r/canadaguns • u/wnw121 • Apr 29 '26

Misc Range safety semi no bolt hold open

I have a Marlin 89c .22 semi that doesn’t have a bolt hold open. When we clear benches is it common to just use a chamber flag?

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u/draftstone Apr 29 '26

Yes, get a chamber flag in bright green or bright orange. They cost next to nothing (many companies send you them for free when you order something) and they make it super clear for everyone on the range your rifle is safe. Some ranges make it mandatory because it proves that the barrel is empty in addition to bolt open and magazine removed, an extra security feature!

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u/NightFuryToni Apr 29 '26

Or just get a pack of the weed whacker refills and cut them to size. That's what our range use.

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u/mechant_papa Apr 30 '26

Or a zip tie