Interpretation of Safety Rule - .22/32

[JamesH]

How would this fit with the current rule? (I know it needs a flag)



How about if I prove the cylinder clear first and then insert the cord?

I object to having to field strip my firearm after every series, and I've had no complaints so far.

[David Levene]

How would this fit with the current rule? (I know it needs a flag)

How about if I prove the cylinder clear first and then insert the cord?

I would certainly accept that.

[JamesH]

For reference:

6.2.2.2
Safety flags constructed of fluorescent orange or a similar bright
material must be inserted in all rifles, pistols and semi-automatic
shotguns at all times except when safety flag removal is
authorized by these rules. To demonstrate that air guns are
unloaded, safety flags (safety lines) must be long enough to
extend through the full length of the barrel. Safety flags for all
other guns must have a part that inserts into the chamber (breech
end of barrel) to demonstrate that the chamber is empty.

This doesn't really cover revolvers, for a revolver the chamber is not the breech end of the barrel, should a safety flag be inserted into all six chambers instead of the barrel?

[David Levene]

This doesn't really cover revolvers, for a revolver the chamber is not the breech end of the barrel, should a safety flag be inserted into all six chambers instead of the barrel?

Some guns need special arrangements, such as the MatchGuns MGH1.

In such cases all that needs to happen is a quick agreement with the range staff as to what they will expect/accept.

As I previously said, if you demonstrate that the cylinder is empty and then put a flag through one chamber and the barrel then I would be satisfied.

It will obviously take a little longer for the range staff to check, but only by a few seconds.

[rmca]

How would this fit with the current rule? (I know it needs a flag)

I'm not familiar with that gun, so if I was the referee I would ask you if the cylinder pops out like a S&W, or if it is load "in place".
I would prefer to see a cylinder open (so I can see all the chambers), but if you had to disassemble the gun to do so, I would accept your way with no problems.

As David suggested, speak to the RO or the referee before the match starts. That will solve things and avoid headaches in the match.

Hope this helps