I was at the range the other day and a guy kept flagging the whole line of shooters with his gun. I went over to tell him to keep his gun down range and he replied it's not a big deal and kept doing it. After a chat with the range master he got kicked out. I'm not going to get shot by some idiot.
I'm glad people noticed that when the range officer called for clearing of firearms, the host of this video cleared his chamber before removing the magazine. This is wrong because by cycling the action without removing the magazine first, it may load another round into the chamber. Always remove the magazine first when making a firearm safe.
Yeah, where I go we remove magazine, clear chamber+lock back slide, the rangemaster then visualle checks the chamber to clear us before we put away the weapon (outdoors practical shooting).
I caught that the first time I saw this at the range, took a buddy later and told him to mention it during their verbal quiz lol. Pretty amazing that it slipped by editing.
Good catch and correct about the sequence for safeing a semiautomatic, but if you lock back the slide it can not chamber another round, chambering a round is accomplished by the slide coming back forward and pushing a round from the magazine into the chamber,
im pretty new to shooting and ive been struggling with hitting the middle of the target, but today at the range, something just clicked and by the end of the day it was like i couldnt miss. such a satisfying feeling. i cannot wait to get back
I actually even commented on that a few years ago and yes you are correct he was supposed to but people like to argue with my comment and say that it is okay not to but I have had safety officers at gun ranges tell me that he made a mistake and was supposed to drop the mag first.
Great tips to get newcomers into shooting in a safe way. One remark though. I live in Belgium, gun laws (and safety rules) are REALLY tight here. At 4:30 the lady is holding her revolver with her right hand, and is also cocking the hammer with her right hand. Near my range that's not even allowed, because you'd supposedly lose a bit of your control on the gun when you're cocking it with the same hand that you're holding it with. On top of that, you'll shoot more accurate because the gun will move less if you use your other hand to cock the hammer. Just though I'd share what I've been told.
Revolvers were always made to be shot and recocked one-handed for single action. Likely just a range rule, made due to those with small or weak hands, low dexterity, or just low safe handling skills; while shooting every sort of revolver out there. Probably a good point on accuracy though, at least in theory.
5:49, like LoneStarHandgun said: "The reason we take the magazine outta the handgun 1st is 2 get rid of the ability for new rounds to go into that chamber."
The three safety rules for gunranges are all that is necessary but not when using a firearm on a daily basis. Most CCW classes and competitions teach Cooper's and the IDPA rules. Here they are: 1. All guns are loaded[An easy way of teaching that all guns are treated as loaded]. 2. Don't let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target. 4. Be sure of your target and what's behind it. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, I wondered why they did it that way. I'm not at a formal range very often so I thought there might be a real reason, but it didn't make sense to me to lock the slide back if the magazine was still in the gun.
Actually that's not true. When unloading a firearm, the goal it to make it safe. When you remove the magazine first, the round in the chamber is still a live round, and in the process of removing the magazine, the trigger could be accidentally pulled. When you lock the slide back first, it removes the live round from the chamber and when you lock it back, it prevents it from loading another. Then the magazine is removed. Remember the goal is to make it safe. The round in the chamber is more "dangerous" than the rounds in the magazine, because it's the round that's in the position to be fired. Would make much sense to do that step last. Always clear the chamber by locking the slide back first. No matter how many rounds are in the magazine, they can't fire if the slide is locked back. Many people may not be used to this, but if your going by the books, this is the correct way. Most professional handgun trainers preach this as well.
definitely a very informative video I'm showing it to my family members now tomorrow's our first time at range. I've dealt with firearms before but always good as a refresher for the new shooters
I’ve been watching lots of youtube videos about gun safety and this one is specifically in the shooting range, the most comprehensive one I’ve ever watched. I will take it.👍
I'm sure this has been pointed out several times now, but you're supposed to drop the mag before you clear it, for you may accidently load a new round in the chamber.
This is a really well made video, it goes through the WHOLE process on the range, instead of just telling you and saying "now you're ready to shoot" without demonstrating anything. :)
I have never been to an indoor shooting range. I have been to an outside one for the TDCJ annual retraining, and after shooting and the line was clear we were directed to police our brass. On indoor shooting do you leave your brass on the floor, and they didn't mention when a gun jams, or a shell fails to fire. We always kept the gun pointing down range, and raise our hand for assistance. A person should know how to clear a misspent round or how to clear a jammed gun, but he did mention beginners.
@@BedsitBob Know you target and everything IN LINE with your target. Far more people get inadvertently shot when they get between someone and the target. Almost never behind. Sadly a Fudd org apparently owns the rules...
Because "ALL guns are ALWAYS loaded!" "Treat as if.." would be torn up in court as there is no real specification; is there?? And people are just plain lazy when it comes to basic safety. ;)
Thank you! This is my GO TO video - before I take ANYONE on the range with me. Saves atleast 25 mins - so I can rephrase all of this and then get right into SAFELY shooting targets. Remember folks, for NEW shooters that you may be introducing to the sport. ALWAYS load just 1 round into the magazine, cylinder, clip. Let them build the confidence and monitor closely. Once they have proven themselves, then proceed to 3, 5, 10 - and full, etc.
