Range Rules & Safety

These Range Rules will be in effect any time the club range is in use with the exception of special event shoots.

  • Proper muzzle control will be observed at all times
  • No handling of firearms during a cease fire. Clear weapon and stand behind shooting bench.
  • All firearms will be treated as if they are loaded at all times.
  • Only shooters and coaches/trainers allowed on the firing line. Spectators will remain well behind the firing line.
  • No loose caps or open powder on the firing line.
  • Misfires will be cleared before anyone goes downrange.
  • No loading or capping of firearms until they are on the firing line and muzzle control is observed.
  • All shooting to be directed into berms.
  • Appropriate targets will be used so that bullets, shot etc. strike the berm. This prohibits use of glass, rocks, hard or thick metals or other materials that could deflect a bullet or leave unwanted material on the berms.
  • No tracer or other incendiary ammunition is allowed.
  • Eye and ear protection is required for shooters and others while on the firing line and while in the proximity of the firing line, including the parking area.
  • Regular members are responsible for their children, guests, and pets (including eye/ear protection).
  • No smoking on the firing line.
  • No alcoholic beverages allowed on the range at any time.
  • No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs are allowed on the range at any time.
  • For your safety, lock the gate every time you go through it.
  • IF YOU NEED TO GO DOWN RANGE LET THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW!!!

These Range Rules are intended to provide a safe shooting environment. They are intended to encourage safe and responsible use of firearms and are to be interpreted broadly in their application. These Range Rules are not intended to limit the Club in enforcing safe and responsible use of the Shooting Range. The Club can limit use of the range beyond the Range Rules set forth above if the Club deems any use to be unsafe or irresponsible.

Other Rules
  • Range users realize that there are hazards on the shooting range and the user assumes all risks in connection with such hazards. Users further agree and understand that the operator assumes no liabilities for the safety of the user and user's guest(s) and property. Users further agree to release the operator, his agents and/or employees from any liability for damages or injury to the person or property of the user that might occur on the shooting range.
  • Cumulative of the foregoing, the user agrees to indemnify and hold the operator and his agents, and/or Employees, harmless from any liability or claim for injury or damages to the person and/or property of the user occurring on the shooting range.
  • Safety is Paramount, and is the personal responsibility of each and every authorized user of the range. The basic rules of Safety and Gun Handling will be observed at all times. All posted rules will be followed at all times. FAILURE TO F0LLOW RULES WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE RANGE.

Failure to abide by the above rules may, at the discretion of the executive committee, result in forfeiture of my membership and any fees paid.