SFTSC RSO Trainee Range Safety Officer Training

This Program has been designed and developed the for Santa Fe Trail Sportsman’s Club, to train personnel to become Range Safety Officers at the SFTSC facility. This certification is not valid outside of the SFTSC. Training will use seminar/ classroom situations to impart knowledge and prepare trainees for situations on the range. Demonstration on the range, under the guidance of trained RSO’s, is an important part of this training. Practice will take place on the range during live fire activities. Competence will be achieved by acting as Assistant RSO’s, until which time the CRSO or other designated RSO have; (a) served as an assistant under the trainee (b) observed the trainee in the role of acting RSO (c) after conferring with CRSO and other RSO’s and determine the student to be competent. No time limit is set for completion.

Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) advises the management on updating, maintenance, and safety considerations of the facility, helps develop safety training procedures and standard operating procedures.

Range Safety Officer (RSO) supervises shooting activities as prescribed by the range Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).

Assistant Range Safety Officer (ARSO) supervises shooting activities as prescribed by the Range Standard Operation Procedures and as directed by the RSO. The ARSO can be a CRSO, RSO or RSO Trainee, however, if you are working as an ARSO this puts you in a supporting role to the designated RSO.

Range Safety Officer Trainee (RSO Trainee) personnel receiving education to achieve RSO certification.

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How can RSOs help prevent problems on the range? • Educate users The RSO is in charge of education. During your RSO Brief, lay out the rules and expectations. Answer questions, and provide feedback and guidance. Your job is to maintain safety, because you are well trained, and experienced.

• Provide direct range supervision. Walk the firing line, provide individual safety instruction within the bounds of overall safety. If you can make a correction quickly, do so. If you need to call a cease fire because several people are having the same problem or it will take your attention from the group, to make a safety correction, it is your duty to do so. If your flights/classes are experiencing the same issues, give these issues more time and detail in future pre-firing line instruction. Correct this flight, make notes and educate the next.

• Enforce Range safety rules.

Major violation: a deviation from the 3 fundamental rules of gun handling, rules for safe gun usage, the failure to obey range rules, failure to obey range commands and/or the RSO.

Minor violation: would be the intercession of an RSO, prior to the action becoming a Major violation.

Address breaches in safety, minor ones may be corrected and the course of fire continued. Major or continuing infractions should be handled in a manner that is in everyones best interests. Either by one-on-one instruction, not on the firing line by the RSO, or by removing the violator from the range. Inexperience shooters or those lacking the proper education, or experience, should be removed from the flight and given one-on-one instruction, and upon successful demonstration of the knowledge or skill, the shooter should be returned to the line at the next opportunity. RSOs will make many judgment calls but we should clearly understand the rules, guidelines and behaviors we are expecting.

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RSOs will make many judgment calls but we should clearly understand the rules, guidelines and behaviors we are expecting. The range SOPs, guide the RSO; the RSO guides the users; Educate to reduce incidents: Warnings to correct safety concerns Penalties depend on severity; Immediate correction and instruction Removal from the firing line with remedial training Removal from the Range Loss of range access

Gun Safety Rules

Fundamental Rules for Safe Gun Handling 1. ALWAYS keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. 2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. 3. ALWAYS keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use. 4. Always treat firearms as if they are loaded.

Rules for Using and Storing a Gun

1. Know your target and what is beyond. 2. Be sure the gun is safe to operate. 3. Know how to use the gun safely. 4. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun. 5. Wear eye and ear protection. 6. NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting. (Anyone drinking or using drugs will be ask to leave the property.) 7. Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions. 8. Store guns so they are NOT accessible to unauthorized persons.

General Range Rules

See Appendix 2 Range Rules

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Site-Specific Range Rules No Automatic firearms No Long arms on the Pistol Range No Long Range Rifles (50 BMG, 338 Lupua, etc) on the 100 yard range.