That is why I am so glad that I joined a private range, everyone that I meet there is professional, safe, & willing to help others. I have seen too many unsafe events at public ranges. if you get an opportunity to join a private range you should consider it.
great video I'm getting into guns and it's always good to learn safety guns are not toys but you can have a lot of fun using them at the range thank you for all the safety tips
Fantastic video! Thanks for this. As a new shooter still looking to make it to the range (extremely new!), this is very helpful, empowering and motivating.
re hearing protection:ear muffs are great for indoor handgun practice, but they can get in the way when you are shooting a rifle. The effect of this is to move the muff closest to the rifle slightly off of your ear, removing your protection. Ear plugs, possibly cotton over ear plugs are more appropriate for rifles, in my opinion.
Personally, I use both. Using just ear plugs, I've had ringing in my ears, which quite possibly indicates potentially permanent damage. It's a free country, of course, but I'd rather not take any unnecessary risks with my hearing. Cotton over ear plugs is an interesting idea - I haven't heard that one. Thanks for your comment!
I will say that people should be tested as to what they know about gun safety before going to a range, I think shooting around other people is more dangerous than driving and look what you need to go through to be able to drive. There are a lot of very good safety videos on youtube . And I am thankful for this one as well. I know people who where killed by people who thought they knew more than they did!
I couldn't agree more. I'm fairly new to shooting, and have only been around a handful of people who handled guns, but none of them did so safely. One who "has been shooting all my life," and "I know what I'm doing" flagged me dozens of times - granted, the firearm was always unloaded when he pointed it at me, but anyone who knows the rules of gun safety knows that it's not OK to point a gun at someone, whether or not it is loaded, partially because that's a terrible habit to get into. In my limited experience, I've found that the average person who pulls out a gun to show it off or get it ready for target shooting will immediately point it in an unsafe direction. Also, the average person who handles a handgun will immediately turn it sideways to look at it without noticing where it is pointing. Sure, they usually do this when they think it's unloaded, but I've never known a human being who didn't sometimes make mistakes.
For the most part this is a truly excellent video. However, 1) when clearing a semi-auto firearm you should drop the magazine FIRST, then rack the slide; 2) the warning about firearms being unloaded and pointing downrange when not in use is not stern enough IMO; rather, all firearms MUST be unloaded and pointed downrange when not in use! Otherwise, this video is one of the very best in my opinion. I watch it whenever it is shown at our club for new members, it NEVER hurts to review safety.
It was in mine :) (seriously - we had a rifle range - great introduction to safe operation and range practice). Downside the weapons were vintage (particularly today) so to try to get one again for personal use is tricky.
Welcome to the club. I'm not a SEAL but I'm in the Navy. It's a hard life, but very rewarding. You're going to need to be in top physical shape and have outstanding grades. Keep working hard and maybe I'll see you in the fleet someday. Good luck.
Outstanding explanation. I'm interested on mounting, dismounting and firing a fire weapon. Never had that chance. However this video gives me the head start on how to handle them properly. Outstanding explanation.
A couple of things I've noticed, one, is when UNLOADING a firearm, it's a great idea to remove the magazine first!!! The second issue I've noticed, is when shooting a revolver, the SUPPORT hand THUMB should be curled DOWN over the strong hand thumb to prevent any blood spill at the range and or ending up with a black thumb covered in gun powder soot LOL
Three things are different than our training here (Ontario). These have probably already been pointed out but I didn't want to read all 700+ comments! First, when a ceasefire is called, we are trained to fully clear the gun/prove it safe upon hearing "ceasefire". I don't see how waiting for the RSO to say unload is safer than just doing it automatically. Our acronym is "PROVE it Safe": Point in safe direction-Remove the magazine-Observe the chamber-Verify the feed path-Examine the bore. Secondly, his pistol did not have a trigger lock on it when he opened his range bag (which should also have been locked). Trigger locks are the law here when transporting guns. Finally, they don't have any sort of flag or weed trimmer line to put in the barrel as physical proof that nothing is in there. Doing this makes it easier for the RSO to inspect the line; no need for him to pick up each gun to see that it is unloaded and safe.
Ahhh, I love this:) I go to a range close to my area here in Arizona. I haven't been to it since the ammo shortage and I'm looking forward to going back! I definitely need to get a refresher, though, aha. I'll be asking my local range for further rules and instructions for safety and precaution, but this video gives me a lot of extra confidence:)
5:45, the video is wrong, when the cease fire occurred, you have to remove the magazine first (to ensure new rounds don't go in) clear the weapon second, by pulling the slide back, and then inspecting the weapon to ensure it is clear/empty. They both cleared first, but didn't remove the magazine, and he's the owner of the range? I'd never go to that range!
