poolingmyignorance 2,191 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) I'll start. I was at Shilo Shooting range (it's indoor), and they told me I couldn't use steel ammo. I asked why, and the answer I got floored me. "Because of the unburnt powder in the air, a steel casing could create a spark and cause a fire"..so I had to ask "What about the muzzle flash?" .."Uh I dunno know Sir, thats just what they told me"...wow. ( I know this isn't the greatest thread topic ever, but this was too long for a status and I thought it was funny) Edited July 24, 2012 by poolingmyignorance 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Well alrighty then. Did you offer to hose down the range first, so as not to start a fire? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun12 205 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Only YOU can prevent steel casing fires! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rottieman33 90 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 there must be no ventilation in the indoor range. Just becareful unburnt gun powder causes cancer in CA but only in CA 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Some butthead macho jerk at the range was bragging about how recoil didn't bother him and he could shoot anything. I got my little 12 ga out of the truck and handed it to him with some turkey loads I had in the back of the truck. (I'd NEVER shoot this thing with turkey loads!) He took it, threw one in the pipe, grabbed it by the pistol grip and the forend and let fly. He ALMOST dropped it as it rocketed back and up out of his forward hand. He set it down and was rubbing his hand. (It was bright red). After he shot it, I put in a full load black powder BLANK (160gr 1F with a steel wool wad) and popped it off one-handed. The concussion and sparks roared out the front and I let what little recoil the blank had rise up a bit. I grinned at him and said that was a full power shell. See? It's not that bad! ....I thought he was gonna cry. Priceless! Edited July 24, 2012 by patriot 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Overheard a guy telling his buddies M855 AKA Green Tip 5.56 NATO was Armor Piercing. The many times I've been asked if I had a Class Three "License" for various weapons even if they were not Class Three Firearms. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Last range trip: Prick: "How did you get those two assault rifles?" Me: "What assault rifles? I don't own any full-autos." Prick: "Those two black rifles. Those are assault rifles." Me: "Negative, chicken. They are semi-auto only." Prick: "Well, in California, they are classed as assault rifles because of those evil features." Me: "Well, we aren't in California, are we?" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Any time you shoot a machine gun in public, you will be treated to a description of how somebody's uncle could make an AR or an AK full-auto by "filing the sear". 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 "Don't worry. It's not loaded." 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TIMTIMTIM 57 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Last range trip: Prick: "How did you get those two assault rifles?" Me: "What assault rifles? I don't own any full-autos." Prick: "Those two black rifles. Those are assault rifles." Me: "Negative, chicken. They are semi-auto only." Prick: "Well, in California, they are classed as assault rifles because of those evil features." Me: "Well, we aren't in California, are we?" I domt know why but im imagining "the prick" as Joe Pesci. Lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termite 463 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I've been told that my cans are illegal and to not let the range owner see them, "he's a cop ya know", and also asked how often I have to renew my "license" for them. Had some dickhead see the trigger housing on my Vector and started telling everyone there it was a full auto machine gun, that was also illegal. And also been asked what happened to the stock on my v53p, because a .223 pistol is illegal. Wanna have fun, just drop the beta drum in the 53P and watch'em crap their pants from the fire balls of 100 rounds. not to mention how it make sthe grass roll back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 "What? I don't need ear plugs." 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I like it when people say "You know that short barrel is illegal, right?" Maybe I should ask them if ignorance is truly a blissful feeling. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun12 205 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 You just have to /facepalm sometimes at people while at the gun range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1mile50 102 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Shooting .50 BMG. "Wow, you can shoot airplanes down with that thing." When I explain that it would be very unlikely and the reasons why, they are invariably disappointed! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I am almost disappointed that when I go to the range, I dont get to hear such stupidity... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 i hear more horseshit in the gun store than i ever do at the range. