RANGE & CLUB SAFETY RULES:
1.
When you Arrive at the range, your firearm must be in a holster, bag or box. Do not arrive at the range with your firearm in your hand or on a sling around your shoulder.
2.
Always be Muzzle Conscious. Know where the muzzle of your firearm is pointing. (Safe direction).
3.
Always keep your Finger off the Trigger until you are ready to fire.
4.
Treat any Firearm as if it is Loaded.
5.
Always Know your Target and what is behind it. When you shoot through something, know where the bullet is going to stop.
Once you pull the trigger and the shot is fired, it CAN NOT BE RECALLED…!!!
6.
Eye and Ear Protection is compulsory on the Shooting Range, for all shooters, bystanders & spectators.
7.
For safety reasons, ONLY the designated Range Officer/s for the day, will carry their sidearms “hot”, magazine in, no round in chamber.
8.
Targets are not allowed to be further that two (2) meters away from the Back Stop, to prevent ricochet bullets going
over the back stop wall. All bystanders / spectators must be 10m behind the firing line as per safety regulations.
9.
Make sure the Red warning flags, are visible from the entrance to the shooting range and shooting line, to indicate the ‘range is hot’.
10.
Do not remove your firearm from the holster, bag or box until you are instructed to do so by the Range Officer (RO).
11.
Range Officers will inspect all shooter’s gear before the shoot starts, for safety of yourself and the other shooters / RO’s.
12.
Only used proper certified holsters on the shooting range. No inside pants holsters allowed. Use firm holsters and make sure it’s secured firmly against your body with a proper shooting or leather belt. No loose hanging holsters allowed.
13.
Only proper pants that can be fitted with a proper belt, will be allowed on the shooting range.
14.
Only closed shoes with laces or straps to secure to feet, allowed. No ‘plakkies’ or other open / loose fitting shoes.
15.
Only use the Type of Weapon the specific range indicates, handguns & shotguns on the hand gun range, pellet & .22 on the pellet gun range, hunting rifles & carbines on the rifle range.
16.
Use only the Correct Ammunition for your caliber firearm to prevent accidents, or as indicated by the type of shoot/event.
17.
You may only Load and/or Fire your firearm from the Designated Firing Line and ONLY on command from the RO.
18.
Under no circumstance, you may Handle or Fire your Firearm if anyone else on the firing line is in front of you, even if this person is not directly in your line of fire.
19.
Do not Load your firearm while standing behind the firing line. Load firearms only on the firing line and on command of the RO.
20.
You may only Begin to Fire on the Range Officer’s command or instruction. No shooting during club shoots without RO supervision.
21.
Never Turn Around or step backwards when you are on the firing line, even when your firearm is safe.
22.
If you Drop Anything on the firing line, you may only pick it up on Command of the RO, after your firearm has been made safe.
23.
If you have a Jam or Malfunction that you cannot fix yourself while standing on the firing line, Raise your Non-Gun hand
(weak hand) above your head and wait for assistance by your Range Officer. Keep firearm in safe direction.
24.
Never Fire into the Air. You are liable for where that bullet stops. That bullet can still injure or kill someone.
25.
ALWAYS Remove Magazine first before making any firearm safe.
26.
When Unloading a semi-automatic pistol, rifle or carbine, always remember the rounds in the magazine.
27.
Never Climb Fences or walls with a loaded firearm in your hand or on a sling.
28.
Always keep your Firearm Unloaded while it is in Storage or not in use.
29.
Do not Handle your Firearm Unnecessarily. It is not a toy, playing with firearms, can result in an accident or body harm.
30.
Never attempt to Modify your firearm in any way. Repairs and/or modifications to be done by a Qualified Gunsmith.
31.
Be Sure before your shoot. Once your have fired the shot and squeezed the trigger, you cannot recall the shot.
32.
Alcohol and Gunpowder do not mix. Never use or handle firearms while you are using alcohol or drugs.
33.
Always know the Condition of your Firearm. (Safety catch position and if there is a round in the chamber or not.)
34.
Always keep your Firearm Locked in your safe when you are not carrying it on you.
35.
If you fire a Warning Shot, always be aware of where the bullet is going to stop. (Safe stopping point.)
36.
When you have Not Used your firearm for a long time, Clean your firearm before shooting and make sure the barrel is free from any Obstruction or Excessive Oil.
37.
Keep your firearm clean. Your firearm should be cleaned each time it has been fired.
38.
Keep firearms Out of reach of Children at all times.
39.
Whenever possible, Avoid Hunting Alone.
40.
Make sure that the Firearm that you are Carrying is always in Good Working Order, your life may depend on it.
41.
No walking around on the shooting range with firearms on a sling around your shoulder. Firearms always in holster, bag, box
when moving towards the firing line. Firearms can only be removed from holster, bag or box, on RO command on firing line.
42.
The Member that Booked the range on the whatsapp group, has Privilege to use the range. Refer to (47),
43.
Bring your own Target Stands and Targets. Remember to remove your Stands & Shooting Chair after finished shooting.
44.
Make sure that the Main Entrance Gate to the range is closed and locked at all times.
45.
Make sure that the Shooting Range is Clean when you have finished shooting. Pick up all boxes, ammo and empty cartridges and remove your targets and/or rubbish from the shooting range.
46.
Firearms do not kill people. People kill people using various types of objects and weapons. Keep our sport and range clean so we can continue enjoying our sport for many years to come.
47.
WhatsApp Group – Range Bookings only for Current or Next day, no further bookings allowed. Notify on whatsapp Activity group what range & time you would like to shoot & number of shooters. Only 2 hour Intervals allowed per member booking.
48.
Only organized Club Shooting Days/Events, will be notified on groups in advance.
49.
Please Consider & Respect other Members & try to use the range together for Safety Reasons. Never leave firearms out of sight.
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