1blue
06-17-2013, 08:51 AM
I've been out with cancer for about a year. I started getting back into my hobby of reloading and going to the range. I've been a member at a particular range for 30+ years and spent a fair bit of money there. I was amazed to see cameras mounted on the ceiling. Then I noticed the signs stating the range's policy regarding brass pickup. I thought for safety purposes, but ... So I started shooting and feeling very rusty. Some of my brass bounced out beyond the firing line, so I went over to a brass bucket and picked out a few pieces of brass equal to the number that had bounced beyond the firing line. At this point some new employee came over and told me I couldn't do this. I asked to speak with the owner. In talking to the owner, who I have known for many years, apparently some individuals were dumping brass wholesale from the buckets into their range bags! The Obama scare has created such a demand for brass that some few individuals have been stealing their brass. I understand the dilema the owner is in. However, I nicely did make it clear if I could not pick up my brass I would find another range. I was told I could pick up any of my brass that lands on the floor but beyond the firing line and the buckets are off limits. Whether it is a just few pieces or not.
There are outdoor ranges to the east of where I live. I guess I will be checking them out... Sadly. This range also sells guns and I have bought many from them over the years, transferred guns, etc. I understand the owners situation, but it just rubs me the wrong way.
I wonder what is next?
There are outdoor ranges to the east of where I live. I guess I will be checking them out... Sadly. This range also sells guns and I have bought many from them over the years, transferred guns, etc. I understand the owners situation, but it just rubs me the wrong way.
I wonder what is next?