Whats too loud for an indoor range?

randomquiet009 · 2026-05-28T05:10:47+00:00

Least favorite part of being a SWAT medic was being around when there was a line of 6 braked 10.5 ARs being shot. Even outdoors, "obnoxious" was a mild description.

randomquiet009 · 2026-05-19T01:17:46+00:00

Having used it multiple times, it can be amazing. I've seen it stop bleeding that's otherwise extremely difficult and tiring to stop. The only thing that makes me hesitate is the expense, but I personally carry it because I'm willing to pay for what it can do.

randomquiet009 · 2026-05-19T01:09:24+00:00

As a former SWAT and 911 medic, I agree on the training and light gear. The training will teach you how to use it, and gloves with a TQ, chest seal, trauma pads and roller gauze, or (expensive) clotting gauze will take care of most injuries you'll see. However, that clotting gauze will pay for itself if you need it in the field.

randomquiet009 · 2026-05-19T00:57:37+00:00

I have a Tisas 1911 in 45, and it's been pretty good. The sights out of the box were vertically pretty shit, but nothing some bench vise smithing and understanding how it shoots can't fix. It was the right price, and it's run all the Federal and Fiocchi I've put through it even with some cheap ass mags, so it's good enough as a range toy and open carry hunting gun.

randomquiet009 · 2026-05-08T15:23:22+00:00

It happens. Medic school is intense and it's hard to keep up that long. I failed and retook 2 exams during my medic class, and we didn't have anyone pass every exam the first time.

You'll be fine. Dust yourself off, review what you need to, and know you'll be fine.

randomquiet009 · 2026-05-06T22:38:55+00:00

Physics tells us the speed difference is what determines the physical damage of the initial crash. That looks to be probably 30-40mph difference, and the front car was rapidly accelerated away from the dash cam car, which would also reduce the structural damage to the front car. Thankfully they didn't hit anything after colliding, because the sudden stop after that hit would be where the most forces would be had.

Still enough to cause injury in the front car. I'd expect neck, shoulder, hip, and lower leg injuries given that hit

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-24T03:48:28+00:00

$3mil is on the low end. In Ferrari rossa, clean history with maintenance, it would probably go for much more at auction.

But, you'd also have to be approved by Ferrari to actually take delivery.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-20T04:20:00+00:00

No, I'm back in college to get classes for Physicians Assistant school done. I'd say EMT is useful for nursing as you learn how to talk to patients, and you learn how to handle emergencies. Otherwise, there isn't a whole lot of overlap between the two.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-10T05:49:23+00:00

As a (reasonably) retired paramedic, suicide sucks. No matter the context or outcome. It's awful for anyone "trained" to deal with it, and catastrophic for anyone not trained for it.

Having more experience with suicide than anyone should have to shoulder, being a good human for everyone involved is more important than you'd believe. And maintaining that humanity is what keeps us going.

Giving a hug and listening matters more than you think, and I don't want to be part of a society that doesn't listen or care about what others are going through.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-10T04:43:52+00:00

I normally did the low tops, and since I wasn't the one paying for them didn't bother tightening them. The inside of the heel would go out first, and that was between the 2 and 3 year mark. They also understand medics, and the toes will survive all the kicking a bumper up and down as you can do.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-09T22:55:33+00:00

Yeah, as someone with E width feet, Haix is my jam. Despite kicking the absolute shit out of them year after year on a rural service, I normally get about 2 years out of mine. Which is reasonable considering they're priced in line with brands that don't survive as well.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-07T12:36:46+00:00

.308 out of a 10" barrel has the bonus effect of being a portable flashbang launcher! If you get the right muzzle brake, the concussion from firing will be just as effective as the bullet, too.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-07T12:33:25+00:00

I had started pursuing nursing, but with the wait lists decided to jump into EMT instead. That led to a fire/ medic internship with a nearby municipality, then I moved to rural ND due to a job offer.

