National Shooting Sports Foundation
Safe handling fundamentals
Review the ten rules of firearm safety, with guidance on handling, storage, and protective equipment.
Read resource ↗Learn together
Training & Safety
Safe events start before you arrive. Review the expectations, prepare for your shoot, and ask questions whenever you are unsure.
Our range expectations
- Follow every instruction from the range and MCOSA safety team.
- Wear hearing and eye protection.
- Keep handguns holstered when not in use.
- No alcohol at MCOSA shooting activities.
- Confirm event-specific equipment and ammunition requirements with the organizers.
These reminders come from MCOSA’s event guidance. They do not replace the range briefing or qualified, in-person instruction.
Safety throughout the day
- Before the event: Read the current entry requirements and contact the organizers about your experience or equipment questions.
- At the range: Follow the safety team and host range instructions. Ask for clarification before proceeding if you are unsure.
- Throughout the shoot: Keep required protection on and follow the event’s safety rules. The Fall shoot requires all-day attendance once gunned up.
Start with these safety resources
Public references from the publishers below. You can read them without joining MCOSA.
Project ChildSafe
Secure storage & family safety
Explore safety brochures and educational resources for responsible storage and conversations at home.
Read resource ↗H&H Shooting Sports
Know the host range
Read the host range’s current gun range rules before your visit and ask staff about anything unclear.
Read resource ↗November 6 · Fall 2-Gun Shoot
MCOSA event equipment notes
Review the current shoot’s required equipment, protective gear, and attendance expectations before registering or packing.
View event equipment notesExternal resources support preparation; the host range and event safety team provide the instructions for the day.
Your first visit to MCOSA
Guests are welcome to watch MCOSA events, meet the group, and learn before deciding whether to participate or sponsor a future shoot. If you plan to shoot, the checklist below will help you prepare; everyone at the range should follow the host’s safety instructions.
- Before registering: Read the current entry requirements and talk with the organizers about your experience and preparation.
- Before packing: Bring hearing and eye protection, and check the event-specific equipment notes.
- Plan the full day: The November 6 shoot runs from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. All-day attendance is required once gunned up.
- Know who to ask: Confirm arrival and check-in details with the organizers. At the range, follow the safety team’s instructions and ask before proceeding if anything is unclear.
Learn from the community
Use the Training & Safety and Ask an RSO forum categories to discuss training opportunities. Community replies do not establish instructor qualifications.
More from MCOSA
Have a useful safety resource to suggest? Share it with the organizers or in the member forum.
Past match scenarios & scores
The private member library is the home for original event documents as they become available.
Open Scores & ScenariosNext MCOSA shoot
Friday, November 6, 2026 · Fall 2-Gun Shoot
H&H Gun Range, Oklahoma City · 9 a.m.–approximately 3 p.m.