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Range Safety
A recent government
report concluded that the safety record of target shooting ranks with the best sports in
the UK.
Target Shooting is recognised as having one of the lowest accident
rates of all Olympic Sports. These range safety
rules are here to retain this safety record.
Safety is paramount, no
breaches in safety are acceptable. After a breach of safety it is
at the discretion of the range officer to exclude the perpetrator from
any further activities at the Club. Any such breach may result in
a safety incident report with the name(s) of people involved
being made available to the police.
To promote safety
procedures all rifles should have a breech flag in the breech at all
times - except when a rifle is being used on the range. The flag should
be the last thing out before you fire, and the first thing replaced
after you have finished firing.
No rifle should be seen within the club room, or in the racks without a
breech flag in the breech
unless it is being removed from, or placed in, its case or the armoury.
Flags are readily available from the club.
Here is some basic
information to keep everyone safe:
- Never
point a rifle at anyone - accidentally or deliberately. This is
the case even if you believe the rifle to be safe. Barrel
awareness is part of basic safety training.
- Never
rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident.
- Never touch
any rifle until you are told you may do so by the Range Officer.
- Never touch
a rifle when anyone is down the shooting range e.g. during a target
change.
- Never load
a firearm or have the breech closed except on the firing point.
- Always keep your
finger off the trigger until you are on the firing points and your
sights are on the target.
- Always
obey the range officers instruction on matters of safety and
shooting.
- After you have finished shooting ensure
that your rifle is open, empty and then replace your breech flag.
- After shooting wait for permission from the
Range Officer before you leave the firing point.
- Do not get involved in any 'horse-play'.
Personal Safety
- Appropriate ear defenders must be worn on
range.
- In the very unlikely event of a misfire
(when you pull the trigger and nothing happens) or other technical
problem you must raise your hand and get the attention of the Range
Officer. During this time keep the rifle pointing down range, with your
finger off the trigger. If the
bolt is closed, do not open it.
- If any time you are unsure of a command or
of a procedure then - keeping the barrel pointing in a safe direction -
raise your hand and attract the attention of the range office.
- Do not remove live ammunition from the
club. It is an offence for anyone who does not have a firearms
certificate to possess ammunition outwith the club.
- Please do not enter the range when firing
is in progress - when the red light is on.
- Do not breath in the smoke/fumes produced
following a shot.
- Wash your hands before handling food/drink
if you have handled any ammunition.
V1.3 10/07/08
