It is estimated that there are over six million air rifles in. A guide for junior shooters on all aspects of air gun safety including safety rules, range procedures, air rifle range operations. Always treat an air weapon as though it were loaded. Aiming at a safe target always aim your air rifle in a safe direction. Like all mechanical devices, the safety is subject to breakage or malfunction and can be adversely affected by wear, abuse, dirt, corrosion, incorrect assembly, improper adjustment or repair. Air rifle shooting sports safety guide 3 basic air gun safety safety safety is the number one priority on and off the range, so everyone must do their part to prevent accidents. Safe rifle status when not being handled on the range or in a. Jrotc air rifle marksmanship cadet safety examination. It is easy to say a good hold is one that has a small movement area oriented at the reference point i. Your air rifle or air gun comes equipped with an effective, welldesigned safety device. There are three basic rules that are the foundation for the safe handling and use of all types of guns, including the air rifles that are used in njrotc marksmanship.
The bipod cannot be in the metal track when the rifle is in use. Safety precautions on the cadet air rifle safety precautions are essential to ensure everyones safety on the range. Never rely on a safety catch to make an air weapon safe. When the rifle is cocked, the safety protudes on the left, indicating it is on safe. Adult supervision is required when any type of airgun is in use. Never rely on an airguns safety to protect you from unsafe handling. No safety device can be a complete substitute for safe handling on your part. Only point an air weapon in a safe direction, preferably at the ground, and never at another. Lead air gun pellets that are used in air rifle and air pistol shooting. Air rifle safety and air rifle range management item standard notes air rifle range layout range walls or perimeter the side and front walls as you look downrange of the room used for a range must be secure or capable of being secured from inside the range. The most important rules to follow in any range or target shooting activity are safety rules.
Jl missouri parts crosman 2100 a b classic reseal kit rebuild seals set bb pellet gun air rifle parts 41 42a 42c 42d 42f 43. Ppt teaching air rifle safety powerpoint presentation. Please call air venturi so we can address any issues or have you return the gun for repair. You are responsible for ensuring that unauthorized personssuch as childrencannot find and use your air rifle. A glove is necessary to protect the marksmans nontrigger hand while it holds the rifle. Njrotc guide to air rifle safety page 5 a range officer or instructor is in charge of the firing on every range. Safety procedures gamo gamo air rifles, airguns, pellet. This edition is valid for two years, from october 2018 through august 2020. Every time a cadet picks up a rifle or steps on a range, they must have safety in mind and check to ensure the rifle is safe an individual safety precaution check when receiving, handing over, or returning to a rifle. It is an offence to have an air weapon in a types of air. Safe rifle status when not being handled on the range or in a training environment, the air rifle must be in a safe status.
This manual will serve as a guide for this type of training, but will not. For example, to engage the safety of a daisy 888, it must be pushed towards. This applies equally for air rifles as well as for any type of firearm. A guide for junior shooters on all aspects of air gun. Crosman powershot red flight penetrators premium pellets, 100 count.
Multiple choice questions answer circle 1 when i pick up or receive an air rifle from someone else, the first thing i must do is. Point the rifle in a safe direction and pull the trigger. Air gun shooting sports safety guide shooting sports coach. Pdf air weapons whether rifles or pistols are, potentially, lethal weapons. Jl missouri parts crosman pumpmaster 760 old style brass bolt handle knob pellet bb gun air rifle part.
You must be 18 years or older to buy any air gun or air rifle in our store. Rifle shooting tips 11 surprising things new shooters. Treat every gun as though it were loaded and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to. Never shoot them at any person as they can cause serious injury, even death.
Horseplay however innocent it may start, can end with the most disastrous consequences. In the unlikely event your rifle malfunctions or exhibits reduced performance, do not attempt to fix the problem yourself. Study 24 air rifle safety flashcards from kimberly g. If sponsors require additional rules for special conditions, the additions. There are basic safety rules that must be followed at all shooting ranges by all shooters.
When you are ready to shoot, push the safety button. Stoeger airguns feature an automatic safety system, described in the owners manual. No safety, however positive or welldesigned, should be trusted. Anti beartrap mechanism prevents the safety button being put to off position when the barrel is broken. It may be amusing to direct a jet of air at a fellow. On target ranges, the safety is the open action and cbi most target air rifles do not have mechanical safeties the use of the mechanical safety is not required in air rifle target shooting safe air rifles for target ranges use only 4. Never apply compressed air to the skin or direct it at a person. Always safely discharge or unload and uncock it first. Mar 02, 2020 guidance on safe handling and storage of air guns and air rifles. The quiz below is on air rifle marksmanship safety and range operations exams. Studies indicate students enjoy the shooting sports and consistently rate air riflery as a fun and engaging sport. Never brandish, show, or display your airgun or airsoft gun in public.
T or f 8 after i finish firing, i may put my rifle down without opening the action first because it has just been fired. About sar the mission of the student air rifle program is to facilitate an introduction to the lifetime sport of target shooting to schoolaged youth in grades 4 through 12. Guide to air rifle safety page 6 tion and see that the gun is loaded with a cartridge or pellet, the cartridge or pellet must be removed to make the gun safe. Never use a compressed air hose to clean dirt or dust from your clothing or body. Guidance on safe handling and storage of air guns and air rifles. These rules remain in effect until specifically superseded.
