CMU   Gun  Club  guide  for  Experienced  Members   in   the
supervision of new shooters

1.  Preparation.
   Make sure that the new shooter has received and read  the
   Safety Rules printed by the club.
   Make  sure  that  the new shooter is wearing  the  proper
   protective gear.
   Observe  the  new  shooter to make reasonably  sure  that
   he/she is not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
2.  Review the parts of the firearm and how they work.
   An  example  of  this for a revolver  is  attached.   The
   experienced member is reminded to heed safety rule number
   5 "Know how the gun operates and how to use it safely."
3.  Illustrate the operation of the gun, specifically :
   loading,  cocking, uncocking, unloading, safety,  or  any
   other operation specific to that firearm
4.  Review the three fundamental rules of gun safety
   1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
      On  the firing range this means the gun must always be
      kept pointed downrange.
   2. Always assume the gun is LOADED.
      Keep  your  gun  unloaded with the action  open  until
      ready  to  use.  Immediately check whether  a  gun  is
      loaded  when you pick it up (even if you were the  one
      to put it down).
   3.  Always keep your finger off the trigger until  you're
   ready to shoot.
      You  must  overcome the natural tendency to rest  your
      finger  on the trigger
5.  Explain the range procedure and review the range  safety
rules.
   8. Know your target and what is beyond it
   9. Wear eye and ear protection
   10.  Never  fire  or handle your firearm  when  there  is
   someone downrange.
      Your  gun should be unloaded, action open, and on  the
      bench
   11.  Never  cross  the firing line or go downrange  while
   fire  is  in  progress  or while  anyone  is  handling  a
   firearm.
   12. Obey the rules of the range.
6.   Explain   and   illustrate  (without  ammunition)   the
fundamentals of shooting, including:
   Position, Grip, Breath Control, Sight alignment,  Trigger
   squeeze, Follow though
   The  two  most important fundamentals are Sight alignment
   and  Trigger squeeze.  The other four fundamentals assist
   in achieving proper sight alignment and trigger squeeze.
   An example of this step for handguns is attached.
8.  Allow the new shooter to handle and dry fire the weapon.
Observe that the rules of gun safety are observed.   Do  not
use ammunition.
9.   Explain  the  procedures  in  case  of  a  malfunction.
Describe the following:
   misfire, hangfire, sqib load, jam.
      i.e.  For  a hangfire hold the gun pointed in  a  safe
      direction for thirty seconds, if it fails to go off it
      is  a  misfire and may be removed.  For a  squib  load
      explain  the  dangers of barrel obstructions  and  how
      they  should NEVER be cleared by firing an  additional
      shot.   If ANYTHING unusual is noticed when a shot  is
      fires, keep the gun pointed in a safe direction as you
      unload the gun and inspect it while keeping the action
      open.
10.    Illustrate  the  shooting  fundamentals  using   live
ammunition.   Remember to set a good example  regarding  gun
safety
11.   Allow  the  new shooter to fire using live  ammunition
under your close supervision.  Critique as necessary, but do
not embarrass or intimidate the new shooter.

SAE 2/23/94