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Republic of the Philippines

City of Taguig
Taguig City University
Gen. Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig City

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Basic Understanding about Firearms

In Partial Fulfillment of the Course Requirements in

PE-4 Fundamentals of Marksmanship and Combat Shooting

Submitted by:

Calagos, Eubert John M.

Submitted to:

Prof. Joselito B Barba Jr, RCrim, MSCJ, CSP

2024

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would take this opportunity to express the sincere appreciation

and gratitude to everyone who helped and supported them throughout the entire

research.

We are really grateful because we managed to complete our Research Project

assignment within the given time by our Professor, Joselito B. Barba Jr, RCrim,

MSCJ.

This assignment couldn't be completed without the effort and cooperation of our

group members.

We also thank our professor on this subject, Prof. Joselito B. Barba Jr, for the

guidance and encouragement in finishing this Research Project and also for

teaching us this course.

To our family for being supportive to our education and friends for their constant

source of inspiration.

And lastly and above all, to the Lord Almighty, for his guidance through this

research and our everyday lives.

Thank you.
Calagos, Eubert John M.
BS CRIMINOLOGY B2022

RULES AND REGULATION IN FIRING RANGE

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● Keep all firearms pointed straight up or straight down range only.

● All firearms must be in a case or in a holster when bringing the firearms

from your vehicle to the shooting tables.

● Case and uncase firearms on the front shooting tables, facing straight

down range.

● Do not handle firearms behind firing line.

● Treat all firearms as if they were loaded.

● Absolutely no horseplay at anytime.

● No rapid fire.

● When shooting prone or kneeling, shoot in-between tables. The muzzle

has to be on the other side of the concrete, the shooter's entire body is on

the concrete. Otherwise shoot in the notch in the table.

● No one can draw and fire from a holster.

● Only a sworn Police Officer may holster but, nobody can draw and fire.

● Only targets approved by the Shooting Range Staff may be used.

● If a Range Officer deems your gun, ammunition, or equipment are unsafe;

you will have to remove that item from the range.

● We reserve the right to refuse service if intoxicated, disregard for rules, or

not complying with Range Officer's instructions.

● If you have a "hang fire"; keep the firearm pointed down range and call for

a Rangemaster.

PERSON ALLOWED TO USE THE FIRING RANGE.

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● All shooters must be under the supervision of a non-shooting Range

Officer.

● All persons must obey the instructions and directions of Shooting Centre

staff or Range Officers.

● Children must always be accompanied and be under the direct

supervision of a responsible adult when on-site.

● Smoking is prohibited within this Centre (including accommodation), within

4 metres of any entrance to this Centre, in any outdoor spectator area

when competitions are in progress, and within 10 metres of the café and

outdoor seating for the café.

● Anyone considered to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not

be permitted on the range.

● Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles and other related equipment

are not permitted to be used in the Centre.

● Leashed dogs are permitted on the grounds, but are not permitted in the

Centre or Cottage unless they are authorised assistance dogs.

● No person may enter or leave the venue with a loaded firearm.

● No person may handle a firearm while on site, unless they hold a current

and appropriate category of Firearms Licence or have completed a P650

declaration and are under the supervision of a Shooting Centre staff

member or Range Officer and have signed-in appropriately.

● No visitor may go beyond the spectator seating area unless accompanied

by a Shooting Centre staff member or Range Officer.

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● All potentially hazardous situations must be reported immediately to the

Range Officer or Shooting Centre staff.

● Hearing protection must be worn on the firing line.

● Shooters and visitors should familiarise themselves with the location of the

First Aid Room (Finals Range Concourse) and evacuation procedures.

● Firearms must not be left unattended at any time unless secured in the

Armoury. Firearms found not appropriately attended or secured will be

removed from the range and secured by Shooting Centre staff.

Firing Range Registration

If you are unable to meet any of these requirements, you will NOT be permitted

to partake in the program on the day and you will forfeit your full fee.

Only persons 12 years of age or older are able to participate in the Try Shooting

Program.

You must complete and meet all requirements of the NSW Police P650

declaration on arrival.

Pursuant to the Firearms Regulation 2006, you MUST bring the original proof of

ID document, and it must be an acceptable form of photo ID (e.g. passport) to

support your P650 declaration. The photo ID must be the same type as what is

on your P650 declaration.

All minors (persons aged between 12-17 inclusive) MUST be accompanied by

their parent or legal guardian (as deemed by the court). The P650 Declaration

must be completed by the minor and signed by the minor (Sections A, B & D).

The minor's parent or legal guardian MUST sign the NSW Police P650

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declaration (and thus consent to the minor possessing or using a firearm; Section

C). The minor's parent or legal guardian MUST bring an acceptable form of photo

ID (e.g. passport) along with the minor's birth certificate OR passport AND the

minor's current medicare card.

