My wife is gonna have a pro teach her, once we find the handgun. Then we are both considering CCW.
My wife might be walking on a trail, and want’s the handgun. But it would be covered by a coat. So that’s concealed carry.
I might get one because I might be along on the hike. Other reasons too.
Go all in, if your gonna do it.
Had another sit down table top training with my wife. With the new ear muffs on. Worked great. We could communicate fine. Even though they block loud sounds. I can hear the TV, my compressor, not so much.
I explained and showed her what rifeling is. And what it means to ballistics.
She got it right away - “Like spinning a football”
I was just at the indoor range on Friday, a couple days ago. If I go in the early afternoon, all the retired gun buffs are there trying out their newest guns or checking out modifications they’ve made. It’s friendly, but very businesslike.
Everyone was wearing electronic “ears.” (Mine are Walkers.) You might be surprised at how everyone is just chatting normally, including the rangemaster. I could hear the guys next to me in another lane discussing a new trigger spring. It’s all in normal, conversational tones and, quite frankly, everyone expects that you can hear conversations. Quite a few shooters put their ears on as soon as they enter the store and wear them while they’re checking in at the register and well before they actually enter the range. It’s just easier.
I can’t imagine NOT wearing electronic ears. It certainly makes it much easier to chat with everyone. (BTW, I also wear hearing aids under my ears.)
That’s a good attitude to have. Guns are only tools, but they’re extremely dangerous tools and people who use them should absolutely know how they work and how to use them.
I took mine to the range, and was amazed at how much better I am with it than a 9mm Taurus.
I thought I was a wimp to wear plugs and muffs, glad to learn that members of the ‘Dope do. I also cannot hear the range officer.
To be clear, all personnel in the indoor range MUST wear ear protection (and eye protection) at all times. Unlike the YT videos where the shooter is talking to the camera and then puts in some plugs, shooters must have ears on from the time they enter. For this reason, electronic units are basically the way to go. They are impressively effective. I’ll be talking to the rangemaster and the guy in the next lane lets off 10 rounds from an AK on full automatic. Doesn’t even make us flinch.
The caliber that is easiest to identify is the .357 magnum in a revolver. Quite a sharp retort.
I strongly recommend you don’t buy off Amazon. Counterfeits have been found there, and buying direct from the manufacturers’ store is not a guarantee due to how Amazon handles inventory.
It’s best to double up: in-ear protection like standard single-use foam earplugs, and over-ear muffs. Get a suppressor if legal and accessible.
Active electronic muffs are nice while instructing a new person, not mandatory but nice. Generally the standard “good but affordable” brands are Howard Leight and Walker. More expensive options include Sordin.
Good shatterproof glasses too. I don’t believe there’s as much variability there, Z87 is the standard rating to look for, but you can get cheap ugly clear ones or fancy ones with swappable lenses as needed. If a prescription is used, they should go over or Zenni Optical even has prescription safety glasses and I’m sure others do.
I used the old ear muffs for most of my life.
The new electronic style are game changers. I don’t mind wearing them now.
They aren’t as heavy and my ears don’t sweat.
It’s nice being able to have a conversation.
A quick question.
How do you setup at the range?
Lay it out on the table for convenience?
Or reach in the gun bag as needed?
I’m a little paranoid that something might get nicked off the table while I’m turned shooting.
I don’t constantly lock the gun bag while I’m target practicing. I’ve never had anything nicked.
My pistol range is small. Tables are barely 4 ft apart.
9 indoor shooting lanes. It’s in the basement of a local gun and ammo store.
I’m pretty sure all the modern ranges have security cameras?
It wouldn’t be difficult to identify anyone that took something off the table or in the gun bag.
Everyone at my range has a paid membership.