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ATTENTION TO ALL RANGE USERS

During the 2009 November meeting, the SSAA Para Council voted in favour of using Empty Chamber Indicators in all rifles, pistols and shotguns located at Para.

The rule will start on the 1st of January 2010. However it will have a 6 month grace period so all members and visitors can become familiar with the new rule.

Empty Chamber Indicators (ECI) can be purchased from the canteen or people can manufacture their own. To ensure consistency across the range, the council has decided that the Flag on all ECI will be a safety yellow colour. That way when there is a cease fire, the range officer can identify that all firearms are cleared with ease and consistency.

A person will not be required to use a ECI if they are holstering a pistol. However under the SSAA Para Range rules, any member can still challenge the safety of a firearm.

 

Examples of use

Bolt action / Lever Action Rifles

• Once the action is open the ECI is inserted into the chamber

Shotgun

• When the barrel is broken the ECI is inserted into the chamber of the shotgun.
• When the shotgun is in the rack the ECI is inserted in the top of the barrel.

Muzzle Loaders / Cap and ball Revolver

• The ECI is inserted in the top of the Barrel.

Revolvers

• Once the cylinder is open, the ECI is inserted into either the cylinder or the chamber.

Semi Automatic Pistols

• Once the Action is open the ECI is inserted into the chamber.

For any concerns about the matter please contact the club Secretary: GPO Box 2013, Adelaide 5001 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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