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Maybe you’ve been shooting on a range since you were too young to remember. Or maybe you’ve only been shooting a few weeks. So maybe you’ve never heard these rules or maybe you just need a friendly reminder for when you’re on the range when using a speedloader.
Don’t Try To Catch Your Gun!: Even If you’re using a speedloader for easy reloads and not for speed, eventually, you’ll try the fastest shoot-reload-shoot you can. And when that happens, you’ll be moving quickly.
No matter when you drop your gun, don’t try to catch it! There is a much, much higher chance of you grabbing the trigger when you drop it than there is of it going off just because it hit the ground. In too many action movies, dropped guns go off at the slightest provocation, but safety measures have eliminated most of those. No, you don’t want to drop your gun, possibly damaging it and definitely throwing off the sites, but it beats a trip to the emergency room (and possibly the grave).
Watch Out For Your Loading Block: Loading blocks are a great speedloader accessory and will help you get a lot more shooting in during your time at the firing range. But not all firing ranges have the amount of space you’ll need for your loading block, especially if you get one that holds a hundred or more cartridges. If your loading block tumbles, you’re probably going to use some words you shouldn’t. If you’re at a dirt range, your cartridges are going to get dusty or muddy. If you’re indoors, you’ll need to check each and every cartridge for damage before you use it. Plus you’re going to draw a lot of attention to yourself! And if you do upend your block…
Don’t Step Onto The Range To Get Dropped Cartridges: If you’re using a speedloader, there will probably be a few times when you push the button too early, and your cartridges spill. Whether you’re using a speedloader or not, never step out onto the range to get dropped cartridge or spent brass. Sure, you might have dropped a few dollars in ammo beyond where you can reach, but it’s not worth the dangers of going beyond the firing line.
Always be safe when you’re on the firing range. Shoot safely today and live to shoot another day!
