Safety First!
The Basics
Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction (even if unloaded)
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot (firearm leveled at target)
Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use (ready to engage a target)
When using or storing a gun, always follow these NRA rules:
Know your target and what is beyond
Be sure the gun is safe to operate
Know how to use the gun safely
Use only the correct ammunition for your gun
Wear eye and ear protection, as appropriate
Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting
Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons
Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions
The Koko Head Rules
Know and obey all range commands
Unload, open the action, remove the magazine and bench all firearms during a cease fire
Do NOT handle any firearms or stand at the firing line where firearms are present while others are down range during a cease fire
Load no more than 2 rounds in the magazine
No rapid or indiscriminate firing
Shoot only at authorized targets. No plinking of objects on backstop berm or on the ground. Human silhouette targets are not allowed
Wear eye and ear protection
Children age 17 and below must be accompanied by an adult
Eye and ear protection mandatory
Children 8 years and younger are prohibited from using firearms
No alcohol or illegal drugs allowed
No gambling
Gun Handling Safety Rules
Always keep the muzzle pointing in a safe direction (even when unloaded)
Keep your finger off the trigger, and outside of the trigger guard until ready to fire
Keep the slide, cylinder or action open, and firearms unloaded until ready to use
Be sure your firearm is in safe mechanical condition and use only appropriate ammunition in the firearm
Tracer, incendiary or exploder type ammunition is prohibited by law
Violation of any of the above rules will result in dismissal from this range
Hawaii State Law requires firearms to be transported unloaded in a rigidly constructed receptacle, or a commercially manufactured gun case, or the equivalent thereof that completely encloses the firearm. HRS 134-6 (c) If you don't know, are unsure, or have a question, please ask the range personnel, they are there to help.
