cue the 6th song from Van Halen's 1984 album!
@@andy_in_nh9243 teacher needs to see me after school, dun dun dun dun.
@@jaredcaldwell4270 I ain’t reading allat
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I can proudly say I've never done any of those. When I'm at a public range my eyes are open and my mouth is shut...unless there's a safety issue.
Great video!
Unlike the idiots with their eyes shut, and mouths open!
At one range I used to frequent, a guy living close to it would come by when he heard fire, then try to distract us while his wife would scavenge the brass. We would police our brass before they would show up, and sprinkle the ground with berdan-primed cases and steel cases. After a few trips to the range, his wife recognized us and told her husband she refused to pick up our brass!
In order to have even more fun, we brought muzzle loaders.
I was hated by the range owners themselves because I (or my occasional guest) didn't need any overpriced gear and whatnot then came in for a discount/free so they lost out on ~$36. In addition to that, we shot all steel and aluminum casing which they can't resell in Ziploc bags to reloaders. Don't let them profit off our ammo/dollar! Step on Brass Goblin fingers!
@@DareToBeDeviant They weren't even asking for the brass (which we were keeping for reloading.) They scavenged the brass to clean up and resell.
I call this being a Brasshole. Carry on.
@@DareToBeDeviantI seriously doubt anyone “hated” you for doing literally nothing wrong.
But anyway it’s not a sin for your gun range to turn a profit and it’s not a crime for them to supply hand loaders with used cases either.
Feeding the hand loaders cases so they can do their thing at minimal cost helps reduce the cost of the hobby for everyone involved in it.
Including you.
For every round they reload for someone’s plinking session, that leaves one more factory loaded cartridge left on the shelf for whoever who wants it. The more there are left on the shelf….shows lower demand…. lower prices.
Don’t have to think very hard to see the ignorance in hindering the reloading guys, even from a strictly factory loaded ammo shooters perspective, reloaders are obviously providing a beneficial service to the community and overall they have a positive impact on the hobby, enabling people to practice, train and enjoy plinking more than they could of if there were no hand loaders and factory loaded ammo was alone supplying the entire market.
And acting like you don’t want your personal range to turn a profit but expect them to remain open to serve you is a particularly short sighted level of entitlement usually only found in the youngest generation of shooters.
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@@jaxturner7288 I didn't intend a comment of mine to touch someone in their no-no place. Maybe the guy at checkout is just salty to me and guest by chance... 100% of the time... unless our third person needs to rent a 50 year old $1 set of ear pro for $2. The world may never know.
#9 keep your hearing protection on. Just cuz you arent shooting doesnt mean someone else isnt trying to.
No. 9: Don't shoot someone's target
Ahhhh yes 👏🏼
🤣That's a fun one... holes magically appearing 🤔
@@desperateneedofscotch He just wasn't paying attention. The lanes were numbered and so were the targets. He must have looked through his scope, saw a target and shot (The target had multiple bullseyes for zeroing and I noticed a hole appeared in a bullseye that I wasn't shooting at)
Yep, that happened to me once. My target was all the way out at 25 yards, shooting it with a 22LR. The guy in the next booth had his target at about 7 yards for a pistol. At the angle he was shooting, his target overlapped mine. I waited until he finished firing and put his pistol down before drawing his attention to it. He wasn't being dangerous, I just wasn't rushed that day.
As a RSO at an indoor range in SD, I appreciate this video. If only I could have it looped on our screen for new/inexperienced shooters
@@timcullen7413I think when it comes to firearms females are just better learners in general, I guess because they mentally mature sooner than males? At 6 years old my daughter was able to understand safety and apply it with shooting with a bb gun and she was pretty alright. For my son I wasn't putting even a bb gun in his until like 10
You can actually loop it for hours. If you right click on the video, it should bring a drop down so you can actually loop it
Thats a good idea.
#9 try to be prepared. Bring your driver and bits. Bring an adjustable wrench. Make sure your scope mount is tight to your rail and your scope is tight to your mount.
Because you have never
A few extra tools in your range bag never hurt and often come in quite handy.
A lot of times, because I'm shooting a 44 mag, people will come up and ask me if they can shoot it. I'm only too happy to let them try it out. They are always polite and just ask once.
How many nose bleeds are you up to?
When I was about 12, I was at a range and there was a guy shooting a Desert Eagle 50 mag. He must've been over 6 1/2 feet tall and that gun was absolutely rocking him every time he fired. He turned and offered to let me fire it. I politely decined because I was afraid I'd drop it.