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I had a Sheriff come up to me and ask if the AR I was shooting was an AK. Worse part about it was he was serious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 i hear more horseshit in the gun store than i ever do at the range. +1, mostly from some of the sales staff at one particular shop we have. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I had a Sheriff come up to me and ask if the AR I was shooting was an AK. Worse part about it was he was serious. From WHICH COUNTY?!???!?!?!?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 The best part of being retired is that today I took my grandson shooting - and we had the range all to ourselves! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 1,646 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Is that an AK-15 or an AR-47? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XXXSilverXXX 11 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 My favorite one was this guy shooting an Fn f2000, telling me he used it in call of duty, and just had to have it, He also Said "Shooting this thing is better than sex". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poolingmyignorance 2,191 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 My favorite one was this guy shooting an Fn f2000, telling me he used it in call of duty, and just had to have it, He also Said "Shooting this thing is better than sex". he's fucking the wrong women.. or (more likely) needs to switch hands. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrThunder88 912 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sounds like something said by someone who'd only experienced one of those. Either that or I NEED to get an FN 2000. My favorite interaction... Range officer: Having some trouble getting that Garand to cycle? Me: It's a K31. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Worst thing i have ever heard at my range is ......did you shoot that toilet? and is it too late in the season to target practice or will we scare all the squirrel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 "Why do you need THAT?!" My answer : Why does someone need a car capable of driving faster than the speed limit? Are they planning on speeding, then outruning the Police? "Is that legal" My answer: Of course. Do you think I'd bring it here if it wasn't? "Do you have to have a license to own that?" My answer: Nope (your state may vary on firearm ownership) "Is that Class 3?" My answer (unless someone that owns an NFA item is letting me shoot it): No, anyone can own it. Stupid things I've heard people say. Usually while trying to impress someone: "I shot a 60 cal in the Marines, Army, etc. An M-60!" "I can shoot a 1/2" group at 1,000 yards!" They never offer to do it though. "I was a SeAL (or Green Beret, etc). When asked what their MOS was, they usually just look at me with a blank expression. "This is what Delta Force uses." It's usually a hi-point or a WASR or something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImperialArt 29 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 "That can't be legal" "What are you doing... That's an AR mag, that'll blow up if you use that" "How many rounds is that, 50?" (10/30 mags) Range master "what's an sks?" "Why's that so quiet, does it have a silencer?" (Shooting a ruger 10/22) "Why do you need THAT?!" My answer : Why does someone need a car capable of driving faster than the speed limit? Are they planning on speeding, then outruning the Police? "Is that legal" My answer: Of course. Do you think I'd bring it here if it wasn't? "Do you have to have a license to own that?" My answer: Nope (your state may vary on firearm ownership) "Is that Class 3?" My answer (unless someone that owns an NFA item is letting me shoot it): No, anyone can own it. Stupid things I've heard people say. Usually while trying to impress someone: "I shot a 60 cal in the Marines, Army, etc. An M-60!" "I can shoot a 1/2" group at 1,000 yards!" They never offer to do it though. "I was a SeAL (or Green Beret, etc). When asked what their MOS was, they usually just look at me with a blank expression. "This is what Delta Force uses." It's usually a hi-point or a WASR or something like that. Gotta love those .60cal M-60s, super rare, but soooooo fun to shoot lmao! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I had a Sheriff come up to me and ask if the AR I was shooting was an AK. Worse part about it was he was serious. From WHICH COUNTY?!???!?!?!?! Onondaga county..... out of Camillus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I go to the range early in the morning during the week. Helps me to avoid meeting those kind of people. A while back I met a guy at the range and he was checking out my Saig converions. Found out he had a really dry sense of humor. Guy: "Those guns look evil" Me: silent Guy: "looks like you ready to go to war with those mags, muzzle brakes" Me: I smiled Guy: "What are those, 50 round mags" Me: "Nope, they are thirty and I only brought ten today." Guy: "I think you may be a terrorist. Only terrorist shoot AK's with 50 rnd mags." Me: Ignoring him, and getting pissed. Guy: "Guess I"m a terrorist too" laughing Then he opens his gun cases and pulls out an AK variant, SKS, and a home built AR with beta mag. We shot for a couple of hours joking back and forth about how evil our rifles were. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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