Hunter Safety

Class schedule

2012

- March 1, 2 starting at 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM and March 3 starting at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

- May 3, 4 starting at 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM and May 5 starting at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

- August 2, 3 starting at 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM and August 4 starting at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

- October 4, 5 starting at 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM and October 6 starting at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

All classes are COMBO classes.

Certificates for Firearm and Archery will be issued for all passing grades.

Each 3 day listing above is a single class for a total of 16+ hrs.

You must attend all 3 days.

For more information please call:

Jim Leonard 574-387-4899

Chuck Irwin 269-262-4532

Fred Kruse 574-277-0766

Safety Rules

Watch that muzzle! Keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times.

Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun. It might be, even if you think it isn't.

Be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond it. Know the identifying features of the game you hunt. Make sure you have an adequate backstop --- don't shoot at a flat, hard surface or water.

Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot. This is the best way to prevent an accidental discharge.

Check your barrel and ammunition. Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions and carry only the proper ammunition for your firearm.

Unload firearms when not in use. Leave actions open/ carry firearms in cases and unloaded to and from the shooting area.

Point a firearm only at something you intend to shoot. Avoid all horseplay with a gun.

Don't run, jump or climb with a loaded firearm. Unload a firearm before you
climb a fence or tree, or jump a ditch. Pull a firearm toward you by the butt, not the muzzle.

Store firearms and ammunition separately and safely. Store each in secured locations beyond the reach of children and careless adults.

Avoid alcoholic beverages before or during shooting. Also avoid mind or behavior altering medicines or drugs.