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8.3.7.1
Self-loaders – Release the slide and pull the trigger (without touching the hammer or decocker, if
any). If a handgun has a device which requires a magazine be inserted to enable the trigger to be
pulled, the competitor must, on issuance of the above command, inform the Range Officer, who
will direct and supervise the use, and subsequent removal, of an empty magazine to facilitate this
process.
8.3.7.2
Not applicable.
8.3.7.3
If the gun proves to be clear, the competitor must holster his handgun. Once the competitor's
hands are clear of the holstered handgun, the course of fire is deemed to have ended.
8.3.7.4
If the gun does not prove to be clear, the Range Officer will resume the commands from Rule 8.3.6
(also see Rule 10.4.3).
8.3.8
"Range Is Clear" – Competitors or Match Personnel must not move forward of, or away from, the firing line
or final shooting location until this declaration is given by the Range Officer. Once the declaration is made,
officials and competitors may move forward to score, patch, reset targets etc.
8.3.9
A competitor with a severe hearing disability may, subject to prior approval of the Range Master, be entitled
to have the foregoing verbal Range Communications supplemented by visual and/or physical signals.
8.3.9.1
The recommended physical signals are taps on the competitor’s weak side shoulder using a
countdown protocol, namely 3 taps for "Are You Ready", 2 taps for "Standby" and 1 tap to
coincide with the "Start Signal".
8.3.9.2
Competitors wishing instead to use their own electronic or other device must firstly submit it for
examination, testing and approval by the Range Master before it can be used.
8.3.10
There are no fixed range communications designated for use at an equipment compliance check (which may
be conducted at a venue away from the shooting range). Competitors must not handle their handguns until
the examiner asks for them to be passed to him, in accordance with his instructions. Violations are subject to
Rule 10.5.1.
8.4
Loading, Reloading or Unloading During a Course of Fire
8.4.1
When loading, reloading or unloading during a course of fire, the competitor's fingers must be visibly outside
the trigger guard except where specifically permitted (see Rules 8.1.2.5 and 8.3.7.1), and the firearm must be
pointed safely downrange or in another safe direction authorized by a Range Officer (see Rules 10.5.1 and
10.5.2).
8.5
Movement
8.5.1
Except when the competitor is actually aiming or shooting at targets, all movement must be accomplished
with the fingers visibly outside the trigger guard and the external safety should be applied. The firearm must
be pointed in a safe direction. "Movement" is defined as any of the actions below:
8.5.1.1
Taking more than one step in any direction.
8.5.1.2
Changing shooting position (e.g. from standing to kneeling, from seated to standing etc.).
8.6
Assistance or Interference
8.6.1
No assistance of any k [