12-01-2015, 02:46 PM
Guidance and counseling from rangemasters is critical for both safety and for enjoyable shooting experience. The enjoyability includes tips on clearing and preventing misfires snd jams, sight adjustments, and so on.
At the same time the Rangemaster and RSO need to be masters of tact and diplomacy. I have seen too many use verbal abuse and intimidation to enforce safety procedures. The abuse frequently corrected the immediate problem but the range board became curious about low attendance numbers.
The board subsequently instituted corrrective actions with both personnel and procedures. The good news for me is that the range is more pleasant and is even more safe. The bad news is the numbers are up and the range is more crowded -- even to the point of waiting lines on week days!
At the same time the Rangemaster and RSO need to be masters of tact and diplomacy. I have seen too many use verbal abuse and intimidation to enforce safety procedures. The abuse frequently corrected the immediate problem but the range board became curious about low attendance numbers.
The board subsequently instituted corrrective actions with both personnel and procedures. The good news for me is that the range is more pleasant and is even more safe. The bad news is the numbers are up and the range is more crowded -- even to the point of waiting lines on week days!
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"To those who have fought and almost died for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."
-- Author Unknown
"If at first you do succeed, try not to look astonished!" -- Milton Berle