@@THall-vi8cp Anyone who offers such a hand cannon to a beginner should never be allowed near a range again. He just made said beginner afraid to ever touch a gun again.
That's the whole thing about hand cannons/rifles/shotguns: position yourself properly, hold on and go for the ride. Kinda like the last car on a roller-coaster.
I can't tell you how exhilarating they are to shoot once you master them.
@jameskittrell6486
I was a small kid at 12 and had a difficult enough time properly gripping my brother's Beretta 92. That Desert Eagle was huge in comparison, so I figured with that recoil I'd probably not be able to keep ahold of it. But ya, I see your point. It's almost like the goobers who hand their girlfriends a 10 gauge double barrel then laugh when the girls blow both barrels and get knocked on their asses. Not responsible at all.
These days I have a Beretta of my own (not a 92), a precision rifle, and a turkey gun. I bought my wife her own 12 gauge and recently had the satisfaction of taking her to feed it for the first time. Now she's in love with that shotgun. She finds the recoil on it more direct and easier to control than my pistol.
@@THall-vi8cp Smart!.
So glad to hear about your wife. I taught my wife how to shoot, so we both go to the range, very fulfilling. I worked her up, then the first time she shot my .44 mag, she lit up like a Xmas tree!. I taught her good, sometimes she outshoots me. Love it. She's short, so I got her a youth model pump, but they only come in 20 ga. "Only". They get the job done very well, thank you.
Yeah, long guns are always easier to handle, what with your shoulder behind it. As long as your shoulder can move, shooting prone can be painful.
how you expect me to learn ANYTHING!?!?!?!?
Love you Alex
Edit: 0:50 best reenactment!!!
Personally, there's a bunch of weird stuff in my collection and I actually like when someone is curious and comes over to ask about it; I'll usually offer to them to take a few shots too. I think a lot of people feel the same, and I love talking to people about their own arms and collections; if they don't mind you shooting their gun they'll probably offer to let you while you're talking about it.
But don't go around expecting that to be the case with everyone, and don't *presume* I want to share or be annoying about it, because that good will can magically dry up if you are.
When someone has something I really want to try, my standard approach is to pull out something of mine a go, "Dude, you've got to try this." Usually that will set up a reciprocity loop that will get me what I want without having to be the annoying "Can I have a turn?" guy. And if it doesn't work, oh well. I generally like sharing my stuff anyway.
I have no problem talking to people about my firearms … when I am not shooting. Letting someone else shoot my firearm? Well my daughter can. Plus my best friend on a good day.
This!!!
Most people I meet at the range are congenial and willing to talk about guns and their experiences. One of the people I met does shoot competitively, after watching him shoot, I invited him to try my rifle. Why? I was checking to see how well the rifle could perform. He shot a 3 round clover @ 100yrds. Now I know I need more practice and have a bar to reach!
Also my load work up is now done. His response to my rifle? "That's a shooter right there!"
OH THE PAIN!!! NOW I HAVE TO LOAD UP MORE AMMO AND GO TO THE RANGE!!! 😂😂😂
I can only shoot a 3/4" group and I have to do the dope card for it.
Aw well, this is a burden I'll have to bear.
I've encountered the "I shoot better than you" guy. He actually worked at the range. He put a target at maybe 3 yards and shot it with a tricked out Buckmark. Every person that walked by he stopped and said "look what I did". I'd hope so at that range. He left it hanging there the whole time I was there too.
Imagine what he could do sober!
Well that's just weird.
I've run into all 8 types of these people at the range on Sundays. That's why I wait until Monday or Tuesday (my days off anyway) to go. Lot less people at that time, and the ones who are there, know their business and stay out of others'.
One of the absolute best things about working weekends for me is I can hit up the range any time of day I want Mon-Thurs. Most of the time I'm either by myself or only one other person.
I've actually rarely seen any of these things at public gun ranges. Really, the most common really bad thing I see is people with AR's and AK's that have no idea how the iron sights work. I've watched people mag dumping into the overhead barricade at an outdoor range because they didn't understand their sights.
Well said. I have seen that at outdoor range here in Los Angeles.
I only shoot at public ranges and have seen most of these. But they are all fine outside of number 2 just because of how unsafe that is.
@@dushooter well youre in LA so 🤢🤢
@@robertsears8323 this is why we dont go to public ranges and only public shooting grounds
@@kodywootton7472 I only go to public ranges I just don't let communist tell me what to do.
