For anyone new to firearms
Safety foundations
Safe handling rules, range commands, eye and ear protection, and storage and transport basics, with the parts that differ by state marked.
4 lessons · 17 min
Start with step 1Lessons
- SafetyStep 1: Safe handling rulesThe core firearm safety rules that appear in Australia's national safety code, a state police safety code and club range rules, with a printable checklist.6 min readReviewed
- SafetyStep 2: Range commands and etiquetteThe commands you'll hear on the firing line, what each one asks you to do, and the etiquette that keeps everyone safe between strings.4 min readReviewed
- EquipmentStep 3: Eye and ear protectionWhy gunfire can damage hearing straight away, how earplugs, earmuffs and electronic muffs differ, how Australian ratings work, and when ranges expect eye protection.4 min readReviewed
- SafetyStep 4: Storage and transport basicsThe principles behind firearm storage and transport in Australia, and why the exact requirements come from your state or territory registry.3 min readReviewed
Education here is general information. Clubs run their own inductions, and licensing courses are set by each state. Requirements differ by state; check with the club and your state firearms registry.
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