Meet our Instructor/Examiner - Sue Rueger
Canadian Firearms Safety Instructor/Examiner # ON-1125 Ontario Hunter Education Program Instructor/Examiner # 38833
Sue has always been an avid outdoor enthusiast and amateur photographer. She enjoys shooting sports, especially with shotguns. She has experience with pistols, rifles, black powder, bows and of course hunting. She has been involved in shooting sports for many years, and enjoys mentoring kids and encouraging more women into the world of firearms.
Sue will be hosting all of the mandatory safety talks for the 2021 Clays for Kids Event. Below are some safety tips you must follow while at the event. Sue will be sure to give you a full safety talk.
Rules:
At all times, treat the gun as if it is loaded. It must always be pointed in a safe direction
Make sure to use the proper ammo, both the proper gauge and the proper shell for what you’re shooting. You should ask the gun club management what is appropriate there. This is really a 12 gauge game.
Never put ammunition into your gun until you are on a shooting station, it is your turn, and you are on the station marker, ready to shoot.
If there is a malfunction or the gun does not fire, continue pointing the gun safely downrange towards the field and wait for someone to assist you. Then unload it or ask for assistance. The problem may be due to faulty ammo or a mechanical failure of the gun. If at any time a shot sounds light or different, stop immediately, unload, and check your barrel to make sure the wad has cleared and there are no obstructions.
Never move off a station until your gun is unloaded, open and safe.(and STILL pointed in a safe direction downrange)
Eye and ear protection are mandatory any time you’re on a sporting clays course.
There will always be someone nearby to assist you if you have a question or problem.