If Alex was my teacher i'd be sitting front row and never miss a class. Not to mention Substitute teachers like Michelle Viscusi. Both awesome ladies and really great shooters.
Great video Alex! Good tips and loved the bloopers too. My biggest pet peve at the range is when RO's try to rush you or give you a time limit so that they can fit more shooters in
You hit the nail on the head with this one 👍🥳
We've been getting waaaaaaaay to many of those nosey Nancy's at the range.......leave people alone. If you wanna look at guns, GO TO THE STORE. I was trying to introduce someone to the sport, and here they come. At my range, when you're in a burm, you own it until you leave, so no one should be near you to begin with.
You don't belong at a range. The main point of going to the range is to show off and let other people shoot your stuff. When I go I know everyone there will want to shoot my rifle at lest once.
@@robertsears8323 Your last sentence is covered in Alex's video. If you're there to show off, enjoy your time there and your braggadocious nature 🥳🥳
I'm there to become a proficient and safe shooter and be able to protect my family (which hopefully never comes to pass)
I am actually glad to let someone try something they haven't before
I respectfully disagree. If someone is openly admiring my weapon, but not bothering me, I'm always happy to let them give it a try. (And in many cases, I've had the opportunity to shoot guns I would've never had the chance, for example, a pristine 1944 Walther P-38.) Especially if it's something I know you could never rent, like a custom Atlas 1911, I'm always willing for others to see what all the hype is about. Another example is when I traded shots with my range neighbor a HK P7M8 for his Smith and Wesson 500. After only one round, I knew it was not something I'd ever buy. Similarly, I doubt anyone has ever bothered someone at a range to shoot their Glock 19.
Finally, I would think Alex would get 1000 folks bothering her at the range for every one bothering this fat, old dude, so I understand why she has this one on this list. (But if folks only knew what an incredible shooter I am, I bet they would bother me way more for advice - ha!!)
@Ralph Bender Well, Bless your heart.......
My worst range experience was when a cease fire was called, 2 noobs showed up and started setting their rifles on the benches... this was a safety issue but they were unaware as to the real danger of it... Now my complaint was with the RSO who went full Drill Sergeant on 2 new shooters. Completely embarrassing them, and possibly ruining any thoughts of coming back to learn. He did not have to go full on super cop mode, a few choice words and a detailed explanation would have probably been more effective.
#9 : Avoid public ranges if at all possible.
Those of us who do not have a bermed country set of acres to shoot in, or live in a desert have litle choice. A membership range is as good as it gets for us.
I don’t like public ranges either, but I have to use them. I try to go when they are least busy, I keep my eyes open,mouth shut and head on a swivel, cause it only takes one dumb ass to ruin the day.
@@patriot9455
Meet people that have the properties you previously mentioned. Talk to them. Let them know you’re a shooter. That’s how it is in the real world, bud.
You COMMUNICATE. There are plenty of ways to introduce yourself. Even offer some cash if they let you shoot a bit. Offer to do some work. Start dating their prettiest daughter. Maybe even the ugliest, depending on how desperate you get. Whatever it takes 😜
America shouldn’t rely on these bs ranges. We used to be able to go out in the world and find a good place to shoot and simply start shooting.
What they’ve turned us in to us an absolute shame. America isn’t America anymore.
You might not have noticed, but almost all property in the US is either small building lots or many acre large, expensive pieces of property frequently costing 50k or more. I can afford to buy with cash, but still can’t find anything suitable and nearby! I am always courteous and careful at public ranges.
@@patriot9455 True.. unfortunately not many public ranges allow .50 BMG's to be used!
Hello Zedra,
That video is so spot on. I used to work at a Gun shop/range (Targetmasters West, Milpitas, CA). That place went out of business back on May, 2019 (RIP)! The original owners son (Bill Heskett) drove that business into the ground!
Anyways, in my 10 months of employment there I personally witnessed first hand all those traits of what not to do while at the shooting range. You at least made it comedic.
Have a great rest of your day and week.
God bless you Zedra.
Take care!
#9, Don't go walking up to your target to check it while everybody else is still shooting. I have seen this. Multiple times. And somehow, these people survive, every time.
Of course that because of safety but also have the curiosity in both directions don’t ask to go down range after 5 shots or make everyone else wait while you shoot a case of ammo.