If you lock the slide and it doesn't return, it CAN'T chamber another round. I suppose if you slip and the slide comes back you will chamber one, but when you go to lock it again you will eject the next round. So i think either way works. What you CAN'T do is rack the slide, then drop the mag, then you will have one loaded.
To be fair, RO had them lock back, then instructed them to "clear your firearms." He wasn't guiding them through the clearing process, merely telling them to do it. Probably because a locked back gun is safer to get a magazine out of, as not everyone has the same knowledge or dexterity. Seems like a weird range policy thing, or could be specific to a cease fire call.
What should you do if you show up with alot of equipment. I havn't been to a shooting range yet, but when I do I'll be bring my Mossberg 500, Colt M4 and a few sidearms. Where should I be resting the weapons? There is definetly not enough room on the small table for all that plus ammo.
Teaching my fiance about firearms and firearm safety and she found this very helpful and easy to understand! I'm excited to take her to the range soon now that she has a good idea of how to handle and be safe, excellent video
Good range safety information here. Why some ranges don't have this as their safety video for range orientation is inexcusable. Thanks NSSF! You do great work for range owner-operators!
Come on... remove the magazine, then empty the chamber/lock the slide back. Doing it the way you're showing in this video is wrong, and can be dangerous.
That is the one error they did make in this video you have to drop your magazine first then rack your slide to eject the round. Other than that it is a very good safety video.
Another vid. told about a police officer demonstrating gun safety: He racked the slide, removed the mag., pointed the gun at his temple & pulled the trigger. Blew his brains out in front of the class. [Memorable lesson in safe manipulation, I guess.]
A bit late, but to be fair, RO had them lock back, then instructed them to "clear your firearms." Probably because a locked back gun is safer to get a magazine out of, as not everyone has the same knowledge or dexterity.
very good info! never been to a shooting range before and thought about goin' to get as much info on how to properly use firearms and to soak in the tips on safe usage
Although I've done time with an M16A1 in the military 1983 to 1992 I'm a complete virgin when it comes to hand guns/pistols beyond the BB & Soft air gun type but am wanting to get into it as a fun sport and may turn into a collector but am wanting to learn safety first. I found this video very inspirational..
This is the exact range safety video I was required to watch before entering the range. Boring, but extremely necessary stuff. Nothing I hadn’t already known before entering the range myself.
THANK YOU That was a very informative video. Easy to understand. Great clear voice. I feel he covered all the bases. Thanks again for making tge very professional video and posting it!
These are just my main rules: 1.) Never point the firearm at anything you DON’T want to destroy. 2.) Finger always off the trigger until you’re in the act of shooting. 3.) Treat every gun as if it is loaded. 4.) Always know what is behind/next to/near your target. Even on the other side of a wall, etc. 5.) Triple check that you’ve cleared your chamber, including a physical check. 6.) If you’re shooting with others, let them know you’re about to shoot before you fire. Make them aware. Those will take care of the majority of accidents.
Thanks for the video. To add tot this. If you Do drop something over the firing line. Call for a range safety officer or call for a cease fire. I also have a question about the brass at the floor in your stall. Can you gather it up or does it now belong to the range?
This is a very helpful video, especially when it actually gives a demonstration of going to the range itself. I'm very new to gun ownership and the only experience I've had at a range was when I went there with an NRA instructor, but the place was completely empty and I had a very custom experience rather than the standard, so I'm still unsure of how exactly to approach this. Anyway, thank you for the video!
Everyone mentioning the gun clearing with the magazine still in. Nobody mentioning he's using a support hand forward and thumb extended past the cylinder 7:44 on a wheel gun.
Great Vid.. I’m quite new at this and know how important the rules and overall etiquette are to everyone. Aside from getting hurt or worse, I don’t want to be that guy who’s such a putz that he becomes a distraction.
Between 7:42 and 7:49 elapsed time, look where the shooter's left thumb is. That may be where to put it while holding a semiautomatic, but NOT while holding a revolver. The escaping gasses from the cylinder gap is enough to blow his thumb off.
I know I'm replying to a seven year old comment, but your comment is underrated. I got into the S&W Model 500 revolver, and read a Reddit comment about someone who had exactly that thing happen to him while shooting the 500 - I can't remember if his thumb was completely blown off, but I remember that it was a bad injury. Also why you never want to stand to the side of someone firing a revolver - it may or may not result in injury, but it will be unpleasant, and will almost certainly result in breathing in a lot of lead fumes.
Taking my granddaughterr to the shooting range to shoot the M9.She's leaving for the service in a few months.Do you have more advice for me and her.Thanks & God bless.Really liked your range video.
GREAT AWESOME video. I'm going to a shooting range for the first time in my life with my very first guns (1 rifle and 1 pistol) with my husband this week.
