10 ways to prevent wildfires while target shooting this summer
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If you plan to target shoot on public land this season, make sure you understand the regulations and take the necessary precautions to prevent the chance of wildfires. Here are 10 suggestions on how to prevent wildfires while shooting. Read the full article here (http://store.actiontarget.com/blog/10-ways-to-prevent-wildfires-while-target-shooting-this-summer/ Related Keywords: target shooting, shooting practice targets, shooting targets, targets for shooting practice, Action TargetTRANSCRIPT
10 WAYS TO PREVENT WILDFIRES WHILETARGET SHOOTING THIS SUMMERWri$en By: Ac-on Target
If you plan to target shooton public land this season,make sure youunderstand theregula-ons and take thenecessary precau-ons toprevent the chance ofwildfires.Here are 10 sugges-onson how to preventwildfires while shoo-ng.
A 5-‐gallon bucket of water can prevent disaster if a fire starts.
Place the bucket near the target you plan to shoot, so youwon't have to carry the bucket a long distance if a fire doesstart.
1. BRING A BUCKET OF WATER
Ac-on Target's steel targetsare design to minimize risksto both the shooter and theenvironment.The predictable spla$erpa$ern reduces the surfacearea exposed to sparks andhot bullet fragments.
2. SHOOT ONQUALITY STEEL
Placing a target in tall grass increases the risk of fire.
3. PLACE YOUR TARGET ON DIRT OR GRAVEL
4. Don't shoot trash.5. Don't shoot with steel core ammo.6. Bring a shovel and an old blanket.7. Never shoot exploding targets.8. Don't use incendiary or tracer ammo.9. Don't smoke.10. Park your vehicle away from dry grass.
You may not be able to plan for every possiblescenario, but just taking a few extra
precau-ons while shoo-ng can greatly reducethe risk of star-ng a fire. Just remember thatevery -me you set foot on public land, yourepresent the shoo-ng community, and one
bad decision could affect everyone.
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