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Angele: /* Range protocols */

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Range protocols

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	==Range protocols==		==Range protocols==
	#You must give a [[Archery:Briefing \| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:		#You must give a [[Archery:Briefing format\| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:
	#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)		#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)
	#* The [[Archery:Basic rules\|basic rules]] that all participants should know		#* The [[Archery:Basic rules\|basic rules]] that all participants should know

Angele at 00:46, 12 July 2025

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	{{~~DISPLAYTITLE:~~Range safety}}		<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo\|Target Archery and Thrown Weapons Handbook\|3\|Range safety}}</noinclude>
	<~~div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 3"~~>		==Range set-up==
	==Range ~~Set~~-Up==
	[[Archery:Suggested range dimensions \| Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.		[[Archery:Suggested range dimensions \| Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.
	#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.		#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.
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	#Soft targets for spears should be at least 3 metres down range from the throwing line. A soft target is made of materials that do not provide solid resistance, including hay bales, polystyrene, etc		#Soft targets for spears should be at least 3 metres down range from the throwing line. A soft target is made of materials that do not provide solid resistance, including hay bales, polystyrene, etc

	==Range ~~Protocols~~==		==Range protocols==
	#You must give a [[Archery:Briefing \| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:		#You must give a [[Archery:Briefing \| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:
	#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)		#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)
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	#Don't run shoots with dangerous artificial handicaps or conditions.		#Don't run shoots with dangerous artificial handicaps or conditions.

	==Range ~~Procedures~~==		==Range procedures==
	#Call archers to the line.		#Call archers to the line.
	#Check to see that the range and line are clear and safe, by looking and calling out, and wait for a response that it's not clear		#Check to see that the range and line are clear and safe, by looking and calling out, and wait for a response that it's not clear
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	#When everyone has put their weapons down, tell the archers that they can go and collect arrows.		#When everyone has put their weapons down, tell the archers that they can go and collect arrows.
	#If you see a serious safety problem on the range, such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, call "Hold!". If anyone calls "Hold!," find out what the problem is and resolve it. Make sure everyone has unloaded their weapons before you move in front of the shooting line.		#If you see a serious safety problem on the range, such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, call "Hold!". If anyone calls "Hold!," find out what the problem is and resolve it. Make sure everyone has unloaded their weapons before you move in front of the shooting line.


	~~[[Category: Target Archery Rules]]~~
	~~[[Category: Target Archery Rulebook \| 3]]~~
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Angele: /* Range Protocols */

2025-07-11T11:23:08Z

Range Protocols

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	#You must give a [[Archery:Briefing \| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:		#You must give a [[Archery:Briefing \| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:
	#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)		#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)
	#* The [[Archery:Basic ~~Rules~~]] that all participants should know		#* The [[Archery:Basic rules\|basic rules]] that all participants should know
	#* How you will tell people when they are allowed to shoot and when to stop - e.g. "Range is open," "Range is closed." "You may fire at will." "Stop shooting." "Loose when ready." etc.		#* How you will tell people when they are allowed to shoot and when to stop - e.g. "Range is open," "Range is closed." "You may fire at will." "Stop shooting." "Loose when ready." etc.
	#* Which target(s) to use and which ones shouldn't be used		#* Which target(s) to use and which ones shouldn't be used

LlewelynApDafydd at 11:18, 5 May 2018

2018-05-05T11:18:19Z

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Range safety}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Range safety}}
	<div class='rulesNumbering'>		<div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 3">
	==Range Set-Up==		==Range Set-Up==
	[[Archery:Suggested range dimensions \| Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.		[[Archery:Suggested range dimensions \| Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.

Angele at 07:35, 5 May 2018

2018-05-05T07:35:09Z

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	<div class='rulesNumbering'>		<div class='rulesNumbering'>
	==Range Set-Up==		==Range Set-Up==
	[[Archery:Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.		[[Archery:Suggested range dimensions \| Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.
	#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.		#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.
	#Based on the kind of shoot you are running, and the strength of the equipment being used, you must have a safety zone behind and to the sides of the shooting/throwing line and targets that is big enough to prevent any injuries to bystanders, or damage to property. Make sure that it's free of traffic, campsites, list fields, parking areas, or other hazards.		#Based on the kind of shoot you are running, and the strength of the equipment being used, you must have a safety zone behind and to the sides of the shooting/throwing line and targets that is big enough to prevent any injuries to bystanders, or damage to property. Make sure that it's free of traffic, campsites, list fields, parking areas, or other hazards.

