Do you let other people shoot your firearms? - Page 3

buddyd157 · November 27, 2020, 07:40 AM

Do you let other people shoot your firearms?

yes. i have been taking a new guy as my "guest" at my range. he has an interest in guns, and was interested when he was younger, but did not pursue it.

now he can buy guns, and become a member of the range on his own. i took the time to give him some advice, and also on how to do a field strip and cleaning.

i should mention i did the best i could to educate him on proper safety procedures, stance, and general gun control.

he did really very well at the range, and was ever so appreciative i took the time to help him.

Kevin Rohrer · November 27, 2020, 10:30 AM

When I goto an outdoor range and have something w/ me that is unusual, I encourage others to shoot them.

Examples are any military rifles I own, to include a BP Springfield Trapdoor cavalry carbine in 45/70 and my Sharps cavalry carbine in 50/70 Government. Few shooters will ever get the opportunity to fire one of these pieces of history and normally jump at the chance.

Pistoler0 · December 15, 2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

<<Shoot under my supervision? Yes. Loan? Never>> Yup, me too.

Same here.

My grown up son always wants to borrow my nice accurized .308 varmint rifle to go coyote hunting (he has his own rifles). I always say "in your dreams".

Commander47 · December 15, 2020, 07:01 PM

ABSOLUTELY.........with a caveat.

I don't lend out weapons to anyone. If I'm invited along,,,SURE

If I bring some of my collectibles and unique firearms to the range and people are interested, I absolutely encourage them to shoot and enjoy.

I take enjoyment out their thrill and the camaraderie it develops.

November 27, 2020, 10:30 AM	#52
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	When I goto an outdoor range and have something w/ me that is unusual, I encourage others to shoot them. Examples are any military rifles I own, to include a BP Springfield Trapdoor cavalry carbine in 45/70 and my Sharps cavalry carbine in 50/70 Government. Few shooters will ever get the opportunity to fire one of these pieces of history and normally jump at the chance. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

December 15, 2020, 07:01 PM	#54
Commander47 Member Join Date: November 25, 2020 Location: Georgia Posts: 23	ABSOLUTELY.........with a caveat. I don't lend out weapons to anyone. If I'm invited along,,,SURE If I bring some of my collectibles and unique firearms to the range and people are interested, I absolutely encourage them to shoot and enjoy. I take enjoyment out their thrill and the camaraderie it develops. __________________ Retired Army, Armor NRA Benefactor Life Member

November 27, 2020, 07:40 AM	#51
buddyd157 Member Join Date: April 14, 2020 Location: New England Posts: 40	Do you let other people shoot your firearms? yes. i have been taking a new guy as my "guest" at my range. he has an interest in guns, and was interested when he was younger, but did not pursue it. now he can buy guns, and become a member of the range on his own. i took the time to give him some advice, and also on how to do a field strip and cleaning. i should mention i did the best i could to educate him on proper safety procedures, stance, and general gun control. he did really very well at the range, and was ever so appreciative i took the time to help him.