AIR RIFLE SAFETY & RANGE PROCEDURES JROTC Marksmanship Training, Section V.
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Transcript of AIR RIFLE SAFETY & RANGE PROCEDURES JROTC Marksmanship Training, Section V.
AIR RIFLE SAFETY AIR RIFLE SAFETY & RANGE & RANGE
PROCEDURESPROCEDURES
JROTC Marksmanship Training, JROTC Marksmanship Training, Section VSection V
Air Rifle Safety & Range Air Rifle Safety & Range ProceduresProcedures
Section Objective:
To learn about gun and range safety and the actions JROTC cadets must perform to safely participate in air rifle marksmanship
Air Rifle Safety TrainingAir Rifle Safety Training
Safe Gun Handling RulesSafe Gun Handling Rules Shooting Range BasicsShooting Range Basics Range Commands Range Commands Protecting Your HealthProtecting Your Health Everyone is a Safety OfficerEveryone is a Safety Officer Range Firing ProceduresRange Firing Procedures Self-Discipline & FocusSelf-Discipline & Focus Becoming “Marksmanship Qualified”Becoming “Marksmanship Qualified”
Safety Performance Safety Performance ObjectivesObjectives
Properly Trained Cadets WillProperly Trained Cadets Will:: Be aware of the gun muzzle and maintain proper Be aware of the gun muzzle and maintain proper
muzzle control at all timesmuzzle control at all times Check for and maintain an open action, with CBI Check for and maintain an open action, with CBI
properly inserted, on every gun they handleproperly inserted, on every gun they handle Keep fingers off of the trigger at all times until Keep fingers off of the trigger at all times until
actually aiming at a target actually aiming at a target Respond properly to range commands and special Respond properly to range commands and special
range situations range situations Be aware of the gun handling of those around Be aware of the gun handling of those around
them to assist others in following safe gun them to assist others in following safe gun handling ruleshandling rules
Learning To Handle Guns Learning To Handle Guns SafelySafely
The The goalgoal—eliminate all gun —eliminate all gun accidents!accidents!
Know primary gun parts that affect Know primary gun parts that affect safety: safety: M-A-TM-A-T
Apply M-A-T Apply M-A-T performance standardsperformance standards PracticePractice handling air rifles--safety handling air rifles--safety
comes from practice, not knowledgecomes from practice, not knowledge Safe gun handling Safe gun handling rules apply to all rules apply to all
gunsguns and firearms and firearms
Primary Gun Parts that Affect Primary Gun Parts that Affect SafetySafety
3. Trigger 2. Action 1. Muzzle
How Air Rifle Actions How Air Rifle Actions FunctionFunction
Air rifle actions have a bolt or action that can be opened or closed. Opening the action exposes the breech (rear) end of the barrel for loading. Opening and closing the bolt/action cocks the firing mechanism to prepare the rifle for firing.
Daisy M853-bolt
in open position, pulled to
rear
Close bolt by
pushing forward
Pressing the trigger to the rear
releases the
mechanism to fire the
loaded rifle
CBI—Clear Barrel CBI—Clear Barrel IndicatorIndicator
CBI (Clear Barrel CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) confirms that Indicator) confirms that rifle is unloaded rifle is unloaded
CBI must be in rifle at CBI must be in rifle at all times except during all times except during preparation and firingpreparation and firing
CBI removed on firing CBI removed on firing line when preparation line when preparation for firing beginsfor firing begins
When firing is When firing is complete, ground rifle, complete, ground rifle, insert CBIinsert CBI
Keep CBIs clean and Keep CBIs clean and off the flooroff the floor
Inserting CBI
Rule 1--Muzzle ControlRule 1--Muzzle Control 1st gun handling rule: 1st gun handling rule:
control the direction control the direction the muzzle pointsthe muzzle points
Point the gun in a safe Point the gun in a safe direction—usually direction—usually upward or downrange upward or downrange towards the targetstowards the targets
Never point a gun at Never point a gun at another personanother person
Carry guns with the Carry guns with the muzzle above head muzzle above head levellevel
Rule 2—Action OpenRule 2—Action Open 22ndnd gun handling rule--keep gun gun handling rule--keep gun