Ou call out going down range and get a thumbs up from everyone then a guy starts shooting because your over there
"F***in' Delta's."
you forgot the over friendly RSO who NEVER leaves your bay
The one time I went to a public range I let a guy fill his mag from my personal ammo. 10 minutes later he comes back with 3 of his friends asking for more, I was polite said I didn't have much left. They threw a fit about how 'uncool' I was being. Haven't been back to a public range since then, and I'll never go back. Thank God for friends with private ranges.
Sounds like you found the safe space you needed…….. 2023 men make me sad :(
The range i used to go to was an open firing pit with out any real designated shooting lanes. I got out there first and set up my "lane" after about 20 mines another vehicle shows up and starts to set up. No issue plenty of room, however this person setups at an angle and behind to my left which results in my lane being down to the right of his lane. He also decided to hand his metal target from a tree the did not have any dirt wall or burm behind it. He started firing a larger caliber rifle and I could here some shrapnel boungs of my car. His second shot I feel something bounce my neck. I yell at him that I am getting hit with something from his target and he tells me "tough shit, just leave." I packed up and left and as I was leaving, an Oregon State Forest Ranger drive by and chewed the guy for having an improper firing lane then told him to leave or be fined. Drives me up the wall when gun owners DO NOT take the time to be reasonable and responsible with their firearms.
The range I go to has lanes already set up. There's around 6 lanes for the 200 yards, 10 for the 100 yard, and maybe 5 for 50 yards. But anyway it astonishes me how many people can't count when they set up there target in relation to the bench they're at. I had people hitting my target and when telling them to pay attention to where they're shooting they get all pissy.
Some people suck.
Sorry if some people don’t like rapid fire but being able to make fast follow up shots is critical and has to be trained
Who said anything about fast follow-up shots?
Bring a .22, great gun to keep form and accuracy in top shape (plus the ammo is dirt cheap).
"You going to get me a mag?" 😂
Guesss that was a no 😒
I've been flagged by a range safety officer who wanted to play some high stakes show and tell with his new pistol. Haven't been back to that gun range since
I have called out the RSO to the bench where the shooters had no conception of muzzle control. One of them swept his muzzle across my location, with his finger on the trigger. I did not address these guys directly as sometimes they get offended by thinking that they know better, let the authorities step in.
Another time I inquired of a young man what type of rifle he was shooting. I asked him only because I notice that the brass he was ejecting had a funny shoulder and very short neck. His ammo was 300Win Mag, but his rifle was a Weatherby. The brass was fire-forming in the Weatherby chamber. I suggested that he not fire any more rounds on the grounds of mismatched ammo and possible undue consequences. He agreed and packed up. Its hard not to try to offer advice to shooters that are struggling with their shooting. When asked and if I can help I will, else I would advise them to ask the rangemaster.
Both of your examples fall outside the bounds of 'unsolicited advice', because they're safety issues. Those should absolutely be brought up; though good manners in doing so never go amiss.
Thank you for the awesome video, these are some great range tips, love the 4k!!
This girl is the true empowered women ❤❤❤❤❤ Hugs from Brazil
Rapaz, brasileiro é fod@ mesmo tem em todo canto do planeta ksks
Covered in tats and fake boobs...don't think so.
Wonder if these are hints as to why you made your own range... content creation notwithstanding of course🤔.
Can't wait for streams to come back, that PC looked badass. Hope everything works out with it so we can see you again this week!
Some of this depends on many factors. I had a great time with an older couple I met randomly in the desert. Having 30 plus years shooting I did give some advice to the mans wife. And we shot each others pistols. JUST DO NOT be a jerk and be super polite.They were super nice folks and we had a great hour.
The most annoying thing for me is people being judgemental about other people's guns. wether it be a fudd getting up in arms about me shooting an AR15(I do have a rapid-fire problem to be fair), or a snob being judgemental when someone has a budget gun, or the "girls shouldn't shoot a .308" "9mm is a lady's round"......other than safety violations, this is a no judgement zone.
The second one made me butt clench a bit... but the most annoying thing I've seen at a range was someone setting up next to me at an outdoor range and going "hey man, can you not shoot as quickly? you're making me miss". Not even a fudd, just a guy who took 10 minutes to shoot a dueling tree. alone. Rolled his flannel shirt sleeves up after every shot cuz they slid down.
Yup, seen a few like that.😠
This why I'm so glad that I can walk 30 ft from my backdoor, and be on my OWN PERSONAL RANGE! No idiots, clowns, or drunks allowed!😒
All I have to do is open my back door. I can shoot in the pouring rain with just an inch of the muzzle past the threshold.
