Have you been approached by shooters at a gun range for help to teach them to shoot better, and have you helped?

LT Brad McInnis — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:17:08 -0400

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Apr 21 at 2017 10:19 AM

LT Brad McInnis — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:19:17 -0400

I have always said no, wonder what others think/do...

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Apr 21 at 2017 11:07 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:07:41 -0400

Helped range master with the local conservative club one, taught some young shooters the proper way to sight in on their target and the proper way to fire their weapon.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Apr 21 at 2017 11:13 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:13:33 -0400

When I was doing service match shooting with the PACFLT Northwest team, we'd get approached every now and then. Since I was pretty much the bottom feeder in the scoring department, I didn't offer up much. However about 90% of what we saw was either breathing but more commonly not getting into and staying into the weapon (follow through) creating the bulk of the problem. I have my own range on my property so I doubt I'll be at a public range any time soon. Now working with friends and family is a different topic.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Apr 21 at 2017 12:16 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:16:37 -0400

Always willing to help but normally start with a statement like "Watch where your weapon is pointed." Which is normally followed with something to the effect of, "Don't worry it, is not loaded." forcing me to point out that more people are killed by 'unloaded' weapons than people realize. Kind of the reason I agree with the Israeli Combat Shooting instruction, but to the question, I want everyone to be as well trained as possible and I'm willing to help where I can.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2017 3:49 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:49:28 -0400

Yes. A father was trying to teach his son to shoot with a new Ruger .22 American Rifle but was unfamiliar with the magazine which can be a pain sometimes. I also let his son shoot my bolt action .410 shotgun.

This was pre-enlistment though. I haven't had much range time since.

Response by SFC James Nallin made Apr 22 at 2017 12:12 PM

SFC James Nallin — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:12:46 -0400

1 or 2 times and Yes I did .
Most Gun Ranges has there own instructors Sir

Response by Sgt John H. made Apr 22 at 2017 1:04 PM

Sgt John H. — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:04:30 -0400

Yes and yes. They also approach my wife. We are avid shooters and are always willing to help and mentor especially on safety

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Apr 23 at 2017 6:08 AM

SPC Brian Mason — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 06:08:36 -0400

My best friend inherited a .40 handgun; don't remember what kind. He constantly expressed the urge to shoot 'sideways' because he was curious. I told him that I'd never go shooting with him again if he did it. Only a complete retard would do that. He still has a habit of laying the handgun down without clearing it first. Until he improves his firearm handling and his attitude on the range, I'm not going with him.
People I don't know haven't asked me. Most, if not all already have enough experience. I have a Bursa Thunder .380; which I also inherited. I have yet to meet someone else with that handgun.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2017 8:28 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 08:28:13 -0400

I love range therapy time and compete in steel matches. There is a LOT of experience out there and those who are comfortable share and learn from each other. I stay away from paramilitary"Tactical Timmy"; he's easy to spot.

Response by MSgt Cayle Harris made Apr 23 at 2017 9:31 AM

MSgt Cayle Harris — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:31:46 -0400

Yes and yes. I don't want to get political, but we need to create more fun owners. We have an advantage over the anti-gun crowd. We can give someone who is on the fence, a good personal experience with firearms.
We really need to start with our own children, but also, invite friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc.

Response by SSgt Clare May made Apr 23 at 2017 11:03 AM

SSgt Clare May — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:03:34 -0400

Nope. Not at the range...Why? Lol... several reasons... I intentionally shoot like crap. If I need an 80 to pass... I shoot an 82, 86,...sometimes a 90 just to make me look alright. I never shoot 100. I will intentionally toss one on the ground, or even to put one on the fella next too me...left or right...just because. As long as they see me shoot a standard score... then you are left alone. My only issue is speed... I have conducted speed reloading drills and put two on paper, dropped the mag, and put two more on paper and holstered before most have shot the first two and some are dropping magazines on the ground for the speed load as mine is going home into that level 4 holster. That causes attention. And I do not seek attention anymore.

Why? If I put two into your ass while you are still trying to get on target to me...that causes you to flinch. You may not hit me center mass...but I guarantee I'm gonna put two different wound channels into you, quite possibly more, before you hit me.

Tried by 12...carried by 6. You decide.

If my range scores were ever brought to court... the defense can never bring up "Why didn't you shoot my client in the hand...or in the leg...or in the arm". Or "Why did you shoot my client in the balls and then in the stomach?" The answer is simple, I have been taught and trained to shoot center mass... I have been taught that when the front sight of my weapon crosses the point of impact I use the trigger twice as fast as possible...just so happens your clients balls were the first thing my front sight saw and the recoil on the weapon caused the second round to miss his balls and hit his stomach"... "I am not an expert marksman, I use my weapon as a tool only, and I use it according to the use of force policy and the standards set out under my training which is approved by the State I work for".

So... if this thought process helps you ponder your situation on the range...or in a court room, your welcome. If it don't.. then keep shooting the center mass and keep clover-leafing them little holes. If it takes you 3-5 seconds from the holster to put two in center mass... and I can put one round on target from the holster in .0178ths of a second, or 5 in under .190ths of a seconds combined...I'm good with it as long as you are.