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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1027994" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>Lots and lots of very good advice here, Dan. Not much I can add except to highlight the "don't yell" at violators. While that is one of my pet peeges, I understand that it is sometimes necessary to raise your voice to get attention when you're some distance away from the violator. If a violation deserves a raised voice (usually something that places someone in immediate danger - sweeping the muzzle, etc) I prefer a "cease fire" announcement. That's a loud voice command that is generally accepted by everyone, stops the action (as well as getting the violator's attention) and allows you to offer a "clear to fire" command when you've made contact with the offending shooter so that you can correct his/her behavior in a firm civil tone.</p><p>I recall that I once absent mindedly violated a range rule by carrying my rifle, in its case, to the check-in desk. Rule said no rifles could be removed from vehicles until check-in was complete. The RSO shouted at me while I was half way across the parking area, scolding me like a small child and making an enormous issue of the situation. I have never renewed my membership and have never returned to that range.</p><p>I have many years of experience with RSO responsibilities. It takes a sharp eye to spot problems or potential problems. Being firm but respectful pays off.</p><p>One other pet peeve of mine is the RSO who spends his or her time distracted visiting with shooters instead of focusing on the job at hand. As RSO I'm responsible for maintaining a safe shooting environment. I can't do that if I'm smiling at some pretty young girl or discussing reloading issues with another shooter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1027994, member: 50867"] Lots and lots of very good advice here, Dan. Not much I can add except to highlight the "don't yell" at violators. While that is one of my pet peeges, I understand that it is sometimes necessary to raise your voice to get attention when you're some distance away from the violator. If a violation deserves a raised voice (usually something that places someone in immediate danger - sweeping the muzzle, etc) I prefer a "cease fire" announcement. That's a loud voice command that is generally accepted by everyone, stops the action (as well as getting the violator's attention) and allows you to offer a "clear to fire" command when you've made contact with the offending shooter so that you can correct his/her behavior in a firm civil tone. I recall that I once absent mindedly violated a range rule by carrying my rifle, in its case, to the check-in desk. Rule said no rifles could be removed from vehicles until check-in was complete. The RSO shouted at me while I was half way across the parking area, scolding me like a small child and making an enormous issue of the situation. I have never renewed my membership and have never returned to that range. I have many years of experience with RSO responsibilities. It takes a sharp eye to spot problems or potential problems. Being firm but respectful pays off. One other pet peeve of mine is the RSO who spends his or her time distracted visiting with shooters instead of focusing on the job at hand. As RSO I'm responsible for maintaining a safe shooting environment. I can't do that if I'm smiling at some pretty young girl or discussing reloading issues with another shooter. [/QUOTE]
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