Great video with well presented information. A few details I would like to add. Remember to uncase and recase firearms only when the line is hot. When you go downrange to service your target, walk with a purpose; don't mosey. When you get to your target, quickly change it out and get back up range. Do your target analysis and bragging/crying from behind the firing line. The less time spent down range, the better. If you have no reason to go down range during a cease-fire, clear your firearm, insert the chamber flag and take a step or two back from the firing line. Know and follow your particular range's protocol on policing brass. Be safe and have fun!
I stopped going to indoor ranges primarily for safety reasons after a few bad experiences at the big “nice” gun shop and range in my city. My first bad experience was when the ammo I was made to buy there (they do not allow outside ammo at this range, you have to buy theirs when you arrive) failed to fire about 1 out of every 3 or 4 rounds from my mossberg 500. I bought that gun when I was 18, I’ve had it for a decade now, it has never failed to fire a round before or after that experience. The RSO even noticed I was having problems and identified that the primers were set at different levels resulting in light strikes and failure to fire situations. The RSO then escorted me to the counter, where the counter guys told me to clean my gun and refused an exchange. I had already cleaned my guns before arriving but even if I hadn’t, it’s a mossberg 500. On my next trip to this particular indoor range, the crowd that was there was full of reckless shooters high-sticking their rifles while hopping between lanes and yelling while mag dumping their targets. My friends and I had paid for multiple lanes, and while shooting we noticed a definite bullet hole in a lane divider. We finished our session but I realized at that point that this was not a room that I felt safe in and after that I started shooting exclusively on private property. My advice would be to get the training to shoot safely, and don’t put yourself in places where people that might put you at risk will also be shooting.
I agree with all your concerns. I would never go back there to that range for those reasons. If a range forces me to buy their ammo, it's a no-go. If the RSO isn't there to stop reckless behavior, or not even present to stop reckless behavior, I'm out. You did well. Find another range to safely practice your skills. Good luck and stay vigilant 🇺🇸
Hey Ken, you have presented an EXCELLENT video. All new shooters should view this video multiple times, for there is a lot of very good information. All experienced shooters should periodically view the video as a refresher course and that we do not begin to fall into a bad habit. Thanks Ken!
Grew up around guns, however only have done shooting on outdoor land . Never been to indoor gun range always have felt intimidated . Where I’m living now only gun ranges. Your video explains a lot appreciate it. A lot has to do with wanting to be safe where others feel and are safe around me. Again very good video.
This Guy is extremely knowledgeable and accurate. Smith & Wesson should give permission to any Gun Range offering Basic Gun Handgun Training to use this video free of charge as a link. This video will give them an unbelievable PR opportunity for years.
This is only one of many instructional safety lessons posted that actually emphasizes chamber flags. Great job S&W!!! Now excuse me while I go give some CEASE POSTING orders . "Not right or wrong. It's safe or it's unsafe."
Great video! So detailed! I have been sending your video to all my friends who are new to shooting and to gun ranges. Very helpful, better than reading the range rules on paper.
S&W, Please release those awesome new M&P pistols with the front slide serrations that are currently “law enforcement only” to civilians. I need another 5 inch
I have to add one thing about an outdoor range. Not everyone can just call ceasefire. If you're shooting on an outdoor range and you just call ceasefire when you want to change your targets, you're going to piss everybody off at the range. Usually with an outdoor range they have periods where the range is cold so that people can change their targets. If they allowed each person to call ceasefire whenever they wanted to change their targets, nobody would be able to shoot the entire time you're there. Some people want to change targets after five shots, some people want to change targets after 50 shots. Imagine a firing line of 10 or 12 shooters and each person calls ceasefire when they want to change their targets.... It would be absolute chaos. If you're going to an outdoor range for the first time ask the range master or any person that is the range safety officer to explain to you how targets are changed, when you can change targets and how the range works. Then you'll know exactly how to change targets. But if you don't think I'm right just go to an outdoor range and scream ceasefire whenever you feel like it. Come back and let us know what happened.
Thank you for this comment. I have never been to an outdoor range and plan to do so soon but after hearing that advice about anyone at any time calling a ceasefire it almost made me not want to go.
