Section 2 EO M106.02 – CARRY OUT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON THE CADET AIR RIFLE
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-801/PG-001, Proficiency Level One Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the instructional guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
Carry out a safety precaution check on all rifles to be used during this lesson.
State to cadets that the rifles have been inspected and are safe to handle.
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A demonstration and performance was chosen for TPs 1 and 2 as it allows the instructor to explain and demonstrate safety precautions on the cadet air rifle, while providing an opportunity for the cadets to practice under supervision
An interactive lecture was chosen for TP 3 to orient the cadets to the safety regulations of the Daisy 853C Air rifle and generate interest in the subject.
REVIEW
The review for this lesson is from EO M106.01 (Identify the Parts and Characteristics of the Daisy 853C Air Rifle).
Have the cadets identify the characteristics of the Daisy 853C, to include:
Action. Single pump pneumatic, straight pull-bolt.
Calibre. 0.177 calibre (4.5 mm).
Safety. Manual crossbolt trigger block with red indicator.
Loading. Single or auto indexing five-shot clip.
Muzzle velocity. 150.8 metres per second.
Have the cadets identify parts of the Daisy 853C by physically pointing to them and naming them, to include:
butt plate,
small of the butt (pistol grip),
sling bracket (hand stop),
trigger,
trigger guard,
safety catch,
bolt,
pump lever,
muzzle,
barrel with barrel weight, and
feed track.
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have carried out safety precautions on the cadet air rifle.
Safety precautions are essential to ensure everyone’s safety on the range. Every time a cadet picks up a rifle or steps on a range, they must have safety in mind and check to ensure the rifle is safe. An individual safety precaution check when receiving, handing over, or returning to a rifle. Even when a rifle is presumably safe, it is to be checked again.
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Teaching point 1
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Explain and demonstrate safe rifle status for the cadet air
rifle.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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REMOVING A RIFLE FROM THE CASE
The rifle case should be clearly marked on the outside with an arrow, indicating in what direction the rifle inside is pointing. This will ensure that, when the case is opened, the rifle is pointing in a safe direction. The following steps must be followed when removing a rifle from its case:
1.Place the rifle case on a flat surface and ensure the arrow is pointing in a safe direction.
2.Open the case.
3.Cock the action (leave the bolt to the rear).
4.Confirm that the safety catch is ON.
5.Confirm that the pumping lever is partially open.
6.Slide the safety rod in the barrel towards the bolt until it can be seen in the feed track.
7.Remove the rifle from the case.
8.Remove the safety rod when you are on the firing line.
SAFETY CATCH AND SECURITY MEASURES
The safety catch is a mechanism that, once engaged, prevents a rifle from firing by locking its trigger into place. It is located just in front of the trigger, on the trigger guard. To engage the safety catch (ON) it must be pushed towards the right so no red can be seen. To fire, the safety catch must be pushed towards the left in the OFF position and a red mark must be seen on it. For maximum security, it is recommended that the safety catch be kept engaged until the rifle is ready for firing.
 Daisy 853C Operational
Manual
Figure 1 Safety Catch
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 A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001
Figure 2 Safety Catch
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SAFETY ROD
To ensure that air rifles are not removed from the firing point or stored with a pellet in the chamber or barrel, a safety rod is to be inserted in the barrel from the muzzle end. It consists of two (2) sections of doweling joined together in a “T” shape, and may be made of varying materials. Dimensions are detailed in the diagram below. The tip of the safety rod is to be coloured red so that it is visible in the feed track with the bolt fully to the rear.
SAFE RIFLE STATUS
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The instructor shall demonstrate and explain points 1, 2 and 3 of the safe rifle status checks using full demonstrations and explanations prior to each new skill, followed by a chance for the cadets to imitate the skill under supervision. |
When not being handled on the range or in a training environment, the air rifle must be in a safe status. The following options denote various states of “safe rifle status”:
1.In the rifle case:
Safety catch is ON.
Bolt is forward.
Action is not cocked.
