Weapon Safety

Weapon safety is the cornerstone of all tactical behavior. It builds trust, prevents friendly fire, and ensures that every operator maintains control and professionalism in all situations — regardless of the game environment.

General Principles

• Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to kill or destroy.
• Your weapon should never be pointed directly at friendly operators. Ever.
• Friendly fire is never acceptable, even in high-pressure situations.

Good safety isn’t just about avoiding accidents — it’s about maintaining the integrity and capability of the team as a whole.

Ready Positions: High vs. Low Ready

Proper muzzle discipline is achieved by using high or low ready stances, depending on context.

• Low Ready – Weapon compressed to the body and angled downward. Ideal for navigating tight spaces or operating near teammates.
• High Ready – Weapon angled up and off-line. Used for signaling readiness or during transitions. Use cautiously and intentionally.

Earning Your Shot

Firing your weapon is not automatic — you must earn the right to take the shot.

Only fire when:

• You have a clear line of fire with no friendlies or civilians in danger.
• You are positioned appropriately, even if that requires maneuvering.
• You are confident your shot will not compromise your team’s safety.

On-Line Firing

Operate on-line with your teammates when engaging:

• Side-by-side alignment with a shared field of fire
• Maintain a 1-meter reactionary gap between operators
• Prevents crossfire, confusion, and spacing issues

If on-line firing is not possible, employ:

Muzzle Before Flesh (MBF)

MBF is a close-quarters safety technique for tight spaces.

• Your muzzle must extend past your teammate’s body before firing
• Maintain physical contact between pointman and wingman
• Use outward angles to safely cover threats without risking teammates

MBF Positioning

MBF Angle Manipulation

MBF in Motion

MBF ensures your shot clears friendly bodies before it clears the barrel.

Emergency Safety Protocols

If a mistake occurs, own it immediately:

• Negligent Discharge:
  "ND! ND! —my fault, weapon safe now!"

• Bad Grenade Throw:
  "Bad frag! Bad frag!"
  (All teammates take immediate cover.)

• Other Explosive Misuse:
  "Clear out!" or other clear callouts

Follow with:

1. ACE Report if injuries occurred
2. Immediate safety reset to prevent recurrence

Summary

Weapon safety is more than avoiding accidents — it’s a reflection of tactical maturity and team discipline. Maintain these principles, and you’ll protect not only your team but your reputation as a capable Warfighter.

“Smooth is safe. Safe is fast.”