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The bullets you fire are not designed to fly through water. Its just aerodynamics.
I remember hearing about some historical war where servicemen were given guns that would fire and travel well underwater, but the bullet was a lot different than what we fire.

You know, water does the same thing. I saw on MythBusters where they wanted to see how far a .50 cal would travel underwater. It went in about 2ft and lost ALL momentum. I though that was cool.

stoneface wrote: I would be interested to know which range you frequent, as you seem to be in the same general area as me.

I normally go to one near Joshua, down HWY174(Wilshire Blvd.)
Can't recall the name off the top of my head, but it's got a big Yosemite Sam painted on the side of it. I'll get the name and edit this post ASAP.

I've only recently known about On Target. I found their website and got very excited about their facility. The first time I went, I didn't think to ask and just carried my concealed weapon all the way to the line. Jack never checked my case or anything. I removed my carry from its holster at the line, unloaded, and continued as usual. I finished, reloaded, reholstered and exited the range to go pay. I guess he never saw me pull or reholster, or he didn't care at the time. But this time, everything had to be declared and checked. Again, I think it may have been a new guy, but Jack was right there at the other end the whole time, and didn't say anything.

I don't know what to do. I don't have another carry rig yet, so that isn't an option. And I don't want to be disarmed like that. If you happen to bring it up, and get any kind of answer from Jack on the subject, could you please let me know, if even through a PM?


EDIT: The range I normally go to is The Handgun Academy of Burleson.

He certainly acted like a new employee. Like he was doing it for the first time, but having to sound intimidating.
Even so, I'd still like to be able to walk to the line, withdraw my carry, unload the hollowpoints, load up some jacketed, perforate a few Osama targets, reload the hollows, reholster, and go home, with no flack.
I will ensure from now on that I call ahead to new ranges and see what their policies are.

Great responses guys! Thanks alot for the words of advice on what to do.
I don't feel as weird about it now. I don't believe I will be frequenting that range anymore. Pitty too, it was a nice facility.

I guess since the response has been of an accepting nature, I can reveal the name of the range to you.
It was "On Target", located on HWY377 just north of the 1187 intersection in Benbrook. As I have told those who PM'd me about it, if you can overlook what I consider to be a flaw in their management, then I still recommend you visit them. The guys behind the counter can come across as condescending, and that might be uncomfortable, but the range and counter area are quite nice. They have a website: http://www.ontargetfirearms.com

Thanks for the responses so far guys. I knew I couldn't be the only one who thought this was strange.

I was curious if any of you have had any trouble with carrying at your local range?

I went this weekend to a local range and was carrying my PX4 on my hip(concealed of course). I also had a large case containing my ammo, gear, and my Walther P22. I sign in at their registry, and one of the guys comes over and ASKS if he can take a look in the box. I say "I guess so." His response was "Well if you want to get passed me, you have to." Fine, whatever, I just want to shoot. He then asks if it's just the one... just the .22. I say no. He then asks to see the other one. I say "My carry?" "Yes, it has to be cleared."

Now at this point, I look at him with a 'you've got to be kidding, right' look on my face. He says "the signs at the door say all guns must be unloaded". And I say, well legally, you know that those signs don't apply to a CHL. Then he gets an attitude, and says "Well the owner is a CHL Instructor." I'm thinking "then he should know better", but I don't say it.
Fine! I was getting frustrated, and would have walked out right then, but I had my brother and a buddy with me who had never shot a gun and didn't want to disappoint them. So I conceded. Withdrew my weapon, dropped the mag and cleared the chamber.

Now, I am disarmed, he and the other guy behind the counter both have theirs visible, but they want me disarmed. I, as a CHL holder, who went through the course, background checks, and qualification, am now disarmed by a "CHL instructor" for reasons that don't really make sense to me.

Believe me, I understand that it is his business, and if that is how he wishes to treat a fellow CHL holder, then that's his bag, and that's fine. It's my choice to ever go back there or not.
But I have to know, am I reading too much into this?
Does your range do the same thing?
Would you go to one that does this?

Keep in mind, there was no 30.06 sign at all, and all the posters and banners inside said things like "It's your right to own a gun, it's your responsibility to know how to use it."
Am I wrong here?


Sorry for the long post, but it bugged me.