Ranges are for club member use only and one accompanied guest. Members with guest are restricted to using one shooting station when ranges are crowded.
Members shall be in full control of and are responsible for their guest. Junior members of a group must be supervised by an adult aged 18 or older.
Red/Orange flags are now in use on all ranges. The range flag must be displayed to signal a cease fire on all ranges when shooters wish to go forward of the firing line. Failure to cease fire on display of the flag on any range will result in suspension of range privileges for that member.
1 – Firearm muzzles shall be pointed in a safe direction at all times.
2 – All uncased and un-holstered firearms shall remain unloaded and actions open when people are forward of the firing lines. No firearms shall be handled when people are forward of the firing lines.
3 – 100 Yard Range: Any range user may call an immediate cease fire when an unsafe condition exists on any range.
Range users are not allowed to climb up on the berms.
Targets shall normally be placed as close as practical to the backstop berm and centered up and down.
Target holders will be used to hold paper targets. Targets are not allowed to be stapled directly onto the target stand cross beams.
a) – Targets that cause the fired bullets to ricochet (steel, etc.) must be placed as close as possible to the front of the berm so deflected bullets still impact the berm.
b) – Targets that bullets pass through (paper, cardboard, etc.) may be moved closer to the firing line, but must be positioned so that all bullets fired at the targets still impact the front of the berm.
c) -Targets that capture the fired bullets (such as bowling pins, blocks of wood, etc.) shall be positioned so that misses and bullets that pass through the targets will still impact the berm.
d) – Shotguns may be used, however, only slugs and buckshot. No birdshot shall be used on the 100 yard range.
e) – It shall be the sole responsibility of the member to ensure fired bullets impact the berm. The shooter is responsible for every bullet he fires. Targets are not to be placed on the floor of the range or in such a manner that fired bullets DO NOT hit the range berm. Bullets hitting the range floor usually bounce over the berm and are a hazard to the surrounding area. Intentionally targeting any part of the target stands is prohibited.
Red/Orange flags are now in use on all ranges. The flag must be displayed to signal a cease fire on all ranges when shooters wish to go forward of the firing line. Failure to cease fire on display of the flag on any range will result in suspension of range privileges for that member.
4 – 25-Yard Utility/Pistol Range:
This range is restricted to handguns and/or firearms that use handgun cartridges ONLY.
NO RIFLES (using rifle cartridges) OR SHOTGUNS PERMITTED ON THIS RANGE
Any range user may call an immediate cease fire when an unsafe condition exists on any range. Targets shall normally be placed as close as practical to the backstop berm and centered up and down. Range users are not allowed to climb up on the berms or berm side walls. No exploding targets are allowed on any range. – Targets may be placed only in front of the sand berm. Absolutely no targets may be placed on the range side walls.
a) – Novelty targets, such as plastic bottles, soda cans and other target media, shall not be placed on the ground or on the target stand bases but shall be placed on elevated stands in front of the berm or directly on the berm so that the fired bullets impact the berm..
b) – Targets that cause the fired bullet to ricochet (steel, etc.) must be placed as close as possible to the front of the berm so that deflected bullets still impact the berm.
c) – Targets that allow bullets to pass through (paper, cardboard, etc.) may be moved closer to the firing line, but must be positioned so that all bullets fired at the targets still impact the front of the berm.
d) -Targets that capture the fired bullets (such as bowling pins, blocks of wood, etc.) shall be positioned so that misses and bullets that pass through the targets will still impact the berm.
e) – It shall be the sole responsibility of the member to ensure fired bullets impact the berm. The shooter is responsible for every bullet he fires. Targets are not to be placed on the floor of the range or in such a manner that fired bullets DO NOT hit the range berm. Bullets hitting the range floor usually bounce over the berm and are a hazard to the surrounding area. Intentionally targeting any part of the target stands is prohibited.
5 – Novelty Targets: Novelty Targets shall be removed by the shooter immediately when shooting is concluded. Clay pigeons used as targets may be left behind. Refer to the list of items prohibited for use on Ranges. Empty Alcohol Containers are prohibited from being used as targets on all ranges.
