Preparing your firearm, first aid and ranges Flashcards
When should I check my firearm?
You can make sure your firearm stays in good working order by checking it each time you are planning to use it
Why should I make sure my rifle is Zero’d in?
If your rifle is not zeroed then every shot you fire is potentially outside the target area and could have unintended and serious consequences
Where is best to zero my rifle in?
Zeroing is best done at a shooting range, where you can properly set up your rifle based on that information. Ask an experienced firearms user to help you zero your firearm correctly.
What is shotgun patterning?
Similar to zeroing your rifle, it is recommended that you pattern your shotgun. Shotguns don’t all shoot to the same point of impact, so it is good to pattern your gun with the load and choke you wish to use
What are the risks to my eyes when I’m safely shooting?
- Malfunctioning cartridges
- Malfunctioning firearms
- Ricochets or back-splash
Are there safety standards for eye protection?
Yes, the two most common are:
- Australia/NZ standard personal eye protection
- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
When purchasing safety glasses look for these standards on the glasses.
Why are safety standards important?
To ensure the glasses:
- Protect your eyes from high-velocity fragments
- Have been tested and certified for visual quality and protection level
What kind of ear protection (commonly called “ear-pro”)
- Electronic Earmuffs
- Standard non-electronic earmuffs
- earplugs
What else can I use to protect my hearing?
A Suppressor!!!!!
They are usually a hollow tube containing baffles that is mounted to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the sound pressure level of the muzzle blast.
(I have one for every rifle I own but not on the shotgun… probably why I don’t use the shotgun much)
Do I need to have a first aid kit with me?
YES! not by NZ Law … but common sense law would say YES.
Using firearms, whether hunting or target shooting, carries the risk of severe injury or death. You may need to provide first aid to a person in the event of a shooting or hunting inciden
What should I know about a shooting ranges?
- A shooting range is a safe place designated for shooting
- Range officers will supervise the activity on a range
- A range has a marked firing point that shooters fire from
- Targets are clearly marked down range with a suitable bullet catch behind them
- Access to most NZ ranges is subject to permission from the controlling body, or by club membership agreements
Can I target shoot on private land?
Ask permission from the landowner if you want to do some target shooting but cannot access a range. Find an area with a natural bullet catch or back-stop. Remember rule 5, check your firing zone.
What is a good example of a bullet catch is area behind a target
A soft earth bank
