out of retirement!

kmw1954 · May 23, 2020, 04:35 PM

This past week I gave up retirement to take a part time job here; https://www.mcmillersportscenter.com/ as a range safety officer.

Will be working 8am - 5pm Wed. - Fri. and as a fill in on the weekends when needed.

When I interviewed was asked if I had any questions and couldn't think of any until I was half way home and it struck me I didn't even ask what they were going to pay me! Or what the benefits were as I was just excited to be offered the job. The pay is acceptable and the bennies are very good. Free range time, free FFL transfers, big discounts on merchandise and 15% over cost on any new firearms which also covers shipping and taxes.

So I started on Wed. and that was the first time I've worked in 5 years. Was a very long day indeed. A lot to learn and a lot to remember. Also learned that all the RSO's are part time with the exception of out boss and the Manager and it is a nice mix of young guys and retreads like me.

The first two days I spent on the 100yd range and then yesterday I was on the 25yd range which is the pistol and sight-in range and we were packed the whole day. So far everyone I have had contact with has been very pleasant. Co-workers and patrons alike.

I think I'm going to enjoy this gig!

ligonierbill · May 23, 2020, 04:51 PM

Congratulations! I bet you will continue to enjoy it, but...every long time range officer I've talked with had a few stories. Cringeworthy stories. Stay alert, and keep 'em safe.

TJB101 · May 23, 2020, 04:57 PM

Coolest. Job. Ever.

So awesome. Uniform? What are you required to carry?

**4V50 Gary** · May 23, 2020, 05:23 PM

Enjoy.

kmw1954 · May 23, 2020, 07:47 PM

We have safety meeting every morning and they have some very simple range rules in place and strictly enforce them in a mild polite way. We have had a couple already where folks lost awareness and had to be reminded.

No uniforms but we do wear safety vests and no carry. Biggest reason is that no firearms are allowed down range and during cease fire all firearms are to be empty with a chamber flag. Only two firearms on the bench at one time so if someone is open carry it must be removed and placed on the bench same as every other firearm while going down range. Also no firearms allowed behind the firing line uncased.

So yes I will have to see how long this lasts before I grow tired or it becomes too demanding on these old legs.

2wheelwander · May 25, 2020, 08:44 AM

That's an awesome retirement gig!!! Hell, I'd do it now! It'll be great until the village idiot shows up but that should be rare. Awesome bennies and environment I'm sure. If I worked in a place like that I'd be spending my paycheck on guns and never bringing a penny home. Post some pics, sounds great. Congrats!

Atticus Thraxx · May 26, 2020, 03:41 PM

Dream gig. Beats the hell out of "Welcome to Walmart". Good for you brother!

kmw1954 · May 26, 2020, 05:53 PM

The wife's most important question is; If you get shot do I get to sue?

Armorer 101 · June 8, 2020, 04:37 PM

Did the match director and RO job on a military base R & G range for about 40 years. It was 99% good and the 1% was truly scary. Just look behind you every few seconds if you go down range.

Dufus · June 8, 2020, 04:58 PM

After getting up at 04:00-05:00 every work day for 43 years, I'm done. I have been retired almost 11 years and I still get up every damn day at 04:00-05:00. Old habits don't go away. BUT, I admire your desire to remain active. I truly believe that is the secret to longevity.

I hope you have a great time working at the range, and WATCH YOUR BACK.

bill460 · July 3, 2020, 05:57 AM

After almost 6 years of retirement, the only thing I'll be doing at the range from now on, is shooting.

May 23, 2020, 04:35 PM	#1
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	out of retirement! This past week I gave up retirement to take a part time job here; https://www.mcmillersportscenter.com/ as a range safety officer. Will be working 8am - 5pm Wed. - Fri. and as a fill in on the weekends when needed. When I interviewed was asked if I had any questions and couldn't think of any until I was half way home and it struck me I didn't even ask what they were going to pay me! Or what the benefits were as I was just excited to be offered the job. The pay is acceptable and the bennies are very good. Free range time, free FFL transfers, big discounts on merchandise and 15% over cost on any new firearms which also covers shipping and taxes. So I started on Wed. and that was the first time I've worked in 5 years. Was a very long day indeed. A lot to learn and a lot to remember. Also learned that all the RSO's are part time with the exception of out boss and the Manager and it is a nice mix of young guys and retreads like me. The first two days I spent on the 100yd range and then yesterday I was on the 25yd range which is the pistol and sight-in range and we were packed the whole day. So far everyone I have had contact with has been very pleasant. Co-workers and patrons alike. I think I'm going to enjoy this gig!

May 23, 2020, 05:23 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,840	Enjoy. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 26, 2020, 03:41 PM	#7
Atticus Thraxx Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2007 Location: Yolo County CA Posts: 314	Dream gig. Beats the hell out of "Welcome to Walmart". Good for you brother! __________________ "No Curling in the Squat Rack!" Looking for K98 bolt #5954 and K98 bolt #31942 for trade. DM me if you have a match. Prizes will be awarded!

June 8, 2020, 04:37 PM	#9
Armorer 101 Member Join Date: May 27, 2020 Posts: 18	Did the match director and RO job on a military base R & G range for about 40 years. It was 99% good and the 1% was truly scary. Just look behind you every few seconds if you go down range. __________________ There is a remedy for all things, save death. Cervantes

May 23, 2020, 04:51 PM	#2
ligonierbill Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2,456	Congratulations! I bet you will continue to enjoy it, but...every long time range officer I've talked with had a few stories. Cringeworthy stories. Stay alert, and keep 'em safe.

May 23, 2020, 04:57 PM	#3
TJB101 Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2017 Posts: 498	Coolest. Job. Ever. So awesome. Uniform? What are you required to carry?

May 23, 2020, 07:47 PM	#5
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	We have safety meeting every morning and they have some very simple range rules in place and strictly enforce them in a mild polite way. We have had a couple already where folks lost awareness and had to be reminded. No uniforms but we do wear safety vests and no carry. Biggest reason is that no firearms are allowed down range and during cease fire all firearms are to be empty with a chamber flag. Only two firearms on the bench at one time so if someone is open carry it must be removed and placed on the bench same as every other firearm while going down range. Also no firearms allowed behind the firing line uncased. So yes I will have to see how long this lasts before I grow tired or it becomes too demanding on these old legs.

May 25, 2020, 08:44 AM	#6
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	That's an awesome retirement gig!!! Hell, I'd do it now! It'll be great until the village idiot shows up but that should be rare. Awesome bennies and environment I'm sure. If I worked in a place like that I'd be spending my paycheck on guns and never bringing a penny home. Post some pics, sounds great. Congrats!

May 26, 2020, 05:53 PM	#8
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	The wife's most important question is; If you get shot do I get to sue?

June 8, 2020, 04:58 PM	#10
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	After getting up at 04:00-05:00 every work day for 43 years, I'm done. I have been retired almost 11 years and I still get up every damn day at 04:00-05:00. Old habits don't go away. BUT, I admire your desire to remain active. I truly believe that is the secret to longevity. I hope you have a great time working at the range, and WATCH YOUR BACK.

July 3, 2020, 05:57 AM	#11
bill460 Member Join Date: December 13, 2019 Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts: 93	After almost 6 years of retirement, the only thing I'll be doing at the range from now on, is shooting.