Administrative Items (examples)

1. Parking in designated area (do not block range road or access to ranges) 2. Restrooms are located ….. 3. Check in at ……

FIRING LINE COMMANDS

State and explain standard range commands that will be used for specific shooting event(s), e.g., formal competition rules are specified in NRA, USPSA, IPDA, or other governing agency rule books. Competitions must conform to the governing agency. The following are common commands and should be used as needed. That does not mean you will use every command, but if a command fits your situation use the command. Do not “make up” or change the meaning of commands as this will just confuse shooters at other venues. During your RSO brief you will go over each command you use during the event.

“As you were” means to disregard the command just given.

“Carry on” means to proceed with what was being done before an interruption.

“Relay No. __, Match No. ___ (or naming the match), on the firing line” means these shooters are to move to their firing points.

“Is the line ready?” allows a shooter with problems to raise an arm and call “Not ready on target # … ” Ask: What do you do if you are not ready when you hear the “Is the line ready” command?

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Raise your arm and make RSO aware of your need for more time. (RSO’s give your shooters time, getting in a hurry is a Safety Hazard.)

“The line is ready” means all shooters are ready to begin.

“Ready on the right!” ; “Ready on the left!” ; “Ready on the firing line!” is the sequence of commands that gives shooters their last chance to signal “Not ready.”

“Ready on the firing line!” means that targets will be exposed in three to five seconds.

“Commence firing” signals shooters to begin shooting. This command may be signaled verbally, by a whistle or horn blast, or by moving the targets into view.

“Misfire or Hangfire” Misfire is called by a muzzleloading shooter to inform the RSO and other shooters that a firearm failed to fire and a hazardous condition may exist. A hangfire (a delay in the ignition of the cartridge), can happen with either muzzleloaders or modern firearms, keep the firearm pointed downrange and wait at least 30 seconds for modern firearms, or at least two minutes for muzzleloading firearms, prior to correcting the malfunction.

“Cease firing!” notifies shooters to stop firing immediately and await further instructions. “Cease firing” may be signaled verbally, by a whistle or horn blast, or by moving the targets out of view. Additional commands may follow. Emphasize that this command can be given by anyone observing an unsafe condition, e.g., if a person is downrange. It also a good idea to have all shooters and RSO’s to echo this command. The range is a noisy place and the shooter on the end of the line my not hear this command above the ambient noise. Ask: What two range commands may be issued by shooters? “Cease firing” and “Misfire or Hangfire or Squib.” Ask: What does “Cease firing” mean Shooters should immediately stop shooting, echo the command, and “stand- by” for further instructions. Ask: What does “misfire” mean? That the muzzleloading firearm failed to fire and a hazardous condition may exist.

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Ask: What does Hangfire mean? The cartridge did not perform as expected, e.g. the firing pin fell but the cartridge did not fire. Ask: What actions must be taken? The shooter must keep the muzzle pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds. After which immediate action drills should be preformed e.g. eject round, if only brass is ejected the bore should be checked for stoppages. Ask: What does squib mean? A squib is a cartridge that did not sound, feel, or act normally e.g. the report was quieter than normal, recoil was less than normal, ejection of the brass did not take place or was stove-piped. Ask: After clearing a Misfire, Hangfire or Squib, what action should take place before you attempt to fire the firearm again? The bore should be checked for stoppage.

“Is the line clear on the right?” ; “Is the line clear on the left?” means the RSO(s) should check that all firearms are safe and clear, e.g. magazines out, with actions open, and chambers empty.

“The line is clear” a declaration from each RSO that all firearms clear and safe.

“Go forward, score targets, change and/or paste” (command as needed) authorizes shooters to go forward of the firing line to change targets.

“Down Range is clear, you may handle your firearms” means shooters may approach the firing line and handle their firearms as no personnel are downrange.

“Police your firing point” means shooters are to pick up fired cartridge cases and clean their firing points, before moving out of their firing position.

“Move out of position and remove your equipment from the firing line” authorizes shooters to remove their gear and leave the firing line.

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“The preparation period starts now” means shooters may occupy their firing points, prepare, and dry fire at the targets. NO magazines in firearms!

Ask: Where and when may shooters dry fire? Only at their firing points and only when authorized to do so. And only pointing the muzzle down range.

