Lone Star Shooting Association Youth Shooting Program Basic Firearms Safety Training STEP 1

1. Lone Star Shooting Association Youth Shooting Program Basic Firearms Safety Training STEP 1

2. There are five (5) steps in the Youth Basic Firearms Safety Training program. • Step 1 - classroom training only - covers basic safety, parts, operation, ammunition and shooting fundamentals. • Step 2 - classroom and range time – focus on airsoft firearms only. Firearms safety and operation. • Step 3 – range time – demonstrate knowledge learned in Step 1 and Step 2. Airsoft firearms only shooting scenarios • Step 4 – Classroom and range time – introduction to real firearms. Live fire under the direction of an LSSA safety officer. • Step 5 – range time – youth will participate in a LSSA shooting match. • Students must pass a test at each step to advance.

3. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • These are some of the goals that you will attain by taking this class. • You will learn the basics of firearm safety. • The truth about firearms and firearm ownership • How to use and properly care for a firearm • Learn sportsmanship

4. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Requirements to attend this class • Minimum age is 12 years. Student must demonstrate maturity in order to take this class • Students shall be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and be under the supervision of an LSSA safety officer at all times during range exercises.

5. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Firearm Safety • Importance of Safety • What do you think is our primary concern when handling firearms? • What do you think are the major causes of firearm accidents?

6. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Four cardinal rules of firearm safety • Treat all firearms as if they’re loaded all the time • Never point a firearm at anything you don’t intend to destroy • Be sure of your target and what is beyond it • Keep your finger off the trigger until your sites are on the target

7. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Additional firearm safety rules • Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstacles • Unloaded firearm when not in use • Never climate fence or tree, or jump a ditch or log, with a loaded firearm • Never shoot at a flat, or hard surface or at water • Store firearms and ammunition separately • Avoid the use of alcohol and certain medications before or during shooting activities

8. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Safe firearm handling exercise • Hand a firearm to another person • Aim firearm in safe direction • Finger off the trigger • Magazine out, action open • Empty chamber(s) should be visible

9. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Major components of a firearm • The Frame • Grip panels • Back strap • Front strap • Trigger guard

10. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Major components of a gun • The Barrel • Bore • Chamber • Rifling • Muzzle • (Front sight)

11. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Major components of a firearm • The Action • Trigger • Hammer • Cylinder • Cylinder latch • Chamber • Slide • Magazine release • Slide release • Safety • De-cocking lever

12. STEP 1 Introduction to Pistol Safety, Parts, and Operation • Firearm Operation • Loading • Cocking • De-cocking • Unloading

13. STEP 1 Introduction to Ammunition • The cartridge

14. STEP 1 Introduction to Ammunition • Firearm Ammunition • Compatibility • How do you know what type of ammunition should be used for a particular firearm? • How do you know if the ammunition you have is the correct type for your firearm? • Ammunition with different designations may be compatible with your firearm. • Always refer to your owners manual.

15. STEP 1 Introduction to Ammunition • Cartridge malfunctions • Misfire • What is a misfire? • Hang fire • What is a hang fire? • What do you do in the case of a misfire or hang fire? • Squib Load • What is a squib load? • What may indicate that a squib load may have been fired? • What should you do in the event of a squib load?

16. STEP 1 Introduction to Shooting Fundamentals • Determine Dominant Eye • Perform dominant eye exercise • Cross-dominant solutions

17. STEP 1 Introduction to Shooting Fundamentals • Shooting Position • Bench rest • Standing • Sitting • Kneeling • Prone

18. STEP 1 Introduction to Shooting Fundamentals • Grip • Demonstrate proper grip • Breath Control • Take deep breath • Let enough out to be comfortable • Take shot • Hold no longer the 6 to 8 seconds

19. STEP 1 Introduction to Shooting Fundamentals • Sight Alignment • Top of front sight even with top of rear site • Key to accurate shooting • Sight Picture • Achieve proper sight alignment then put aligned sights into proper relationship with the target

20. STEP 1 Introduction to Shooting Fundamentals • Trigger Squeeze • Position of index finger • Smooth, continuous pull • Each shot should come as a surprise • Maintain sight alignment • Follow-through • Prevents unnecessary movement

21. STEP 1 Introduction to Shooting • This completes Step1 of the LSSA Youth Shooting Program. Congratulations for completing this course of instruction. • Step 2 will build on the fundamentals learned in Step 1. This step will include range time with airsoft guns to put these fundamentals into action.

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