Range etiquette

[Blindref757]

And then there is Champion Firearms in College Station!

[MadMonkey]

I'm sure it's been said, but it depends a lot on the range. I go to Shoot Smart when I'm in DFW, which allows drawing from a holster in their private lanes, but I still carry the gun to the line in a case.

When I'm in Austin, I go to Best of the West, which also allows drawing and firing in their tactical bays. I drive up, back in then uncase my guns in the car.

I do the same at ranges that don't allow drawing. I'm paranoid enough that even when I'm in a private bay, I still make sure the CASED firearm is pointing downrange before I open it up. It's not for fear of shooting someone, but it's reinforcing my mindset of safety. I drill that into everyone I train as well.

And then there is Champion Firearms in College Station!

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Ugh. There are better ways to get that point across. That seems to come off a little "We're better than you and we know it" (I used to shoot there quite often).

[gthaustex]

My usual range practice is either on a hot range or under controlled conditions with someone acting as RSO for IDPA or IPSC practice. We can go deep into a bay to clear a weapon prior to practice. If in doubt, I will ask what is preferred, but I have not had any problems slowly removing my carry gun on the firing line and proceeding from there to practice in most places I have been as long as it is done safely. I think most places are worried about the idiot factor you mentioned.

[Kenk]

I carry out to the firing line in my holster then put it on the bench while I get ammo and extra mags from my range bag. If in doubt I'd ask before I went out to the firing line.

[bayouhazard]

And then there is Champion Firearms in College Station!

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It looks like the sign is addressed to their customers who pay $300.

[MotherBear]

If I'm going to a range that does not allow draw from the holster & fire, I put the gun that I plan on shooting into a range bag & carry an alternate. If I'm going to a range that does allow holster-draw, I just go as-is.

I just have the one carry setup unless I take my husband's holster, which is fine when he's at work but not so good when it will prevent him from carrying. Eventually I'll get a good holster for my backup (yeah, I know it's not much of a backup without a holster...) but there's the budget to consider. In the meantime, I appreciate that they've got a workaround that lets me carry up to the line.