Safety

ALWAYS Keep The Gun Pointed In A Safe Direction

This is the primary rule of gun safety. Common sense dictates the safest direction, but, in general, keep the muzzle pointed in the air or down range.

ALWAYS Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Ready To Shoot

When holding a gun, rest your finger alongside the frame and outside the trigger guard. Until you are actually ready to fire, do not touch the trigger.

ALWAYS Keep The Gun Unloaded Until Ready To Use

If you do not know how to open the action or inspect the chamber(s), leave the gun alone and get help from someone who does.

  • Know your target and what is beyond.

  • Know how to use the gun safely.

  • Be sure the gun is safe to operate.

  • Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.

  • Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.

  • Know and obey all range commands.

  • Know where others are at all times.

  • Shoot only at authorized targets.

  • Do not handle a firearm or stand at the firing line where firearms are present while others are downrange.

  • Stop shooting immediately upon the command to “cease fire,” and await further instructions from the RSO.

Additionally...

Youth cowboy action shooting consists of shooting multiple shots from a loaded .22-caliber lever or bolt-action rifle, a .22-caliber single-action pistol, and a 12- or 20-gauge shotgun at metal targets in an Old West setting.