ninosdemente
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I went to the range yesterday and when I pulled up to an open spot there was a DNR guy picking up some brass and dumping it into a mall coffee container. I know this as I usually go on a Sunday and there is another DNR guy that also picks up for reloading and dumps it into the same container.
Well when I pulled up, I just said to my self, crap he beat me to them, lol. After getting situated and after a box and two, I put my brass away in their boxes. Now after a bit I saw a group putting their stuff away and were done. So as usual I patiently waited before I walked up to that area before picking up. But they were not leaving but were done as the table was already empty. So I walked up to the group and kindly asked is they reload and said no. Then I asked if I could pick up if they didn't want it or need it. They said help yourself, thank them and started picking up.
After a few minutes, the DNR guy was doing their driving around and he noticed me picking up and then proceeded to tell me that people can't be allowed to pick up any more as they are going to use the brass to "sell" and use the money to maintain the place. Just not sure if they were referring to that place specifically or used for other places to maintain or trying to get funds.
He tried to take away the bag I had of collected brass and I told him that he wasn't having it as it had my own brass too. All he said was, ok I'll let you have it for this time.
There were no signs of this so called new rule and the registration table or at the range.
But he sure didn't have any problem picking up specific brass for himself as remember he said they were going to use all that brass to sell for maintenance. I guess he was just like some other authorities that believe that certain rules don't apply to them. I didn't want to say anything because I was with my father and son. Didn't want to ruin their day or mine. So from yesterday, DNR 1 - Me 0, lol.
Anything like this where you go as well? Perhaps, these guys just made the rule so other people don't "steal" the brass but they sure can "steal" the brass that they can use to sell for maintenance money. I say this as there was still a lot of brass from hand gun to rifle brass that were not picked up. As mentioned he picked up from where I was pulling up and left a lot of "unwanted" brass laying around. I just believe there is enough for everyone period. If you beat me to it or I beat you to it, just deal with it. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for it as I do use the place and it's free. I would have a problem if it were at another range I go to and they didn't allow as they charge at the door. I'm sure there are other people that have been doing this for a very long time who are not going to be much agreeable as I am though. I guess opinions can/will go either side.
Well when I pulled up, I just said to my self, crap he beat me to them, lol. After getting situated and after a box and two, I put my brass away in their boxes. Now after a bit I saw a group putting their stuff away and were done. So as usual I patiently waited before I walked up to that area before picking up. But they were not leaving but were done as the table was already empty. So I walked up to the group and kindly asked is they reload and said no. Then I asked if I could pick up if they didn't want it or need it. They said help yourself, thank them and started picking up.
After a few minutes, the DNR guy was doing their driving around and he noticed me picking up and then proceeded to tell me that people can't be allowed to pick up any more as they are going to use the brass to "sell" and use the money to maintain the place. Just not sure if they were referring to that place specifically or used for other places to maintain or trying to get funds.
He tried to take away the bag I had of collected brass and I told him that he wasn't having it as it had my own brass too. All he said was, ok I'll let you have it for this time.
There were no signs of this so called new rule and the registration table or at the range.
But he sure didn't have any problem picking up specific brass for himself as remember he said they were going to use all that brass to sell for maintenance. I guess he was just like some other authorities that believe that certain rules don't apply to them. I didn't want to say anything because I was with my father and son. Didn't want to ruin their day or mine. So from yesterday, DNR 1 - Me 0, lol.
Anything like this where you go as well? Perhaps, these guys just made the rule so other people don't "steal" the brass but they sure can "steal" the brass that they can use to sell for maintenance money. I say this as there was still a lot of brass from hand gun to rifle brass that were not picked up. As mentioned he picked up from where I was pulling up and left a lot of "unwanted" brass laying around. I just believe there is enough for everyone period. If you beat me to it or I beat you to it, just deal with it. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for it as I do use the place and it's free. I would have a problem if it were at another range I go to and they didn't allow as they charge at the door. I'm sure there are other people that have been doing this for a very long time who are not going to be much agreeable as I am though. I guess opinions can/will go either side.