“The preparation period has ended” means shooters must stop preparation activities. Follow this command with your expectations for the shooters unless you are going directly to “Load”

“Load” means shooters are given permission to load the authorized number of rounds and prepare for the shooting event.

“Range Hot” this means the RSO is preparing allow shooters to occupy the firing line, the range flag is up/light is on, eye and ear protection are needed and the competition or shooting will start soon, firearms will soon be handled and it has been determined that no one is down range.

“Range Cold” all firearms are in a safe and secure state. No one is allowed to handle any firearms. People will be going down range and moving about the facility. A “Range Cold” exists as the range flag is lowered or the range light turned off. All shooting activities have ceased, firearms are bagged, boxed, or holstered and stored. No one is involved in an activity which could cause a firearm to discharge.

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Stoppages and Malfunctions

Know the difference between a stoppage and a malfunction:

A stoppage is an unintentional interruption in the operational cycle of a firearm. Examples; Bolt fails to lock the cartridge in position, Double Feed, Failure of the cylinder to rotate in a revolver

Firearm Malfunction, the failure of a firearm to function as designed or fire satisfactorily Two categories; (a) Firearm malfunction (broken sear, firing pin etc), Ammo malfunction (misfire, double charge) (b) Misfire, Hangfire, Squib load Ask: What should the shooter do? Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and wait 30+ seconds. Raise the non- shooting hand for assistance or clear it, if the shooter knows how

RSO’s need to know the proper nomenclature for firearm parts. They should always use the proper nomenclature when referring to said parts.

How to SAFELY operate different firearms, Load, Fire, Unload and Field strip

Handguns: Semi-autos, Revolvers

Rifles: Single-shot (break action, rolling block, bolt action), Lever-action, Bolt action (magazine fed, clip fed and tube fed), Semi-automatic.

Demonstrate how to safely take a firearm from a shooter: Approach from non-dominant side (left, for a right handed shooter), Grasp the barrel with your non-dominant hand controlling the muzzle, Have the shooter step back, using your strong hand to control the firearm, Determine the stoppage, clear it and unload the firearm, Tell the shooter what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening again, demonstrate as needed.

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Demonstrate how to clear common stoppages. Action types Long guns (rifles and shotguns) Single shot, Break Action Pump Lever Bolt Semi-Auto

Handguns Double action revolver Single action revolver Semi-automatic pistols Muzzleloading firearms

General Rule For Unloading Long Guns ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger. Remove the ammunition source. Open the action. Physically and visually inspect the chamber and magazine areas. Leave the action open and engage the mechanical safety.

RANGE SAFETY INSPECTION Appendix 3 Outdoor Range Inspection Checklist This checklist was organized to be used at any range. Some inspection areas may not exist on all ranges. Always mark N/A on any item that is Not Applicable.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Appendix 5 These procedures mirror the 911 script provided by the Ford County Emergency Manager and provide other guides.

AFTER ACTION REVIEW Appendix 6 It is always a good idea to review your event with an eye toward improvement in the future.

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APPENDIXES

Appendix Page number

1. Abbreviations and Terms 12

2. Range Rules/Standard Operating Procedures 13

3. Outdoor Range Inspection Checklist 14

4. Range Safety Briefing (template) 15

5. Emergency Procedures 23

6. After Action Review 24

7. RSO Trainee Evaluation Check List 26

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Appendix 1 Abbreviations and Terms

Common Terms and definitions as they relate to Firing Range operations.

ARSO- Assistant Range Safety Officer - aka Line Officer - additional help for the RSO when dealing with large groups or novice shooters. These people; oversee smaller groups or are one-on-one with novice shooters, echo commands of the RSO, and pass on to the RSO the conditions of their respective area, etc.

Flight - A large group of shooters are broken down into smaller groups. Group size is often determined by the number of shooting stations or the number of supervisory personnel. The smallest grouping is considered a flight. For example you have 15 people but only 5 stations, you will break the group into 3 groups of 5. When you are ready to populate the firing line you can call for Flight #3 and expect everyone to know who is supposed to be on the line.

