SHOOTING
COMMANDS AND RANGE SAFETY
Firearms must be pointed in a safe direction at all times, generally
skywards, unless on the firing line, where the muzzle should be pointed down range at the butt mound.
On command take
your rifle to the firing line with the bolt and magazine removed, and your ammunition in storage. Inspect your barrel to ensure
it is clear of obstructions. (ie wasps, mud, projectiles, oil).
At the 'load magazines' command insert
the required rounds into your removed magazine.
When
the Range Officer gives you the 'load firearm' command insert your rifle bolt (action back) and then insert
a full magazine into your rifle. You may then be given a trial target exposure. ie 'watch your front for a trial'.
When the 'safety - shoulder - action' command is given, engage your safety, place your
rifle butt in your shoulder and while pointing at the target, close your bolt on a chambered round - at all times
keeping your firearm pointed down range and your finger off the trigger. At the 'watch and shoot' command,
hold your breath, identify your target, disengage your safety, achieve a clear sight picture both in front and behind the
target, place your finger on the trigger, relax to eliminate 'firing flinch', and then discharge your firearm by 'squeezing'
the trigger gently.
If you have a misfire
keep the rifle pointed at the target, wait 30 seconds, then lift your bolt, raise your hand and under the supervision of the
Range Officer eject the misfired cartridge.
During
each sequence you will be give a 'stop - actions open' command. Raise you bolt, eject any catridge
and leave your action open (bolt back).
If
during a sequence the 'cease fire' command is given, raise your bolt, eject the cartridge, leave the action
open (bolt back), and then place your rifle on the ground muzzle pointing down range.
At
the end of shooting the 'show clear and unload' command will be given. Remove your bolt or insert an
empty camber indicator, remove all ammunition from all magazines and present your firearm and magazines for clearance
by the safety officers.
THE TYPE OF PERSONS THAT ARE BEST TO AVOID JOINING OUR CLUB.
You
rarely go shooting, hunting or fishing and think that joining the Alpine will enable you to avoid undertaking your required
legislated shoots.
We will not see you on the range
at least once every two months. (If members don't use our facilities we will lose them.)
You think that Alpine
members owe you something because you join up. (You will get from our Club exactly what you put into our Club.)
You are unable to contribute about $50 a month to your sport to cover fuel,
ammunition, range fees etc. (Shooting and hunting are relatively expensive sports.)
You are not interested in range shooting, improving your shooting ability or participating in shooting
competitions.
You think that hunting is about
killing everything that moves, and putting holes in everything that doesn't. (We rarely undertake any form of culling and
we only target shoot at the range.)
You have too
many commitments already. (We don't need any more slack members.)
You have no friends or family and or an anger management problem. (If no one else likes you, why would we?)
You have a drinking and or illegal drug problem. (Not a good mix with firearms!)
You are someone that steals, and or is untrustworthy.
You want the Government to disarm everybody, except you.
You have military fantasies.
You are only interested in guided hunting.
You
have not read our Hunters Code and or you think that it does not apply to you.
You want to discover our hunting spots so that you can take all your own non Alpine mates back
there hunting.
You represent some animal
terrorist group that hopes to uncover illegal activity. (You will be wasting your time!)
