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1.3 Safety Information and Procedures:
e Four Safety Rules
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded at all times.
Never point your weapon at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire.
Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to shoot.
1.4 General Safety Procedures:
Whenever handling any weapon, clear it as soon as you pick the weapon up (refer to clearing
procedures).
Whenever handing over your weapon to another person, clear the weapon first and hand it
over with the bolt locked to the rear by the bolt catch. When receiving a weapon from another
person insist that they clear it and lock the bolt to the rear before accepting the weapon. Check
the chamber to ensure the weapon is clear when you accept the weapon.
Always ensure you are firing the correct caliber ammunition through your weapon. To ensure
proper function and safety LWRCI recommends using only factory loaded ammunition that
complies with the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute (SAAMI), NATO,
or Ammo loaded to U.S. Military specifications for the weapon. LWRC doesn’t guarantee your
weapon’s safety or performance when utilizing re-loaded or surplus ammunition.
Check your weapon’s bore to ensure it is free from obstructions before firing. In the event that
the weapon is dropped or the muzzle touches the ground, unload and ensure the weapons bore
is free from obstruction.
Prior to firing your weapon, know your intended target and what lies beyond. Ensure that
there is an adequate backstop or open space free from people or any other unintended targets
prior to shooting. Never shoot at water or hard objects as ricochets will occur and pose a safety
hazard to property, people in the vicinity, or the shooter.
Be aware of where your weapon’s muzzle is pointed at all times and NEVER flag (point your
muzzle at) any person or unintended target regardless of the status of the weapon. When not
being carried on the range your weapon should be placed in Range Safe condition with the
muzzle facing down range ejection port up, the bolt locked to the rear and selector on safe. No
weapon should be handled regardless of status while people are down range. Observe all rules
of the range you are firing on.
Weapons should be stored unloaded, and in a locked case or other secure area.