That seems pretty standard, which is why I pay $400 / year for the range I go to. I can do basically whatever I want in the bay I choose.
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Wow,75 a year for the family plan here…lol
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Yeah nothing in Vegas is cheap. But the freedom to train however I want is worth it to me rather than pay $20 a session to have all kinds of restrictions and being unable to do anything with movement.
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Every range is supposed to have published rules for that range. The only injuries I am aware of at the range I worked at occurred while drawing a loaded gun from a holster.
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I generally avoid formal ranges because of all the limitations. The one outdoor range I very rarely go to allows showing up with a loaded holstered weapon. But they don’t allow drawing and shooting on the firing line so I’m not sure how that transition is supposed to work. I just make sure whatever I plan to shoot is unloaded before I pull in the parking area.
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Group,
Wondering if we need to clarify and define what we mean by location or “bench”: Because some ranges have tables and benches all over the place. Some in the back or off to the side, for placing your jacket, bag, personal belongings.
When I think of range bench, I’m referring to the booth from your specific single lane/booth, where you load, shoot, lay your firearm down pointed toward your range target. I hope I got the lingo down correct. Please correct me. Apologies.
Is OK to - once you reach the bench: Slowly draw out your “loaded” CCW EDC from your holster, lay it on your front/forward facing bench, but all the time pointed down range as though pointed at your target position?
My theory was that one’s car or the parking lot is worst place to lock & load.
I’ve read signs and literature from ranges that all arms must be unloaded and inside range bags, but lacked comment on our EDC CCW.
Gratitude. 
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This 
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The range I favor allows this, it’s the same as if unloading you firearm from your range bag
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Something we should see more of ^
I’ve been to classes that did the exact opposite. AIWB striker users included. Blows my mind.
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Sorry, this is an indoor range. Out door, no one is allowed infront of the bench until all firearms are clear, action open
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And why I built one in my backyard. I take a bench out to be next to me to reload magazines on and for my timer. I can draw and shoot, walk sideways while shooting, sit down, kneel or whatever I want to practice. Best of all, I’m on my schedule not theirs. I can go out in the cool of the morning, heat of the afternoon or close to dark when I want. I love it.
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