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TARGET RIFLE AUSTRALIA LIMITED
ABN 29 143 527 851

SAFETY AROUND THE RANGE

When you step onto the range you are in a safety controlled environment. Safety is the highest

priority and certain rules must be adhered to at all times. Please take note of the following:

 Always identify the range officer then listen out for and obey their instructions.
 If at any time you have any questions, no matter how simple, speak to the range officer.
 Never point a rifle at anyone.

 Treat all rifles and equipment with respect.
 Treat every rifle at all times, as though it were loaded.
 When handling a rifle ensure it has a coloured breech flag inserted in the loading
port/chamber.
 The breech flag must be inserted at all times when you are not shooting i.e. setting up or
when you have finished shooting. This lets other range users know the rifle has no
ammunition loaded.
 Keep your finger away from the trigger unless you are ready and aiming at the target.

 Only load the rifle under the instruction of the range officer.
 The rifle must be pointed down range at the target before ammunition is loaded.
 When you have finished shooting, check that the chamber of the rifle is empty and insert the
breech flag. The range officer will also check the rifle.
 Intoxication and shooting do not mix.

An example of 2 slightly different breech flags

As a beginner to the sport you will be given one-on-one assistance from one of our qualified safety
officers during your visits. This includes detailed guidance on rifle safety, setting up all equipment
as well as some tips to improve your scores!

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Post Office Box 11144, Centenary Heights, QLD 4350
Telephone: 0411 322 926 Email: [email protected] Web www.tra.org.au
Registered office: Suite 505, 55 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022