ARPC surveillance cameras.

[Roadkill Bill]

I'm curious to know what other members feel about surveillance cameras being installed in the new shooting bays at the Albany Rifle and Pistol Club.
I have mixed feelings about them, but at the end of the day, I don't like them. I put them in the same category as speed and red light cameras.
I'm a conscientious and safe firearms enthusiast but I don't like giving up my privacy because someone might have violated range rules.

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[Will_White]

I'm curious to know what other members feel about surveillance cameras being installed in the new shooting bays at the Albany Rifle and Pistol Club.
I have mixed feelings about them, but at the end of the day, I don't like them. I put them in the same category as speed and red light cameras.
I'm a conscientious and safe firearms enthusiast but I don't like giving up my privacy because someone might have violated range rules.

It's more for liability then surveillance like a dash cam.

 

[BaldDan]

Yes thought it was odd, but in the long run makes sense. If damage is done to the new bay/s then they can have proof and move forward with repercosions.

 

[albin25]

Just curious…
…. Just whatcha planning on doin' ?

( I'm hoping it doesn't involve nudity and hand puppets?)

 

[Stomper]

Just curious…
…. Just whatcha planning on doin' ?

( I'm hoping it doesn't involve nudity and hand puppets?)

Please, for all that is holy and good.... shoot with your pants on!

 

[Bill Siegle]

Please, for all that is holy and good.... shoot with your pants on!

Train how you fight!

 

[Stomper]

Train how you fight!

Yeabutt.... train for gunfights.... not swordfights.






Or in some of y'all's schituation.... a folding pocketknife fight.

 

[64MercurysRule]

Train how you fight!

 

[spookshack]

I'm curious to know what other members feel about surveillance cameras being installed in the new shooting bays at the Albany Rifle and Pistol Club.
I have mixed feelings about them, but at the end of the day, I don't like them. I put them in the same category as speed and red light cameras.
I'm a conscientious and safe firearms enthusiast but I don't like giving up my privacy because someone might have violated range rules.

I feel the same as you. I've been on the RSO side and used cameras at another club I was a member at. While I found is a useful tool as an RSO, they're a slippery slope and despise them with a passion as a "regular" member.

My hope that ARPC will use them sparingly, but I'm sure more cameras will be added to other bays/areas when funds allow.

Always a few A-holes that ruin it for the rest of us. Maybe going to a referral type membership where you have to get an invite from a current club member and then vetted by the board. I think if folks had to work a little harder at proving that they'd be an asset to the club and not a liability, the club would be better for it.

Ultimately, it's a private club and they can do what they want within the confines of the club charter, etc. Voicing your concerns at board/club meetings can be beneficial but not always practical due to work schedules, etc. Voting in club elections is an option as well as finding another club to join. Beware though that the grass may not be greener somewhere else…..

 

[64MercurysRule]

It would behove the club to inform the members as to the need for such cameras since they are paid members ........

 

[titsonritz]

Bottom line, these days there is no "privacy" in public anywhere you go, deal with it.

 

[64MercurysRule]

Bottom line, these days there is no "privacy" in public anywhere you go, deal with it.

A good way to alienate paying members is to treat them as school children and question their ability to be responsible . I had thought of joining the club but I and possibly others now find it a none attractive venture . Actions have consequences .

 

[357 MAX]

Damit! now I can"t take my girlfriend to the range anymore!

 

[64MercurysRule]

Damit! now I can"t take my girlfriend to the range anymore!

 

[titsonritz]

A good way to alienate paying members is to treat them as school children and question their ability to be responsible . I had thought of joining the club but I and possibly others now find it a none attractive venture . Actions have consequences .

You mean like every other business, resident and semi major traffic single intersection, etc, etc?

 

[64MercurysRule]

You mean like every other business, resident and semi major traffic single intersection, etc, etc?

alienate paying members ................

 

[spookshack]

One has to weigh the pros and cons for sure. I've enjoyed the club so far (added cameras excluded), but I'm always evaluating my club needs and keeping my options open…..

 

[64MercurysRule]

One has to weigh the pros and cons for sure. I've enjoyed the club so far (added cameras excluded), but I'm always evaluating my club needs and keeping my options open…..

Yes , it is like taxation without representation . You could take it to another level ..... Incognito

 

[titsonritz]

alienate paying members ................

From another prospective, they are providing security to their paying members, as stated in my first post..:deal with it.

 

[64MercurysRule]

From another prospective, they are providing security to their paying members, as stated in my first post..:deal with it.

Hopefully someone high up in the club will come out and clarify the need and reasoning with this action for current and possible future paying members ..... Some info would be appropriate , or the club will be dealing with it . Blessings .