When a person begins to receive training in the safe handling of weapons, he needs to remember some operating rules and safety precautions. In the future, when shooting, they must be strictly followed so as not to become a victim of a silly mistake or negligence.
Conditions for obtaining a license to purchase weapons
A person who applies for a license to acquire and store weapons must be at least 18 years old. Also, the candidate must have a permanent residence on the territory of the Russian Federation. Anyone with an open criminal record will automatically be refused. They will also refuse the candidate who was once sentenced for a grave or especially grave crime involving firearms.
A candidate who has been brought to administrative responsibility more than once a year, as well as someone who has not been trained in the safe handling of weapons, will not receive a license.
A refusal should also be expected to the person whom the court once refused. Also, an unconditional refusal will be received by a citizen who has not undergone a mandatory medical examination.
For self defense
Self-defense weapons are very popular in modern society. Weapons compliance measures are the main requirement on the part of the authorities when issuing permits. Self-defense weapons are divided into 4 types:
- Long-barreled gunshot, smoothbore. It is loaded with combat and traumatic cartridges.
- Firearms of limited destruction. This type includes a pistol, revolver and other weapons. It is charged with traumatic, gas or light-sound cartridges.
- Gas weapon. In addition to this group, various sprays that are filled with tear and irritating substances can be attributed to this group.
- Electroshock weapons and spark gaps. Most often, such products do not require special permission to wear, but sometimes they require compliance with certain rules.
Hunting weapon
No less popular weapon in Russia is hunting. It is worth noting that for this type it is also necessary to undergo training in the safe handling of weapons. It can be divided into only six types:
- Long-barreled gunshot with a rifled barrel.
- Smoothbore longbore.
- Combined - smoothbore and with a rifled barrel. It is also made with interchangeable and inset trunks.
- Pneumatic
- Cold blade.
- Signal. This is not exactly a hunting weapon, but it is widely used by hunters in season.
How to handle weapons?
Of course, a knowledgeable person can handle this or that type of weapon with his eyes closed. Despite this, there are basic rules for the safe handling of weapons, which should be followed by both a novice and a professional.
- each time it is necessary to check whether the weapon is loaded;
- it is strictly forbidden to aim at a person or valuable objects, this cannot be done even as a joke and when the weapon is not loaded;
- it is necessary to independently verify the charge of the barrel;
- it doesn’t matter if the weapon is loaded or unloaded, it must be handled carefully and accurately;
- after cocking, the barrel can be sent only to a specific target or up into the air;
- you can hold your finger on the descent only immediately before the shot, just so you don’t put your finger on the descent;
- Before working with weapons, it is important to take courses in safe handling of weapons; without this, it is forbidden to approach the barrel, especially the firearm.
Weapon Pretest
Before each use of weapons, it is necessary to check it. For this, rules for handling weapons before firing have been developed.
So, before working with a weapon, you need to make sure that it is working. Shooting is allowed only in designated areas. During the shots, it is advisable to be in special headphones, and you can correct them only by putting the weapon on the stand. If any other sporting elements (turns, flips) are performed while working with weapons, then in this case the barrel must be put on the fuse.
You should always remember the listed rules for checking weapons. All points must be completed not only during hostilities, but also during innocuous competitions.
What is forbidden to do when working with weapons
Weapons safety training also includes prohibitions. They describe situations in which the use of weapons is strictly prohibited:
- Move the barrel towards living objects. It does not have to be people.
- Shoot in places prohibited for this, and also press the shutter release without an appropriate command.
- Shoot from a defective weapon. You can also not shoot from the barrel, where at least one part is damaged.
- Personal weapons must not be left unattended. It is also not allowed to hand it over to other people.
Also, each instructor for safe handling of weapons should tell that work with the barrel should be stopped immediately after it has been put on the guard and in situations where people or cars appear on the horizon. Also, according to safety rules, firing should be stopped immediately if a fire occurs during constant firing.
In case of violation of the operation of weapons, certain fines are also provided. For incorrect storage administrative liability is imposed in the amount of up to 1,500 rubles, and for its incorrect operation a penalty of up to 3,000 rubles is foreseen. It doesn’t matter which cartridges loaded the weapon.