AIM OF THE PROGRAMME The Aim of the National Cadet Shooting Programme is to develop cadets’ interest in shooting while promoting the safe and proficient use of firearms for sport and recreational purposes. Level One 421.01 OHP # 1

SAFETY CATCH & SECURITY MEASURES The safety catch is located just in front of the trigger, on the trigger guard. To engage the safety catch, push towards the right; the safety catch is ON and the red cannot be seen. When you are ready to fire, push the safety catch towards the left; safety catch is OFF and the red is now showing. For maximum security, it is recommended that you keep the safety catch engaged until the moment you are ready to fire the first shot of a practice. Level One 421.01 OHP # 2

SAFE RIFLE STATUS When not being handled on the range or in a training environment, the air rifle must be in a “safe status”. There are three instances where which have different procedures for “Safe Rifle Status”. Option 1: In Rifle Case Option 2: On Firing Line Option 3: Not on Firing Line Level One 421.01 OHP # 3

INDIVIDUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Why? To confirm that the rifle is safe. When? Upon receiving a rifle or when the “Safe Rifle Status” is uncertain. Level One 421.01 OHP # 4

SAFETY REGULATIONS Always treat a rifle as if it is loaded. Never point a rifle at anyone. Always point the rifle in a safe direction. Keep fingers off the trigger unless ready to fire. Always wear hearing protectors. The wearing of safety glasses or shatterproof eyeglasses is mandatory when firing. Level One 421.01 OHP # 5

Answer the two questions on the left and then circle the letter of the correct safety regulation(s) on the right. Name: Why do we take individual safety precautions? When do we perform individual safety precautions? A. Always treat a rifle as if it were loaded. B. Never shoot animals without a permit. C. Never point a rifle at anyone. D. Always point the rifle in a safe direction. E. Only use large caliber rifles. F. Keep fingers off the trigger unless ready to fire. G. Always use hearing protectors. H. The wearing of safety glasses is mandatory when firing. Level One 421.01 OHP # 6

Answer the two questions on the left and then circle the letter of the correct safety regulation(s) on the right. Why do we take individual safety precautions? When do we perform individual safety precautions? A. Always treat a rifle as if it were loaded. B. Never shoot animals without a permit. C. Never point a rifle at anyone. D. Always point the rifle in a safe direction. E. Only use large caliber rifles. F. Keep fingers off the trigger unless ready to fire. G. Always use hearing protectors. H. The wearing of safety glasses is mandatory when firing. To confirm that the rifle is safe. Upon receiving a rifle or when the “safe rifle status” is uncertain. Level One 421.01 Answer Key