Something happened on an outdoor range I was shooting at that bothered me. The guy next to me had a revolver with the cylinder out and was looking down the barrel... the hole where the bullet exits the gun. Then he kind of waved it and for a few moments it was pointed in my direction. I don't think he did this on purpose and I don't think he knew I was watching him. He was looking at the gun the whole time. I know it can't fire with the cylinder out but it still made me feel uncomfortable because I wasn't sure if he had good knowledge of safe handling of guns. I left the range early because of him and I didn't mention it to the man in charge of the range or any of his helpers. I probably should have but I thought this was a borderline kind of thing and if I made the guy mad I certainly wouldn't want to be shooting next to him. Any thoughts?
its never good to look down the muzzle of any firearm (the part where the bullet exits) i keep flexible cleaning rods in all my cases for this purpose to check for obstructions if i get a soft shot usually you can field strip and run a rod down from the muzzle to clear the barrel
I left early once when the lane next to me had three or four folks who were laughing and generally seemed like they were being careless. Didn’t even have to watch them, it made me uncomfortable so I left.
The best thing to do in situations like this is to let the Range Safety Officer (RSO) know what is going on. If you don't and you leave, you may be safe but someone else may pay the price for the negligence of the fool mishandling the firearm. Good and responsible gun owners have an obligation to help other good & responsible gun owners keep their reputation clean. The a-holes that shouldn't act like they do need to be told to shape up or leave the range. You shouldn't need to cut short you time because of them.
@@JackRainfield All of us learn because at first we don't want to piss off a jackass with a gun. Later we realize that they make a great day at the range a bad day for all of us. I have seen seriously bad things happen because some fool had a "gat" he wanted to show off... I hope you do enjoy your range days...
Good day Sir. im from the philippine marine. i always wathed your videos. i want an optic ang ligths to my service pistol. but i could not afford the price. because of shortages in my salary. because i also support my sibling in shool fees and allowances. i hope you have some used item there so i can buy it in low price. thankyou🙂
After those shots were fired, that muzzle pointed left and upwards, That is. Not a good example of being "down range" Muzzle discipline is probably the hardest thing for people to learn, This includes even the best instructors.
Great video but I don’t see the point of walking in with a case if you are conceal carrying for practicality. Been to the range plenty of times without anybody flipping out
Sorry everybody of internet but my opinion on these safety range videos on RUclips have different teaching not saying they are bad but each person should take notes so you know what yall been taught and listening to these videos. If what you been doing growing up by certified instructor was the way its done then do that. Again sorry if this is not cool. I do apologize to each one and i notice on a lots of these gun videos and safety videos that as these people are teaching safety i notice that there is a red flag right away and that is the camera operator who is not behind the person teach people safety on the range.hicok45 video shows what you should do on a range and what not to do so check his video out for further info and last but not lease people should alway use a rubber training gun that is not shootable when teach proper fire arm and range safety so that the camera operator will feel safe knowing there not in the line of fire even if the gun is not loaded safety first,i know everyone want to make there own video but it scares me when i watch these videos and know some one is not taught proper safety.Thank you and god bless.
Outdoor ranges you wait for the range master. You never and I mean never call safety on your own. Always and I mean always wait for the range master. This gentleman is giving you the wrong information for outdoor ranges.
Not all ranges have an rso. For decades I shot at a local outdoor range that was an "open" range . It only took a few idiots to cause it to close. Now it's a controlled Fudd range.. I rarely shoot there anymore ..
@@stevenhall1097 sadly here in Indiana there are fewer and fewer that are open . 3 decades and never had a problem other than waiting on an open bay . Then couple of morons got hurt and what was once free , got remodeled and now it's fee based Fudd range .
i really like him. he's got a really welcoming and patient way of speaking that conveys knowledge and teaching, not the usual i'm a navy seal guy
This guy needs to start his own channel, this is fantastic
Excellent presentation. This should be mandatory viewing for all attendees once a month!
Excellent video for a new shooter like myself. I just purchased my first firearm a week ago and I'm proud to say it's a Smith & Wesson
Great video with well presented information. A few details I would like to add. Remember to uncase and recase firearms only when the line is hot. When you go downrange to service your target, walk with a purpose; don't mosey. When you get to your target, quickly change it out and get back up range. Do your target analysis and bragging/crying from behind the firing line. The less time spent down range, the better. If you have no reason to go down range during a cease-fire, clear your firearm, insert the chamber flag and take a step or two back from the firing line. Know and follow your particular range's protocol on policing brass.
Be safe and have fun!
I stopped going to indoor ranges primarily for safety reasons after a few bad experiences at the big “nice” gun shop and range in my city. My first bad experience was when the ammo I was made to buy there (they do not allow outside ammo at this range, you have to buy theirs when you arrive) failed to fire about 1 out of every 3 or 4 rounds from my mossberg 500. I bought that gun when I was 18, I’ve had it for a decade now, it has never failed to fire a round before or after that experience. The RSO even noticed I was having problems and identified that the primers were set at different levels resulting in light strikes and failure to fire situations. The RSO then escorted me to the counter, where the counter guys told me to clean my gun and refused an exchange. I had already cleaned my guns before arriving but even if I hadn’t, it’s a mossberg 500. On my next trip to this particular indoor range, the crowd that was there was full of reckless shooters high-sticking their rifles while hopping between lanes and yelling while mag dumping their targets. My friends and I had paid for multiple lanes, and while shooting we noticed a definite bullet hole in a lane divider. We finished our session but I realized at that point that this was not a room that I felt safe in and after that I started shooting exclusively on private property. My advice would be to get the training to shoot safely, and don’t put yourself in places where people that might put you at risk will also be shooting.
