I haven't been to SSC in years, although it is very close. This story sounds VERY MUCH like the guy who was running it then. I never had any real problem with him myself, but he was pretty crusty then.Paladin wrote:Buddy of mine who is a airline pilot and a federal flight deck officer (licensed to carry a gun in the cockpit) was telling me he had some real issues when he went to the "SSC" range in Friendswood.
My buddy is really easygoing and polite. Pays $9 to shoot, and asks as an aside "by the way is there a law enforcement discount?"
Range guy says yes, and asks to see ID.
Buddy hands him ID (confirms federal law enforcement officer, albeit very small jurisdiction)
Range guy proclames loudly "You aren't real law enforcement!" and THROWS the ID back at my buddy.
Buddy politely asks why not?
Range guy says the discount is only for local law enforcement. Takes $8 out of the register and throws in back at my buddy.
Buddy feeling a bit wise says "this is only eight, I gave you nine"
Range guy throws him the last dollar and cusses him.
My buddy ignores it and goes home.
I thought the whole thing was pretty shameful, in that as a federal flight deck officer, my buddy's on the front lines if another 911 type attack happens.
Also, the reloads he sold must have had about the dirtiest powder I've ever experienced. It took a long time to get the gun clean.
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