I just had a bad experience at my local range. So I know how to operate a Glock really well, at my local range I wanted to try a different weapon and rent a 1911. I never operated a 1911 so I told the guy renting me the gun that and he just stared at me. "I know handguns in general are the same and I fired a Glock 19 here before but not a 1911". I just wanted to know how the manual safety worked and where the slide release was. He didn't tell me. Instead he asked me to preform a press check, but the slide was already open and I didn't know where the slide release lever was so I could close the slide and pull it back to check the chamber. So he told me he doesn't understand how I was allowed on to the range in the first place. He didn't instruct me on the 1911 and insulted my lack of experience and intelligence on operating a 1911. I just got annoyed and walked away. I am new to guns in general and already took a into to handguns course and they provided a Glock 19 that I fired. A Glock 19 is one of the most basic firearms on the market and I fired one 3 times at that range. I know how to properly operate one. Switching to a 1911 is different. All I wanted was some instruction and to fire a few rounds at the range, but because I'm young I get singled out whenever I am asked to rent. Every Instructor except the range officer is super stern with me. My confidence is just kind of shaken now because I don't know where to go.
7:45 Semiauto users often do this with their support hand thumb but quite a dangerous habit when using a revolver. Cuts, burns, or worse can happen depending on the round being fired
I disagree with what mrpolicewolf said. When the slide is pulled back the ejector should remove any round that is chambered in the gun. If there is a round left in the barrel when you lock the slide back with the magazine in the firearm that would be an indication of a bad ejector. Though I agree with removing the source first when making any weapon safe it should not impede a chambered round from ejecting if the source is not removed first. The slide must go forward to chamber another round.
No stupid jokes, no unnecessary intros, no loud music. Just straight to the point, excellent.
01:45 the gun they have been carrying around pointing at people all the time! 🤦♂🤣
WOW GUN JUST THROWN IN BAG THERES YOUR PROBLEM!
Exactly. It's got old school feel to it. No clout bs.
Man I can’t play my favorite song it goes all the other kids wiht the pumped up kicks
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I was at the range the other day and a guy kept flagging the whole line of shooters with his gun. I went over to tell him to keep his gun down range and he replied it's not a big deal and kept doing it. After a chat with the range master he got kicked out. I'm not going to get shot by some idiot.
BRAVE SOUL
Safety first and never let the idiots stay
Damn moron. I'm new to this, but I learned that when I was 8 with airsoft.
lol, but did he wait for you outside?
@Mytia George find somewhere else to spam, please.
I'm glad people noticed that when the range officer called for clearing of firearms, the host of this video cleared his chamber before removing the magazine. This is wrong because by cycling the action without removing the magazine first, it may load another round into the chamber.
Always remove the magazine first when making a firearm safe.
Yeah, where I go we remove magazine, clear chamber+lock back slide, the rangemaster then visualle checks the chamber to clear us before we put away the weapon (outdoors practical shooting).
Maraak .Nor Proper procedure
AR556NATO ....THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I SAW TOO. I WAS HAPPY WITH THIS VIDEO UNTIL THAT MISTAKE.
I caught that the first time I saw this at the range, took a buddy later and told him to mention it during their verbal quiz lol.
Pretty amazing that it slipped by editing.
Good catch and correct about the sequence for safeing a semiautomatic, but if you lock back the slide it can not chamber another round, chambering a round is accomplished by the slide coming back forward and pushing a round from the magazine into the chamber,
I like him, he's like the Mr. Rogers of gun etiquette hehehe ... Thanks for the info.
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The Mr. Rogers of gun etiquette! 😂 I see it, and love it!! I was thinking the same thing lol.
Except he cleared the gun incorrectly
Kind of like hickock45 is the mr Rogers of his show ☺️
Mr Roger's but can fill your chest with 45 acp in a minute.
If you ever want to own a firearm, these are things you need to know. Being American, I hope all gun owners would know all these rules.
Not only if you want to own a gun, people in general should know about gun safety, even if to prevent accidental shootings.
@@Shouszen Have you ever seen the gun idiot videos on YT?
It’s quite a responsibility.
im pretty new to shooting and ive been struggling with hitting the middle of the target, but today at the range, something just clicked and by the end of the day it was like i couldnt miss. such a satisfying feeling. i cannot wait to get back
Aren't you supposed to remove the magazine first, clear it, and secure the slide?
I actually even commented on that a few years ago and yes you are correct he was supposed to but people like to argue with my comment and say that it is okay not to but I have had safety officers at gun ranges tell me that he made a mistake and was supposed to drop the mag first.
Yeeeesss. That was poor firearm safety. Drop mag, cycle 3x.
Thank you that annoyed me to its take out mag lock back slide the secure round that fell
Can i try your gun
Yeah sure
*uses all the rounds*
You're supposed to but it really does make a difference. Gun is safe either way you do it.
Great tips to get newcomers into shooting in a safe way.
One remark though.
I live in Belgium, gun laws (and safety rules) are REALLY tight here.
At 4:30 the lady is holding her revolver with her right hand, and is also cocking the hammer with her right hand.
Near my range that's not even allowed, because you'd supposedly lose a bit of your control on the gun when you're cocking it with the same hand that you're holding it with.
