Wearing a tac vest at the range, douche or not?

[loudpedal]

It's not a fashion show. If you're going to the range to enjoy yourself, dress up like Batman if that's what makes you happy. Who cares what anyone else thinks?

What do you mean like batman? Who did you think I was that day? Heck I've got to stay proficient to. If I wasn't really batman I would have looked like a douche that day.

 

[sonofagun]

Don't worry about it.

Everybody's armed...everybody's polite!

 

[Mike.B]

Coming from the vantage of having to wear LBV in the field, I say put your junk on the table. Yeah, it may be fun for about five seconds then the reality of it being a major PITA will quickly set in.

 

[chachi73]

Only if you change your handle to Nutnfancy. Don't do it.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Batman costume? I like the idea. I was laughed at when I went as Spiderman so I think I'll do Batman next.

 

[SSGSAD]

When I was in the Army, we said train to fight, and fight as you trained ..... if this is what you wear in a gunfight, YOU had better be able to use it .... of course the bg, COULD just die of laughter ..... wish I could use purple ... but seriously, I would wear it, if that, is what I were going to USE .....

 

[Glock19]

Practice in what you will be wearing when on the job.. if you do contracting or something where your wearing the vest, then by all means wear it Every time you shoot.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Tac vests are better than polo shirts....hate polo shirts.

 

[ddavidson]

If the vest has a purpose, why not?

Now if you're going to go with a speedo, do everyone a favor and warn them with when and where you're going to shoot.

 

[El Guero]

i find it very practical, so i use some times specially in ranges with no benchs, you have to stick the mags somewere right?

 

[Kedric]

practice and train with any piece of gear you may use or find yourself dependent upon. That includes vests, chest rigs, battle belts, etc.

I say go for it. Anyone who makes comment is the douche.

 

[bingley]

I CC even naked.
I just dont carry extra mags in that case for obvious reasons.

Who's talking about pistols? Obviously revolvers work:

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This gives new meaning to moon clips.

 

[gundoggermax]

definitely douche

 

[RBrianHarless]

Douche on indoor range. Outdoor range, carry on sir!

 

[Sylvain]

If the vest has a purpose, why not?

Now if you're going to go with a speedo, do everyone a favor and warn them with when and where you're going to shoot.

I look great in speedo.
I will let you know so that you can come to get a good look.

 

[mizzi]

When I was in the Army, we said train to fight, and fight as you trained ..... if this is what you wear in a gunfight, YOU had better be able to use it .... of course the bg, COULD just die of laughter ..... wish I could use purple ... but seriously, I would wear it, if that, is what I were going to USE .....

I concur.

 

[Vic_Mackey]

It's not a fashion show. If you're going to the range to enjoy yourself, dress up like Batman if that's what makes you happy. Who cares what anyone else thinks?

I seriously just spit soda all over my table reading this. Thank you, Scutter, I needed a laugh!

 

[sepe]

I look great in speedo.
I will let you know so that you can come to get a good look.

I won't confirm or deny this but thanks for the 2 gigs of pics.

 

[repeter1977]

Glock19 took my comment. Train in what you think you will fight in. If you think you will be able to fight your way to a vest and use it, then use it. But I loved watching people on the range, still arranging brand new gear that you KNOW they will never wear again, just cause it would make things easier. Or cause they seen Snake wearing it in Metal Gear, or so and so wears it in the Unit. Then watching the gear get caught up, and then before too long, they finally take it off and realize that its easier to go without. I know there is times that I have WANTED to ground my gear, cause it would be pounds less, degrees cooler and just more comfortable. But, I also know, that the best way to wring everything out is to take it out for test runs. It could run great at the house, but until you run in the gear, you will never know how it will react, or try to grab one mag for a rifle and come up with a pistol mag instead. Best time to do that is at a range. Just my .
I have no problems with others running gear, its when they look foolish that i get a laugh. Or some just think they are all that and really arent close

 

[bwframe]

I'm with Crispy, The vest is cool if you can back it up and handle your gun like you are supposed to be wearing it. Otherwise,...

...this is you.

Like the folks that think camouflage is a color, wearing it proudly everyday and...

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...the people of Walmart, yes you may be a douche.