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Archery is a unique shooting sport. It encourages good hand-eye coordination and draws upon your arm and core strength. If you have no space to practice archery in your backyard, don't worry. Archery shooting ranges exist all over the country. They allow archery enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite sport in a comfortable environment. Here are four things you should do when shooting at an archery range.

1. Familiarize yourself with the rules of the archery range.

Archery can be a fantastic hobby as long as you enjoy it safely. Archery ranges put rules in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests. Before you arrive at an archery range for the first time, familiarize yourself with all the rules. Rules may vary by location, but there are some rules that are universal. For instance, you should never run at the archery range. You must listen to the range manager at all times, and you should never retrieve your arrows until you're told it's safe to do so. Following the rules will allow you to stay in good standing with the archery range.

2. Use the arrows provided by the archery range.

When hunting or doing target practice on your own property, you're free to use any arrows you like. While you're at the archery range, you must use the arrows provided. Inspect each arrow before your shooting session begins. Damaged arrows will not fly true, and they may pose a hazard to yourself or others.

3. Quickly retrieve your arrows.

Once the shooting period has ended and all archers are out of arrows, the range manager will call for everyone to cease firing. When they deem it is safe, the archery manager will signal all archers to retrieve their arrows. Retrieve your arrows as fast as possible. Don't take time to dawdle or talk to your friends since other archers are waiting for their turn to shoot. Be considerate of those around you.

4. Point your arrows in a safe direction.

The force generated by a drawn bow is very powerful. Archery ranges typically require patrons to use bullet point arrows, which are sharp enough to penetrate a target but less sharp than field point arrows. However, even a bullet point arrow can hurt someone if a misfire occurs. To prevent accidents, keep your arrows pointed in a safe direction at all times. Once your arrow is nocked, it should never be pointed up in the air or toward another person. Always keep your arrow pointed at the floor or at your target when it is on your bow.

To learn more, contact an archery range.