Lane - As defined on the range, is the avenue directly in front of the shooter, the end of which contains the target and backstop

RSO - Range Safety Officer - Lead Person in charge of the safety of the range or competition. The designation “RSO” is often used synonymously to mean ARSO or Line Officer

SFTSC - Santa Fe Trail Sportsman’s Club

Splatter Zone - That area around steel targets where lead and metal jackets bounce off of steel targets. On the SFTSC pistol range this area includes lanes 1 and 2 from the 10yd markers in. These two lanes must be unoccupied if there are shooters using the 10 yd firing line for paper targets and shooters using the steel targets. (keep or delete)

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Appendix 2 Range Rules/Standard Operating Procedures 1. The Range may be closed for special events, and/or law enforcement training. Always check the calendar on the website to avoid finding the range closed when you arrive

2. Unlock gate, enter and lock the gate behind you

3. If you are first to arrive turn on the range light, last person to leave turns out the light.

4. Treat every gun as if were loaded, keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot

5. Do not point guns at anything you are not ready to destroy

6. Be aware of your target and what is beyond your target

7. You are responsible for the safety of each other at the range

8. No horseplay, shooting in a vertical manner, over the back, north, south, or east

9. Keep all firearms unloaded with the actions open unless holstered on you

10. No tracer rounds, incendiary rounds, or armor piercing rounds allowed

11. No appliances, electronics, or glass allowed for target use

12. If you bring targets take them home with you or dispose of them in the trash

13. SFTSC is not responsible for any property left at the range

14. Please pick up All empty casings

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Appendix 3 Outdoor Range Inspection Checklist Inspected by ______Date______Yes No Controlled Access/Fencing/Gates Open/Closed ______Flags or Signs Displayed ______Left and Right Range Limits Displayed ______Backstop/Impact Area Inspected ______Number Boards Painted and Visible ______Target Frames/Mounts in Good Repair ______Firing Line Marked ______Firing Points Numbered ______Clean Shooting Benches/Tables ______Inspected Sandbags/Gun Rests on Hand ______Ready Line/Area Marked ______Spectator Area Designated ______Scoring Area Established ______Supplies Available ______RSO Control Area ______Designated Emergency Communications Working ______First-Aid Kit Filled/Accessible ______PA System/Bullhorn Working ______Range Rules Posted ______Bulletin Board Hung ______Gun Racks Available ______Empty Trash Receptacles/Brass/Dud Buckets Labeled ______Wash Area Available/Identified ______Comments: (use the back if needed)

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APPENDIX 4 Range Safety Briefing Follow this outline when conducting range safety briefings. Issue copies of the shooting range rules to all range users. Conduct the briefing on the range immediately prior to range use. Stand where posted rules, demonstrations, and explanations of range equipment can be included in the briefing. Involve range users. Have them read rules from posters and handouts. Ask questions to reinforce understanding. If firearms are used during the briefing, the RSO must follow the NRA gun safety rules.

1. PURPOSE OF THE SHOOTING EVENT • State the purpose, e.g., recreational shooting. • Provide an overview of the event. • State the total numbers of rounds and time available. Range Personnel; RSO ARSO etc. • State where range personnel will be located. • Introduce range personnel. • Explain that their role is to ensure safety. • Indicate how they may be identified, e.g., orange vest and hat.

2. RANGE LAYOUT AND LIMITS • Conduct a range orientation on, or within view of, the range. • Point out key areas of the range and briefly describe actions that occur within each. Spectator area--Located behind the ready line where visitors and range users may wait and observe activities. Ready area--Located behind the firing line where shooters may store and prepare their equipment. Firing point--Shooters may occupy their firing points at the firing line when authorized to do so. Points are numbered and correspond to the target numbers. Shooters may only dry fire at the firing line before an event and should only handle firearms when authorized to do so. Backstop--Located downrange behind the target line. Firearms should point toward the backstop at all times. All firing should be directed forward from the shooters’ firing points so projectiles impact within designated impact areas.

