By the way I started this because Scoop mentioned, in the old ammo thread, that as an instructor they do not allow these guns on the Range.
In the time I've been a range member have never been asked to show them what guns I am going to shoot in advance.
Cadd, thanx for starting this thread up.
The Sheriff's Office instructors teach 2 classes a month. We teach the book and video portion in the morning and shoot the qualification course in the afternoon.
Upon receipt of a registration request a letter is sent to the student about location, procedures, appropriate clothing and safety gear, etc. That letter includes this paragraph:
4. The following weapons WILL NOT be allowed on the RANGE due to liability issues: Raven Arms, Phoenix Arms, RG Arms, Jennings, Bryco, or any single action revolver.
Note that the restriction is not for the range, but for the range the
while in our class.
Although it is not [yet] written in our letter, I will not allow the use of the Blackhawk Serpa holster. That holster has a release mechanism that requires the trigger finger finger to push a button towards the leg while drawing. It is possible that the finger will fall into the trigger guard when it clears the holster.
See the L-shaped button? That caused the problem.
Go to about :50 to see the slowmotion of the ND with a holster using a similar release.
If a student shows up w/ guns, ammo, or equipment that cannot be safely used, then we will lend pistols and holsters that we have for that purpose. Mostly Ruger .22 semis.