Newbie Guide to Gun Safety:
Gun Safety in the Range
While you’re at the shooting range or anywhere you handle a firearm, these 4 Rules of Gun Safety must be followed 100% of the time. Knowing these rules and insisting that others do the same will help keep everyone safe.
Rule #1: Consider every gun as loaded.
Never assume that someone has handed you an unloaded firearm. Always check yourself to see if a firearm is really unloaded even if someone says it is empty or clear. Inspect the firearm yourself before moving on.
Rules like this may seem like common sense. But not everyone perceives things like not pointing a gun at themselves or their friends. That’s why we must continue to Rule #2.
Rule #2: Never let the muzzle of a gun point
at anything you are not willing to shoot.
Make sure you do not point a firearm at anything you are not willing to shoot, even if you think it is unloaded. It is your responsibility to ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction 100% of the time.
You don't want to be a part of an improbable firearm glitch that leads to something or someone unintentionally getting shot. This is also the reason why we must also follow the easiest rule, Rule#3.
Rule #3: Keep your finger off the trigger until you
are ready to shoot.
You diminish your chances of accidentally firing a firearm if your finger is off the trigger.
Remember, your “Trigger Finger” must become your “Safety Finger.” Be sure that you only place your finger on the trigger once your sights are on target. Situational awareness is very important BEFORE you make the decision to shoot, which will lead to Rule#4.
Rule #4: Be sure of your target and what is around
it.
The last rule of gun safety is just as significant as the rest.
You must be sure to know exactly what is beyond your target. According to The Physics Factbook, a bullet fired from an average sized 9mm handgun will travel 2,300 feet before falling. This means never point or fire at anything you can’t clearly identify as a target or that would be a danger if your bullet strays, ricochets, or over penetrates.
Conclusion:
Following these rules can allow you to safely enjoy using firearms your entire life.
For more safety recommendations, we strongly suggest you visit our Indoor range located at our main showroom at the 4th-floor PBD I Building, 27 Don Alejandro Roces Avenue, Quezon City.
The 20 meters Indoor firing range has 5-6 lanes with 3 bays for precision rifle marksmanship.
The company employs NROI certified range safety officers who are trained to assist customers with their needs and orient them about gun safety and proper gun handling.
Telephone number:
(+63 2) 8373-3088
(+63 2) 8922-8361 to 64
(+63 2) 8372-2710 to 12 local 316
Indoor Range Schedule:
Monday-Friday
9am-4pm
Due to the DOH guidelines on social distancing and limitation of social gathering, we encourage shooters to please make reservations for time slots using this online form:
https://forms.gle/WktyJSHjpMn9ydLe6
Range Fees – Regular Members:
(Membership fee is Php 3,500.00 a year; Renewal fee is Php 2,500.00)
Range fee: Php 250.00 per hour; Php 100.00 for succeeding
Ammo charge: Php 3.00 per bullet (when ammo is supplied by customer)
Range ammo: Php 11.00 per bullet (when ammo is supplied by the range)
* If purchased from PBD stores no charge
Target board:
Medium- Php 10.50 each
Classic – Php 15.00 each
IPSC – Php 17.00 each
Impact Vision – Php 33.00 each
Gun rental: P300.00 for the first 100 rounds
Range Fees – Non-Member:
Range fee: Php 500.00 per hour; Php 200.00 for succeeding hour
Ammo charge: Php 3.00 per bullet (when ammo is supplied by customer)
Range ammo: Php 12.00 per bullet (when ammo is supplied by the range)
* If purchased from PBD stores no charge
Target board:
Medium- Php 10.50 each
Classic – Php 15.00 each
IPSC – Php 17.00 each
Impact Vision – Php 33.00 each
Gun rental: Php 500.00 for the first 100 rounds (pistols)
Php 300.00 for the first 100 rounds (shotgun, rifles & airguns)
Reference:
https://gunpros.com/gun-safety-rules/
https://www.agirlandagun.org/training/4-rules-of-gun-safety/
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/4-firearms-safety-rules/
https://libertyhomeconcealment.com/pages/the-four-rules-of-firearm-safety
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