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Cleaning/Fumble area--Located at ______. Cleaning, Field Stripping and other firearm handling is authorized only in this area. An RSO must be present. No ammunition is allowed in the cleaning area. Magazine Loading area - - Designated area for the loading of magazines. Firearms are NOT allowed in this area. An RSO will monitor this area. • Demonstrate the proper use of special equipment and explain any special safety practices, e.g., body and hand positions for target carriers, trap machines, etc.

3. RANGE SAFETY RULES The Three Fundamental Rules for Safe Gun Handling Ask: What is the first rule of safe gun handling? Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Ask: What does a “safe direction” mean? The gun is pointed so that even if it were to go off, it would not cause injury. Ask: What is the second rule of safe gun handling? Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Ask: Unless shooting, where should the shooter’s finger(s) rest? The finger(s) should rest alongside the gun, i.e., on the frame, receiver, or trigger guard. Ask: What is the third rule of safe gun handling? Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. (Emphasize that safeties, being mechanical devises, can fail. Safe gun handling rules should be followed all the time!)

Rules for Safe Use Know your target and what is beyond. Ask: What is meant by “know your target and what is beyond?” The shooter must be sure that projectiles will safely impact into the backstop. Be sure the gun is safe to operate.

Know how to use the gun safely. Ask: What is meant by “know how to use the gun safely?” Shooters need to know how the gun operates, its basic parts, how to safely open and close the action, and how to remove ammunition.

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Use only the correct ammunition for your gun. Ask: What is meant by “use only the correct ammunition?” Only ammunition designed for a particular gun can be safely fired in that gun. Shooters should ensure that the caliber marked on the barrel, ammo box, and cartridge case match. (e.g. 40 S&W in a 10mm, .223/5.56/300acc, 380/9mm, because it fits doesn’t mean it’s safe) This is especially true for antique firearms, where “modern” rounds operate at higher pressures than the antiques were designed

Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate. Ask: Why should range users wear both eye and ear protection? Guns are loud and the noise can cause hearing damage. Guns can also emit debris, hot gas, and cartridge cases that could cause eye injuries.

Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting. Ask: What type of substance is implied by “never use alcohol or drugs...?” Any substance that may impair normal mental or physical bodily functions. Examples include prescription and non-prescription drugs, e.g., cold medicines that may cause drowsiness, nervousness, balance problems, etc. Tell: Anyone taking any medication or substance that may impair normal mental or physical bodily functions is not allowed on the range.

4. General Range Safety Rules Ask range users to read rules as you (RSO) point to range posters or refer to handouts. Know and obey all range commands. Know where others are at all times. Shoot only at authorized targets. Do not handle a firearm or stand at the firing line where firearms are present while others are downrange. Stop shooting immediately upon the command of “Cease Firing.” Ask: What actions should shooters take when a “cease fire” is called? Stop shooting immediately. Keep firearm pointed down range. Await further instructions from the RSO.

Only shoot at authorized targets, in your lane?

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Ask: Why is it important to shoot only at authorized targets in your lane? Shooting at different targets, e.g., steel targets, at different distances or angles may result in hazardous conditions.

5. NRA Hygiene Guidelines Explain that NRA hygiene guidelines are intended to minimize exposure to airborne particulate lead and cleaning product residues. Emphasize that everybody exposed at the range or cleaning area--even if he did not participate in the shooting session--should follow these guidelines. Remind range users of these guidelines prior to, during, and immediately after occupying the range. Refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, applying makeup, or otherwise placing hands in proximity to the mouth or nose while on the range or cleaning a gun. Wash your hands and face with cold water after leaving the range or cleaning area before eating, or drinking. Change and wash clothing after a shooting or gun cleaning session to minimize exposure to airborne particulate lead or solvent and cleaning product residues.