Wait. Did you say 'drunks'?! You've gotta be shitting me!!!
Yes, drunks. Ran into a few while on a range in the city now and then. And on my own personal range I threw a totally plastered neighbor off my place after I took the bolt carrier out of his rifle. Yeah, drunks. I can't stand em!
@@anangryranger Wow! That's not really a thing up here (Canada), as nobody's stupid enough to risk their firearms licence (PAL) by showing up to a public range while shitfaced...at least, as far as I've seen so far.
Thanks for updating us on your Twitch! I miss watching the stream on the weekend.
I always like to share with other shooters. Only way Id ever have shot a S&W 500 and many other handguns. I always have an SAR 1. AKMs are not common in my state so everybody wants to try it. No problem. Met a lot of cool people at the range.
I've never shot a gun before. I was wondering if there was a proper way to act on the range. I will be saving this video for future reference when I do decide to learn how to shoot. Some might think that this was just all for laughs but not me, I think this would help me out a lot. Thank you.
As long as you are qualified to own a handgun, go to a local dealer and check some out that would fit your price range, then make sure it feels comfortable in your hand. Pawn shops are also good for a nice condition used pistol and may be more affordable, but I wouldn’t skimp too much on the quality, or just wait to save a few more bucks for a reliable name brand handgun. I would suggest a 9mm because of the access to ammo and usually has less recoil than a larger caliber handgun. A .380 (basically a 9mm caliber but smaller cartridge and not quite as powerful as a 9mm) is also a nice gun to shoot and nice for self defense. Take a safety course and you will get properly trained in the classroom and at the range! Bring a friend to have a partner when you practice!
When I get to go to a shooting range, I promise I won't go billy bob on you guys
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Alex, thanks for that video Pier I have ran into every single one of the ones you just spoke about. Especially the ones who try to give advice for the ones who want to shoot the gun or rifle you got.
If you are shooting a gun no-one ask you to shoot your gun is garbage and you need a new one.
Only problem I ever encountered/caused at the range....
There I was, plinking along with my .22. Range master calls time, and we all set down our guns. He comes along and checks (as you do), and we all go down range to check/replace our targets. We all get back behind the line. So far, so good. I put my .22 in the case and pull out my .270...which looked almost identical to my .22. Now at this point, I wanna say I wasn't trying to be an asshole. the .270 was new, and I was just going to sight it in. Range master says go and......BOOM. Guy, in the lane baside me says "HOLY SHIT! What are you shooting out of that .22!?
Turned out, in the lane beside me was a grandfather and father trying to teach a kid (about 7-8) to shoot. They ask me if I would stop shooting the .270 because I was scaring the kid. No worries. Packed my stuff, tiped my hat and said good job raising that kid.
Absolutely loving the dry humor! It's so true too!!!😊
If Alex Zedra asked to shoot my gun, I don't think I'd object
A fellow tapped me on the shoulder at the range last week. He said I should hold my head straight. I said WHAT? He said hold your head straight you’ll shoot better. I told him that I have frozen vertebrae in my neck and I cannot hold my head straight. He didn’t believe me, so he told me to stand straight with my head straight…. Then he wanted me to shoot his “expensive” handgun. Well, I out shot him with his own firearm. Then I told him to shoot my handgun. He pushed all of the rounds low and left!!! I told him he was flinching and anticipating the recoil, which there was none because this was my Taurus TX22. So much for the range experts.
I absolutely love your content always fun and informative
Now THESE are why I did make my own range on my land. If only we could get said people to watch this video every time prior to going.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that she was still safe even when demonstrating what not to do? Safety on between shots to fool around and talk to the camera, and didn't flag the camera guy once, even waving the pistol 👍 I would add "only shoot your own targets" as well! A couple of months ago I was the only person using the steel section at an outdoor range, and just like the urinal meme, a guy walked past all the open spaces and stood right next to me... then started ringing the same plate I was shooting! 🤬
People that have no range etiquette and give no warning before they start shooting, like announcing " range hot." Years ago my wife and I went to a local public range. A guy and a woman were there with no hearing protection shooting a 1911. We set up a few tables down and said hello but got no answer and they just started shooting. OK, about the 3rd time they started shooting without any heads up I dragged out my S&W 500. Told my wife to step back and let go with several OMG loads. They packed up their crap and left. I've met some great people at the range and some very rude and/or stupid ones.
