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Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: ImKu on January 13, 2013, 06:20:26 AM
0620 All benches taken....I just took the last one.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Hunter1007 on January 13, 2013, 06:31:39 AM
Wow that many people shooting with ammo prices the way they are. Wish I could shoot my new rifles I got last month but there is no 5.56 on the island at a decent price.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: erocko on January 13, 2013, 06:50:55 AM
Wow. I was there last Sat, at about noon, with about 60-70% of the benches taken.  That could've been the weather, though. It was super windy.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Colt808 on January 13, 2013, 06:55:37 AM
Wow that many people shooting with ammo prices the way they are. Wish I could shoot my new rifles I got last month but there is no 5.56 on the island at a decent price.
It's CHEAP when you only fire 1-2 rounds every hour.  ???

FYI: There are A LOT of bench hogs who treat the range as a social club and don't give a crap that others are waiting.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Hunter1007 on January 13, 2013, 07:05:21 AM
It's CHEAP when you only fire 1-2 rounds every hour.  ???

FYI: There are A LOT of bench hogs who treat the range as a social club and don't give a crap that others are waiting.

No joke! Those guys really take the mantra "One Shot, One Kill" to a whole new level. Well at least the first part. ;D
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: xer 21 on January 13, 2013, 11:16:26 AM
It's CHEAP when you only fire 1-2 rounds every hour.  ???

FYI: There are A LOT of bench hogs who treat the range as a social club and don't give a crap that others are waiting.

you mean when you go to the range, see three benches open at the end, and you're glad you came early, and then some guy walks out of the shadows and says "oh, my friends are coming.  sorry".

and then 2/3 of them never show up, and the original guy shoots 15 rounds and spend 50 minutes talking with his friends.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Jkeone808 on January 13, 2013, 11:30:45 AM
you mean when you go to the range, see three benches open at the end, and you're glad you came early, and then some guy walks out of the shadows and says "oh, my friends are coming.  sorry".

and then 2/3 of them never show up, and the original guy shoots 15 rounds and spend 50 minutes talking with his friends.

That royaly pisses me off every time I see it, which is usually every time I go.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: WCMTWS on January 13, 2013, 11:49:15 AM
Why not say that you'll move when your friend gets here? Or tell them no place holding
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 13, 2013, 03:23:06 PM
I was at the range today.... I was expecting it to be crazy so I got there about 5:15am... was SUPRISED to see most benches taken, I guess I planned it right... I got a decent bench 92 but atleast I was blasting away did take 2 breaks for water and a musubi.... but I do DisLIKE when "friends" take up 4 benches and usually only couple guys shooting at a time, I mean I respect the old timers, and their info, but they could have just used 2 benches that would have been used properly and given 2 to the people waiting... but hey early bird always gets the worm too! was a fun day wind was dead-to minimal...  :geekdanc:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Kingkeoni on January 13, 2013, 04:40:32 PM
That royaly pisses me off every time I see it, which is usually every time I go.

Fuck em.
Just take the bench.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: hnl.flyboy on January 13, 2013, 07:07:32 PM
Went to the LIFE class at Action Bay 1...fun time!
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Funtimes on January 13, 2013, 07:25:15 PM
That royaly pisses me off every time I see it, which is usually every time I go.

Same thing I tell them at the movies, "Are they here? If not, they can use your bench when they show up. I can get the range master if you like."
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Funtimes on January 13, 2013, 07:25:40 PM
I was able to teach a class today, we had nine students - so I was busy and stressed all day lol.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Aiea78 on January 13, 2013, 07:44:46 PM
Almost need parking meters to time people, like at the tennis courts.  Or something.  Another range would so rock too. 
sigh.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: drck1000 on January 13, 2013, 08:58:53 PM
Went to the silhouette range with a friend to test out his Sig 2022 that he recently got back from serving at Sig.  It looked like everything was all good until the trigger pin started walking.  Looks like the gun is going back to Sig.

