Range Safety Rules

Basic Safety Rules

1. All guns are always loaded.  Treat all guns as if they were loaded.  
2. Always keep your firearm unloaded until ready to use. Only load and unload firearms in your assigned shooting booth.
3. Always keep your firearm muzzle / barrel pointed downrange.  Know you target.
4. Never handle firearms behind the firing line (or when out of your shooting booth).
5. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until your sights are on the target and you are ready to fire.
6. First time shooters let the Range Officer so he or she may assist you.

Age Requirements:   Children must be at least 12 years old to shoot. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will sign a waiver.  The parent shall act as coach and MUST remain with the minor at all times.

Guns Brought into the Range Must Be Inspected:  All firearms and magazines that are not holstered must be unloaded and in a case or bag.  Please present your unloaded and cleared firearms and ammunition to the Range Safety Officer for inspection.

What Guns Are Allowed:  Most handguns except those chambered for centerfire rifle ammunition are permitted.  Rim-fire and most pistol caliber rifles are permitted.  Pistol caliber, automatic firearms are allowed at the discretion of the Range Safety Officer [proper paperwork must be presented].  Air guns and BB guns are allowed.  Firearms not mentioned must be approved before use.  

Pistol Caliber Ammunition Only:  Standard pistol caliber copper jacketed, commercial and reloaded, ammunition is permitted.  Any type of ammunition designed for penetrating metal is not permitted - no steel jacketed, steel shot, or steel core bullets.  No tracer, incendiary, gas, or explosive ammunition is permitted.   If in doubt about your ammo ask the Range Safety Officer.

Range Safety Officers Are in Charge:  Shooters are to obey the instructions and commands of the Range Safety Officer at all times.  At the call of CEASE FIRE! all shooting must STOP!  You should make your firearm safe, lay it on the bench with the muzzle (barrel) pointed downrange, and wait for further instructions.  Shooters should not re-approach the firing line or pick up their firearm until the “ALL CLEAR!” signal is given by the Range Safety Officer.  The Range Safety Officer will request any person handling a firearm in an unsafe or careless manner to leave the range.

Hearing and Eye Protection Use Is Mandatory before entering and while on the range.

Only load firearms in the range:  All guns must be unloaded and secured in a holster, case, or box when entering / exiting the range.

Only One Shooter and One Coach permitted per shooting booth and only one un-cased firearm permitted at a time.  Persons not

shooting or coaching are not permitted on the range.  Observers may watch from the viewing area provided.

Never Reach or Move Across the Firing Line:  No one is permitted forward of the firing line for any reason, at any time.  

Never Handle Guns Behind the Shooting Line:  No firearm handling allowed outside the shooting booths or behind the firing line.

Keep to Your Assigned Shooting Lane:  Do not change shooting booths or lanes without notifying the Range Safety Officer.

Keep Your Firearm Pointed Downrange toward the target whether loaded, unloaded, or malfunctioning. 

Fire at Your Target Only as Rapidly as Your Ability Permits:  Uncontrolled shooting resulting in damage to equipment is strictly forbidden.  Violators will have range privileges revoked and will be held liable for damage.

Fire Only One Gun at a Time:  When finished with one, unload and case it before uncasing the next firearm.  All guns that are “benched” (not in use) should be placed on the bench unloaded, action open, with the magazine removed or cylinder open.

Never Pass a Loaded Firearm to Another Person.  Firearms are considered loaded unless its action is open (slide back or cylinder out) and magazine removed.

Cross Lane Shooting Is Not Permitted:  Shoot at your target only.

Must Have Permission to Shoot From a Holster:  See the Range Master about qualifying to draw and fire from a holster.

Get Help With Malfunctions:  Seek out the Range Safety Officer for help with firearm malfunctions and stoppages.  Do not remove malfunctioning firearms from the shooting booth.  After a thirty second delay, place the malfunctioning gun on the bench with the muzzle pointing down range.

Unload and Case All Guns When Leaving The Range:  Unload all firearms, open the actions and place them in a case, bag, or holster.  Handgun carry permit holders may load, holster, and conceal their personal firearm before exiting.

Only Pick Up Your Own Brass:  You may collect your brass that falls on the shooter side of the firing line.  However, never reach across the firing line or go down range to retrieve brass, not even with a broom.

No Vandalism:  Any misuse of the facility or disregard of rules will result in expulsion from the range.  Range Safety Officer determinations are final.  You will be held accountable and may have to pay for any damage you cause.

No Alcohol and Drugs:  Anyone appearing to be intoxicated or impaired shall not be allowed to shoot or handle firearms and may be invited to leave the facility.  Range Safety Officer determinations are final. 

No Food, Drink, Gum, or Tobacco Is Permitted Inside the Range. Cell phone usage including texting is prohibited on the range.

Clean Up:  Leave the shooting booth uncluttered, free of brass and trash prior to leaving.  Sweep up your empty brass and deposit in one of the brass buckets.