Gun usage and safety

1. Ecdss Co Ltd Presents Gun safety methods & management in Hunting Environments ENVIROMENTAL CONSULTANCY DESIGN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CO LTD. Ph 686 1365, Fax 656-3179, e-mail ecdss@live.com

2. OBJECTIVES To present information to encourage the safe use and handling of shot guns and ammunition

3. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to identify :- Different types of hunting firearms Different types of ammunition and there shot ranges Proper techniques used in handling guns and ammunition. Safety precautions while hunting with guns and ammunition. Proper storage methods of storing guns and ammunition

4. What is Gun Safety? The use of guns in such a manner so as to ensure the safety of the operator, the bystander and and other “non target”

5. Different types of guns Hand Guns Rifles Shot Guns

6. 12 steps in Gun Safety for Hunters

8. Familiarize yourself with the basic components of your weapon such as the safety.

10. Only point a gun at an object you intend to shoot.

11. Always be aware of where a gun is pointing. A “safe direction”, is one where an accidental discharge of the gun will not cause injury or damage

12. Hand your gun to someone only after you verify that its unloaded and cylinder or action is open.

14. Sudden loud noises or movements can result in accidental firing of the gun because there is a natural tendency to tighten the muscles when startled.

16. Never fire at a target that is only movement, colour, sound or unidentifiable shape.

17. Make sure there is nothing that could be harmed close to your target, such as people in the event that you miss your target.

20. Step 8 Refrain from drinking alcoholic Beverages while hunting with firearms Alcoholic drinks can impair your judgment and affect your ability to shoot firearms accurately Do not shoot at water, or hard surfaces The bullet can ricochet and hit someone or something other than the target Do not shoot where there is insufficient backdrop

21. Step 9Treat all guns as if is loaded Never point a gun at anything you do not want to shoot

24. never leave a gun pointing upwards in the floorboard of a vehicle.

27. Never handle a gun when you are in an emotional state such as anger or depression, your judgment may be impaired.

28. When not in use guns and ammunition should be stored separately

31. Use a firearms safety device and store the firearm in a locked container.

32. Store the ammunition separately in a locked container.

33. Do not store your firearm where it is visible.

34. Do not store your firearm in a bedside table, under your mattress or pillow, or in a closet shelf.

37. The length of a shotshell is normally given in inches and is based on the length of the spent hull. Common lengths for 12 gauge are 2 ¾, 3 and 3 ½ inch .

39. 12 gauge shotshells/shells unfired and fired

42. Where and how to shoot Firearms generate risk to other forest users Forest worker Forest visitor Fisherman Oil workers in forest Environments Other forest users Safe use of a firearm depends on the owner

43. Oil and Gas Industry People in the forest who are not hunters can be injured Access roads must be treated as always occupied by people Equipment can be damaged , compromised and result in explosions Sparks from firearm discharge can result in explosions

44. Be Responsible Act Responsibly Firearms must not be discharged within ?--- Range from an installation or roadway Avoid hunting near installation – you always temporary lose your way Dogs can take you to an installation Your approach must always be to hunt safely Your Safety , Safety of others, safety to the environment