Got to the range around 2 pm and got on the waiting list at the silhouette range.  Got a shooting station at around 2:30 pm.  By 3:00 pm, it was only about half full. 
Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Dolomite on January 13, 2013, 09:47:26 PM
I was at the life training too.... Great class and lots of fun.... I recommend this class to everyone... Instructors were great and man did they bring a lot of handguns and ammo....

Great bunch of people both students and instructors!!!! Makes you realize that handguns are a lot different from rifles....

Those cowboy guns are actually fun to shoot.... Maybe better than the semi autos.....
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: badandy on January 13, 2013, 10:11:14 PM
LIFE class today was fun.  Nice to see that the wife is starting to get the bug.   She was a bit intimidated at first, but the instructors did an excellent job of encouraging her to just relax and shoot.  After failing in my attempts to teach her golf and how to lift weights properly, I learned my lesson and left the teaching to the professionals.  I tested her when we got home and she remembered everything.  Thanks again to the LIFE Instructors today(Bill, Lyle, and the rest).  I've been shooting for years, and I still managed to learn a lot.  Thank you for everything.   

Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: DuckFat on January 14, 2013, 12:36:21 AM
Fuck em.
Just take the bench.
This

I thought there's a rule against holding benches anyway.....

Same thing I tell them at the movies, "Are they here? If not, they can use your bench when they show up. I can get the range master if you like."
I worked at a movie theater one summer break while I was in high school. I know for a fact that you cannot hold seats for other people because it's OPEN seating. If they put their shit there and walk away you can toss it, sit there, and they can't say "boo" to you. Well they can say "boo"......
Guy gets punched in the face on halloween COMMENT!!.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFtG0jcFzPU#)
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Frog on January 14, 2013, 01:32:30 AM
It's CHEAP when you only fire 1-2 rounds every hour.  ???

FYI: There are A LOT of bench hogs who treat the range as a social club and don't give a crap that others are waiting.


Not to mention every other word out of their mouths is F this or F that!  Have some courtesy to others around you that may have kids with them!   :wtf:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Jkeone808 on January 14, 2013, 02:10:58 AM
Fuck em.
Just take the bench.

Next time I'm going to.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Heavies on January 14, 2013, 06:40:11 AM
Whoa, take it easy.....   

No sense in getting crazy.  There are so many new shooters the range is going to be busy.  Some of these old timers have been there long before many of us.  Not saying its wrong or right, just be cool about it.   


Maybe direct your frustrations at the correct place, the city, get more ranges built and more staffing and hours at kokohead.  And as stated before, don't wish for pay to play, WE ALL already pay for the park. JMHO
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 14, 2013, 07:48:33 AM
LIFE class today was fun.  Nice to see that the wife is starting to get the bug.   She was a bit intimidated at first, but the instructors did an excellent job of encouraging her to just relax and shoot.  After failing in my attempts to teach her golf and how to lift weights properly, I learned my lesson and left the teaching to the professionals.  I tested her when we got home and she remembered everything.  Thanks again to the LIFE Instructors today(Bill, Lyle, and the rest).  I've been shooting for years, and I still managed to learn a lot.  Thank you for everything.


LIFE class? can I get more info on that?
Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Dolomite on January 14, 2013, 08:05:27 AM
Google Life Hawaii handgun course
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: 2aHawaii on January 14, 2013, 08:27:32 AM

LIFE class? can I get more info on that?

Here's the LIFE Hawaii website.
http://lifehawaii.com/Welcome.html (http://lifehawaii.com/Welcome.html)
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: powder monkey on January 14, 2013, 12:16:27 PM
Whoa, take it easy.....   

No sense in getting crazy.  There are so many new shooters the range is going to be busy.  Some of these old timers have been there long before many of us.  Not saying its wrong or right, just be cool about it.   


Maybe direct your frustrations at the correct place, the city, get more ranges built and more staffing and hours at kokohead.  And as stated before, don't wish for pay to play, WE ALL already pay for the park. JMHO

hahaha..............well said !!!
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: ren on January 14, 2013, 01:57:50 PM
Early birds get the worms or benches :thumbsup: I dont recognize the term "old timers". Everyone is a user of that park, theres no estebliished seniority. Do we need senior citizen discount cards or something?
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: drck1000 on January 14, 2013, 02:08:55 PM
Almost forgot.  I heard the RO of the silhouette side getting notified that a gun was stolen from a bench from the bullseye pistol range.  At least I believe they said bullseye range.  That HPD was called down and report filed.  Must have been before 1:30 pm since I didn't see anything while I was there. 