6. Range-Specific Range Rules for Todays activities Ask range users to read rules as you (RSO) point to range posters or refer to handouts. (These rules will change depending on the activity at hand. The rules listed below may be deleted or added to depending on the activity)

All Ranges No automatic weapons, even if you have the tax stamp All targets will be paper with a cardboard backer or the provided steels Armor-piercing or tracer ammunition is not allowed. Targets must be placed at the shooter’s eye level to ensure bullets hit the impact area. Leave dropped ammunition on the floor/deck/ground until the stage of fire is completed and firearms are benched or grounded. Ask: Why are shooters required to leave dropped ammunition on the floor until firing is completed and firearms are benched or grounded? This policy prevents shooters from unintentionally pointing the firearm at other users while retrieving dropped ammunition, or inadvertently moving in front of the firing line.

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Notify the RSO when there is a firearm stoppage malfunction. Ask: Why are shooters required to notify the RSO of firearm stoppage or malfunctions? Notification is critical for safety, a “cease fire” may be necessary Dry firing is only permitted at the firing line and only when authorized. All firearms must remain unloaded with actions open except when on the firing line and authorized to be loaded. When firearms are benched or grounded, keep the actions open and ejection ports facing upward so chambers are visible. Ammunition is not permitted in the cleaning/fumble area.

Pistol Range No Rifles or Rifle caliber handguns e.g. 308, 223, 45-70, take these to the Rifle range. Shoot Steel targets from no closer than the 10 yd markers. Ensure other shooters are outside the splatter zone.

Rifle Range All shooters will use the same firing line

Administrative Items Examples: Check in at scorers table Restrooms located at: Did everyone park his car in the shooters’ parking area? Turn targets into the scoring table immediately after leaving the firing line. As needed for activity

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FIRING LINE COMMANDS State and explain standard range commands that will be used for specific shooting event(s), e.g., formal competition rules are specified in NRA Rule Books, USPSA Rule Books, IPDA Rule Books

“As you were” means to disregard the command just given.

“Carry on” means to proceed with what was being done before an interruption.

“Cease firing!” notifies shooters to stop firing immediately and await further instructions. Emphasize that this command can be given by anyone observing an unsafe condition, e.g., if a person is downrange.

“Commence firing!” signals shooters to begin shooting. This command may be signaled verbally, by a whistle or horn blast, or by moving the targets into view.

“Down Range is clear, you may handle your firearms” means shooters may approach the firing line and handle their firearms since no personnel are downrange.

“Go Forward, score, change and/or paste your targets” (command as needed) authorizes shooters to go forward of the firing line to observe targets.

“Is the line clear on the right?” ; “Is the line clear on the left?” the RSO(s) check that all firearms are safe and clear, e.g. unloaded with actions open, magazines out and chambers empty.

“Is the line ready?” allows a shooter with problems to raise an arm and call “Not ready on target # … ”

“Load” means shooters are given permission to load authorized number of rounds and prepare for the shooting event.

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“Misfire, Hangfire or Squib” Misfire is called by a muzzleloading shooter to inform the RSO and other shooters that a firearm failed to fire and a hazardous condition may exist. A hangfire (a delay in the ignition of the cartridge), can happen with either muzzleloaders or modern firearms, keep the firearm pointed downrange and wait at least 30 seconds for modern firearms, or at least two minutes for muzzleloading firearms, prior to correcting the malfunction. Squib is a round that did not fire as expected.

“Misfire or Hangfire or Squib.” often used for one another. Ask: What does “misfire” mean? That the muzzleloading firearm failed to fire and a hazardous condition may exist. Ask: What does Hangfire mean? The cartridge did not perform as expected, e.g. the firing pin fell but the cartridge did not fire. Ask: What actions must be taken? The shooter must keep the muzzle pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds. After which immediate action drills should be preformed e.g. eject round, if only brass is ejected the bore should be checked for stoppages. Ask: What does squib mean? A squib is a cartridge that did not sound, feel, or act normally e.g. the report was quieter than normal, recoil was less than normal, ejection of the brass did not take place or was stove-piped. Ask: What actions must be taken? Chamber should be cleared and the bore should be checked for stoppage.

“Move out of position and remove your equipment from the firing line” authorizes shooters to remove their gear and leave the firing line. “Police your firing point” means shooters are to pick up fired cartridge cases and clean their firing points, before moving out of their firing position.