Angele at 07:34, 5 May 2018

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	==Range Set-Up==		==Range Set-Up==

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Angele at 07:17, 5 May 2018

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	<div class='rulesNumbering'>		<div class='rulesNumbering'>
	==Range Set-Up==		==Range Set-Up==
	[[Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.		[[Archery:Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.
	#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.		#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.
	#Based on the kind of shoot you are running, and the strength of the equipment being used, you must have a safety zone behind and to the sides of the shooting/throwing line and targets that is big enough to prevent any injuries to bystanders, or damage to property. Make sure that it's free of traffic, campsites, list fields, parking areas, or other hazards.		#Based on the kind of shoot you are running, and the strength of the equipment being used, you must have a safety zone behind and to the sides of the shooting/throwing line and targets that is big enough to prevent any injuries to bystanders, or damage to property. Make sure that it's free of traffic, campsites, list fields, parking areas, or other hazards.
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	==Range Protocols==		==Range Protocols==
	#You must give a [[Briefing \| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:		#You must give a [[Archery:Briefing \| briefing]] on safety and the competition rules before you let the competition or practice begin. Make sure that everyone understands:
	#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)		#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)
	#* The [[Basic Rules]] that all participants should know		#* The [[Archery:Basic Rules]] that all participants should know
	#* How you will tell people when they are allowed to shoot and when to stop - e.g. "Range is open," "Range is closed." "You may fire at will." "Stop shooting." "Loose when ready." etc.		#* How you will tell people when they are allowed to shoot and when to stop - e.g. "Range is open," "Range is closed." "You may fire at will." "Stop shooting." "Loose when ready." etc.
	#* Which target(s) to use and which ones shouldn't be used		#* Which target(s) to use and which ones shouldn't be used

Angele: /* Range Procedures */

2018-04-28T07:21:57Z

Range Procedures

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	#When everyone is done, tell the archers to stop shooting and wait for everyone to lower their bow and step back from the line.		#When everyone is done, tell the archers to stop shooting and wait for everyone to lower their bow and step back from the line.
	#When everyone has put their weapons down, tell the archers that they can go and collect arrows.		#When everyone has put their weapons down, tell the archers that they can go and collect arrows.
	#If you see a serious safety problem on the range, such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, call "~~hold~~". If anyone calls "~~hold~~," find out what the problem is and resolve it. Make sure everyone has unloaded their weapons before you move in front of the shooting line.		#If you see a serious safety problem on the range, such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, call "Hold!". If anyone calls "Hold!," find out what the problem is and resolve it. Make sure everyone has unloaded their weapons before you move in front of the shooting line.

