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Lone Star Shooting Association Youth Shooting Program Basic Firearms Safety Training STEP 4. 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.
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Lone Star Shooting Association Youth Shooting Program Basic Firearms Safety Training STEP 4
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.
STEP 4 - Real Firearms • 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. • Be a graduate of LSSA Step 1, 2 & 3 programs
STEP 4 - Review Firearm Safety • Review the 4 cardinal rules of firearm safety • Safety Equipment – Eye and Hearing Protection • Review range commands
STEP 4 – Introduction Real Firearms • Range Time • Check for proper eye and ear protection • Show proper firearm handling on the range • Discuss the following: • Misfire • Hang Fire • Squib
STEP 4 – Real Firearms • Shooting Exercise (target at 5 yards) • One Shot Exercise (do 5 times) • Five Shot Exercise
STEP 4 – Real Firearms • Shooting Exercise (target at 10 yards) • Shoot one head shot and one body shot • Repeat • Shoot two controlled shots (doubletap) • Repeat
STEP 4 – Real Firearms • Open Shooting
STEP 4 - Real Firearms • This completes Step 4 of the LSSA Youth Shooting Program. Congratulations for completing this course of instruction. • Step 5 will build on the fundamentals learned in Steps 1,2, 3 & 4. In this step your will participate in an LSSA match.