CAPITOL AREA PRACTICAL SHOOTING
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GENERAL RANGE RULES
Please read them carefully

Range Etiquette Guide: Three Fundamental Rules of Gun Safety

  1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at the shooting range, the safe direction is into the designated backstop
  2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.  ONLY put your finger on the trigger when you have a specific target and have the
    gun aimed at it.  At all other times your finger should be OFF the trigger.
  3. Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.  All guns brought to the firing line should be unloaded, unless they are handguns worn
    in a holster.

In the Parking Lot Before Class:
  • You should arrive with your guns unloaded, stored in a case or a bag
  • DO NOT carry a gun uncased from the parking lot to the classroom or range
  • If you have a valid and current CHL, you can wear your gun loaded in a holster worn on your belt
  • If you were not wearing your carry gun when you drove onto the property, DO NOT put it on and load it in the parking area.  Put it in a case
    or bag and bring it to the classroom unloaded.

In the Classroom
  • Generally firearms are not needed in the classroom, unless needed for an NRA course

In the Ready Area at the Range
  • ONLY uncase or unbag your gun when you are at the tables
  • No Holsters are needed for the CHL qualification
  • You may only load magazines at your table

On the Range
  • The ONLY place you may handle your firearm is on the firing line
  • DO NOT handle your firearm while an instructor is in front of the firing line
  • DO NOT handle your firearm while walking back and forth between the ready area and firing line
  • Keep your finger off the trigger at all times unless a live fire drill is in progress


Violations of these range rules can result in your ejection from class and the facility.