Safety information

INVERNESS

CLACHNACUDDIN

SBRC

Range Safety
A recent government report concluded that the safety record of target shooting ranks with the best sports in the UK. Target Shooting is recognised as having one of the lowest accident rates of all Olympic Sports.

These range safety rules are here to retain this safety record.

Safety is paramount, no breaches in safety are acceptable. After a breach of safety it is at the discretion of the range officer to exclude the perpetrator from any further activities at the Club. Any such breach may result in a safety incident report with the name(s) of people involved being made available to the police firearms unit.

To promote safety procedures all rifles should have a breech flag in the breech at all times - except when a rifle is being used on the range. The flag should be the last thing out before you fire, and the first thing replaced after you have finished firing.

No rifle should be seen within the club room, or in the racks without a breech flag in the breech unless it is being removed from, or placed in, its case or the armoury. Flags are readily available from the club.

Here is some basic information to keep everyone safe:

Never point a rifle at anyone - accidentally or deliberately. This is the case even if you believe the rifle to be safe. Barrel awareness is part of basic safety training.
Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident.
Never touch any rifle until you are told you may do so by the Range Officer.
Never touch a rifle when anyone is down the shooting range e.g. during a target change.
Never load a firearm or have the breech closed except on the firing point.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are on the firing points and your sights are on the target.
Always obey the range officers instruction on matters of safety and shooting.
After you have finished shooting ensure that your rifle is open, empty and then replace your breech flag.
After shooting wait for permission from the Range Officer before you leave the firing point.
Do not get involved in any 'horse-play'.

Personal Safety

Appropriate ear defenders must be worn on range.
In the very unlikely event of a misfire (when you pull the trigger and nothing happens) or other technical problem you must raise your hand and get the attention of the Range Officer. During this time keep the rifle pointing down range, with your finger off the trigger. If the bolt is closed, do not open it.
If any time you are unsure of a command or of a procedure then - keeping the barrel pointing in a safe direction - raise your hand and attract the attention of the range office.
Do not remove live ammunition from the club. It is an offence for anyone who does not have a firearms certificate to possess ammunition outwith the club.
Do not enter the range when firing is in progress - when the red light is on.
Do not breath in the smoke/fumes produced following a shot.
Wash your hands before handling food/drink if you have handled any ammunition.

V1.2 14/10/07