Thread: I got teased at the range

Originally Posted by RareBreed

Also it sounds like that guy next to you was an A$$hole; he could've tried to give you some pointers or maybe ask if you would like any help on shooting more accurately...

The OP could just smile at the guy teasing him and start chanting "allahu akbar".

When I started shooting handguns, I learned on some kind of semi-auto .22 first, then only when I was pretty consistant on those did I move up to 9mm. I preferred shooting a Ruger .357 Magnum to semi-autos though, I was always considerably more accurate with revolvers.

Originally Posted by RareBreed

Also it sounds like that guy next to you was an A$$hole; he could've tried to give you some pointers or maybe ask if you would like any help on shooting more accurately...

That guy had his own problems. He had a laser sight and it was all over the board.

Me I was dead center and good to go. Amazed really.

Ya know, the guy next to you may have been using sarcasm to actually give you a compliment. He might have actually been impressed by your shot group, but couldn't express it in a better way.

Originally Posted by xChris

Ya know, the guy next to you may have been using sarcasm to actually give you a compliment. He might have actually been impressed by your shot group, but couldn't express it in a better way.

That's what I was thinking too.

Chris L

I think he was. My first time at a range and all I was just not up on the etiquette. Plus I am introverted so that does not help.

Originally Posted by xChris

Ya know, the guy next to you may have been using sarcasm to actually give you a compliment. He might have actually been impressed by your shot group, but couldn't express it in a better way.

Well, it is sort of a "guy" place,isn't it?

It's not like he can come right out and say "gee, you sure are a fabulous shot!"

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Well, it is sort of a "guy" place,isn't it?

It's not like he can come right out and say "gee, you sure are a fabulous shot!"

Maybe if he's fishing for compliments on his new ammo bag...

When I go to public ranges I just ignore all thoses around me, I find that the gun community harbors more than their share of A$$ho!e$.

Shoot enjoy the experience and before you know it you will have found another hobby that is extremly fun and rewarding.

Stay safe, shoot and shave straight...

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Well, it is sort of a "guy" place,isn't it?

It's not like he can come right out and say "gee, you sure are a fabulous shot!"

Yes, and that's the mentality that I was alluding to in my post. But like singlewedge stated, if you're not used to that type of environment or etiquette, it can come across as something else.

I'm introverted also, and I would hate a comment like that, no matter the meta message. I'm also a quick tounge, as all who know me will agree. I prob would have replied: "And you can't start a conversation worth Shit yourself, so aren't we both short on needed skills?!" but thats me. Someone said that the gun community is a great place for A holes- he is right. F him and enjoy yourself.