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Basic Shooting Range Etiquette

There aren't many things as enjoyable asdetachable), and the rifle is either set upon
strapping on your holster with your favoritea  table  or  placed  in  a  gun  rack.
pistol and grabbing your rifle with its new
leather sling and heading to the shootingFor pistols: The action is opened by opening
range. There are standard safety proceduresthe loading gate (single action), positioning
regarding firearms and the following safetythe empty cylinder open (double action), or
and operational policies are in effect atslide back (self loading), the magazine is
most shooting ranges. It is incumbent uponemptied of any ammunition (if attached) or
you to read and follow the local rules thatremoved (if detachable), and the pistol
are in effect at your particular shootingplaced  on  a  table  or  bench.
range. Most shooting ranges have rules that
are for your safety and are very strict aboutThere is no handling of firearms permitted
the adherence to those rules. So pleasewhen  anyone  is  beyond  the  firing  line.
check with the Range Master for local rules
and  etiquette.If anyone observes an unsafe situation they
are  to  immediately  declare  a  cease fire!
Cooperation  is  expected  by  all  shooters.
The cease fire command is to be obeyed by all
The Range Master usually has the final say inshooters on that specific range-immediately.
all disputes regarding range operations. ThisThe unsafe situation is to be addressed and
rule is in effect for the safety of allrectified before any gun handling or firing
concerned and I have found most Range Masterscontinues.
to be fair and easy to work with. We all
must be willing to work with the people inAll shooting shall be done from the firing
charge of our safety and well being. Ear andline.
eye protection are required of all shooters
and spectators at the firing line at allDo not go beyond the firing line to discharge
times (except during cease fires).This is jutfirearms! This is allowed only during regular
common sense! When anyone is shooting eitherscheduled match competitions. Don't take the
on a range or just plinking out on a ranchpresence of spent brass beyond the firing
you will later appreciate your decision toline as an invitation to venture down range
take this very important step in protectingto  shoot.
your sight and hearing. Anyone on the firing
line should understand that during normalShoot only at authorized targets that are
shooting situations your hearing is at risk.down  range.
Always wear ear and eye protection.When
anyone wishes to go down range, they mustEvery target on the range is not yours! In
first call a cease fire among those shootersmost cases you will be assigned certain
using  that  range.targets. Shoot only at those targets. It is
not good shooting etiquette to shoot other
Again, this is a common sense rule and shouldpeople's targets. If you can't resist, you'd
be observed by all on the firing line. Whenbe better off just leaving your handgun in
a cease fire is requested it then must beits  holster!
OK'd by the Range Master. He then will make
the  call  for  the  cease  fire.Shoot  only  at  right  angles to the target.
The line is to be made safe before anyoneShooting at targets that are not at right
goes  down  range  to  service  targets.angles to you will increase the chance of
ricochet. That means there can be
Prior to ANYONE proceeding beyond the firinguncontrolled projectiles. Not a good recipe!
line the Range Master must declare the line
to be safe! Do not go beyond the firing lineSUMMARY:
until this declaration is made. A safe line
is usually a result of, but not limited to,Going to a shooting range can be a time of
the  following  steps.fun and excitement for you and your family -
a good excuse to show off your new handmade
All firearms are to be cleared and benchedleather holster. The rules at the ranges are
when  anyone  is  beyond  the  firing  line.very important and vital to everyone's
safety. With the help of all those involved,
For rifles: The bolt action, lever action orshooting ranges can be as safe as any hobby
receiver is opened, open bolt indicator isyou can become involved with. So observe all
placed in chamber, the magazine is emptied ofthe range's rules and follow them for the
any ammunition (if attached) or removed (ifmost enjoyable time possible.



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