I’ve never seen this channel, but the depictions of those people who aren’t quite aware is pretty funny, and helps drive home the points of how to behave at a range. The personalities are really spot on, I do believe, thanks
Number 2 is definitely a pet peeve of mine and one of the 3 cardinal rules one should always follow. So far, I haven't really ran into any of the other issues mentioned on this video. When I shoot some of my bigger pistols such as the .50AE or .500 Magnum, I usually expect someone to ask if they can shoot it. After all, hearing the sound of one go off, you kinda draw some attention lol. Now obviously if you look nervous or uneasy or you're not experienced, then I'd say no.
I can say the same thing. I only get to shoot at public ranges and outside of the safety issue with number 2. I don't see anything wrong with the rest.
I am 100% that .308 mag dumper (aiming at dirt just to see how fact I can unload 26 rounds) Also why would you want to keep the slide locked back?
@@robertsears8323 some ranges having the slide locked back is part of their rules and regulations; I've been to a few where chamber flags are required to be in place, especially on semiautomatic's or to have the bolt removed on bolt guns or you're not allowed to enter. There are some guns like the Barret and HK SP5 platforms that have no locks on the action so the flag is required.
@@PropsandWings That is a dumb rule just like how chamber flags in guns are very dumb. I would just tell the P0S range guy to F off unless he wants to be the next target.
@@robertsears8323 I get it but think of it like this: how would you like to be on the receiving end of someone else's gun that hasn't been properly cleared, their finger is on the trigger due to lack of firearm discipline, they're nervous and it goes off at you? Some people's ego can be a bit bigger than their brain and being foolhardy with a deadly weapon isn't exactly what I'd call a 'day of fun at the range.'
@@PropsandWings If you point a gun at me for any reason loaded / unloaded I will not say a word and I will shoot you dead on the spot.
That is why I keep my loaded handgun on me at the range I trust no one but will shoot with everyone even the most unsafe shooters.
I warned a guy on the other end of the range before shooting my 50bmg don't think he believed he'd feel it, that first shot made him a believer though 😂😂
Love your videos Alex!
I love this video so many good points and comments. The last public range I went to was in 2005 it was so much fun, the down side was we were not allowed to police our own brass. I was not happy about that especially since we were the only shooters. It has been private ranges by invitation or my own range, I'm fortunate, which I can and will ask people to leave. Fun video, thanks.
The most annoying thing I've seen at a public range was the guy that shot the door. You know, the one you come in to get to the lanes.
At an indoor 25 yd range and some asshole two lanes over mag dumped with what sounded like on full auto then laughed like a manic. Did both again then hurried towards the door.
Sounds like me.
I just spent my first day at the Range yesterday, breaking in and sighting in my first rifle. I was an experience. Only 4 people besides myself, my friend and one other group, and I'm getting used to my little mule of a 7lb. .308 with a 18 inch barrel and the first scope I've ever used, while people are shooting on either side with .30-06, an IWI Tavor, and some other rifles. Besides the fact that my rifle likes to kick and throw the muzzle every shot, I actually found the process was more about getting used to not flinching when a loud boom went off on one side or the other.
I put 40 rounds of 180 grain Federal through it, cleaned it a lot at first, had to tighten the screws on the scope mounts, and didn't get a single grouping because of a combination of inexperience, an increasingly tender shoulder thanks to a hard, narrow pad on the stock, a too short stock, my ear protection bouncing off the stock when I was trying to get behind the scope I mounted on a 20 MOA rail with medium height rings, no cheek rest, and going through this whole process while trying to zero my scope at first 50 yards then 100 yards, and the only thing I felt like I accomplished at the end of the day was not flinching every time someone fired a .30-06.
That being said, I chose that rifle, and even the 180 grain ammunition for the first day of shooting, to make it as hard as possible for me. It was disappointing not to have at least got a single group at the end of the day with my Rifle, but having gone out shooting only once in the past 35 years, I still sort of feel like I accomplished something. The irony is my friend let me shoot his M&P 2.0 and I only missed the steel maybe 3 times out of two mags, and when the guy who was acting as range master in the other group asked me if I wanted to try his Benelli M4 with an AR Scope, I missed the first two shots standing, and after bracing into a post, put the next two in a 1 inch spread near the center of the target at 25 yards.
