Safety

Safety is important in any sport

The Unaka Shooters Team focuses on safety first and foremost. Please know these rules and always use them when at practice, competitions, and in the field.

Rules and information from the NRA gun safety rules

ALWAYS Keep The Gun Pointed In A Safe Direction

This is the primary rule of gun safety. Common sense dictates the safest direction, depending on different circumstances.

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.

Specific to Skeet

  • Never load your gun until you are on the pad and your surroundings have been checked
  • Keep the safety on until ready to use
  • Only load the number of rounds needed
  • Never load more than 2 rounds
  • Listen to the Puller
  • Don't come off the pad unless you have unloaded and your gun is in a safe direction
  • Don't place the shotgun on your toes. If it is an over/under carry on your shoulder
  • Always stay behind the active athlete shooting on the pad
  • Remain quiet and not distracting to the shooter

Specific to Trap

  • Never load your gun until you are on the pad and your surroundings have been checked
  • Keep the safety on until ready to use
  • Only load the number of rounds needed
  • Never load more than 1 round
  • Don't come off the pad unless you have unloaded and your gun is in a safe direction
  • Always stay pointed down range
  • Use caution when switching stations
  • Remain quiet and not distracting to the shooter