A shooting range provides all of the equipment, space and guidance that is necessary to become familiar with a firearm.

2. A shooting range provides all of the equipment, space and
guidance that is necessary to become familiar with a
firearm. Novices have the opportunity to spend time
learning about the workings of a rifle or handgun. Experts
are able to perfect shooting techniques and take on new
challenges. There are many different types of shooting
ranges available, from small indoor locations to open
outdoor lanes with flying targets. Anyone who is
practicing at a shooting range will want to follow a few
simple steps to get the best results.

3. Follow All Safety Procedures
The primary focus of every shooting range is safety. There
are many specific rules that need to be followed in order
to protect the shooter as well as the people in the
surrounding area. People who do not follow the rules
exactly as they are stated are often asked to leave.
Almost all ranges prohibit loaded or holstered weapons in
areas outside of the shooting lanes. Proper eye and
hearing protection must be worn at all times. Rifle barrels
and pistols should never be pointed in any direction other
than forward and down the lane.

4. Prepare The Gun For Firing
The gun that is being fired needs to be prepared once a
position is taken in the live fire stall or lane. The gun
sights should be adjusted in case they were jarred out of
place during transit. The gun or rifle should be cleared
and then loaded. It might not be possible to bring
personal ammunition from home, because many
locations require shooters to use ammunition that is
purchased at the range. The gun should be kept on the
counter after it has been loaded until it is time to fire.

5. Pick A Target
Most ranges sell targets for use, although a few allow
people to bring printed targets from home. The target
should be mounted at the desired distance. A small
location should be chosen as the designated area where
a shot should land. Shots should be fired steadily with a
pause between each round until the magazine is empty.
Adjustments should be made after each shot in order to
get as close to the designated mark as possible. Another
option is to try to achieve a good spread. This means
hitting multiple predefined locations on the target in a
precise way. The weapon should be cleared and the
magazine removed once all ammunition has been
expended.

6. Make Adjustments
The target should be recovered and then replaced. If the
shots have all landed consistently in the designated area,
then the distance or type of the target should be changed
to present a greater challenge. The gun sights should be
adjusted if there was a problem with accuracy. The entire
process should be repeated until accuracy has improved
and the shooter has achieved a reasonable level of
proficiency with the gun.

7. Resources:
http://www.shootingtarget.org/
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Practice-at-a-Shooting-
Range&id=7358966

8. Thank you for reading!