So I came away thinking, "F, I can't shoot my own rifle for shit, but at least I managed to do well with someone elses"
I might have gone a little hard on amping up the difficulty level on my first rifle. It actually seems to be very accurate given it dropped the shots perfectly on the vertical even with me floating around behind it, but it kicks hard and high and I need to do something about the stock and get some proper shooting bags and/or a bipod before I go out again. The Benneli M4 literally felt like shooting a .22 compared to it.
Also, top-loading a floorplate magazine under a scope sucks, even when the action and scope base are designed to accommodate it. The rifle is a Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge SP. It's a nice rifle, but the stock is pretty short. The whole rifle is only 37.5 inches long without the Omni compensator on it. I took that off before I even finished paying for it.
Your amazing I’ve been watching you for years always a good time thank you for the content
You know what is even scarier about the whole Teacup thing? We were still training and being taught it prior to OEF/OIF kicking off.
Funny video! The only one I'd disagree with is the mag dump. Yes, it's annoying when you are trying to practice marksmanship, but it's just part of sharing the range with strangers. What annoys me the most is when people shoot out the lights or the ceiling! It's scary how often that happens and makes me nervous.
Came here to say the same thing. Nothing more annoying than the "yUo CaN't ShOoT mOrE thAn tHaT fAsT!" Fudds when someone wants to practice rapid target drills or what not.
I mean, if they're doing stupid crap and shooting the ceiling sure make a deal out of it. But just because somebody isn't like the speed it which someone empties their mag just gets a little bit nitpicky
One of the ranges I used to go to had a “No Rapid Fire” policy, or approximately 2 seconds between shots!
I thought that this only happened in the shooting ranges of my country, Thank you very much from Patagonia Argentina.
Lol. I'm the same with brass. When, I'm done shooting, I'll pick it up. If, im.the only one there, I'll pick it up, as I shoot a string/mag.
I follow simple rules, when I go. I put my belt, holster, mag pouches, etc on, check my bag again, then walk to the range or where I'm shooting. Wait for the people to stop, and say, "range is clear!", before starting. If, people go down, I leave everything and take my target 🎯 down. It's just simple, common sense.
I would apply that not only to the range, but to the hole life around people ☝💪
I've been annoyed by a guy that was being overly friendly with his single shot 50 BMG. While he could very well had been genuinely that friendly, it was getting annoying that he was offering to everyone at the range to come shoot his rifle. I honestly can't remember if I ever saw him shoot it himself, he must have had at least 12-15 people shoot it, and then the range was closing for the day. It was the weirdest thing to me, almost as if he was testing it on other people.
Also people at the pistol line sweeping everyone is really scary as well, I'm always fearful that someone is going to pull the trigger because they think there is something wrong with the gun. I've even helped an older gentleman doing this because he thought the trigger was stuck, and it turned out the trigger was just much heavier than what he was use too, he even wanted me to fire the whole box of ammo to help break in the new gun, It was some type of micro .380, I fired about 20 rounds and told him he should really be doing it himself to get a feel for the trigger.
Hell, I've even caught my brother sweeping the line with a rifle while he was getting his stuff out of his bags. People don't know if your gun is loaded, and just like my self I'm sure they don't wan't to find out the hard way, It's my #1 pet peeve.
That was both😂😂😂😂😂 and serious another excellent Alex Zedra video. Thanks girl❤❤❤❤❤❤
Really cool and funny video, nice vibe. I’ll watch more!
Good stuff as always, I also wanted to thank you for standing with Nickmercs, big balls statement against Pride bs going on lol
😂 i definitely mag dumped a 7.5in 5.56 next to a newbie learning how to handle a pistol once 😂..
And i have had a guy come up to me and ask if he could take my brass because he noticed i was running Federal, heck free clean up, saved me from having to pick up 1200 casings🎉
Hahaha RIP
I have the same story but with a 12in .308 with a loud break on it.
To be fair he did think it was awesome and i did let him try it out. So it was cool.
@Brossovitch I've got one too and other than the massive fireball and big bark, I always thought it was pretty tame
@@goldenlife9856 yea i retired it and converted to 300blk. Much better.
Great video Alex!
Definately drives a point, thank you. I legit learn a lot from your videos and I love the humor and presentation.
You missed one. People thinking they know the rules to the range and telling you you’ve done something wrong when you clearly haven’t.
LOL!! I understand the frustration 😂
The most annoying person I met was the "Equipment Snob". Yeppers, that person that acts like they're better than you just because they spent more on their firearms. Ol' boy was looking down at me because I was using an entry level AR15. He had his high dollar Savage Model 10 chassis rifle and couldn't print a group on a 24 square inch target. His "friends" pointed out that I was using an 8.5"X 11" piece if paper with 5 targets on it and was obviously making 2" groups on each target. The dawning of understanding he suffered was blinding, I was seeing spots from it.
