I asked my guy to take me to the gun range...

I just bought a firearm (just for safety) I live alone. & asked my guy if he would take me to the range, I haven't shot since I was young, so I need practice. His response was "yea if you want". This was through text.

I got the vibe that he doesn't really want to take me. (If you want) I thought it would be a fun thing to do together & a great learning experience. Am I reading too far into this or does his response sound like he's not feeling taking me?

Posted by JBG
I just bought a firearm (just for safety) I live alone. & asked my guy if he would take me to the range, I haven't shot since I was young, so I need practice. His response was "yea if you want". This was through text.

I got the vibe that he doesn't really want to take me. (If you want) I thought it would be a fun thing to do together & a great learning experience. Am I reading too far into this or does his response sound like he's not feeling taking me?

That's how I would take it too, tbh. :/

Does he know how to use a gun?

I should add that I may be reading into it too though.

😄

Good question.

Does he know how to handle a weapon?

Please don't tell me he is some limp-wristed moron who votes democrat and hates the concept of self-defense.

Those are the absolute worst.

Posted by Arielle83
Wow, I've never been taken on a date to a gun range...

The gun ranges here, have the guns tied down so we can't turn it on our instructor...you hit the target, not the instructor...remember that...

Aha haaaa

Gun range for a date sounds fun actually. Archery range even better. 🙂

Well, we are both from Louisiana so guns are just a common thing, he has one so I assumed he knows how to handle them. Most men here know how to shoot. But maybe I should ask :/ maybe he doesn't like them.

Honestly, I could have asked my dad, but I thought it would be a fun outing for us. But if he doesn't want to take me I'm not gonna beg.

Posted by LuckyFish
Good question.

Does he know how to handle a weapon?

Please don't tell me he is some limp-wristed moron who votes democrat and hates the concept of self-defense.

Those are the absolute worst.

Lol limp wrist moron!! 🙂

One of the best dates we had was going to a gun range!!! I already knew how to shoot, so I didn't need him to instruct me.

I do think you're reading too much into his response. Just tell him the hours on Saturday and ask what time he wants to go. See what he says then.

Most men I know would jump at the chance to go to the range and would absolutely love it if their women were interested.

If he doesn't want take you it could be he doesn't know enough and isn't confident in his own skills so he doesn't know how to teach you. Then, he needs to go practice too. I can't imagine a man not knowing how to handle a weapon though. Texas gal here.

If he doesn't take you, go anyway. The men working at the range will help you. Regardless, go and learn how to use your weapon so you don't end up hurting yourself.

Posted by LuckyFish
Good question.

Does he know how to handle a weapon?

Please don't tell me he is some limp-wristed moron who votes democrat and hates the concept of self-defense.

Those are the absolute worst.

lol!

If this is the case, then buh-bye. Send him back up to liberal land! I couldn't fathom being with someone like that. Guns are part of the Texas life style .

He sounds indifferent.

My man is teaching me how to use a gun. Oh it is amazing. We will be going to the range in the next couple of weeks. Looking forward to that little date. I have my eye on an ice little .45.

Maybe I am overthinking it. He is very laid back so maybe that's just how he is. But I noticed when I say something like "I'm going to cook for you tonight" his response is more like "really?! What you making?" Lol so a simple "yea if you want" made me think he's not overly excited about taking me.