If you are from overseas, you MUST bring your passport - no other identification,

with a photo or not, can be accepted.

Range Officer’s decision is final - no refund and no transfers can be provided.

If you have not met the legal requirements (above) before the start time of the

Try Shooting session, you will not be permitted to participat.

Firearms and Ammunitions allowed in Firing Range

Firearms and ammunition allowed in a firing range may vary depending on the

range's management and policies. However, generally, only authorized targets

approved by the Range Master are allowed to be used . Reactive targets are not

permitted on the range at any time. Hand or privately loaded ammunition,

tracers, explosive or armor-piercing ammunition are strictly prohibited . Shotguns

are allowed with slugs or buckshot only, and with the consent of the Range

Director and when conditions are posted for engaging aerial targets . Some

ranges may also offer rental options for a variety of pistols, rifles, and shotguns

for firing on their range, including fully automatic rifles . It's best to check with the

specific firing range for their policies on firearms and ammunition allowed.

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED IN FIRING RANGE

A range bag for shooting is what you use to carry all your shooting gear with you

to the range. If you plan to bring your own guns and equipment, a shooting range

bag is a must-have because it is designed to safely carry these items.

The best range bag will have:

Room for your firearms (in a case)

Plenty of rounds

Additional magazines

Hearing protection

Protective eyewear

Gun cleaning kit

Targets, but may be provided at your shooting range

Anything else you might need while at the range, like water, snacks or

maybe a GoPro.

Be sure to make a range day checklist so you don’t forget to pack any of your

essential items in your range bag.

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RANGE AND SAFETY ETIQUETTE

As a general rule to avoid confusion, it’s good to know a few basic terms used at

almost any gun range. Some of the most frequently used expressions include:

Firing line: This may be one of the most important to know. The firing line

determines where shooters may stand. You must be positioned at the line before

loading or firing any weapon, and you must step behind it during cease-fires or if

you need to take a break. Before you can step behind the line, you need to have

unloaded and locked the slide or cylinder of your firearm open. A painted stripe

across the floor may visually represent the firing line.

Downrange: When someone uses the term downrange, they mean the area past

the line of fire and where the targets are set — or in other words, anywhere past

the shooters. This is important to remember, as it may come up in safety

commands. Any individual going downrange is crossing the line of fire and will be

walking in front of shooters, which should only occur during a cease-fire.

Hot and cold: Safety officers will often call out ‘hot’ or ‘cold,’ so these are

essential terms to understand. When a range is hot, that means shooters are

active, or you are permitted to commence firing. During this time, no one should

advance past the line of fire. When a range goes cold, that means all shooters

have unloaded their weapons and locked them open. Only when a range is cold

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are you allowed to go downrange. Hot and cold may be used as commands, and

you must always follow the rules of a cease-fire.

Backstop: The backstop is simply the wall or barrier behind targets. At indoor

facilities, it will just appear as a back wall. At outdoor ranges, the backstop is

usually a man-made berm or embankment of soil. It is made to stop stray bullets

and projectiles that puncture through targets. Every time you shoot, it is important

to shoot straight and parallel to the ground so that the backstop can block your

bullets safely.

Lanes: At an indoor facility, each shooter will have their own lane — the area

from a shooting stall or booth to the target. The range is made up of multiple

lanes running parallel to one another. Every shooter is expected to keep within

their lane and fire at their targets only.

Bench: Benches are the tables or counters in each stall where you may rest your

firearm once it is unloaded and locked open. While it isn’t crucial to know this

term, it may prevent some confusion.

With time and practice, you’ll get used to the lingo and pick up on how to use it. If

you forget a term or don’t know what a word means, ask an experienced shooter

or staff member and they’ll usually be happy to teach you. Officers may use

some of the terms for safety purposes, so you should pay close attention. After a

while, they’ll be a part of your regular vocabulary.

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SAFETY

Before getting into the specifics of gun safety, there are a few universal rules

every shooter should practice:

Direction: Regardless of whether or not your weapon is loaded, you should

always keep the muzzle pointed downrange. If you need to place the gun down

on your bench, it should be unloaded and facing the targets. Once you are ready

to start shooting, only direct the muzzle at items you intend to hit.

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REFERENCES:

NSW Government. (2021, May 21). Range Rules & General rules. NSW Government.

https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/shootingcentre/rangerules

Safety rules. Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission. (2022).

https://myfwc.com/hunting/safety-education/shooting-ranges/safety-rules/

#:~:text=General%20Range%20Safety%20Rules&text=Always%20keep%20your

%20gun%20unloaded,anyone%20calls%20%22Cease%20firing.%22

Shooting range equipment. The Range 702. (2023, August 3).

https://www.therange702.com/shooting-range-guide/shooting-range-equipment/

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