[Por_sha911]

There are many different reasons to go to the range. Not everyone has the same needs, abilities, or desires.

I see people shooting bulls-eyes at 5-7 yards but from a rest and with 30-40 seconds between shots. The targets look impressive if it makes you happy then good for you.

Some are marksmen who are quick, accurate, and consistent. I envy them.

Some are wanting to be in practice for self defense. They are shooting 7-25 yards in a fairly quick pace. They aren't interested in 1" groups but in hitting a pie plate target in the middle of a human chest. I fall into this category and have the added challenge of old age so my hands aren't as steady as others. To me, a good day is doing my best to be ready should the need arise to defend myself and my family.

Some just like to blow off some stress with a loud bang.

Some want to judge anyone who isn't shooting 45 ACP or larger.

My point is to not judge the guy or gal in the lane next to you. They may have bad eyesight, neurological challenges, just safely having some fun, or are just plain old beginners. Lets agree that we plead the 2nd, agree to respect the firearm in our hands, and understand the basic principles of safety.

Pet peeves:
-folks who bring in their own special reloads and end up with squibbs or blown apart
guns.
-folks who bring a beginner to the range, hand them a firearm and a box of ammo and tell them to go for it.

EDIT:
Suggestion: wear at least 2 layers of ear protection when indoors. Tinnitus stinks.