On top of that, you'll shoot more accurate because the gun will move less if you use your other hand to cock the hammer.
Just though I'd share what I've been told.
Revolvers were always made to be shot and recocked one-handed for single action. Likely just a range rule, made due to those with small or weak hands, low dexterity, or just low safe handling skills; while shooting every sort of revolver out there.
Probably a good point on accuracy though, at least in theory.
haha thought I heard you're homeboy say "good shit man"
dank9288639 I swear I heard that too😂😂😂
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Yooo me 2 son🤣🤣🤣
I am fucking weak LOL
5:49, like LoneStarHandgun said: "The reason we take the magazine outta the handgun 1st is 2 get rid of the ability for new rounds to go into that chamber."
The three safety rules for gunranges are all that is necessary but not when using a firearm on a daily basis. Most CCW classes and competitions teach Cooper's and the IDPA rules. Here they are: 1. All guns are loaded[An easy way of teaching that all guns are treated as loaded]. 2. Don't let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target. 4. Be sure of your target and what's behind it. Thanks for the video.
Great vid. However the magazine should be removed first, then the slide locked back, not the other way around seen here.
Agreed, it does not take much to hit the slide release.
I noticed that too.
Yeah, I wondered why they did it that way. I'm not at a formal range very often so I thought there might be a real reason, but it didn't make sense to me to lock the slide back if the magazine was still in the gun.
Eww dirty
Actually that's not true. When unloading a firearm, the goal it to make it safe. When you remove the magazine first, the round in the chamber is still a live round, and in the process of removing the magazine, the trigger could be accidentally pulled. When you lock the slide back first, it removes the live round from the chamber and when you lock it back, it prevents it from loading another. Then the magazine is removed. Remember the goal is to make it safe. The round in the chamber is more "dangerous" than the rounds in the magazine, because it's the round that's in the position to be fired. Would make much sense to do that step last. Always clear the chamber by locking the slide back first. No matter how many rounds are in the magazine, they can't fire if the slide is locked back. Many people may not be used to this, but if your going by the books, this is the correct way. Most professional handgun trainers preach this as well.
definitely a very informative video I'm showing it to my family members now tomorrow's our first time at range. I've dealt with firearms before but always good as a refresher for the new shooters
This is a great video, and very well planned out. I had my mother watch this before we went to the range. It's great beginner's instructional content.
I’ve been watching lots of youtube videos about gun safety and this one is specifically in the shooting range, the most comprehensive one I’ve ever watched. I will take it.👍
I'm sure this has been pointed out several times now, but you're supposed to drop the mag before you clear it, for you may accidently load a new round in the chamber.
he locked the bloody slide back so he did clear it just backwards.
This is a really well made video, it goes through the WHOLE process on the range, instead of just telling you and saying "now you're ready to shoot" without demonstrating anything. :)
I’ve looked at almost 100 of these videos and this is the first one that is actually good
I have never been to an indoor shooting range. I have been to an outside one for the TDCJ annual retraining, and after shooting and the line was clear we were directed to police our brass. On indoor shooting do you leave your brass on the floor, and they didn't mention when a gun jams, or a shell fails to fire. We always kept the gun pointing down range, and raise our hand for assistance. A person should know how to clear a misspent round or how to clear a jammed gun, but he did mention beginners.
What the hell ever happen to "TREAT EVERY WEAPON AS IF IT WERE LOADED" That should have been first!
jimmymac63 it’s written in giant letters on the wall
There's also "Know your target and what is behind it".
Treat every weapon as you'd like to be treated...
@@BedsitBob Know you target and everything IN LINE with your target. Far more people get inadvertently shot when they get between someone and the target. Almost never behind. Sadly a Fudd org apparently owns the rules...
Because "ALL guns are ALWAYS loaded!" "Treat as if.." would be torn up in court as there is no real specification; is there?? And people are just plain lazy when it comes to basic safety. ;)
Here's a tip: watch the video at 5:16 with closed captions turned on.
I'm thinking that taking a poop on the range and having the next guy step in it is not a good idea?
Andy T beautiful catch dude.
Andy T LOL
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This is the most professional and to the point video I’ve found on this topic yet. I could watch a whole series of videos from this guy. Thanks!
Thank you! This is my GO TO video - before I take ANYONE on the range with me. Saves atleast 25 mins - so I can rephrase all of this and then get right into SAFELY shooting targets. Remember folks, for NEW shooters that you may be introducing to the sport. ALWAYS load just 1 round into the magazine, cylinder, clip. Let them build the confidence and monitor closely. Once they have proven themselves, then proceed to 3, 5, 10 - and full, etc.
Good advice. Need to make sure they can handle recoil, don't want any bump fires happening.
Most excellent and informative video for newbies like me. Thank you for providing this wonderful instructional for new shooters.
Lol I thought Jeff in the blue shirt said "good shit man!" Instead of "good shooting" haha
Except for the one mistake everyone keeps
Talking about, this was a great video. Thanks
Very accurate and professional information for first-time shooters. I appreciate it very much.