I agree with all your concerns. I would never go back there to that range for those reasons. If a range forces me to buy their ammo, it's a no-go. If the RSO isn't there to stop reckless behavior, or not even present to stop reckless behavior, I'm out. You did well. Find another range to safely practice your skills. Good luck and stay vigilant 🇺🇸
No outside ammo is crazy what if you're shooting a gun that uses uncommon ammo(like .32-20 or 7.65 Luger for example)
He's a good instructor.
Hey Ken, you have presented an EXCELLENT video. All new shooters should view this video multiple times, for there is a lot of very good information. All experienced shooters should periodically view the video as a refresher course and that we do not begin to fall into a bad habit. Thanks Ken!
Grew up around guns, however only have done shooting on outdoor land . Never been to indoor gun range always have felt intimidated . Where I’m living now only gun ranges. Your video explains a lot appreciate it. A lot has to do with wanting to be safe where others feel and are safe around me. Again very good video.
Thank you, Mr. Scott and S&W.
Good info. I do some shooting on my personal property but I've never been to a range. I'll be going to an indoor range sometime this week.
This Guy is extremely knowledgeable and accurate. Smith & Wesson should give permission to any Gun Range offering Basic Gun Handgun Training to use this video free of charge as a link. This video will give them an unbelievable PR opportunity for years.
Thank you! Love these and no matter how many times I see the rules, I can’t watch them enough. Gotta get some chamber flags for sure 👍🏽
going to the gun range for the first time today. this video was very helpful :)
My Man Ken doing a great job!
Perfect execution of short, sweet and to the point. Cheers! 🙏
The outdoor range I go to has a range master and a couple of assistants that call the cease fire about once an hour. It has about 50 shooting lanes.
Great and no nonsense presentation. Clear and concise. Thank you !
Great video. The more introductory gun safety videos on the internet, the better
This is only one of many instructional safety lessons posted that actually emphasizes chamber flags. Great job S&W!!! Now excuse me while I go give some CEASE POSTING orders . "Not right or wrong. It's safe or it's unsafe."
Great video! So detailed! I have been sending your video to all my friends who are new to shooting and to gun ranges. Very helpful, better than reading the range rules on paper.
Nice presentation, 1 thing I would add, when you 1st visit a range, familiarize yourself with that ranges rules
Ty for the lesson. Can't wait to break in my brand new m2.0 after NYCPD inspects it.
Great job Scott!
Great range safety video!
Smooth presentation. I own several of your products. Highly recommended.
Ken is an instructor who is also a paid shooter for Smith and Wesson.
Great and important information-thanks.
You did a nice simple and to the point explanation, thank you
Very good and very well explained, thank you.
Strong message!
Very well done.
Good Job Sir
Thank you
Excellent
S&W,
Please release those awesome new M&P pistols with the front slide serrations that are currently “law enforcement only” to civilians. I need another 5 inch
Darn. Got a few glocks and sold my M&P’s. Marketing department take notes
I don’t have a chamber flag. What should I do?
Very informative
I have to add one thing about an outdoor range. Not everyone can just call ceasefire. If you're shooting on an outdoor range and you just call ceasefire when you want to change your targets, you're going to piss everybody off at the range. Usually with an outdoor range they have periods where the range is cold so that people can change their targets. If they allowed each person to call ceasefire whenever they wanted to change their targets, nobody would be able to shoot the entire time you're there. Some people want to change targets after five shots, some people want to change targets after 50 shots. Imagine a firing line of 10 or 12 shooters and each person calls ceasefire when they want to change their targets.... It would be absolute chaos.
If you're going to an outdoor range for the first time ask the range master or any person that is the range safety officer to explain to you how targets are changed, when you can change targets and how the range works. Then you'll know exactly how to change targets.
But if you don't think I'm right just go to an outdoor range and scream ceasefire whenever you feel like it. Come back and let us know what happened.
Thank you for this comment. I have never been to an outdoor range and plan to do so soon but after hearing that advice about anyone at any time calling a ceasefire it almost made me not want to go.