“Range Cold” all firearms are in a safe and secure state. No one is to handle any firearms until the range goes HOT. People will be going down range to look at and replace targets.

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“Range Hot” this means the RSO is preparing to go to “live fire”, eye and ear protection is needed and the competition or shooting will start soon, firearms are being handled and it has been determined that no one is down range.

“Ready on the firing line!” means that targets will be exposed in three to five seconds. Be sure to give the shooters time to get the attention of an RSO near them and give the assistant time to reply before you “commence firing”.

“Ready on the right!” ; “Ready on the left!”; is the sequence of commands that gives shooters their last chance to signal “Not ready” .

“Relay No. __, Match No. ___ (or naming the match), on the firing line” means these shooters are to move to their firing points.

“The Line is Clear” a declaration from the RSO that all firearms are clear and safe.

“The line is ready” means all shooters are ready to begin.

“The preparation period has ended” means shooters must stop preparation activities. Follow this command with your expectations for the shooters unless you are going directly to “Load”

“The preparation period starts now” means shooters may occupy their firing points, prepare, and dry fire at the targets. NO magazines in firearms yet.! Ask: Where and when may shooters dry fire? Only at their firing points and only when authorized to do so. And only pointing the muzzle down range.

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Appendix 5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Take charge of the situation. Determine seriousness of injury, act and assign duties as necessary. (always act toward worst case scenario) Render aid Call for help 911 1. Location/Where - 10977 Denim Road, Dodge City Ks, this is the Sheriffs Range at the corner of 110 Denim Road and 110 Road. 2. What? — What is the problem, what help do you need. L.E., Ambulance, Fire 3. When? — was it 20 seconds ago or 20 minutes ago? 4. Who? — Who are you? Who is involved? Who is the bad guy? Do you know? 5. Why? — Not particularly relevant to the first responder, but we’ll take it. Please don’t start with this, we don’t care

Assign personnel to: (as needed) 1. Call for help 2. Direct help to location (1 person at the corner of Denim and 110, 1 person at the range gate on Denim, one person on the range road to direct help to the proper range 3. Notify officials of the organization, range, club, etc. as/if needed.

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Appendix 6 After Action Review

Title of Event:

Date of Event:

Things to improve upon for the next event of this type:

Things that worked will for this event:

Is anything needed to make the range safer?

Equipment that would have been nice to have:

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Appendix 6 cont’d After Action Review

Equipment that you didn't need:

Did you need more or less Personnel:

Facilities, pluses and minuses:

Additional comments:

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Appendix 7 Trainee Evaluation

Name of Trainee ______

Presents themselves in an manner that instills confidence GO Puts safety at the forefront of the mission GO Approachable for problem solving, questions and clarifications. GO Speaks clearly GO Can be heard up and down the firing line GO Uses the appropriate commands on the firing line GO

Demonstrates how to safely take a firearm from a shooter: Approaches from non-dominant side (left, for a right handed shooter)GO Grasp the barrel with your non-dominant hand controlling the muzzle GO Announces “I have the firearm” GO Shooter should announce “you have the firearm” and release the firearm GO Ask the shooter to step back GO After shooter steps back using your strong hand to control the firearm: Determine the stoppage GO Clear it and unload the firearm GO Check bore GO Tell the shooter: What you think went wrong GO How the shooter might prevent a reoccurrence GO Demonstrate as needed Recommend that a gunsmith check any firearm that does not operate properly, before it is put back into service.

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Demonstrate how to clear common firearms:

Long guns (rifles and shotguns) Single shot GO Break open GO Pump GO Lever GO Bolt GO Semi-Auto GO

Handguns Double action revolver GO Single action revolver GO Semi-automatic pistols GO Muzzleloading firearms GO

While trainee is handling any firearm, do they:

ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction GO ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger GO Remove the ammunition source GO Open the action GO Physically and visually inspect the chamber and magazine areas GO Leave the action open and engage the mechanical safety (if possible) GO Use a rod/dowel to check the bore for obstruction GO

Signature of Trainer: ______certifies that the above requirements have been met

Date ______

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