Thanks for the video! No one wants to be that guy at the range that doesn't know what the heck they're doing
That is why I am so glad that I joined a private range, everyone that I meet there is professional, safe, & willing to help others. I have seen too many unsafe events at public ranges. if you get an opportunity to join a private range you should consider it.
great video I'm getting into guns and it's always good to learn safety guns are not toys but you can have a lot of fun using them at the range thank you for all the safety tips
Fantastic video! Thanks for this. As a new shooter still looking to make it to the range (extremely new!), this is very helpful, empowering and motivating.
re hearing protection:ear muffs are great for indoor handgun practice, but they can get in the way when you are shooting a rifle. The effect of this is to move the muff closest to the rifle slightly off of your ear, removing your protection. Ear plugs, possibly cotton over ear plugs are more appropriate for rifles, in my opinion.
Personally, I use both.
Using just ear plugs, I've had ringing in my ears, which quite possibly indicates potentially permanent damage.
It's a free country, of course, but I'd rather not take any unnecessary risks with my hearing.
Cotton over ear plugs is an interesting idea - I haven't heard that one. Thanks for your comment!
I will say that people should be tested as to what they know about gun safety before going to a range, I think shooting around other people is more dangerous than driving and look what you need to go through to be able to drive. There are a lot of very good safety videos on youtube . And I am thankful for this one as well. I know people who where killed by people who thought they knew more than they did!
I couldn't agree more.
I'm fairly new to shooting, and have only been around a handful of people who handled guns, but none of them did so safely. One who "has been shooting all my life," and "I know what I'm doing" flagged me dozens of times - granted, the firearm was always unloaded when he pointed it at me, but anyone who knows the rules of gun safety knows that it's not OK to point a gun at someone, whether or not it is loaded, partially because that's a terrible habit to get into.
In my limited experience, I've found that the average person who pulls out a gun to show it off or get it ready for target shooting will immediately point it in an unsafe direction. Also, the average person who handles a handgun will immediately turn it sideways to look at it without noticing where it is pointing. Sure, they usually do this when they think it's unloaded, but I've never known a human being who didn't sometimes make mistakes.
For the most part this is a truly excellent video.
However, 1) when clearing a semi-auto firearm you should drop the magazine FIRST, then rack the slide; 2) the warning about firearms being unloaded and pointing downrange when not in use is not stern enough IMO; rather, all firearms MUST be unloaded and pointed downrange when not in use!
Otherwise, this video is one of the very best in my opinion. I watch it whenever it is shown at our club for new members, it NEVER hurts to review safety.
That's one of the reasons I got myself a firearm license. To be with friendly and professional people. Thank you for this video
Going to the range for the first time today. Good video to watch.
Amazing how many people don't know any of this and yet they are out there shooting away. Great vid!
How is this not mandatory in schools?
Because we're being taught to simply fear guns instead, which is horse crap.
+Infinite Bladez your right it should be.
In my state, you're taught these things in the process of getting your concealed pistol license.
It was in mine :) (seriously - we had a rifle range - great introduction to safe operation and range practice). Downside the weapons were vintage (particularly today) so to try to get one again for personal use is tricky.
I wish it was! I was always scared of them!
Welcome to the club. I'm not a SEAL but I'm in the Navy. It's a hard life, but very rewarding. You're going to need to be in top physical shape and have outstanding grades. Keep working hard and maybe I'll see you in the fleet someday. Good luck.
Outstanding explanation. I'm interested on mounting, dismounting and firing a fire weapon. Never had that chance. However this video gives me the head start on how to handle them properly.
Outstanding explanation.
A couple of things I've noticed, one, is when UNLOADING a firearm, it's a great idea to remove the magazine first!!! The second issue I've noticed, is when shooting a revolver, the SUPPORT hand THUMB should be curled DOWN over the strong hand thumb to prevent any blood spill at the range and or ending up with a black thumb covered in gun powder soot LOL
Three things are different than our training here (Ontario). These have probably already been pointed out but I didn't want to read all 700+ comments! First, when a ceasefire is called, we are trained to fully clear the gun/prove it safe upon hearing "ceasefire". I don't see how waiting for the RSO to say unload is safer than just doing it automatically. Our acronym is "PROVE it Safe": Point in safe direction-Remove the magazine-Observe the chamber-Verify the feed path-Examine the bore. Secondly, his pistol did not have a trigger lock on it when he opened his range bag (which should also have been locked). Trigger locks are the law here when transporting guns. Finally, they don't have any sort of flag or weed trimmer line to put in the barrel as physical proof that nothing is in there. Doing this makes it easier for the RSO to inspect the line; no need for him to pick up each gun to see that it is unloaded and safe.
