r/canadaguns • u/RydNightwish • 2d ago

Shooting An evening out at the range.

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Finally felt like taking something outside.

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u/Marauder934 2d ago

What’s up with those plastic tags. Are these rentals?

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u/ActCompetitive1171 2d ago

... they're chamber flags to show your firearm is empty.

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u/Marauder934 2d ago

I know what their function is - doesn’t tell me the story of where this is. I’m guessing these are rentals or a highly regulated shooting range? Never had to use any of those at ranges I’ve been to

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u/ActCompetitive1171 2d ago

Some ranges require chamber flags when the range is cold.

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u/Marauder934 2d ago

Hmm interesting

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u/Practical-Mix69 2d ago

Yeah some ranges don’t require chamber flags but it’s always good practice and makes the RSO jobs easier. If you go to any firearm convention or most gun shows chambers flags are required so it’s nothing new man.

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u/Marauder934 2d ago

Both ranges I’ve been a member of since I got my RPAL hasn’t required them so it’s interesting to see what other ranges are requiring across Canada.

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u/RickyDiscardo 2d ago

My local range requires chamber flags when a firearm is uncased and not in use.

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u/RydNightwish 2d ago

Nope. Owned and maintained by me.

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u/Marauder934 2d ago

Nice. None of the ranges I’ve been a member of in Ontario require them so it’s interesting to see

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u/RydNightwish 2d ago

Im in AB. I think it varies from range to range. Given mine seems to be one of the cheaper options for a year membership, they are a bit stricter on extra safety rules. Fair trade IMO.