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AJSully421 wrote:The word Armor does not have a “u” in it... at least not in America.

BBYC wrote:I used to wear body armor when I shot at public ranges.

twomillenium wrote:I wear IIIA body armor, doing a proficiency test outdoors or use a indoor range that does not use cinder block stalls, when multiple students are shooting. My wife was present when a student turned towards me, I was not close enough to stop her. Fortunately, it was a stove pipe issue, the student was warned and pulled from the line, I did instruct her more on safety and she passed later in a individual proficiency test. Wife freaked, as most would, I had body armour within 2 weeks, it stays in the truck. I also wear a body cam, almost all the time, but always when private lesson is given. I just tell the students that I use it to critic instruction methods. I recommend both to all and yes, it is hot during the summer or above 85 degrees.
BTW, I was once stopped and the LEO noticed the body armour in the back seat, which kinda of alarmed him. (I could tell by the conversation that followed) Since then I have added an instructor patch on front and back.

surferdaddy wrote:I do not own any body armor but have on several occasions thought about using it in certain circumstances. I do employ other “passive” safety measures which I think are wise for all to use.

I always keep an eye on the students muzzle. Even when engaging in unrelated conversation.

I always stand on the side of the student which corresponds to their “handedness.” For example; if they are right handed I stand to their right side and the same goes for lefties. If a student is right handed then it is far more likely that they will sweep anything to the left and lefties tent to sweep their right side. It is also easier to catch them and gently control their arm from these positions if they look as though they are about to let their pistol “wander.”

I also talk to students about how a firearm is just a machine and is therefore inanimate with out outside input. I talk to them about if they hear me calmly but assertively say “Freeze” than they need to stop all motion and we will all remain safe while we work out the “problem.”

There are lots of other little things we do to keep safe at the line. Many are kind of intuitive others are not. I have been spooked by people’s carelessness before; these are usually people who have never first hand seen the destructive potential of firearms. I at an early age went hunting frequently and quickly learned to respect guns and what they can do. Most people these days never emperience things which instills the healthy “fear” of firearms in them.

Like I said; more and more I think about body armor.

Surfer