I don't shoot competition, I just like to see how small of a group I can keep at range. I'm working on getting to 1K yards.
love it Alex !!!!
Ah yes the wild Alex Zedra in her natural habitat, 2:04.
What's up Alex, and the rules are a little funny and some are very serious 😎😎
Fun Watch Alex. Thank You.
I guy came up to my buddy on the firing range complementing him on the red dot and how it removes the parallax. Then draws down on the 200 yard target with his .45 dumping 2 mags; because "I just want to see if I can hit it."
Agreed for all of it except for the bolt being locked back. When handling a weapon, user should check if there’s a bullet in regardless of its condition.
Rule #1 Always assume the firearm is loaded.
Still should leave bolt open or slide locked back and magazine out. It adds one more layer of protection from idiots.
This is a nice surprise for my birthday, plus I just finished up with USPSA match this morning, quite the lucky coincidence
Happy bday!!!
I always take a target with a bullseye hole. Tape it up and then use blanks. You'd be amazed how many people will believe the hole was created by the string of shots.
I'd share my gun with Alex.
I am guilty of going Billy Bob when I’m running my transferable MGs lol
Also unironically getting major ASMR vibes from this, personally a 30 min video of just soft conversing would put me out like a tranquilized elephant.
Gun cleaning ASMR when? :p
How else are you supposed to do the Zimbabwean and El presidente drills in?
I’m 26, I grew up in a Military family(Marines, Navy, smidge of Army Airborne) been shooting since I was 4 years old, I fired my first AR15 and an AK47 when I was 8… I still learn something new about shooting everyday. Unless it’s a safety issue I try not to give advice to people cause I learn something new everyday. Worst habit I’ve had is setting my guns down with the bolt closed. I hate cleaning my guns constantly so I usually leave em closed, I try to keep rifles slung, muzzle pointed in a safe direction while slung, and handguns holstered anyhow but after a while I do like to set em down for a few minutes. I’ll never set one down without OTHER folks around verifying it is unloaded. Don’t really do public ranges though. Mostly the farm with close friends and family.
I would say the most annoying thing anyone has done to me on the range is getting brass ejected in my face. I don't know if it was the way this person was holding this firearm or not but geez I don't need 9 ejected cases in my face while you're firing and I'm trying to shoot.
This right here. Happens at my indoor range frequently when people hang past their range wall when shooting. Starts raining brass. Then I look to see their target is 5 yards out at that smh. Step back and focus up.
If school was like this in the past I would own a f*cking bank right now...
She’s not coming back to call of duty now Lmfao
There are times that Im curious about what a person is shooting or what their setup is so I normally wait till they are doen shooting and politely be like " hey man, may I ask what your shooting or ask about your setup?"
Evidently, someone decided to make an extremely accurate documentary of me at the range. Spot on!
Thats not the best thumbnail to get us to stop misbehaving.
!00% on point. It's why I didn't renew I haven't renewed my gun club membership in a couple of years. The under 25 crowd and the "tactilols" drive me up the wall. They're rude and dangerous. I'm on good terms with a couple of local land owners that let me shoot pistols at the caliche pits on their property and use the indoor range to sight my deer rifles in at 100 yards. It's a .270 so I figure 130 gr. Printing a 1 inch group at an inch and a half to two inches high ought to be dead on out to 250. Or close enough to make an ethical kill. I simply can't do it at the range anymore. Too many morons.
Go away you fudd.
Nr 9: people who are mouthing off when you kindley ask them to observe de general safety rules.
Good vid...
Love the way you bring etiquette and rules out, not cut and dry, but funny and memorable
Great job. Thank you
Proud to say I've adhered to the rules since my first class in 1992. The range I belong to has at least one, and usually two range officers on duty who would never let any of this dangerous nonsense take place. Great channel; you're a 2A enthusiast and I'm glad I found your channel.
When I got into 3 Gun my dad and grandpa were super pumped and built me a small range on the corner of grandpas ranch. Takes me 15-20 minutes in the side by side to get to it; but I love it.
Great video!!!
**You missed one, people firing those short-barreled rifles, firing ultra high velocity ammo next to you or someone else.
**It is slightly similar to the 300 win mag dump you talked about.