What’s It Like To Shoot With Clint Eastwood?
I got a text from a friend a while back asking if I wanted to go to the shooting range. I was busy working on a project and said I couldn’t make it. My friend was adamant I show up, ensuring me it would be worth it. Clint Eastwood was coming to shoot that day, but my buddy wasn’t sharing that info over text. He was doing a good job of keeping Clint under the radar and respecting his privacy as well. Since he was insistent, I decided to grab my guns and head over.
I arrived at the range, grabbed my gear, and was trying to figure out what the big deal was that day. He informed me Clint Eastwood was on his way over to do some shooting. “Yeah right,” I said. He just gave me a look, letting me know he wasn’t joking around. Sure enough, Clint rolls up 5 minutes later.
Clint was cool. No oversized ego to navigate and no annoying celebrity qualities that are all too common, like neediness, complaints, and cringe-worthy snobbery. None of that. He came across as more of a blue-collar guy, right up my alley.
We started out shooting pistols. Clint was a good shot, and yes, he shot one-handed a lot of the time. The only point of improvement I offered him was to get his shoulders more forward like he was about to throw or receive a punch. Other than that, he was solid with his weapons handling. I wasn’t surprised as he has gotten a lot of training over the years preparing for films.
Here’s the awesome part. The moment the range went cold for the last time, Clint removes his hat, takes a knee, and starts picking up brass! My buddy and I told him he didn’t have to do that, but he said, “It’s no problem. I shot it and need to help clean up.” So, we all picked up our brass together, then we all went and had a few Coronas at a buddy's house with Clint.
Clint Eastwood picks up his own brass, and he didn’t make a big deal about it.
--Evan
13 comments
I’ve read before that Clint Eastwood is an Everyman in all aspects of his life. In his direction of movies,actors love working with him,because he wants everyone around him to relax and enjoy their work. Thanks for sharing a wicked-cool story. Can you people make a shirt out of this day at the range?
Hey Evan, I have no idea how I got on the email distro list for this blog. I must have deleted the previous 20 emails and just happened to click on the link for the first time today. Pretty funny that it’s a post from you. Anyway, great story, old friend. Hope you’re doing well. I live in Golden, CO now so, if you ever pass this way, it would be great to see you. Stay safe, Knox
That’s pretty cool but it’s was wondering what did he shoot? Can’t see him shooting a Glock 17 but six gun made be? Glad to hear he’s a normal person.