Help Prevent Wildfires

Posted on July 11, 2012

Courtesy of the National Shooting Sports Foundation

During dry and hot weather conditions, as the West is currently experiencing, wildfires are easily started and can quickly grow into blazes that damage land and property while also threatening wildlife and human life. The National Shooting Sports Foundation reminds recreation focused outdoor visitors to consider the potential consequences of their activities in fire-prone environments and offers these reminders:

• Make it a point to know the regulations and rules related to shooting in areas experiencing dry and hot conditions, whether on public or private land, or at shooting ranges. Many national forests, for example, do not allow recreational shooting when fire restrictions are in effect.
• Consider the type of ammunition you are using. Minimize the risk of fires by not using tracer rounds or exploding targets in fire-prone areas.
• Remember that equipment, such as cars and ATVs, can have extremely hot exhaust systems that could ignite dry vegetation, so park only in designated areas.
• Extinguish and dispose of smoking materials safely.
• Follow guidelines to extinguish campfires.
• Warn others of potential dangers and behaviors for starting wildfires.
• Report any wildfire you see.
• Spread this message to friends, family, and other shooters using traditional and digital media.

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