What should be done before allowing shooting to begin on the range?

Conducting a safety briefing before allowing shooting to begin on the range is essential for ensuring the safety of all participants. This briefing serves several critical purposes:

1. Safety Protocols: It informs all shooters about the range's specific safety rules and regulations, ensuring everyone understands how to behave safely while on the range. This includes proper handling of firearms, maintaining safe distances, and following range commands.

2. Emergency Procedures: The briefing provides an opportunity to review emergency procedures, including what to do in the event of an accident or unintentional discharge of a firearm. Knowing these procedures in advance can help prevent panic and promote swift, organized responses.

3. Awareness of Environment: Shooters are made aware of the specific setup of the range, potential hazards in the surrounding area, and any specific rules related to targets, shooting positions, and the use of equipment.

4. Encouraging Responsibility: By conducting a safety briefing, range officers promote a culture of responsibility and mutual respect among shooters, reminding them that everyone’s safety is a shared responsibility.

In contrast to this, while registering shooters, sharpening equipment, and setting up targets are important activities that contribute to the organization's effectiveness, they do not directly address the immediate