1. All competitors MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE LAW RELATING TO AIR PISTOLS which is to be found at the back of this rule book.
2. A notice must be displayed at the shooting venue referring to the safety procedures and the Firearms Act. A copy is available upon request from the MPAGB Office.
3. Pistols MUST BE KEPT IN A SECURELY FASTENED CASING AT ALL TIMES except at the firing point and in the designated area for gun control.
CONTRAVENING THIS RULE BY A COMPETITOR OR HIS LOADER OR COACH MAY LEAD TO ELIMINATION OF THAT COMPETITOR FROM THE EVENT.
4. On arrival at the firing point competitors MUST WAIT for the command "UNCASED PISTOLS" before removing and placing the pistol on the table.
5. Competitors must be familiar with range procedure before entering a competition. Competitors must be competent in handling their pistols. The Range Officer has the discretion to eliminate those who, in his opinion, are not competent.
6. The Range Officer's commands must always be obeyed.
3.03.1 The safety of the competitors, range personnel and spectators requires continued and careful attention to pistol handling and caution in moving around the range. Self-discipline is necessary on the part of everyone. Where such self-discipline is lacking, it is the duty of range officials to enforce discipline and the duty of competitors and team officials to assist in such enforcement.
3.03.2 In the interest of safety the Steward or range official may stop shooting at any time. Competitors and team officials must immediately notify Range Officers or the Steward of any situation that may be dangerous or which may cause an accident. To ensure safety all pistols must be handled with maximum care at all times.
3.03.3 Dry firing and aiming exercises are permitted, but only with the permission of the CRO and only on the firing line or in a designated area. Pistols must not be touched when operating personnel are forward of the firing line.
3.03.4 Air and CO2 pistols must be made safe by opening the cocking handle and/or loading part.
3.03.5 While the shooter is on the firing point, the pistol must always be pointed in a safe direction. In the range, when the pistol is not on the firing point, it must always be in a securely fastened casing.
3.03.6 Pistol may be loaded only at the firing point and only after the command to "LOAD" is given.
3.03.7 When the command "STOP" is given, all competitors must stop shooting immediately and place their pistols on the table.
3.03.8 Shooting may only resume when the appropriate command is given. If excessive time has elapsed, 30 minutes or more, the Jury of Appeal may allow another 2 sighting shots within 1 min 30 secs at a new practice target before re-commencing.
3.03.9 After the last shot the competitor must ascertain, before leaving the firing point, and the Range Officer will verify, that there are no pellets in the chamber or magazine(s).
3.03.10 The Chief Range Officer, or other appropriate Range Officer, is responsible for giving the commands "LOAD", "START", "STOP" and other necessary commands. Range officials must also be sure that the commands are obeyed and that all pistols are handled safely. Any competitor who touches a pistol or magazine without permission of the Range Officer after the command "STOP" has been given may be eliminated.
