Safe weapon handling begins with four steps whenever you touch a weapon:
1. Handle all weapons as if they are loaded.
2. Keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction.
3. Keep you finger(s) out of the trigger guard.
4. Immediately check to make certain the weapon is unloaded. Clear the weapon if necessary.
Revolvers are checked by simply opening the cylinder and making a visual observation of the cylinder
and the chamber. Semiautomatics are checked by first removing the magazine, second locking
the slide to the rear, and third looking and feeling into the chamber through the ejection port.
Safety also includes proper weapon and ammunition storage. Always store weapons and ammunition
is separate locations. Weapons should be properly secured, such as in a locked gun safe or utilizing a
trigger lock. Never store a loaded weapon. Transport all weapons in a closed container specifically designed
to transport handguns. Again, keep ammunition and weapons separated during transportation.
Range safety rules:
1. Treat all weapons as if they are always loaded.
2. All weapons should be holster until you are at the firing line ready to shoot.
3. If you do not have a holster then carry all semiautomatic weapons with magazines out and
actions open until on the firing line and ready to load. Revolvers should be carried with the
cylinder open.
4. While on the firing line keep the muzzle of the weapon pointed downrange at all times.
5. Never sweep the muzzle of the weapon across any portion of your body.
6. Do not load the weapon until directed by the range officer.
7. If you drop anything bench (or holster) the weapon before you pick it up.
8. A benched weapon should be decocked with safety engaged or the magazine should be out
with the slide locked to the rear.
9. When you are finished shooting clear (empty) all weapons prior to leaving the firing line.
10. Always wear proper ear and eye protection while shooting.
1. Handle all weapons as if they are loaded.
2. Keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction.
3. Keep you finger(s) out of the trigger guard.
4. Immediately check to make certain the weapon is unloaded. Clear the weapon if necessary.
Revolvers are checked by simply opening the cylinder and making a visual observation of the cylinder
and the chamber. Semiautomatics are checked by first removing the magazine, second locking
the slide to the rear, and third looking and feeling into the chamber through the ejection port.
Safety also includes proper weapon and ammunition storage. Always store weapons and ammunition
is separate locations. Weapons should be properly secured, such as in a locked gun safe or utilizing a
trigger lock. Never store a loaded weapon. Transport all weapons in a closed container specifically designed
to transport handguns. Again, keep ammunition and weapons separated during transportation.
Range safety rules:
1. Treat all weapons as if they are always loaded.
2. All weapons should be holster until you are at the firing line ready to shoot.
3. If you do not have a holster then carry all semiautomatic weapons with magazines out and
actions open until on the firing line and ready to load. Revolvers should be carried with the
cylinder open.
4. While on the firing line keep the muzzle of the weapon pointed downrange at all times.
5. Never sweep the muzzle of the weapon across any portion of your body.
6. Do not load the weapon until directed by the range officer.
7. If you drop anything bench (or holster) the weapon before you pick it up.
8. A benched weapon should be decocked with safety engaged or the magazine should be out
with the slide locked to the rear.
9. When you are finished shooting clear (empty) all weapons prior to leaving the firing line.
10. Always wear proper ear and eye protection while shooting.