action open, except when firingaction open, except when firing
Visually check the action to Visually check the action to verify that it is openverify that it is open
Keep a CBI inserted to confirm Keep a CBI inserted to confirm that the action is openthat the action is open
A gun with an open action A gun with an open action cannot be fired unintentionallycannot be fired unintentionally
On target ranges, actions must On target ranges, actions must remain open at all times, with remain open at all times, with CBIs inserted, except when the CBIs inserted, except when the rifle is on the firing line and dry rifle is on the firing line and dry or live firing is authorizedor live firing is authorized
OPEN AIR
RIFLE ACTION
S
Rule 3—Finger Off Rule 3—Finger Off TriggerTrigger
33rdrd gun handling rule-- gun handling rule--keep fingers outside of keep fingers outside of trigger guard except trigger guard except when aimingwhen aiming
The trigger guard The trigger guard protects the trigger protects the trigger from being from being unintentionally pulledunintentionally pulled
Place the index finger Place the index finger on the trigger only on the trigger only after starting to aim at after starting to aim at the targetthe target
Safety Rules Apply to All Safety Rules Apply to All GunsGuns
Safe Gun Handling Safe Gun Handling Rules Apply to all guns Rules Apply to all guns in all circumstancesin all circumstances
Muzzle Control
Open Action
Open Action with
Safety Flag
Air Rifle Range LayoutAir Rifle Range Layout
Firing Line
Firing Distance = 10 meters
Firing Points
Targets & Backstops
Range Officer Statio
n
Ready Line
Safety Barrier
Ready Area
Range Officer
Area
Range RulesRange Rules Range Officer: In charge of range, RO must Range Officer: In charge of range, RO must
be an adult, adult RO must be presentbe an adult, adult RO must be present Firing Point: One for each shooterFiring Point: One for each shooter Target Holder/Backstop: One for each Target Holder/Backstop: One for each
firing pointfiring point Firing Line: No part of the body may touch Firing Line: No part of the body may touch
the firing line or the floor ahead of linethe firing line or the floor ahead of line Ready Line: Persons waiting to fire & Ready Line: Persons waiting to fire &
spectators must remain behind linespectators must remain behind line
Range Safety Range Safety ConditionsConditions
Unloaded RifleUnloaded Rifle:: Action openAction open No pellet in barrelNo pellet in barrel CBI insertedCBI inserted
Grounded RifleGrounded Rifle:: On floor or bench On floor or bench Unloaded w/CBI Unloaded w/CBI
insertedinserted Line is ClearLine is Clear::
Rifles are unloaded, Rifles are unloaded, grounded and checkedgrounded and checked
No one handles riflesNo one handles rifles
Line is “Hot”Line is “Hot”:: No one is forward of No one is forward of
firing linefiring line Line is ready for firingLine is ready for firing
Call to Firing Line:Call to Firing Line: OK to move rifle and OK to move rifle and
equipment to firing lineequipment to firing line Handling rifles may be Handling rifles may be
permitted, CBIs remain permitted, CBIs remain inin
Preparation PeriodPreparation Period:: OK to remove CBIs, OK to remove CBIs,
close bolts and dry-fire close bolts and dry-fire or do aiming exercisesor do aiming exercises
Charging gas or loading Charging gas or loading is not authorizedis not authorized
Basic Range CommandsBasic Range Commands LOADLOAD
OK to charge gas OK to charge gas mechanismmechanism
OK to insert pelletOK to insert pellet OK to close actionOK to close action Not OK to shootNot OK to shoot
STARTSTART OK to begin firingOK to begin firing OK to continue OK to continue
firing firing When last shot is When last shot is
fired—open action, fired—open action, insert CBI, ground insert CBI, ground riflerifle
STOPSTOP Immediately stop attempting Immediately stop attempting
to fire shot (finger off trigger!)to fire shot (finger off trigger!) Firing no longer authorized Firing no longer authorized
UNLOADUNLOAD Open action and ground rifleOpen action and ground rifle Notify RO if rifle remains Notify RO if rifle remains
loadedloaded RO must confirm unloaded RO must confirm unloaded
condition--RO assistance is condition--RO assistance is required to unload loaded required to unload loaded riflesrifles