Something happened on an outdoor range I was shooting at that bothered me. The guy next to me had a revolver with the cylinder out and was looking down the barrel... the hole where the bullet exits the gun. Then he kind of waved it and for a few moments it was pointed in my direction. I don't think he did this on purpose and I don't think he knew I was watching him. He was looking at the gun the whole time. I know it can't fire with the cylinder out but it still made me feel uncomfortable because I wasn't sure if he had good knowledge of safe handling of guns. I left the range early because of him and I didn't mention it to the man in charge of the range or any of his helpers. I probably should have but I thought this was a borderline kind of thing and if I made the guy mad I certainly wouldn't want to be shooting next to him. Any thoughts?
its never good to look down the muzzle of any firearm (the part where the bullet exits) i keep flexible cleaning rods in all my cases for this purpose to check for obstructions if i get a soft shot usually you can field strip and run a rod down from the muzzle to clear the barrel
I left early once when the lane next to me had three or four folks who were laughing and generally seemed like they were being careless. Didn’t even have to watch them, it made me uncomfortable so I left.
The best thing to do in situations like this is to let the Range Safety Officer (RSO) know what is going on. If you don't and you leave, you may be safe but someone else may pay the price for the negligence of the fool mishandling the firearm. Good and responsible gun owners have an obligation to help other good & responsible gun owners keep their reputation clean. The a-holes that shouldn't act like they do need to be told to shape up or leave the range. You shouldn't need to cut short you time because of them.
@@GatorsRock01 Yeah, I do regret it in retrospect. I've decided to be more assertive about this kind of thing in the future!
@@JackRainfield All of us learn because at first we don't want to piss off a jackass with a gun. Later we realize that they make a great day at the range a bad day for all of us. I have seen seriously bad things happen because some fool had a "gat" he wanted to show off... I hope you do enjoy your range days...
Good day Sir. im from the philippine marine. i always wathed your videos. i want an optic ang ligths to my service pistol. but i could not afford the price. because of shortages in my salary. because i also support my sibling in shool fees and allowances. i hope you have some used item there so i can buy it in low price. thankyou🙂
Scott, my S&W revolvers come with a red plastic disc that fits on an empty cylinder - is it considered an adequate flagging device?
Another tip, Don't walk in front of someone holding a gun and accuse them of flagging you.
After those shots were fired, that muzzle pointed left and upwards, That is.
Not a good example of being "down range"
Muzzle discipline is probably the hardest thing for people to learn, This includes even the best instructors.
The first rule of gun safety is to have fun!
Great video but I don’t see the point of walking in with a case if you are conceal carrying for practicality. Been to the range plenty of times without anybody flipping out
Some ranges don't want you drawing from a holster
Do you have to bring your own targets to a gun range?
Can we wear ring during shooting match?
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA THE SUMMER OF 1999, GUNSITE SHOOTING RANGE
You forgot your safety flag when you go and put up the target….
dudes started shooting soon as he said cease fire
Sorry everybody of internet but my opinion on these safety range videos on RUclips have different teaching not saying they are bad but each person should take notes so you know what yall been taught and listening to these videos. If what you been doing growing up by certified instructor was the way its done then do that. Again sorry if this is not cool. I do apologize to each one and i notice on a lots of these gun videos and safety videos that as these people are teaching safety i notice that there is a red flag right away and that is the camera operator who is not behind the person teach people safety on the range.hicok45 video shows what you should do on a range and what not to do so check his video out for further info and last but not lease people should alway use a rubber training gun that is not shootable when teach proper fire arm and range safety so that the camera operator will feel safe knowing there not in the line of fire even if the gun is not loaded safety first,i know everyone want to make there own video but it scares me when i watch these videos and know some one is not taught proper safety.Thank you and god bless.
Too much trouble for me
Outdoor ranges you wait for the range master.
You never and I mean never call safety on your own. Always and I mean always wait for the range master.
This gentleman is giving you the wrong information for outdoor ranges.
Not all ranges have an rso.
For decades I shot at a local outdoor range that was an "open" range . It only took a few idiots to cause it to close. Now it's a controlled Fudd range.. I rarely shoot there anymore ..
Out here in Utah most ranges have a safety marshal.
I have not been to a range that is open.
@@stevenhall1097 sadly here in Indiana there are fewer and fewer that are open . 3 decades and never had a problem other than waiting on an open bay . Then couple of morons got hurt and what was once free , got remodeled and now it's fee based Fudd range .
@karl lambert Sorry to hear that.
Idiots who don't follow the rules destroy all that makes America great.
@@stevenhall1097 yes , freedom really means responsibility and accountability
Cease fire cease fire ppl still shooting...
Me watching this in Vietnam at 3AM, knowing I'll never go to a gun range
Never say never brother, yankees and chuck norris can come back there anytime
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