Going to Orientation at CRC

[Jlorenzo]

so yea I haven't been this stoked for something in awhile. Good timing since I just lost my regular shooting spot.

[Martinjmpr]

so yea I haven't been this stoked for something in awhile. Good timing since I just lost my regular shooting spot.

They have an awesome facility if you don't mind the long drive.

[vossman]

I wish I lived closer cause it is a really cool place to shoot. Have fun.

[Not_A_Llama]

Now they got them TURKEYS down on that side and I heard them gobbling and RATTLESNAKES and 50 CALIBER and FULL AUTO and SPECIAL USE PERMIT

[funkymonkey1111]

Now they got them TURKEYS down on that side and I heard them gobbling and RATTLESNAKES and 50 CALIBER and FULL AUTO and SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Is this a coded message?

[J]

Just remember during orientation...

Its for a good cause, its for a good cause....

I've heard some are better, but mine was awful. The orientation guy belabored points for far too long, taking over 4 hours.

"You can camp at designated spots. During some of the big matches, tons of people camp. Some in campers, others in tents. Big campers, toy haulers, RVs, pop-ups, truck bed campers, fifth wheels. Some sleep in their cars, while others sleep on the ground. Under a tarp, or with sleeping bags, or just blankets. Some bring food to cook, while others go into town. The ones that cook sometimes have stoves in the campers, others bring a propane grill. Some just bring sandwiches and other cold foods." For like 5 minutes straight.

[funkymonkey1111]

Just remember during orientation...

Its for a good cause, its for a good cause....

I've heard some are better, but mine was awful. The orientation guy belabored points for far too long, taking over 4 hours.

"You can camp at designated spots. During some of the big matches, tons of people camp. Some in campers, others in tents. Big campers, toy haulers, RVs, pop-ups, truck bed campers, fifth wheels. Some sleep in their cars, while others sleep on the ground. Under a tarp, or with sleeping bags, or just blankets. Some bring food to cook, while others go into town. The ones that cook sometimes have stoves in the campers, others bring a propane grill. Some just bring sandwiches and other cold foods." For like 5 minutes straight.

agreed. the entire "orientation" is absurd.

[J]

agreed. the entire "orientation" is absurd.

I get the point. But over 4 hours, was a bit rough.

Go over safety items, then go over range etiquette and equipment, then be done.

My guy didn't even know what 357sig was. He said "if your cartridge necks down at all, you cannot have it on the pistol range". Understandably for things like the TC 308/243/etc. I asked about 357sig, and he had no clue what it was.

We finally came back with 460S&W was OK, but 357sig was not because the case is larger than the projectile.

Another example... when he said eye and ear protection required at all times, I asked about a scenario where its just me or me and a friend and I/we are shooting only suppressed. He went on for 5 minutes about way out there scenarios where someone might sneak up on us and shoot without a suppressor without us knowing, or this, or that, or the other. My internal reaction was "Just say: No, range rules specify you must always use ear protection regardless of suppressors" would have been more than ample. I'm not looking to break rules, I'm not even looking to argue about rules I don't agree with, just want to clarify at times to make sure I don't end up on the bad side of a dispute. Stop belaboring every point beyond death. [beatdeadhorse]

[hatidua]

I don't recall how many hours my orientation took but that was a long time ago and I managed to get through that apparently-traumatic event - we're lucky that CRC exists. There are very likely far more worthy causes to whine about.

[J]

I don't recall how many hours my orientation took but that was a long time ago and I managed to get through that apparently-traumatic event - we're lucky that CRC exists. There are very likely far more worthy causes to whine about.

From what I've heard, some are pretty good. But some are not so great. Either way, I agree... #FirstWorldProblems.

[ray1970]

I don't remember mine being all that bad. Maybe it was a different guy.

What CRC really needs is an infusion of youth on the board of directors. Seems the guys in charge are a bit behind the times when it comes to just about anything firearm related.

[funkymonkey1111]

#FirstWorldProblems.

if we can't bitch, what's the point?

[USMC88-93]

If Steve Kingcade is running the orientation a lot of the needless crap will be gone over quickly if not cut out entirely..

[Bob815]

Just remember during orientation...

Its for a good cause, its for a good cause....

I've heard some are better, but mine was awful. The orientation guy belabored points for far too long, taking over 4 hours.

"You can camp at designated spots. During some of the big matches, tons of people camp. Some in campers, others in tents. Big campers, toy haulers, RVs, pop-ups, truck bed campers, fifth wheels. Some sleep in their cars, while others sleep on the ground. Under a tarp, or with sleeping bags, or just blankets. Some bring food to cook, while others go into town. The ones that cook sometimes have stoves in the campers, others bring a propane grill. Some just bring sandwiches and other cold foods." For like 5 minutes straight.

My orientation was exactly this. Way too many people crammed into the 'club house' listening for 4 hours about nothing. This is the exact reason I send my renewal fee in immediately because I never want my membership to expire and have to sit through that again. I remember coming home to my wife and telling her "that was pure torture."

Bob

[MarkCO]

Welcome.

I think mine was 20 minutes, but that was 5 years ago.

I have found that there are a few on the BOD that are ignorant of action shooting, ballistics and other issues, but they are not stubborn or hard headed about it. A careful and factual explanation can usually be made and common sense solutions can be found. Just takes some effort to go to a BOD meeting and explain the perspectives.

[Irving]

So was this yesterday? How was it? Did you stop by and watch any of the competitions going on?

[USMC88-93]

So was this yesterday? How was it? Did you stop by and watch any of the competitions going on?

It was this morning, I think I saw them back on the 1000 Yard line when we were moving from 300 to 600 for the match today

[Jlorenzo]

I don't recall how many hours my orientation took but that was a long time ago and I managed to get through that apparently-traumatic event - we're lucky that CRC exists. There are very likely far more worthy causes to whine about.

absolutely. It did take three hours but I rather that then them just turning people loose immediately. The nature of that club attracts a more responsible shooter I would hope. That place is awesome. Guys who did the orientation were very cool. it did go a bit long but they did a very good job.

[Jlorenzo]

So was this yesterday? How was it? Did you stop by and watch any of the competitions going on?
Saw some cowboy action people getting down with pistols and shottys. Pretty cool, I dunno if Im ready for chaps though.

[Jlorenzo]

Bottom line I hunted around for a long time trying to find a place where I shoot 1000y. The 500m metallic range is awesome too except the gong at 50 which some idiot decided to light up with green tip now has a nice hole in the center. That place is pretty freakin awesome and I feel pretty lucky. Met a lot of cool people.