6 – Tannerite Use: Tannerite and other explosive targets are prohibited on all ranges.
7 – Used targets and debris shall be taken down and carried out when shooting is concluded. Target frames shall be returned to the stands when shooting is concluded. Glass and alcoholic containers are prohibited on club property, excepting at meetings and work parties. Shooters and spectators shall wear appropriate eye and ear protection.
8 -The discharging of any firearm is to take place exercising safety at all times from a firing line (Hunting excepted). All bullets fired at targets must impact the front of the berm on each respective range. When only the 25-yard range is being used, the shooter may elect to stand closer to targets when alone or when all shooters on the range agree to move forward of the firing line. Shooters who move forward of the firing line but then fail to yield the range when asked or when other shooters begin using other ranges, will face disciplinary action.
9 – No alcoholic beverages or empty alcohol containers are permitted on any ranges. No impaired persons shall be permitted on any range.
10 – Any range user may call an immediate cease fire when an unsafe condition exists on any range. The designated range officer, any elected club officer, or any member of the board of directors may, at any time, ask any person to leave the range, or close the range. Any member may call an officer or director to report a safety violation.
11 – Semi-automatic firearms shall not be fired by a mechanical device in a manner that simulates full automatic fire. No sustained / bump / rapid fire shots. Aimed shots only. All shell casings are to be policed and removed from the range or placed in Brass Buckets.
12 – Members shall possess their club membership card and display a current year membership button while on club premises. Any Officer or Club member may request to see the membership card at any time and the membership card shall be produced for inspection. To comply with our members only policy during this pandemic, please give your member number to the Range Ambassador when he is present.
13 – Shooting hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00pm
14 – All serious injuries and accidents shall be reported promptly to a club officer or board member.
ITEMS PROHIBITED ON RANGES
- Home Electronics: Radios, Televisions, Appliances, Computers, CRT monitors, and other electronic devices. (not intended to preclude shooting chronographs)
- Glass of any kind, bottles, plates, parts, etc..
- Any item made of a material that will fragment into pieces that may not be picked up (excluding clay pigeons ).
- Alcoholic Beverage containers: Liquor, Beer and Wine Bottles, Beer Cans, Wine Bottles and Boxes, and any other container not named above that contained an alcoholic beverage.
- Large Stuffed Animals
- Aerosol Cans: Spray Paint, WD-40 cans, etc. Shaving cream ok…(until shot cans are left behind and we have to clean them up.)
- Hazmat Containers: Any container that held a hazardous material: Acetone, Gasoline, Oil, Thinner, Turpentine, Stain, Lacquer, etc.
- Automotive items: Doors, Tailgates, Fenders, Auto windows, etc.
- Tannerite or any other explosive target.
PLEASE! Whatever is put on the range for shooting purposes, with the sole exception of clay pigeons, needs to be removed from the range when you finish the days shooting. Don’t make it the responsibility of a few members to clean up after you!
USE OF PROHIBITED ITEMS MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION AND POSSIBLE TERMINATION OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP. SPINNER TARGETS AND DUELING TREES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE RANGE WHEN SHOOTING HAS CONCLUDED, WHETHER SERVICEABLE OR UNSERVICEABLE.
Definitions
Handguns: Firearms designed for use with one hand and no other method of support when firing. Typically these fire arms have barrels less than 16 inches in length and include revolvers, single, double, and four shot break action handguns, and semi-automatic pistols.
Firing Line: The front edge of the shooting positions (covered or uncovered) on the 100 yard rifle range, the front of the rear trap machine stand, and the buried pole in front of the 25 yard pistol range shed. For the purpose of these rules, the rifle range, trap range, and pistol range firing lines are considered to be the closest safe distance to the targets that anyone may be while shooters are using other range. Anyone going forward of any firing line requires all other range users to cease fire and place their firearms on the shooting benches or in the racks in a safe condition.
Novelty Targets: Any nonstandard item used as a target. Including, but not limited to, cans of soda, bottles of water, reusable targets (made of steel, high density plastic, or other material), shaving cream cans, clay pigeons, etc..