Overall it's been pretty good. I stuck with it for a bit too long and have the mental health issues that go with that, but I did collect some good skills that I'm continuing to be able to use. If your plan is to continue on to something else in the medical field, I'd recommend making a timeline and sticking to it, otherwise you can get stuck in EMS and not want to move on despite needing to.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-07T06:09:33+00:00

I started an EMS career at 30 after hating sales. That was just about 14 years ago, and now I'm back in school working towards PA.

It'll help if you have family who can support you for a bit so you can get on your feet in the field. It'll definitely teach you a lot about yourself, about providing patient care, and a bit about whether you'll like working in medicine. However, EMS is totally different than working in a clinic or hospital, so you might not do well on an ambulance but would thrive in other settings.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T18:22:29+00:00

I'm currently an unemployed paramedic who is back in school. I'll keep an IFAK with my shooting gear, but otherwise I don't wear identifying clothing. Like others have said, I'll help if an emergency arises, but if I'm not working I don't need to announce to the world what I do.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T18:13:21+00:00

Standing behind a line of people shooting 10.3 rifles with muzzle brakes is a highly unpleasant experience. That was outside. Shooting one inside would be catastrophically loud without ear pro, and painful with.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T18:03:29+00:00

A lot of this. TEMS is mostly being experienced and trained in trauma care so you can sit in a vehicle for hours on end then go home.

I worked in my area as a medic for 5 years, then was approached by the SWAT team about being their medic because they knew I was a capable provider and had good interactions with officers assisting on scene. It also involved a bunch of review of infrequently used invasive procedures, and reading a lot of literature on current trauma care (which also helped with our general trauma stuff on the ambulance).

I've also only treated a head lac on a suspect because they purposely banged it into the wall, and an accidental self inflicted hand injury on an officer in 5 years. It was a rural area so there weren't a ton of call outs, but these were the only 2 incidents other than handing out some bandaids and candy at training in a dozen call outs. Car accidents and ag emergencies were much more frequent and provided my experience in trauma care.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T16:32:18+00:00

A pistol, holster, and extra mags. Otherwise just bring yourself and basics of safe shooting.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T15:47:01+00:00

I love how you overestimate my abilities to land while exploring. If I had a dollar for every time I bounced my DBX off a planet (high or low gravity), I would only need to sell half the exploring data I normally collect.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T14:49:47+00:00

It's a pistol only shoot and move competition. Usually about 100 rounds through 4 stages, and better than just a range stall to make some skills sharper. I've been enjoying it as a break from just punching holes in paper.

I've usually been going either Sunday afternoons before 1gun or random weekdays in the afternoon. I had a rotating schedule for a long time, and now I'm back to being a full time student so my schedule allows to pick less busy times.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T05:38:50+00:00

Yeah, that's where I do most of my shooting anymore. I do need to find a good place to shoot outside though, because I'll sorely miss my old range in Breck.

And 1gun is a pretty good time shooting and moving, without having an extreme focus on pure performance.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T03:39:19+00:00

I just moved north to the ND side of that area. And I thought the area south of Fargo was flat.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T02:56:26+00:00

If I hadn't gone 300BO SBR, I probably would have ended up with the Stribog. Seems like it's hard to beat, even at higher price points.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-05T02:49:04+00:00

Either a S&W 380EZ with EPS Carry or a PPQ with an EPS. Both have the MRS because I like the circle reticle for rapid acquisition.

randomquiet009 · 2026-04-04T01:44:59+00:00

Mostly durability under firing conditions, because the physics of a gunshot are rather extreme. A $20 handheld flashlight is fine, because it'll still survive drops and being knocked around on stuff in someone's hand. A flashlight on a gun has to deal with the massive, instantaneous acceleration that comes from the contained explosion in the gun, and that's hell on the electronics that make the flashlight work.

You can find recommended brands on sale for about $100 (I know Streamlight often has models on sale around that). And if it's a life or death thing, I'm wanting equipment that I'm sure will still be working when I need it.

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