Zia Annual Range Safety Refresher

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Firearms Safety Section

Page 1 - Firearms Safety Rules

As a Zia member, you have agreed to read, understand, and abide by the rules, regulations, and code of conduct in the Zia Member Guidebook (available in the Documents section of the website).

True.

False.

What is the first rule of firearms safety?

You can guess if a firearm is loaded by how heavy it feels.

Firearms are always loaded and ready to go off.

Always know the status of your firearm or treat every firearm as if it is loaded.

Know how to use the gun safely.

What is the second rule of firearms safety?

Keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.

Shooting people can be illegal, but you can often get your way by pointing.

Be sure the gun is safe to operate.

Never point a firearm at yourself or anyone else.

What is the third rule of firearms safety?

Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.

Don't run with a firearm.

If you can't see your target, you can always shoot at noises.

Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire.

What is the fourth rule of firearms safety?

Always keep your finger on the trigger - you need to be ready for action.

Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.

When shooting, check downrange before you begin.

Know your target and its surroundings.

If you know a firearm is unloaded, do you have to follow Zia rules with it or is it basically a paperweight until you load it?

Follow Zia safety rules with firearms at all times.

If you know a firearm is unloaded, the rules don't apply.

It depends on which range you're on.

It varies based on if the range is hot or cold.

How do the safety rules work together to provide an extra layer of safety?

If we follow all of them perfectly, the ATF will stop trying to make legislation without the legislature.

Each rule supports the others, forming a strong safety system that reduces the risk of accidents or injuries.

Having a habit of following the safety rules reduces legal liability in case of an accident.

If you follow the safety rules, you won't have to spend a Thursday evening at a Zia Board Meeting.

Every person on the range is responsible for their own safety and the safety of everyone around them.

True

False

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Zia Range Rules Section

Page 2 - Zia Range Rules

Zia is a family friendly facility - as such, children and Junior Members can freely roam the range.

True

False

10.

Dangerous rattlesnakes can be shot or killed at Zia.

True

False

11.

Zia target frames are not part of targets, and should not be purposely shot.

True

False

12.

The range is cleaned on Wednesday mornings, so members don't need to pick up brass.

True

False

13.

Which of the following are permitted at Zia?

.50 BMG

Tannerite

NFA Firearms & Braced Pistols

Tracer Ammunition

Hand Grenades

14.

Which of the following should be reported to the board?

Unsafe or inappropriate behavior.

Something broken or not working.

Someone destroying target frames or vandalizing Club property.

All of the above.

15.

Zia is a "cold range". This means that:

All firearms on the property are to be unloaded, except on a hot range.

Only licensed concealed carriers and law enforcement officers can carry at Zia.

If you have a loaded gun in your car which you want to fire, such as a carry or self protection firearm, unload it in a parking lot before coming to a firing line.

Holstered firearms or firearms carried slung, muzzle down, safety on, may be loaded on the property.

16.

When setting up targets, which of the following is true?

The layout of Zia ranges makes setting up targets anywhere on the property safe, so long as no one is directly downrange.

Targets may be made of any material.

Make sure all rounds fired come to rest in a berm.

Metal targets are safe for use on all ranges.

17.

When should eye protection be worn?

When looking downrange.

At all times at Zia.

When on a hot range.

When you need corrective lenses to see clearly.

18.

Anyone can call a ceasefire at any time.

True

False

19.

When a ceasefire is called, you should:

Stop shooting.

Remove all ammunition from your firearm(s).

Lock the slide back, open the bolt, and/or make it obvious that the firearm is empty simply by looking.

All of the above.

20.

Shooting after dark is permitted on which ranges?

Small Bore, Bench Rest, Bullseye Pistol, Metallic Silhouette, Shotgun, High Power, and Silhouette Ranges

Indoor, Tunnel, Action Pistol, and Practice/Plinking Ranges

21.

If someone reminds you of a rule at Zia:

Report them to the Board if they interfered with your enjoyment of the range. They've probably taken upon themselves to be a rules stickler - how annoying! Ask them if they can cite the rule to you - if not, you're in the clear.

Thank them and correct the problem.

22.

The small bore silhouette, bullseye pistol, and bench rest ranges are considered to be one range for the purposes of Range Officer control.

True

False

23.

The Practice Ranges (Plinking Pits) are:

a) The only ranges where non-standard targets (tin cans, etc.) are allowed.

b) Considered separate for Range Officer control since they have berms between them.

c) The only ranges where .50 BMG is allowed.

d) Both a) and b).

24.

Crawling into the tunnel for a prone shooting position is allowed.

True

False

25.

Fully automatic fire is permitted on the Practice Ranges (Plinking Pits).

True

False

26.

The manual launchers on the tables at Shotgun Range are for activity use only.

True

False

27.

What is the largest shot permitted on the Shotgun Range?

#6 1/2

#7 1/2

#8 1/2

28.

Which of the east ranges does the flag NOT indicate are in use?

Shotgun Range

High Power Range

Metallic Silhouette Range

29.

If the East range flag is up and no one is present:

It was likely left up by mistake.

Report it to the Board.

Drive down range to confirm there is nobody on the long range rifle range before shooting.

30.

The numbers on the High Power Range are targets.

True

False

31.

Club-owned steel targets present on the Metallic Silhouette Range should not be shot:

With armor piercing or other enhanced penetration rounds.

At ranges of less than 100 yards from the firing line.

If the target has fallen to the ground.

All of the above.

32.

If you should see someone walking or riding a motorcycle or ATV on the mesa directly south of Zia, you should:

IMMEDIATELY call a CEASE FIRE and notify everyone else on the range to CEASE FIRE.

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