Anyways, be careful of your equipment.  Something that I was afraid of, especially on the rifle range, as the the craziness with prices of guns that we're going through now. 
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 14, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Almost forgot.  I heard the RO of the silhouette side getting notified that a gun was stolen from a bench from the bullseye pistol range.  At least I believe they said bullseye range.  That HPD was called down and report filed.  Must have been before 1:30 pm since I didn't see anything while I was there. 

Anyways, be careful of your equipment.  Something that I was afraid of, especially on the rifle range, as the the craziness with prices of guns that we're going through now.

the last time I went to the rifle range and it was raining... I put my bag by the benches well later when I went home I noticed couple boxes of my 12 guage ammo was gone!! now I leave my crap at or under the bench! We definatly gotta keep an eye out for your equipment and others... Do u know how someone stole it? that's crazy!
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 14, 2013, 02:20:57 PM
Here's the LIFE Hawaii website.
http://lifehawaii.com/Welcome.html (http://lifehawaii.com/Welcome.html)

thanks!!!! checking out the website now!!!
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: drck1000 on January 14, 2013, 02:32:28 PM
the last time I went to the rifle range and it was raining... I put my bag by the benches well later when I went home I noticed couple boxes of my 12 guage ammo was gone!! now I leave my crap at or under the bench! We definatly gotta keep an eye out for your equipment and others... Do u know how someone stole it? that's crazy!
I thought there was a rifle bag (with rifle inside) stolen from the rifle range last year as well. 

Not sure about the details from yesterday.  Sounds like basically the owner walked away for a little while and when they got back the gun was gone.  Not sure if it was during a target change or something like that.  Yeah, the ROs are watching the line closely, but that's still a LOT of stuff to keep an eye on.  I usually go to the range by myself and I've gone to take a leak and never felt uneasy about that before.  I might get a cable lock for future range sessions if I'm by myself. 

thanks!!!! checking out the website now!!!
There are a number of LIFE instructors on here.  I was at the range yesterday talking story with the other instructors since I was there to help a friend test his handgun. 
Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Dels on January 14, 2013, 02:35:03 PM
The swearing is pretty out of hand, especially since there are more and more kids around.  I'm no saint, but I'm guessing folks with kids do not appreciate that sort of language.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: ren on January 14, 2013, 02:45:39 PM
A young couple walked off with my bag of brass once. I think it was inadverdently. I noticed it missing after I set my gear up. There was a bunch of young adults / teens once that appeared to be casual observers and they asked "I like sampo" and I said hell no. When I use the bathroom, I case up and take all my firearms with me.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 14, 2013, 03:01:26 PM
I thought there was a rifle bag (with rifle inside) stolen from the rifle range last year as well. 

Not sure about the details from yesterday.  Sounds like basically the owner walked away for a little while and when they got back the gun was gone.  Not sure if it was during a target change or something like that.  Yeah, the ROs are watching the line closely, but that's still a LOT of stuff to keep an eye on.  I usually go to the range by myself and I've gone to take a leak and never felt uneasy about that before.  I might get a cable lock for future range sessions if I'm by myself. 
There are a number of LIFE instructors on here.  I was at the range yesterday talking story with the other instructors since I was there to help a friend test his handgun.

I feel the same way... happened to me too I went range bymyself, and ate too much in the morning, and then had to go poop super bad after about an hour of shooting, but I held it and waited to get my target and pack up.... I swear to god almost Shart my pants!!! now I always invite or make sure u bomb before the "line is hott" haha...

for the class I would love to go but weekends I'm on call so hard to plan stuff.. the videos looks like fun on the website!! I definatly could use more handgun time
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Kingkeoni on January 16, 2013, 05:46:02 PM
I ate too much in the morning, and then had to go poop super bad after about an hour of shooting, I swear to god almost Shart my pants!!!

