Gun barrels are to be pointed upward when loading or not on the firing line. No duplex loads are allowed. Range officers will check each firearm before and after each relay using the rod test to ensure the gun is unloaded. Prior to shooting each shooter will fire 1 cap toward the berm and 1 cap at the ground in presence of a range officer. While shooting, each shooter will step back from the line while reloading to prevent ignition of powder from muzzle blasts.
Guns are to be capped or primed only on the firing line.
A designated loading area will be assigned prior to the start of handgun shoots. Handguns will fire in groups of 5 shots with no loading taking place until the line has been made safe. The use of holsters is recommended for transport of the handguns between the loading area and the line. No slings are allowed. No telescopic sights.