Safety and Compliance Flashcards

A student's handgun goes 'click' instead of firing. What should the instructor direct first?

Answer: Keep the muzzle pointed downrange for at least 30 seconds before clearing

A failure to fire may be a hangfire, so the muzzle stays in a safe direction for at least 30 seconds before the action is opened.

After a shot sounds noticeably weaker than normal, what is the safest instructor response?

Answer: Stop firing and check the barrel for an obstruction (squib load)

A weak report may mean a bullet is lodged in the bore, and firing another round could cause a dangerous barrel rupture.

Who on a supervised range has the authority to call a cease fire?

Answer: Anyone who sees an unsafe condition

Any participant who sees a hazard can and should call a cease fire immediately.

When a cease fire is called, what should shooters do with their handguns?

Answer: Stop firing, keep fingers off triggers, and keep muzzles pointed downrange

Shooters stop firing, take fingers off the trigger, and keep the gun pointed safely downrange until told what to do next.

Which practice best reduces lead exposure after a range session?

Answer: Washing hands and face with cold water and soap before eating

Cold water and soap remove lead residue without opening skin pores, and eating should wait until after washing.

What is the most reliable way to confirm a semi-automatic pistol is unloaded?

Answer: Remove the magazine, lock the slide open, and visually and physically check the chamber

Removing the magazine first and then inspecting the chamber both by sight and by feel confirms the gun is empty.

When an instructor hands a handgun to a student, how should it be transferred?

Answer: Unloaded with the action open, muzzle pointed in a safe direction

An open action lets both people see the gun is unloaded, and muzzle control is kept the whole time.