Warning this airgun is recommended for adult use only. The air compression chamber and piston seal require no lubrication. Join the pyramyd air mailing list and receive 10% off your next purchase. Pdf air gun wounding and current uk laws controlling air weapons. Since jrotc marksmanship competitions are conducted in accordance with the national standard threeposition air rifle rules the. Safety briefing for air rifle shooters keep your rifles pointed in a safe directionthat is. These rifle shooting tips will teach you some fundamental skills that make a fine marksman. Capable of velocity in excess of 1,000 feet per second 305 m.
Sporter or precision air rifle rating position number of shots required sporter scorepossible score repetitions basic practical promarksman marksman marksman 1st class sharpshooter bar 1 bar 2 bar 3 bar 4 bar 5 bar 6 bar 7 bar 8 bar 9 expert this rating is achieved by completing the practical exercise conducted during an nra basic rifle course. The fundamentals of firearm safety the three basic general rules of safe gun handling. Do not take off safe until you have read and followed the instructions in this manual on how to load. Pcp powered, multishot side lever hunting air rifle model. Aiming at a safe target always aim your air rifle in a safe. Careless use may result in serious injury or accidental death.
Precision air rifle rules national rifle association. Dangerous within a minimum of 510 yards 470 meters. Remove the safety flag only on the firing line after the. Pcp powered, multishot side lever hunting air rifle. What are the basic rules of safe gun handling that everyone who handles air rifles or guns of any type must know and follow.
The express series air rifles are equipped with a crossbolt style safety located at the rear of the receiver. Our emails are filled with new products, deals, sneak peeks, tips and tricks, contests and more sign up today. Review the three safety rules that follow, plus the special warnings that appear throughout this manual. Release the safety, by rotating forward and out of the trigger guard. The commands and instructions of the range officer must always be followed.
Firing your air rifle when you are absolutely sure your air rifle is aimed at a safe target and you are ready to fire, put your air rifle off safe see step 2. Air gun shooting sports safety guide firearmtraining. A safety is a mechanical device, not a substitute for. This is the 12th edition of the national standard threeposition air rifle rules. Within the discipline of airguns are rifle applications and within rifle are recreational, sporter and precision disciplines. Automatic safety sets the safety to on automatically during cocking of the air rifle. This air rifle should only be used by responsible persons 18. In order to join the air rifle team, you must obtain a 100%. Home air gun the nra program national rifle association. Feb, 2019 if you get a chance to try out for the armed forces one thing you should have is a skill that helps the branch grow so as to look pleasing to the committee. Right and left must be reversed for lefthanded athletes.
Keep your rifle action open except when you are firing or dry firing. Insert a safety flag before bringing your rifle to the range or when removing it from a gun case. In air rifle and air pistol target shooting, projectiles. Any change in performance, such as lowered trigger force and. Beeman precision airguns rseries air rifle owners manual. Treat every gun as though it were loaded and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Inevitably our airgun safety rules are a list of do nots but really theyre. Helping new and developing shooters with their rifles and giving them rifle shooting tips can be a lot of fun for experienced shooters.
A safety is a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense and good safety procedures. References to right or left in these rules are given for righthanded athletes. In this sport, the majority of incidents are caused by the ignorance of proper rifle operating procedures or by mishandling. To learn about gun and range safety and the actions that jrotc cadets must perform to. Air rifle position rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all 10 meter 3 position and 4 position sporter air rifle competition national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road fairfax, virginia 22030 effective january 2015. Give it a try and all the best if you get deployed. Airforce air guns are especially powerful, so they must be taken seriously at all times. T or f 9 once an air rifle is unloaded and checked by a. A mild report pop verifies the weapon is now charged with c02 and is ready for shooting. A guide for junior competitors on all aspects of air gun. Air rifle safety junior reserve officer training corps with torres at union high school studyblue flashcards.
A junior shooters guide to air rifle safety a guide for junior shooters on all aspects of air gun safety including safety rules, range procedures, air ri. The air rifle is off safe or fire and able to be fired when the safety lever is in the forward position f, away from trigger, fig. All new rules or rules that were substantially changed from the 11th 20162018 edition are underlined. Always keep the safety on, even when the air gun is unloaded. Air rifle safety junior reserve officer training corps. Safety rules for air rifle shooting ranges the most important rules to follow in any range or target shooting activity are safety rules. If you get a chance to try out for the armed forces one thing you should have is a skill that helps the branch grow so as to look pleasing to the committee. A guide for junior competitors on all aspects of air gun safety including safety rules, range procedures, air rifle range operations. A cbi, or clear barrel indicator, is required to indicate that the rifle is unloaded when the range is cold or the rifle is unloaded and not in use. It is an offence to have an air weapon in a types of air weapon.
Modification of the gun may cause it to malfunction and tampering with the gun may make it unsafe. Even air at a pressure of 15 psig can cause serious injury. Trigger adjustment both trigger pull and trigger overtravel are adjustable on your air rifle fig. Anti beartrap mechanism prevents the safety button being put to.
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. With the muzzle pointing in a safe direction and the action open so that the gun cannot be fired, the third safety. This air rifle should only be used by responsible persons 18 years. Pellet guns, air rifles, airguns, pellet rifles, bb guns call them what you will are not paintball guns or airsoft guns. In order to keep the shooting range safe, all air rifles and firearms must have their actions open and exposed to view at all times except while youre actually firing. Air rifles with pellet power precision stoeger airguns. Inevitably our airgun safety rules are a list of do nots but really theyre just basic common sense. Safety catch safety rod to ensure that air rifles are not removed from the firing point or stored with a pellet in the chamber or barrel, a safety rod is to be inserted in the barrel from the muzzle end.
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