Hit up a local indoor range today and got reminded why I usually steer clear of them. There I was, firing away my Python, my beautiful $1500 investment, in single-action, when an RO taps me on the shoulder. Tells me in a stern voice I gotta take my finger out of the trigger guard every time I cock the hammer. It's the safest method, I get it. But that's just not how I shoot, throws me off, I slip up and makes me lose my sight picture.
Just for context, I'm a former Army Cav Scout, with a tour down range. What the hell does that matter? The point I’m trying to make with that comment is, no, not claiming to be an expert, but I know a thing or two about gun safety and where the muzzle should be pointing.
Anyway, I nod and say okay, sure thing man. But after 20-30 rounds, old habits die hard, and I slip up. He comes over again, this time with a bit of bass in his voice, threatening to kick me out if it happens again. I said back that I'm not gonna change my muscle memory on the spot. He proceeds to tell me if I want to argue about it, I can leave. To dodge further hassle, I switched to my Glock.
Yes, I fully comprehend and understood the concern, especially if I was pulling the gun back every time I cocked the hammer, like I’ve seen some revolver shooters do, but that's not me. I always keep it pointed down range.
So, do you think I was in the wrong here? I don’t think I was personally. In the Army, we train as we fight. And that’s how I shoot.
Just for context, I'm a former Army Cav Scout, with a tour down range. What the hell does that matter? The point I’m trying to make with that comment is, no, not claiming to be an expert, but I know a thing or two about gun safety and where the muzzle should be pointing.
Anyway, I nod and say okay, sure thing man. But after 20-30 rounds, old habits die hard, and I slip up. He comes over again, this time with a bit of bass in his voice, threatening to kick me out if it happens again. I said back that I'm not gonna change my muscle memory on the spot. He proceeds to tell me if I want to argue about it, I can leave. To dodge further hassle, I switched to my Glock.
Yes, I fully comprehend and understood the concern, especially if I was pulling the gun back every time I cocked the hammer, like I’ve seen some revolver shooters do, but that's not me. I always keep it pointed down range.
So, do you think I was in the wrong here? I don’t think I was personally. In the Army, we train as we fight. And that’s how I shoot.
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