Rangemates

Rangemate is a term used in English to describe a person who shares a range with another individual, most often at a shooting or archery range. The singular form is rangemate, and the plural is rangemates. The word is informal and its specific meaning can vary by context, but it generally denotes a social or practical pairing based on shared use of a range.

In shooting and archery communities, rangemates typically refer to people who are scheduled to shoot together on the same range or lane. The relationship emphasizes practical cooperation and safety, including communication about target placement, spotting, equipment handling, and adherence to range rules. Rangemates may coordinate timing, share spotting duties, and assist each other with loading, unloading, and handling firearms or bows.

The term can also be encountered in military or law enforcement training settings, where participants share access to a range for drills and exercises. In these contexts, rangemates may develop routines or buddy-system practices aimed at ensuring safety, accountability, and efficient use of range time.

Outside shooting contexts, rangemate is less commonly used and may be employed informally to describe any person who shares access to a range of activities, facilities, or resources. Because it is informal, its exact meaning should be clarified if used outside familiar shooting-related settings.

Overall, rangemate denotes a shared-use relationship on a range, anchored by practical cooperation and safety norms within the specific range community.