Reloading Shack Security

[aarolar]

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I assure you that I'm far less friendly. I don't like unexpected visits from people I DO know. I get downright nasty during unexpected visits from people I DON'T know.

Im with you on this, I have made my wife MAD about this with her parents just showing up unexpectedly.

[gsdelong]

Been there also, came home one time from vacation to find my brother and sister and law in my bed. They did not come back for at least 3 years. Even then it was pretty tense.

[Edub]

I think it would be nice to have a casting/reloading buddy. I'm 24 years old and nobody my age around here reloads, let alone casts. I've had to learn everything from the internet. I'm not saying it's a bad thing to learn from the net but, there's nothing quite like having someone show you how to get started, or to help you out in person when you have questions, or heck, even just to talk casting/reloading/shooting with.

A lot of the old timers at the range talk guns with me while on the firing line but I'm sure when they see a young guy like me, they automatically think I'm a disrespectful rapscallion looking to ripoff everything they own. It's unfortunate but, I guess understandable.

[Gee_Wizz01]

I am always looking for coworkers to take to the range. If I know them or get to know them well, I eventually bring the around the house. Lately I have had some serious medical issues, and one of my kids had to move back home with my Grandsons, for now anyway, I don't bring anyone home. I am willing to take my reloading equipment over to friends houses and show them how to reload and even cast. I am VERY particular about who comes into contact with the grandkids. I am always willing to meet people at the range and sign them in as guests, because getting people interested in this hobby is the only way to make sure our hobby will continue on for future generations.

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[9.3X62AL]

Thanks to a few folks on this board I recently met a young officer from one of the local agency substations for a discussion about casting and reloading. A fine young man, and after he's back from vacation I'm sure we'll get back together again.

[aarolar]

I think it would be nice to have a casting/reloading buddy. I'm 24 years old and nobody my age around here reloads, let alone casts. I've had to learn everything from the internet. I'm not saying it's a bad thing to learn from the net but, there's nothing quite like having someone show you how to get started, or to help you out in person when you have questions, or heck, even just to talk casting/reloading/shooting with.

A lot of the old timers at the range talk guns with me while on the firing line but I'm sure when they see a young guy like me, they automatically think I'm a disrespectful rapscallion looking to ripoff everything they own. It's unfortunate but, I guess understandable.

Shame you don't live closer Im the same age with the same issues...

[Geraldo]

A while ago a guy on this forum was selling a rifle and I noticed he was right up the road from me. I offered to meet him at a gun shop, but he said to come by his house and take a look. Of course the patrol car parked in his driveway probably would have run off anyone with bad intentions, but trust was refreshing.

I met a guy at the range I shoot and and we've become good friends. We shoot together weekly, I've been inside his house, and I'd have no problem with him dropping by any time at mine.

I've been down the paranoia road before and didn't much care for it. I don't let just anyone in and I don't advertise that I have guns here, but I'm not cutting myself off from everybody.

[WILCO]

A lot of the old timers at the range talk guns with me while on the firing line but I'm sure when they see a young guy like me, they automatically think I'm a disrespectful rapscallion looking to ripoff everything they own. It's unfortunate but, I guess understandable.

Continue to be a man of integrity and morals. The rest will come naturally.

[WILCO]

I don't like unexpected visits from people I DO know.

Same here. I've burnt many bridges because my sovereignty was ignored.

[opos]

I'm not the friendliest cuss in town but also not the most standoffish...I'm cautious. We live in a major city right on the Mexico border so we never "invite" anyone we don't know to visit (like from Craigs list or things like that). I've bought and sold guns and of course here that's all done at a dealer location. I had posted on another board that indoor ranges are difficult for me because of some lung issues...a guy in the area invited to meet me at a local range and if we "hit it off" he might have a place we could shoot outdoors....boy did he...he's got a great ranch in the mountains near San Diego...he was very gracious and I shoot there with him quite a bit...both older men....I always take something as a "thanks" and often take a gun or two he may not have been able to shoot before...we have become friends...but he did it just like I would have....get acquainted over coffee or at a neutral location. In the area where I live if you just invite someone in you might really regret it. I don't ever show guns off....don't load with the garage door open so folks can see in and don't carry guns in and out of the house except in a very neutral looking bag. Just doesn't pay .... and that's a shame.

[Edub]

Continue to be a man of integrity and morals. The rest will come naturally.

Indeed.

I did meet a gentleman at the range the other day that I talked into reloading. I've been helping him get started via e-mail. It's nice being able to help someone out when that help was never available to me. I also educated an older gentleman about reloading. He was telling a younger guy that he doesn't reload because all he shoots is 9mm and it wouldn't save him any money. It definitely saves me lots of money.

[paul h]

Gun people are just different. I've had at least half a dozen forum members over to teach or work on molds etc. Couple a dozen non members for help with gun issues or to use the ramge...never a problem, come to think of it seven know where the spare key for the garage is hidden. Worst I ever get is wheel weights dropped off or some other goodie they thought I could use.

jim

Yup, and it's sad that some folks live in areas where they can't trust others. I have several buddies that will readily offer me guns, reloading equipment etc to borrow for extended periods of time. More often than not I won't take them up on the offers as I just would rather not have anything happen to their guns etc., while in my care.

[deerslayer]

Gun people are just different. I've had at least half a dozen forum members over to teach or work on molds etc. Couple a dozen non members for help with gun issues or to use the ramge...never a problem, come to think of it seven know where the spare key for the garage is hidden. Worst I ever get is wheel weights dropped off or some other goodie they thought I could use.

jim

Yes sir, we gun folks are different!
Thanks for all the help Jim!