Same here. There are many that think similarly and are in similar situation in terms of family awareness and even acceptance. All of my close friends know I am a gun nut and many shoot as well. You met a couple at one of the range days. I can say through range days, I’ve seen support with 2a with friends and family grow through many of my friends.
Back to topic. I know of a bunch of folks going through the process of getting the required credentials per HPD’s requirements. So only a matter of time until more and more folks and groups offering the “stuff” being required from HPD for CCW. Until then, my invitation for range time stands. 
I enjoyed the range days and spending time with like minded people. I liked that I could relax and just practice amongst fellow gun enthusiasts.
When I was working we had several gun enthusiasts, some were hunters and some just liked to shoot and train. We enjoyed talking shop with each other.
My best friend is a downright anti-2a gun hater. Although I love him dearly as a friend I'm very careful when our conversations drift toward gun politics. But because of our mutual respect for each other he doesn't get all "Karen" with me and respects me as a gun owner and 2a supporter.
My family is a different story. My immediate family (wife and kids) are the only ones in our extended Ohana that knows about me owning firearms and respects my request to not share this information with others. My wife and kids don't share the same love for firearms as I do, unfortunately.
When it comes to firearms ownership, I personally feel less is better. Meaning the less people know, the better it is for everyone concerned. Our society has become very polarized on this subject.
This is why I enjoy being at the range or participating in range days. We are among like minded people.