 :needpics:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Heavies on January 16, 2013, 09:12:33 PM
:needpics:
Why do you want to see PooP? ???  LOL :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: oneye on January 16, 2013, 09:38:08 PM
I'm curious why we don't have a paid system, with short (30min-2hour?) reserved slots. If public golf courses do it, why wouldn't it work at Kokohead. I for one, don't mind dropping $5 (or more if it helped add features) to hit the silhouette side, i'm sure most wouldn't bat an eye to do the same for an hour on the Target sides. I would assume some kind of limits on per person/per day for reservations, with open timeslots as first come first served afterwards.

..  but seriously, If we are going to grow the sport, and get more shooters involved, things will hopefully only get busier. We need to make this a more open and inviting experience for the newcomers & the regulars. Not a ...  wait for hours and hours just to get a seat thing. I mean, we already all did that at HPD to register ...  amirite?!

Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Bunker on January 16, 2013, 09:39:01 PM
Why do you want to see PooP? ???  LOL :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

When I was reading it with all of those details, I thought for sure it would culminate with him shitting his pants. :rofl:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Heavies on January 16, 2013, 09:42:25 PM
I'm curious why we don't have a paid system, with short (30min-2hour?) reserved slots. If public golf courses do it, why wouldn't it work at Kokohead. I for one, don't mind dropping $5 (or more if it helped add features) to hit the silhouette side, i'm sure most wouldn't bat an eye to do the same for an hour on the Target sides. I would assume some kind of limits on per person/per day for reservations, with open timeslots as first come first served afterwards.

..  but seriously, If we are going to grow the sport, and get more shooters involved, things will hopefully only get busier. We need to make this a more open and inviting experience for the newcomers & the regulars. Not a ...  wait for hours and hours just to get a seat thing. I mean, we already all did that at HPD to register ...  amirite?!


Why do you want to pay for something you already pay for and is your RIGHT to do.  My suggestion is to work your lawmakers to represent your rights.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: ImKu on January 16, 2013, 09:53:50 PM
Why do you want to pay for something you already pay for and is your RIGHT to do.  My suggestion is to work your lawmakers to represent your rights.

I agree, so do you know which lawmakers to write to?  Is it by district rep?  I'm still learning the whole politics thing and trying to understand which people have the power to help.  I don't mind writing to help the cause.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Heavies on January 16, 2013, 09:57:39 PM
I agree, so do you know which lawmakers to write to?  Is it by district rep?  I'm still learning the whole politics thing and trying to understand which people have the power to help.  I don't mind writing to help the cause.

Write your city reps first, because this is a park.  Then it would not hurt to write your senator and representative as well..  Hell, write them all! ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: ImKu on January 16, 2013, 10:33:37 PM
Write your city reps first, because this is a park.  Then it would not hurt to write your senator and representative as well..  Hell, write them all! ;D ;D ;D ;)

Rgr dat :thumbsup:

Do you know if they ever send a reply?  You know... At least acknowledging you wrote them?
Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Jl808 on January 16, 2013, 11:14:21 PM
Most do.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 17, 2013, 12:15:09 PM
:needpics:

This is just for Kingkeoni, all other mays disreguard this pic..... not my fault he wanted to see it, thanks for calling me worthless.... hahaha... well anyways this wasnt the time i went to the range, this was about 15mins ago while sitting on the toilet using my phone to view this site, just stood up for a sec and snapped a shot, i wasnt fully done yet.... and didnt want the toilet paper covering the merchandise.... well i had some dimsum last night with fried noodle and choysum, which explains some of the leafyness?? hahaha ENJOY KingKeoni u ask for it, i never dissapoint!!! :shaka: :geekdanc: :rofl: :wave:
(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac139/pomaiNchrissy808/poopsie_zpsf15323a2.jpg)
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Heavies on January 17, 2013, 12:17:21 PM
This is just for Kingkeoni, all other mays disreguard this pic..... not my fault he wanted to see it, thanks for calling me worthless.... hahaha... well anyways this wasnt the time a went to the range this was about 15mins ago while sitting on the toilet using my phone to view this site, well i had some dimsum last night with friend noodle and choysum, which explains some of the leafyness?? hahaha ENJOY KingKeoni u ask for it, i never dissapoint!!! :shaka: :geekdanc: :rofl: :wave:
(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac139/pomaiNchrissy808/poopsie_zpsf15323a2.jpg)

