Do you carry at the range? Might want to consider it..... - Page 3

rhino · 07-01-2008

It's forbidden to carry a loaded pistol at the Eagle Creek Range????

Scutter01 · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by rhino

It's forbidden to carry a loaded pistol at the Eagle Creek Range????

From ECPR's website:

LOADED FIREARMS ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON RANGE EXCEPT ON THE FIRING LINE.
This means NO loaded or concealed firearms. Unload & clear your firearm at your vehicle, lock the slide and remove the magazine before entering the range.

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kbrown84 · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by obhie

Same here. But... that doesn't mean that I don't leave an extra loaded clip handy. The gun's not loaded if the clip's not in it

really??......thats interesting....

KB

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Fenway · 07-01-2008

Of course I carry at the range!

rhino · 07-01-2008

Thanks Scutter ... I had no idea they had that rule.

Scutter01 · 07-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhino

Thanks Scutter ... I had no idea they had that rule.

Atterbury has a similar rule, including a giant sign partially blocking the entrance.

rhino · 07-01-2008

I've never been to Atterbury.

The "cold range" is the child of attorneys who know a lot more about liability than they do about gun handling and shooting.

sjstill · 07-01-2008

That rule was put in place at Eagle Creek long before I took over. As Rhino points out, liability is the name of the game, especially when dealing with a City-run entity.

As was explained to me, that rule was put in place to discourage people from drawing from the holster, and to keep those who might carry a loaded firearm in without benefit of holster, bag or box. I've seen it happen numerous times, fwiw.

I don't get real excited, as long as no one is unsafe. I don't recall ever kicking someone out for having a loaded concealed handgun on them. It's not even in our SOP to check for LTCH's. I do ask people who want to holster to lock the slide back, mag out until they get out to their car.

I try to be as fair as possible. The ONLY thing I get really shitty about is people handling their firearms for whatever reason while others are downrange, or sweeping any part of the line with a loaded weapon.

Disposable Heart · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by sjstill

I try to be as fair as possible. The ONLY thing I get really shitty about is people handling their firearms for whatever reason while others are downrange, or sweeping any part of the line with a loaded weapon.

Unless Im downrange of course, then we call temporary hot.

Seriously though, nothing is scarier than hearing a slide shut when there is little cover or concealment downrange.

Soundslikejosh · 07-01-2008

By the way, I fixed it for you rhino.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhino

I've never been to Atterbury.

The "cold range" is the bastard child of attorneys who know a lot more about liability than they do about gun handling and shooting.

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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,256	Thanks Scutter ... I had no idea they had that rule. __________________ Adaptive Consulting & Training **To prevail you must ACT! "The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State." INDIANA CONSTITUTION** Article 1 - Bill of Rights Section 32

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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,256	I've never been to Atterbury. The "cold range" is the child of attorneys who know a lot more about liability than they do about gun handling and shooting. __________________ Adaptive Consulting & Training **To prevail you must ACT! "The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State." INDIANA CONSTITUTION** Article 1 - Bill of Rights Section 32

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07-01-2008	#28 (permalink)
sjstill Willwork4brass Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 164	That rule was put in place at Eagle Creek long before I took over. As Rhino points out, liability is the name of the game, especially when dealing with a City-run entity. As was explained to me, that rule was put in place to discourage people from drawing from the holster, and to keep those who might carry a loaded firearm in without benefit of holster, bag or box. I've seen it happen numerous times, fwiw. I don't get real excited, as long as no one is unsafe. I don't recall ever kicking someone out for having a loaded concealed handgun on them. It's not even in our SOP to check for LTCH's. I do ask people who want to holster to lock the slide back, mag out until they get out to their car. I try to be as fair as possible. The ONLY thing I get really shitty about is people handling their firearms for whatever reason while others are downrange, or sweeping any part of the line with a loaded weapon.

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