First supervised sessions, at a range
Ready when: Range rules and commands (b1) done and the range or coach agrees the child is old enough under local law.
What the coach teaches
Range commands in practice, safe handling, a gun resting on a cushion first, sight alignment, ear and eye protection. Trigger in three phases: pad of the first finger joint, pull straight back; take up to the pressure point and wait for the coach's OK; squeeze steadily until the shot breaks; keep the finger there about 2 seconds. Breath held on the out-breath while aiming. Short series with a still hold after each shot.
At home, safe only
Range rules and commands (b1) to Sight picture and follow-through, no weapon (b4).
Ask the club
The minimum age, the licence and permission rules, who supplies the equipment, the coach-to-child ratio and storage rules.
What you can see from the side
The child follows every command and keeps the muzzle pointed down range.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach signs the child off for each step.
Stop and get a coach when
Any unsafe handling; stop at once and tell the range officer.
Basic is done when the range officer or coach clears the child for the first supervised session.
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