Here are some basic steps to follow when visiting a shooting range.
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Sure, here are ten basic rules for firearm owners to follow when visiting a shooting range:
1. Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction. This is generally pointing it towards the back stop. It also means that the muzzle of the firearm should never be pointed at anything you don’t intend to shoot, even if the gun is unloaded.
2. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded, even if you know it isn’t. This means that you should always handle firearms with care and respect, and never assume that they are safe to handle.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. This means that you should keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire, and only put your finger on the trigger when you are ready to shoot.
4. Know your target and what is beyond it. This means that you should always be aware of your surroundings and what is behind your target, and only shoot in a direction where you are certain there is no risk of hitting anything or anyone else.
5. Wear appropriate eye and ear protection at all times. This means that you should wear shooting glasses and earplugs or earmuffs to protect your eyes and ears from the noise and debris associated with shooting.
6. Follow all range rules and instructions from range staff. This means that you should pay attention to any signs or instructions posted at the range, and follow the directions of range staff at all times.
7. Keep your firearm unloaded until you are ready to shoot. This means that you should only load your firearm when you are ready to use it and unload it immediately when you are finished shooting.
8. Never handle firearms behind the firing line. This means that you should always handle firearms in the designated areas behind the firing line, and never in front of or on the firing line.
9. Never leave firearms unattended. This means that you should always keep your firearms with you or in a secure location when you are not using them, and never leave them unattended.
10. Be respectful of other shooters and their equipment. This means that you should be mindful of the other shooters at the range and their equipment and avoid any behavior that could damage or interfere with their shooting.