Safe Loading ProcedureSafe Loading Procedure1.1. Open ActionOpen Action
2.2. Charge AirCharge Air
3.3. Insert Pellet Insert Pellet (skirt to rear!)(skirt to rear!)
4.4. Close ActionClose Action
5.5. Place rifle in Place rifle in position and position and fire shotfire shot
6.6. Open action--Open action--repeatrepeat
Insert pellet here, then close bolt
Open action, charge air lever, then insert pellet
Dry FiringDry Firing Dry Firing: Cocking and releasing trigger Dry Firing: Cocking and releasing trigger
mechanism, without charging gas system, to mechanism, without charging gas system, to simulate firingsimulate firing
Will not damage air riflesWill not damage air rifles Some air rifles cannot be dry fired (Daisy M887/888); Some air rifles cannot be dry fired (Daisy M887/888);
aiming exercises can be done in lieu of dry firingaiming exercises can be done in lieu of dry firing An especially effective way to practiceAn especially effective way to practice Where: Only on designated firing pointWhere: Only on designated firing point When: When authorized by RO (e.g. practice or When: When authorized by RO (e.g. practice or
preparation periods) preparation periods) Do not charge air during dry firing--just open and Do not charge air during dry firing--just open and
close action to cock trigger mechanism close action to cock trigger mechanism
Range Safety ProceduresRange Safety Procedures
MalfunctionsMalfunctions Stay in positionStay in position Keep rifle Keep rifle
pointed pointed downrange downrange
Raise HandRaise Hand Wait for RO to Wait for RO to
inspect rifle and inspect rifle and give instructionsgive instructions
Range Safety ProceduresRange Safety Procedures
Firing CompletedFiring Completed Immediately open Immediately open
actionaction Get out of firing Get out of firing
positionposition Ground rifleGround rifle Insert CBIInsert CBI Wait for Wait for
instructions instructions
Range Safety ProceduresRange Safety Procedures
Loaded Rifle afterLoaded Rifle after STOP-UNLOADSTOP-UNLOAD Remain in positionRemain in position Keep rifle pointed Keep rifle pointed
downrange downrange Raise HandRaise Hand Wait for RO to give Wait for RO to give
instructions to fire instructions to fire rifle in PDC (Pellet rifle in PDC (Pellet Discharge Container) Discharge Container) or backstopor backstop Dischargin
g loaded rifle into
PDC
Personal Safety & Personal Safety & HygieneHygiene
Pellet Handling Pellet Handling HygieneHygiene Lead is toxicLead is toxic No food on rangeNo food on range No open beverage No open beverage
containerscontainers WASH HANDS AFTER WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING PELLETSHANDLING PELLETS
Safety GlassesSafety Glasses Wearing safety or Wearing safety or
eyeglasses during air eyeglasses during air rifle firing is rifle firing is recommended (required recommended (required in NJROTC)in NJROTC)
Personal ClothingPersonal Clothing Sweatshirt or work Sweatshirt or work
shirtshirt Glove (for hand that Glove (for hand that
holds or supports rifle)holds or supports rifle) Note: Hearing protection Note: Hearing protection
is not required for air rifleis not required for air rifle
Gun CasesGun CasesGun Cases:Gun Cases: Used to store and transport air Used to store and transport air
riflesrifles Behind firing line—keep rifles in Behind firing line—keep rifles in
closed casesclosed cases Bring closed case to firing line Bring closed case to firing line
with muzzle oriented with muzzle oriented downrangedownrange
After opening case—open After opening case—open action and insert CBIaction and insert CBI
Remove rifle from case, ground Remove rifle from case, ground rifle, remove case from firing rifle, remove case from firing lineline
After firing—replace rifle in After firing—replace rifle in case on firing line—CBI may be case on firing line—CBI may be removed, action closed and removed, action closed and trigger released before closing trigger released before closing casecase
Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions SafetiesSafeties
Mechanical devices to facilitate carrying loaded gunsMechanical devices to facilitate carrying loaded guns On target ranges, the safety is the open action and CBIOn target ranges, the safety is the open action and CBI Most target air rifles do not have mechanical safetiesMost target air rifles do not have mechanical safeties The use of the mechanical safety is not required in air The use of the mechanical safety is not required in air
rifle target shooting rifle target shooting Safe Air Rifles for Target RangesSafe Air Rifles for Target Ranges
Use only 4.5mm/.177 cal. air riflesUse only 4.5mm/.177 cal. air rifles Use only air rifles with pellet velocities of 600 fps or lessUse only air rifles with pellet velocities of 600 fps or less
Taking a BreakTaking a Break Never lay a loaded rifle downNever lay a loaded rifle down Rifle must be cleared with a CBI inserted before laying it Rifle must be cleared with a CBI inserted before laying it
downdown Some ranges may have special safety rulesSome ranges may have special safety rules
—they must be followed too—they must be followed too
Achieving a Perfect Safety Achieving a Perfect Safety RecordRecord
Safety requires self-discipline and focus--Safety requires self-discipline and focus--
you are the most important component of you are the most important component of
safetysafety
Everyone is a Safety OfficerEveryone is a Safety Officer Never tolerate unsafe gun handling by othersNever tolerate unsafe gun handling by others
Act immediately to correct unsafe situationsAct immediately to correct unsafe situations
Anyone can call Anyone can call STOPSTOP in a safety emergency in a safety emergency
Remember the Goal—Eliminate All Gun Remember the Goal—Eliminate All Gun
Accidents!Accidents!
Becoming Marksmanship Becoming Marksmanship QualifiedQualified
Cadets must attend safety training class Cadets must attend safety training class
Cadets must pass a standard safety examCadets must pass a standard safety exam
Exam based on safety training class and Exam based on safety training class and Cadets Guide to Air Rifle SafetyCadets Guide to Air Rifle Safety
Cadets must sign Cadets must sign Cadet Safety PledgeCadet Safety Pledge
Enjoy your rifle marksmanship experience!Enjoy your rifle marksmanship experience!