Gun Range Etiquette

[Ironbark]

Hello Guys,

I was at the range a few days ago with .45acp a 9mm and a .40 using factory ammo. I turn around to change firearms and I notice a guy picking up my spent shell casings and then placing them in his bag.
There was a range instructor there and he even mentioned to them how he just scored some casings. I was kind of incredulous as I had not seen this kind of behavior before and being condoned by a member of the range staff as well.

I did not say anything to the guy, because I was not going use the casings anyway.

I do not have a lot of range experience here in the States. I frequented them weekly back home in Australia. Are these seagull antics a common thing over here? I for one would never take casings from someone who was still on range and even if they walk away and leave the stuff I would still ask them if they minded if I took the cases to reload.

Interested in your guys thoughts on this.

IB

 

[Arik]

Its normal to pick up spent casings for reloading but the other party usually asks first. To not ask is wrong

Seagull antics!! LMAO!

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[DGT]

That is out-of-line behavior but, probably a sign of the times. I would have told they guy that I didn't mind but the next guy he pulls that with might, so he needs to ask first.

 

[garbler]

No this is not the way it is done in this country and grabbing someone's brass off the deck is unaccepatble — period. As far as I am concerned it is theft. I would have been stepping on some fingers had they tried to pick up my cases. They can have my rim fire brass and used cleaning patches but that is it.

 

[gm272gs]

You should expect someone to ask. It is indeed not cricket behavior at any range.

As a Range Officer, I would have said to that guy; "Hey, did you ask that guy if you could have his brass?"

 

[BCDWYO]

I agree...definitely NOT acceptable.

 

[szuppo]

I had a similar experience when a father & son team pulled up on a 4 wheeler. The kid started taking my brass as it hit the deck. I had to yell at him to leave it alone. Everytime I go to the range they show back up as soon as they hear the gunshots. See it is me and keep driving. Ignorant if you ask me.
They must supplement their SSI checks with the brass.

 

[Rule3]

"Are these seagull antics a common thing over here?"

Gotta say I love that one also!

As other have said , one MUST ask permission. I mark my brass with a Sharpie. Don't mess with my brass

 

[novalty]

Yeah that isn't good etiquette. If it ticked me off enough, I would have taken a shot, set my gun down, picked up the brass, and repeated too see if they got the hint.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

Taking brass not belonging to you is stealing, plain and simple. But you know this may be off topic but some ranges have some stupid rules about brass. There's a range here in NC that I refuse to go to because they will charge you extra if you bring your own ammo. You have to buy and use theirs. They also have a policy that you cannot pick up your brass after ejecting... you have to leave it on their grounds. Is that crazy or what?

 

[Old cop]

Rude as hell, they should have asked first.

 

[gwpercle]

I have never seen behavior like that in my life. I hope it's not the new " I'm Entitled " behavior that's starting to show up. I want it so I take it. And a range officer just stood there...I guess he believes in the I'm Entitled rule also. I hope you can find another range to shoot at so you don't have to put up with that.
Gary

 

[tompehret]

This is not correct behavior at any range. Scrounging brass is fine but only with permission AFTER the shooter has finished shooting or left the range. A good R.O. wouldn't allow it to go on while shooters are active under any circumstances. It's a distraction and a safety concern. As far as etiquette, what you described is really low rent.

 

[laskt9]

I would be pissed. Even if I didn't reload I would be. Personally if a member of the range wasnt telling them to not do that I'd not go back.

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[Horsehaulin]

I take others brass, but only after asking them for permission or if it has been dumped in a casing bucket. I admit I have sorted through the casing buckets a te or two, lol!

 

[radar1972]

Improper behavior, plain and simple.

I'm not a reloader, but if someone was scrounging my brass while I was still shooting, I'd tell them that I reload and to leave my brass alone!

 

[4barrel]

If a good looking chick with cut off shorts & cheeks hanging out like ELLIE MAY started picking up your brass would that be rude or would you offer to help?

 

[Fishslayer]

If a good looking chick with cut off shorts & cheeks hanging out like ELLIE MAY started picking up your brass would that be rude or would you offer to help?

As long as she's putting it in MY range bag I would be OK with that.

"Seagull behavior." I like it!

I always ask people around me if they're saving their brass. I've had to school my wife, though. She has a tendency to get in peoples' way. I tell her if anybody notices she's scrounging the brass she's doing it wrong.

There are a couple seagulls at the range I go to. They're disagreeable jackwagons anyway. If I'm anywhere near 'em I just break out the rimfires.

 

[Old TexMex]

Iron bark, you are a more patient and courteous bloke than me. I'd have given that range officer the drum right away, as well. They ought to have some manners. Seagulls. Haven't heard that term used in a while, but it's perfect. Ratbags, drongos, dubbos and gherkins. Useless bar stewards.

 

[Titegroups]

Should've just punched him in the face.