Ahhh, I love this:) I go to a range close to my area here in Arizona. I haven't been to it since the ammo shortage and I'm looking forward to going back! I definitely need to get a refresher, though, aha. I'll be asking my local range for further rules and instructions for safety and precaution, but this video gives me a lot of extra confidence:)
5:45, the video is wrong, when the cease fire occurred, you have to remove the magazine first (to ensure new rounds don't go in) clear the weapon second, by pulling the slide back, and then inspecting the weapon to ensure it is clear/empty.
They both cleared first, but didn't remove the magazine, and he's the owner of the range? I'd never go to that range!
Derek D + yeah I would never go to that range I would hope the owner would know how to call and do a cease fire correctly
If you lock the slide and it doesn't return, it CAN'T chamber another round.
I suppose if you slip and the slide comes back you will chamber one, but when you go to lock it again you will eject the next round.
So i think either way works.
What you CAN'T do is rack the slide, then drop the mag, then you will have one loaded.
To be fair, RO had them lock back, then instructed them to "clear your firearms." He wasn't guiding them through the clearing process, merely telling them to do it. Probably because a locked back gun is safer to get a magazine out of, as not everyone has the same knowledge or dexterity. Seems like a weird range policy thing, or could be specific to a cease fire call.
What should you do if you show up with alot of equipment. I havn't been to a shooting range yet, but when I do I'll be bring my Mossberg 500, Colt M4 and a few sidearms. Where should I be resting the weapons? There is definetly not enough room on the small table for all that plus ammo.
Teaching my fiance about firearms and firearm safety and she found this very helpful and easy to understand! I'm excited to take her to the range soon now that she has a good idea of how to handle and be safe, excellent video
Good range safety information here. Why some ranges don't have this as their safety video for range orientation is inexcusable. Thanks NSSF! You do great work for range owner-operators!
Come on... remove the magazine, then empty the chamber/lock the slide back. Doing it the way you're showing in this video is wrong, and can be dangerous.
Yep
That is the one error they did make in this video you have to drop your magazine first then rack your slide to eject the round. Other than that it is a very good safety video.
Another vid. told about a police officer demonstrating gun safety: He racked the slide, removed the mag., pointed the gun at his temple & pulled the trigger. Blew his brains out in front of the class. [Memorable lesson in safe manipulation, I guess.]
A bit late, but to be fair, RO had them lock back, then instructed them to "clear your firearms." Probably because a locked back gun is safer to get a magazine out of, as not everyone has the same knowledge or dexterity.
thank you for the clarification. New gun owner here and noticed that... was thinking i was doing it wrong all along!
If you go on a first date and the girls not what you expect, yell for a cease fire. walk up and leave.
unless she is good in bed then it ok.
Bathtub Shark no I think you want to call for suppressive fire from your buddies so you can retreat
I am going to do that when I argue with the wife 🤔😁
only you can prevent forest fires
Months late on commenting here but I'M SO GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HEARD THAT
Except for lightning
@Chiraq Villain 3 years.
Cease FIRE!!
He ain’t quite there but he’s got the spirit
Great video.
very good info! never been to a shooting range before and thought about goin' to get as much info on how to properly use firearms and to soak in the tips on safe usage
Although I've done time with an M16A1 in the military 1983 to 1992 I'm a complete virgin when it comes to hand guns/pistols beyond the BB & Soft air gun type but am wanting to get into it as a fun sport and may turn into a collector but am wanting to learn safety first. I found this video very inspirational..
Great video. Very helpful for the beginner shooter. Also good for the experianced shooter to remind them of the right way to act at the range. A+++
My range uses this video for people using the range for the first time. I think this is a great video.
Beautifuly put.. great video.. this newbie is much appreciative.
Fun and informative !!
This is the exact range safety video I was required to watch before entering the range. Boring, but extremely necessary stuff. Nothing I hadn’t already known before entering the range myself.
Very helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to be very detailed about the process.
THANK YOU
That was a very informative video. Easy to understand. Great clear voice. I feel he covered all the bases. Thanks again for making tge very professional video and posting it!
These are just my main rules:
1.) Never point the firearm at anything you DON’T want to destroy.
2.) Finger always off the trigger until you’re in the act of shooting.
3.) Treat every gun as if it is loaded.
4.) Always know what is behind/next to/near your target. Even on the other side of a wall, etc.
5.) Triple check that you’ve cleared your chamber, including a physical check.
6.) If you’re shooting with others, let them know you’re about to shoot before you fire. Make them aware.
Those will take care of the majority of accidents.
Thanks NSSF, I'm always taking new people shooting. This will help cover some points I might miss.
Thanks for the video. To add tot this. If you Do drop something over the firing line. Call for a range safety officer or call for a cease fire. I also have a question about the brass at the floor in your stall. Can you gather it up or does it now belong to the range?
Never point the gun at anything you don't want to shoot! Gun Safety 101, always keep educating.
This is a very helpful video, especially when it actually gives a demonstration of going to the range itself.
I'm very new to gun ownership and the only experience I've had at a range was when I went there with an NRA instructor, but the place was completely empty and I had a very custom experience rather than the standard, so I'm still unsure of how exactly to approach this.
Anyway, thank you for the video!