Angele at 07:54, 25 April 2018

2018-04-25T07:54:55Z

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	[[Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.		[[Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.
	#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.		#Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar.
	#Based on the kind of shoot you are running, and the strength of the equipment being used, you must have a safety zone behind and to the sides of the shooting/throwing line and targets that is big enough to prevent any injuries to bystanders, or damage to property. Make sure that ~~it’s~~ free of traffic, campsites, list fields, parking areas, or other hazards.		#Based on the kind of shoot you are running, and the strength of the equipment being used, you must have a safety zone behind and to the sides of the shooting/throwing line and targets that is big enough to prevent any injuries to bystanders, or damage to property. Make sure that it's free of traffic, campsites, list fields, parking areas, or other hazards.
	#The safety zone can be smaller if there is a hill, permanent backstop, archery netting, or something similar that will stop stray arrows.		#The safety zone can be smaller if there is a hill, permanent backstop, archery netting, or something similar that will stop stray arrows.
	#Block any roads or paths within the safety zone or range when the range is being used.		#Block any roads or paths within the safety zone or range when the range is being used.
	#Make sure the shooting/throwing line is clearly marked, but people ~~shouldn’t~~ be able to trip over it.		#Make sure the shooting/throwing line is clearly marked, but people shouldn't be able to trip over it.
	#Hard targets for knives and axes should be at least 3 metres down range from the throwing line. A hard target is made of materials that provide solid resistance, including logs, plywood, etc		#Hard targets for knives and axes should be at least 3 metres down range from the throwing line. A hard target is made of materials that provide solid resistance, including logs, plywood, etc
	#Hard targets for spears should be at least 6 metres down range from the throwing line.		#Hard targets for spears should be at least 6 metres down range from the throwing line.
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	#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)		#* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)
	#* The [[Basic Rules]] that all participants should know		#* The [[Basic Rules]] that all participants should know
	#* How you will tell people when they are allowed to shoot and when to stop – e.g. ~~“Range~~ is open,~~” “Range~~ is closed.~~” “You~~ may fire at will.~~” “Stop~~ shooting.~~” “Loose~~ when ready.” etc.		#* How you will tell people when they are allowed to shoot and when to stop - e.g. "Range is open," "Range is closed." "You may fire at will." "Stop shooting." "Loose when ready." etc.
	#* Which target(s) to use and which ones ~~shouldn’t~~ be used		#* Which target(s) to use and which ones shouldn't be used
	#* How many arrows to use, or how many throws they get		#* How many arrows to use, or how many throws they get
	#* Whether they can shoot in their own time, or if there is a time limit		#* Whether they can shoot in their own time, or if there is a time limit
	#* What happens if they drop an arrow or weapon – e.g. are they allowed to use another one, or does it count as a missed shot. Can they attempt to pick it up, if they ~~don’t~~ go over the shooting line?		#* What happens if they drop an arrow or weapon - e.g. are they allowed to use another one, or does it count as a missed shot. Can they attempt to pick it up, if they don't go over the shooting line?
	#If you are the Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge and there are a large number of archers shooting, make sure you can be identified easily.		#If you are the Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge and there are a large number of archers shooting, make sure you can be identified easily.
	#If you are the only Target Archery Marshal at the shoot, you can get another experienced archer to supervise the line for you while you shoot. You're still responsible for the shoot.		#If you are the only Target Archery Marshal at the shoot, you can get another experienced archer to supervise the line for you while you shoot. You're still responsible for the shoot.
	#~~Don’t~~ allow more archers on a line than you and your assistants can reasonably and safely supervise. This number will change depending on the type of shoot, and experience of the archers.		#Don't allow more archers on a line than you and your assistants can reasonably and safely supervise. This number will change depending on the type of shoot, and experience of the archers.
	#You need to give everyone on the line at least one metre of space, more is better.		#You need to give everyone on the line at least one metre of space, more is better.
	#Make sure everyone lines up the same way – either all archers toeing the shooting line or all straddling it, to make sure that no one accidentally shoots anyone else on the line. If you have archers shooting from prone, kneeling, or a seated position, you need to make sure that the head of their arrow or bolt, at full draw, is in the same line as the other ~~archers’~~ arrowheads. Place them on one end of the line with others shooting from similar positions.		#Make sure everyone lines up the same way - either all archers toeing the shooting line or all straddling it, to make sure that no one accidentally shoots anyone else on the line. If you have archers shooting from prone, kneeling, or a seated position, you need to make sure that the head of their arrow or bolt, at full draw, is in the same line as the other archers' arrowheads. Place them on one end of the line with others shooting from similar positions.
	#The conditions around the range and safety zone may mean that you need to have additional Target Archery Marshals or assistants to watch for and stop traffic through the area.		#The conditions around the range and safety zone may mean that you need to have additional Target Archery Marshals or assistants to watch for and stop traffic through the area.
	#You need a high level of supervision for specialty shoots where there are unusual conditions, such as off-handed, with restricted vision, or similar. You might need to have one marshal for each participant.		#You need a high level of supervision for specialty shoots where there are unusual conditions, such as off-handed, with restricted vision, or similar. You might need to have one marshal for each participant.
	#~~Don’t~~ run shoots with dangerous artificial handicaps or conditions.		#Don't run shoots with dangerous artificial handicaps or conditions.

	==Range Procedures==		==Range Procedures==
	#Call archers to the line.		#Call archers to the line.
	#Check to see that the range and line are clear and safe, by looking and calling out, and wait for a response that ~~it’s~~ not clear		#Check to see that the range and line are clear and safe, by looking and calling out, and wait for a response that it's not clear
	#If it is clear, tell the archers that they can shoot.		#If it is clear, tell the archers that they can shoot.
	#When everyone is done, tell the archers to stop shooting and wait for everyone to lower their bow and step back from the line.		#When everyone is done, tell the archers to stop shooting and wait for everyone to lower their bow and step back from the line.
	#When everyone has put their weapons down, tell the archers that they can go and collect arrows.		#When everyone has put their weapons down, tell the archers that they can go and collect arrows.
	#If you see a serious safety problem on the range, such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, call "hold". If anyone calls ~~“hold~~,” find out what the problem is and resolve it. Make sure everyone has unloaded their weapons before you move in front of the shooting line.		#If you see a serious safety problem on the range, such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, call "hold". If anyone calls "hold," find out what the problem is and resolve it. Make sure everyone has unloaded their weapons before you move in front of the shooting line.