LOLOLOL!!!
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 17, 2013, 12:18:45 PM
LOLOLOL!!!

i hope i dont get booted for this, after all it was by REQUEST!!!
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Heavies on January 17, 2013, 12:20:04 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Kingkeoni on January 17, 2013, 12:24:08 PM
This is just for Kingkeoni, all other mays disreguard this pic..... not my fault he wanted to see it, thanks for calling me worthless.... hahaha... well anyways this wasnt the time i went to the range, this was about 15mins ago while sitting on the toilet using my phone to view this site, just stood up for a sec and snapped a shot, i wasnt fully done yet.... and didnt want the toilet paper covering the merchandise.... well i had some dimsum last night with fried noodle and choysum, which explains some of the leafyness?? hahaha ENJOY KingKeoni u ask for it, i never dissapoint!!! :shaka: :geekdanc: :rofl: :wave:
(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac139/pomaiNchrissy808/poopsie_zpsf15323a2.jpg)

 :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 17, 2013, 12:25:00 PM
I'm curious why we don't have a paid system, with short (30min-2hour?) reserved slots. If public golf courses do it, why wouldn't it work at Kokohead. I for one, don't mind dropping $5 (or more if it helped add features) to hit the silhouette side, i'm sure most wouldn't bat an eye to do the same for an hour on the Target sides. I would assume some kind of limits on per person/per day for reservations, with open timeslots as first come first served afterwards.

..  but seriously, If we are going to grow the sport, and get more shooters involved, things will hopefully only get busier. We need to make this a more open and inviting experience for the newcomers & the regulars. Not a ...  wait for hours and hours just to get a seat thing. I mean, we already all did that at HPD to register ...  amirite?!

i also wouldnt mind paying, and i agree it will only get busier, so for now everyone should go early.... and no complain..... especially for now anything to deal withs guns, your wating in line at registration,store and the range..
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: kavawava on January 17, 2013, 12:29:27 PM
oh dear god.

some things just can't be unseen.  :(
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 17, 2013, 12:29:49 PM
:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

 :thumbsup: wow u seen this pretty quick!
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 17, 2013, 12:33:29 PM
oh dear god.

some things just can't be unseen.  :(

no worriez bruh.... its all natural.... woulda been soo much funnier if i had ate some corn for dinner? right?
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: dirsh on January 17, 2013, 12:41:24 PM
BASTARDS STOP QUOTING THE PIC! I keep seeing it the more I scroll down!! lol
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Heavies on January 17, 2013, 12:54:34 PM
Nothing like a nice turd first thing in the morning.  Lol! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Mr. Farknocker on January 17, 2013, 01:15:32 PM
That's the proper method of disposing of explosive ordinance.
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Gorilla25 on January 17, 2013, 01:39:26 PM
ROFL  :rofl:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: DuckFat on January 17, 2013, 02:33:01 PM
:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:
:thumbsup: wow u seen this pretty quick!
He was hitting refresh in anticipation
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: g4z808 on January 17, 2013, 02:35:05 PM
BASTARDS STOP QUOTING THE PIC! I keep seeing it the more I scroll down!! lol

This ^^^^ !!!!  :shake:
Title: Re: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Southsyduh808 on January 17, 2013, 02:46:59 PM
:thumbsup: wow u seen this pretty quick!

He was hitting refresh in anticipation

hahaha that's what I'm sayin... glad I could give some peeps the giggles or make them small kine throw up in their mouths... have a good one braddas!
Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Jl808 on January 17, 2013, 10:18:41 PM
:barf:
Title: Kokohead range report 13JAN2013
Post by: Dels on January 18, 2013, 11:24:42 AM
That is some funny sh1t!!!  Pun intended.