STEEL TARGET SAFETY RULES
CARDINAL RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY:
1. Treat all firearms as though they are loaded
2. Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times
3. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire
4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it
5. Keep target low to the ground and/or use a backstop to stop stray bullets
RULES FOR SHOOTING ON STEEL TARGETS:
* Always wear wrap-around eye protection and proper hearing protection
* Always wear a hat with a brim large enough to protect the front of the head and face
* Long pants and long sleeves are recommended
* Always use high quality steel targets specifically designed for heavy duty use
* Never use steel targets for purposes outside their scope of design
* Never use ammunition that exceeds the target’s scope of design
* Minimum recommended distance with a handgun and standard lead ammunition is 15 yards
* Minimum recommended distance with a rifle is 100 yards
* Never ever use armor-piercing, steel-core, or other hardened ammunition
* Never ever use steel shot, pellets, BB’s, or other air gun projectiles
* Spectators must also wear proper eye and ear protection and must remain behind the shooter
* Never shoot on steel targets that have been damaged or deformed in any way
Please note: This target silhouettes are not for use with center fire rifles or shotgun slugs. Do not shoot steel targets from closer than 15 yards. Shooter and all spectators must wear safety glasses in case of flying spatter. It is required that shooters wear appropriate hearing protection. Discontinue use if target becomes damaged.