All USPSA and Steel Challenge matches are run as a cold range, which means everyone is unloaded unless they are actively shooting a course of fire. You may not handle your firearm on any part of the range except as specified below. Violating this safety rule will result in a match disqualification.

• NO loaded firearms on the range. Please do NOT show up with a loaded gun in your holster or bag. Unload just prior to arriving or, if you must, find a match official or range officer to safely instruct you on unloading your firearm.
• Firearms are to remain unloaded and in a holster or bag at all times unless under the direct observation of a RO.
• You may handle your unloaded firearm only in the designated safe areas or under the direction of a Range Officer.
• Never handle or load ammunition in the Safety Area.
• Your car is NOT a Safe Area. Please holster/unholster your gun in the safe area.

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