OPS MARINE
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Went to the range here in California, shortly after returning from Las Vegas. I have to admit that it felt weird to have a (relatively) unloaded weapon on my hip as I entered the store. Then again, I've lived here a while. One of the employees here at this range whom I've never spoken to before told me that I was asking for trouble because he had 30 years of LE and the cops were going to "stick a gun in my face." This is strange to me because I've been patronizing this outfit for years...I even did so while I was a Peace Officer. maybe he never saw that or cared. I didn't have the time or inclination to explain to him who I was, or show him evidence.
I probably should have taken the time to educate, but he was staunch in his view, I was on his turf, and although the age disparity shouldn't make a difference, I had to just respect him and not argue with him openly on the floor. I holstered my weapon and left the building.
I plan on returning in a little while and getting this bad taste out of my mouth. I enjoy shooting and shopping there, and absolutely no one else has ever approached me in that matter. I wonder if he was racist. Yes, I said it. Then again, I have no way of knowing his personal standpoint on race...it just seemed out of place that he would take it upon himself to tell me about "guns being pointed." Seems like I would know about such a thing.
Anyway...pics. I cannot resize these for some reason. I apologize in advance.
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I probably should have taken the time to educate, but he was staunch in his view, I was on his turf, and although the age disparity shouldn't make a difference, I had to just respect him and not argue with him openly on the floor. I holstered my weapon and left the building.
I plan on returning in a little while and getting this bad taste out of my mouth. I enjoy shooting and shopping there, and absolutely no one else has ever approached me in that matter. I wonder if he was racist. Yes, I said it. Then again, I have no way of knowing his personal standpoint on race...it just seemed out of place that he would take it upon himself to tell me about "guns being pointed." Seems like I would know about such a thing.
Anyway...pics. I cannot resize these for some reason. I apologize in advance.
Walking In
A teachable moment...
Gettin' some...