"Went back to shooting at the table with the BCM and a few minutes later he came back over and picked up my Colt and inspected it. He never asked to pick up my rifle he just did it. At the time I didn't really think anything of it, but later in the day I got to thinking about it and it sort of pissed me off."
Nobody has the right, ever, to touch your firearm without your expression permission. On the other hand, if you put it up in a rifle rack without the bolt open, clearly visible, that was your fault and mistake. Sounds to me like you need to learn your range's rules before you go out again. At our range, we require everyone to step away from their weapons when the range is cold and not touch them, ammo, or anything else. Idiots who violate that simple, common sense rule are reminded, in varying degrees of "polite" conversation. Nothing pisses me off more than to be walking back from downrange placing targets to see some jerk handling his firearm, even sighting it. I generally am not very polite when I go over to talk to him.
Last edited by GeorgeB; 11-16-14 at 12:24.
This. If he would have been playing around with it or some other form of uninvited fondling I'd say it's an issue. I forgot the same thing one time and had the RO stop me in the middle of shooting to scold me and make me lock the bolt carrier back. I'd say what this guy did was actually the more polite way to handle it.
I've since gotten in the habit of using chamber flags, makes their job easier and eliminates any reason for them to touch my shiz.
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Thanks again to all that replied. Much appreciated, and I will definitely take what I learned and apply it. Also like the idea of the chamber flags. GeorgeB, it's the same rules at our range in regards to racking your weapons when there is a cease-fire and I feel the same way as you do regarding that matter. SpeedRacer, great idea on the chamber flags... I think I'll give that a go.
$7 for 6 of them, shipped, Prime
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003RBTNXO/...I2DLK8HHCSYNAX
I use these for all centerfire rifles. They do require the action be closed on them (with control of course don't slam it home) in order to stay in place, but then they WILL stay in place, and help keep gravel, rocks, etc from being kicked into the chamber if you have to leave it on the ground.
Thanks Warp!!! Purchased! I do have Prime, so a good deal overall.
Same ones I use, and the only thing with Tapco written on it allowed in my home. Okay and maybe an AK trigger or two.
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