Great Safety Tips... As new shooter I can never heard them too many times....!
thank you for the information and guidnace pertaining safe and correct manner in handling gun
Excellent video. Drop magazine first then lock slide to rear.
Good job on this video. This will help anybody new going to a range.
Everyone mentioning the gun clearing with the magazine still in.
Nobody mentioning he's using a support hand forward and thumb extended past the cylinder 7:44 on a wheel gun.
Im here trying to learn, would u be able to explain why this is, I would have had no idea that can be wrong/dangerous and why
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Thank you for sharing your safety tips.
Great video. Everyone who owns or wants to own a firearm should watch this.
I'm happy people take safety and rules this serious.
Very good video. Being very new to shooting I am glad I found this to watch.
Thank you for the rules of gun safety! I was scared of guns but videos like these are great!!
Shooting truly is a great sport. I've done competition shooting for 2 years now.
Great Vid.. I’m quite new at this and know how important the rules and overall etiquette are to everyone. Aside from getting hurt or worse, I don’t want to be that guy who’s such a putz that he becomes a distraction.
Between 7:42 and 7:49 elapsed time, look where the shooter's left thumb is. That may be where to put it while holding a semiautomatic, but NOT while holding a revolver. The escaping gasses from the cylinder gap is enough to blow his thumb off.
I know I'm replying to a seven year old comment, but your comment is underrated.
I got into the S&W Model 500 revolver, and read a Reddit comment about someone who had exactly that thing happen to him while shooting the 500 - I can't remember if his thumb was completely blown off, but I remember that it was a bad injury.
Also why you never want to stand to the side of someone firing a revolver - it may or may not result in injury, but it will be unpleasant, and will almost certainly result in breathing in a lot of lead fumes.
Excellent video. This is an excellent teaching aid for new shooters.
"you thought the gun was unloaded" That's a mistake as well.
Always treat a gun as if it is loaded.
magazine ,then clear staying pointed down range .A must habit to keep! Agreed
Taking my granddaughterr to the shooting range to shoot the M9.She's leaving for the service in a few months.Do you have more advice for me and her.Thanks & God bless.Really liked your range video.
GREAT AWESOME video. I'm going to a shooting range for the first time in my life with my very first guns (1 rifle and 1 pistol) with my husband this week.
Greetings to you dear
I just had a bad experience at my local range. So I know how to operate a Glock really well, at my local range I wanted to try a different weapon and rent a 1911. I never operated a 1911 so I told the guy renting me the gun that and he just stared at me. "I know handguns in general are the same and I fired a Glock 19 here before but not a 1911". I just wanted to know how the manual safety worked and where the slide release was. He didn't tell me. Instead he asked me to preform a press check, but the slide was already open and I didn't know where the slide release lever was so I could close the slide and pull it back to check the chamber. So he told me he doesn't understand how I was allowed on to the range in the first place. He didn't instruct me on the 1911 and insulted my lack of experience and intelligence on operating a 1911. I just got annoyed and walked away. I am new to guns in general and already took a into to handguns course and they provided a Glock 19 that I fired. A Glock 19 is one of the most basic firearms on the market and I fired one 3 times at that range. I know how to properly operate one. Switching to a 1911 is different. All I wanted was some instruction and to fire a few rounds at the range, but because I'm young I get singled out whenever I am asked to rent. Every Instructor except the range officer is super stern with me. My confidence is just kind of shaken now because I don't know where to go.
@Allan 112358 thanks. I been doing that alot. Even bought a fake gun to practice my grip.
Thank you for the great vid!
How does the Range Safety Officer handle the shooters with Hearing Impairment?
This was awesome safety at range video , good job
Good video. I was thinking of going to an outside range, and didn't know what to expect; now I do.
Thank you!
Extremely well done Video. All safety rules are spot on!
Again excellent video I will be showing this to friends before I take them to the range. Thanks again for the great resource.
Thanks for all your tips guys...
7:45 Semiauto users often do this with their support hand thumb but quite a dangerous habit when using a revolver. Cuts, burns, or worse can happen depending on the round being fired
Nice Video. I will going to the range for the first time soon here and this was very helpful.
This is great. I am going to see if our club want to get all new shooters to watch it!!
I disagree with what mrpolicewolf said. When the slide is pulled back the ejector should remove any round that is chambered in the gun. If there is a round left in the barrel when you lock the slide back with the magazine in the firearm that would be an indication of a bad ejector. Though I agree with removing the source first when making any weapon safe it should not impede a chambered round from ejecting if the source is not removed first. The slide must go forward to chamber another round.
Great video and explanation.
Beefing up my knowledge before my first buy 😀 Turned my application in a few days ago 💯
Excellent video. It makes me want to pick up shooting and come to your range.
Thank you Barry for your interesting video.
Thanks for your effort.
Im 7 days away from picking up my 1st gun.. Glock 26 OD Green, im very excited.
It seemed pretty simple and straight forward. I hope I can remember it all at the range. 😊