Da Form 5687-R - Initial Inspection Checklist For Indoor Ranges (Page 5 of 5) in pdf

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SECTION III - OPERATIONAL SURVEY (Continued)

YES

REMARKS

41. Range signs are posted denoting Caution in handling weapons and stating the

conditions under which the range may be used (to include weapons and ammunition

authorized to be fired). (MANDATORY)

RANGE SIGNS

An easily read "Caution" sign will be prominently posted near the firing line

of each indoor range. The color, size, and design of the sign will conform to

guidance provided in AR 385-30.

The sign will carry the following message with wording modified, as

appropriate, for caliber of ammunition and types of weapons authorized:

CAUTION! USE OF THIS RANGE FACILITY IS RESTRICTED TO SUPERVISED

FIRING WITH (Select from the following: RIFLE CAL. 22; PISTOL CAL. 22; PISTOL

CAL. 38; PISTOL CAL .45) WITH SOFT NOSED LEAD OR LEAD ALLOY

AMMUNITION ONLY.

Large numbers, indicating target position, will be painted on the top of the

steel plate bullet stop above the top target position, or painted on wooden

boards installed above the top of the bullet stop plate, or painted on front

backing material above the targets.

Signs specifying who may use the range, under what conditions, and

under what controls will be posted.

42. Signs are posted requiring all personnel to wear hearing protection.

(MANDATORY)

43. Ouick-draw type firing and/or hip shooting is prohibited. (MANDATORY)

44. Only authorized paper targets are used. (Use of nonstandard targets can produce

ricochets.)

45. Where space permits and spectators are authorized, they are physically separated

by a railing from the firing line. (MANDATORY to preclude any interference with

firing controls.)

SECTION IV – REMARKS

46. NAME OF INSPECTOR

47. DUTY STATION

48. TITLE AND GRADE OF INSPECTOR

49. SIGNATURE OF INSPECTOR

50. DATE

PAGE 4, DA FORM 5688-R, DEC 90

DA FORM 5687-R. APR 88 IS OBSOLETE

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