A few things:
- Review your training log—you might be able to move a surprising amount of work indoors. When you train outdoors, focus on outdoor-only stuff.
- You might be surprised at the level of holster work, etc. that you can do at some ranges. The key, as others have pointed out, is convincing the range staff that you’re not a public menace and then following their directives to the letter. Let the range staff know your history and you should be good. Diplomas from reputable trainers show that you’re at least putting in the work, so be ready to show those (or at least drop the names) on command.
- Try to find the slow times and you can generally do a lot more interesting work. Also fewer idiots, so it can be a safer time to train.
- It’s not hard to find ways to hang an IDPA target. Range staff can help you figure it out.
- They might have a private range available to non-knuckleheads. I shot on one for a while and it was great for low-light and movement work.
- Finally, monitor your blood lead levels and double down on hearing protection. Indoor ranges are nasty and loud. Shooting more 22 LR can help with this.
Okie John