Brass Chasers

[oneounceload]

I ran a target out, loaded my revolver and shot almost a box of shells dropped the empties left my cylinder open sat my gun down ran the target back in, took a half step backwards and tripped on that scavenger who was on his hands and knees directly behind me picking up brass AGAIN!

Why are empties from a revolver hitting the floor in the first place?

Why was the OP not aware of his surroundings and looking around? - Isn't that what everyone who owns a gun keeps preaching here and other places - know what is happening around you?

Just sayin'.......................

 

[Rollis R. Karvellis]

He didn't say that his were falling on the floor, but even if they were, that does not mean they are free for the taking.

When I'm shooting it look's like an elephant on roller skate's is on the line. I, don't think having a couple of feet to move around, to readjust your footing is to much to ask for.

Yes the firearm is always pointed in a safe direction.

This thread reminded me of the time when my son was mad at the world, and punched the kitchen wall. That house was a 100 year old dump, but it was a 100 year old dump made out of locas wood.

Needless to say he did some maturing that day.

 

[Steve CT]

Why are empties from a revolver hitting the floor in the first place?

Why was the OP not aware of his surroundings and looking around? - Isn't that what everyone who owns a gun keeps preaching here and other places - know what is happening around you?

Just sayin'.......................

Big +1 on this comment. OP's (lack of) Situational Awareness played a part in this too.

 

[goon]

Seems reasonable enough to me that you wouldn't sneak up on a guy who is shooting and steal his brass while he is reloading.
Situational awareness or not, who is expecting some moron to do that while you're shooting?

 

[dubya450]

To the OP, I probably would have had the same reaction as well and yelled but not had to hold back hitting the guy lol. I wouldn't want to attack someone with guns all around or face jail time.

And to a few others who are posting about suing you for this or suing them for that, WHY? What is this country coming to? A bunch of wimps who feel entitled to a large sum of money because they got punched for being an idiot? I say punch them twice! Its just sad how fast people bring up the word sue over the dumbest things. Get real.

 

[Warp]

While I agree with Sam1911, to a point - I'm also of the opinion that stupidity should be painful.

Stealing my brass is a crime - criminal negligence (crawling around on the ground at my feet while I'm shooting) is also a crime - You should hear the laughter from the county sheriff's office when you call to report something like that.

A "stern talking to" usually does about as much good as calling the cops to be laughed at.

So lets get right down to the point - We can't assault the guy for having the nerve to endanger the lives of everyone on the shooting line and the gall to steal my brass out from under me before it even has a chance to cool... Talking to him is unlikely to do any good or prevent it from happening again... The cops don't think such a petty crime is worth a response... Where does that leave us? Suck it up and deal with it or leave? Sorry, but carrying a gun imparts certain responsibilities - folding at the first sign of opposition and refusing to speak up for yourself are not part of that.

... You bring it to the attention of the employees (management/range officer/ownership/whatever it takes).

Common sense. It goes a LOOONG way

 

[Warp]

Seems reasonable enough to me that you wouldn't sneak up on a guy who is shooting and steal his brass while he is reloading.
Situational awareness or not, who is expecting some moron to do that while you're shooting?

"Situational awareness" that only notices what you expect to happen is, well, NOT situational awareness.

I may not notice somebody grabbing brass from directly behind me, either, that is the nature of shooting at an indoor pistol range...I just happen to disagree with the thought process presented above.

 

[jcwit]

And to a few others who are posting about suing you for this or suing them for that, WHY? What is this country coming to? A bunch of wimps who feel entitled to a large sum of money because they got punched for being an idiot? I say punch them twice! Its just sad how fast people bring up the word sue over the dumbest things. Get real.

Clarifying as to what I'm entitled to. I AM NOT ENTITLED to being hit, bludgeoned, or struck in ANY MANOR by anyone for any reason unless I've done something illegal. My recourse is the courts and a DARN GOOD lawyer.

Furthermore, I'm far from being an idiot as you imply.

dubya450, Your rights end at the tip of my nose, otherwise suffer the consequences.

 

[Warp]

To the OP, I probably would have had the same reaction as well and yelled but not had to hold back hitting the guy lol. I wouldn't want to attack someone with guns all around or face jail time.

And to a few others who are posting about suing you for this or suing them for that, WHY? What is this country coming to? A bunch of wimps who feel entitled to a large sum of money because they got punched for being an idiot? I say punch them twice! Its just sad how fast people bring up the word sue over the dumbest things. Get real.

To teach the assailant that physically assaulting/battering people is not the proper, mature, or socially acceptable method for handling something like this.

Maybe, as a bonus, they will learn to control their tempers. Or, if they cannot control their tempers, maybe the law will decide for them that they are not fit to possess firearms, so that they don't end up shooting somebody the next time.