Safety rod is in the case but not in the barrel.
Pump lever is partially open (5-8 cm).
2.On the firing line:
Safety catch is ON.
The bolt is to the rear.
The pump lever is partially open.
3.Off the firing line:
The safety catch is on.
The bolt is to the rear.
The safety rod is in the barrel (visible in the feed track).
The pump lever is partially open.
Have the cadets, under supervision, perform the steps for “Safe Rifle Status” for:
On the firing line; and
Off the firing line.
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Teaching point 2
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Explain, demonstrate, and have the cadets carry out individual safety
precautions for the cadet air rifle.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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INDIVIDUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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The instructor shall provide an EXPLANATION and DEMONSTRATION of the complete skill. The instructor shall also provide an EXPLANATION and DEMONSTRATION of each step required to effectively complete the skill. |
Upon receiving a rifle, or when the “safe rifle status” is uncertain, individual safety precautions shall be done to confirm that the rifle is safe. An individual must ensure that:
1.The bolt is open fully to the rear.
2.The safety catch is in the ON position.
3.The pump lever is left partially open.
4.A safety rod is placed in the barrel.
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Cadets will IMITATE the demonstration provided by the instructor for each step within the skill. The instructor(s) will SUPERVISE the cadets during this imitation. |
Have cadets carry out individual safety precautions. Cadets will also be required to perform this skill during their air rifle handling test.
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Teaching point 3
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Explain and demonstrate (where applicable) safety regulations for the
cadet air rifle.
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Time: 5 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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SAFETY REGULATIONS
Safety regulations are all common sense and are easy to apply when people understand that they are necessary to help prevent accidents with the air rifle. Regulations include:
1.Treating the air rifle as if it is loaded.
2.Never pointing the air rifle at anyone.
3.Holding the rifle vertically when moving to and from the firing point.
4.Leaving fingers off the trigger until ready to fire.
5.Wearing safety glasses/goggles.
6.Employing hygiene on the range by washing hands after every practice.
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The Canadian Firearms Centre safety training teaches that the vital four “ACTS” of firearm safety. The acronym “ACTS” stands for: •
Assume every firearm is loaded. •
Control the muzzle direction at all times. •
Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. •
See that the firearm is unloaded – prove it safe. |
QUESTIONS:
Why do we follow safety regulations?
What are some common sense safety regulations?
What does the acronym “ACTS” stand for?
ANTICIPATED ANSWERS:
To help prevent accidents with the air rifle.
Any from list taught:
Treating the air rifle as if it is loaded.
Never point the air rifle at anyone.
Holding the rifle vertically when moving to and from the firing point.
Leaving fingers off the trigger until ready to fire.
Wearing safety glasses/goggles.
Employing hygiene on the range by washing hands after every practice.
ACTS stands for; Assume every firearm is loaded, Control the muzzle direction at all times, Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard, See that the firearm is unloaded – prove it safe.
QUESTIONS:
What does the arrow on the rifle case indicate?
How do we know if the safety catch is ON?
What are the vital four “ACTS” of firearm safety?
ANTICIPATED ANSWERS:
The direction of the rifle inside the case.
No red can be seen.
ACTS stands for; Assume every firearm is loaded, Control the muzzle direction at all times, Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard, See that the firearm is unloaded – prove it safe.
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Assessment of this EO will occur during EO M106.05 (Participate in Marksmanship Familiarization Using the Cadet Air Rifle), where cadets are required to successfully complete the Cadet Air Rifle Handling Test prior to firing.
Being able to carry out safety precautions on the cadet air rifle is essential for functioning safely on the range following directions given on the range, and successfully performing a handling test.
The instructor must ensure that the sequencing for the demonstration is done correctly since the cadet must mirror their actions.
The optimal ratio of air rifles to cadets is 2:1.
Instructors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the video A-CR-CCP-177/PV-002, Air Rifle Marksmanship.
A0-027 A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001 DCdts 3. (2001). Canadian cadet movement: Cadet marksmanship programme reference manual. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
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