That is quite the collection your grandfather has! Not to mention yours as well, sounds like a very good time at those outdoor ranges.
I actually did not know there were public outdoor ranges, the ones near me all require permits.

I prefer outdoor ranges when I have the opportunity but unfortunately geographically indoor ranges are more practical for me. Most indoor ranges will charge by the hr most outdoor ones are members only with long wait-lists.

I’m going to an outdoor range soon, looking for a good time to break in my first handgun!

Once I’ve e gone just to shoot a five rounds just to test something

I was mainly wondering about how many rounds are spent so I can get the best value for my time while I’m there. Maybe you have a membership, so it didn’t cost you anything for that visit, but only five rounds, really? I wonder what you were testing out, haha.

My personal pet peeve is just on the general quality available to non club members. If you aren’t a club member or taking a class your options are shoot from a booth or the boonies. Not many options to shoot from positions other than a bench or standing.

Yeah, I can get that. Especially if you’re at an indoor range, you’re really only stuck with a booth and targets.

These days I try to do a jog or a little hike before outdoor range days because I’ve got this (misguided) idea that any drill you can’t do while already fatigued isn’t worth doing.

I agree that being under duress or some kind of fatigue is probably an effective way to train.
I’ve watched some competition recordings and I like the idea of shooting some targets, then sprinting to the next position to shoot more.
Maybe at an outdoor range, shooting at some yard away, then turning 180 degrees, running some tens of yards away to shooting the same target more. I’ve seen a YouTuber do it, and I feel like that could be a common drill.

I’m about to start going to one.
I guess the tone of my post sounds a little too…corporate(?) 😅 Not sure if that’s the right word, haha.

Every Sunday when I do my weekly backup routine

If I’m being real, I just want a reason to shoot and go to the range 😂 Although you’re right on some points, having a gun doesn’t necessarily make you feel safer, its a liability if anything.

Of course, I didn’t think to take a class; was relying on the YouTube route, but I think it’s a better investment to check one out.
Good idea on throwing ear plugs under the ear muffs, I’m gonna do my research on that combo.
Also, Thanks for the note on getting an oversized range bag too. Most likely going to stock up later down the line.

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