Firearms Safety on the Range Flashcards
Immediately obey all directions and commands from the _____ ______.
Range instructor
Care for and _____ all firearms.
Respect
Never _____ firearms.
Abuse
Perform a _____ _____ each time you are issued or return a firearm.
Safety check
If loose screws and/or sights are discovered, report this to the _______ ________.
Range instructor
Before training, the range instructor will inspect all firearms for _____ _____.
Proper function
Always keep the firearm secure and in its _____ unless otherwise instructed.
Holster
Never _________ a firearm behind the firing line.
Unholster
When carrying unholstered firearms to and from the range, keep the action of the firearms _____.
Open
Carry _____ by the tops of their frames with your fingers through the cylinder opening and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Revolvers
Carry pistols with their magazines ______, _____ _____ and _____ pointed in a safe direction (safety on, if applicable)
Removed
Action open
Muzzle
Carry shotguns and rifles with their muzzles pointing in a safe direction, actions open and with the _____ on.
Safety
Keep your finger ___ ___ ____ and against the frame when drawing the firearm from or returning it to your holster.
Off the trigger
Never _____ any command.
Anticipate
Load ____ on the range instructor’s command.
Only
Retrieve dropped ammunition, speed loaders, magazines or equipment ____ when the range instructor declares it ____ to do so.
Only
Safe
Perform unloading procedures even if the firearm is _____ when the range instructor issues the unload command.
Unloaded
When you are on the _____ _____, you may leave only at the range instructor’s command.
Firing line
Always point unholstered firearms in a ____ _____.
Safe direction
Stop firing ________ at the cease fire command.
Immediately
_____ handle firearms on the firing line while someone is ____ the range.
Never
Down
Dry fire on the firing line only under the range instructor’s __________.
Supervision
Only fire approved _____.
Ammunition
Always wear ____ and ___ protection on or near the firing line.
Ear
Eye
Never _____ on the firing line unless your instructor speaks to you or in an emergency.
Talk
No tobacco _____ are allowed on the firing line.
Products
Never eat on the _____ _____.
Firing line
Be _____ to fellow shooters.
Courteous
When not training, ____ other shooters and _____ to the range instructors.
Watch
Listen
If you _____ a firearm, do not pick it up; notify the range instructor immediately.
Drop
If a weapon fails to fire, keep it pointed in a ____ _____ and immediately attempt to clear the malfunction. If the attempt to clear the malfunction fails, notify the range instructor by raising you _____ hand.
Safe direction
Support
_________ report all injuries to an academy staff member. Learn the location of the _____ _____ _____ on the range.
Immediately
First Aid Kit
