Range Rules
1. Any member entering the Corporation property must sign in with their name, date, and time in and out and the name of any guest present unless participating in an event open to the public.
2. It is each shooter's responsibility to clean up his trash including materials used as targets.
3. Willful destruction of Corporation property will not be tolerated.
4. All shooting activities shall be conducted on the appropriate range.
5. The telephone is for Corporation business or emergency calls.
6. All animals brought onto the Corporation property are the responsibility of the owner, must be on a leash, and must be cleaned up after.
7. No member shall violate any local, state or federal laws while on Corporation property.
8. No shooting at wildlife on Corporation property.
9. When open for shooting, the hours of operation are from 8:00 AM until sunset. Shooting after sunset requires approval by the Executive Committee and shall cease at 10 PM.
10. Anyone 17 years of age or under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
11. Walking forward of the firing line unless a cease-fire has been declared is prohibited. If the lower trap range is in use, the upper trap house is designated as the lower range firing line for users of the main range. Handling of firearms is prohibited during a cease-fire or when people are forward of the firing line.
12. Eye and ear protection are mandatory within 10 yards of the firing line. It is encouraged within 30 yards of the firing line.
13. Vehicles are not allowed on the range forward of the firing lines with three exceptions: a. As required during organized events. b. As required for range maintenance. c. Those with physical challenges that receive written permission from the board.
14. All shooters must check in with the designated RSO on the scheduled range.
15. All shooters and spectators, who are not club members, must fill out "hold harmless" agreements.
16. Shooters will conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times and will be responsible for the conduct of any guests they bring.
17. All shooters are responsible for their guns and ammunition while on the complex.
18. Guns that are out of the case and not being fired must be benched with actions open and facing up, chambers empty, muzzles pointing downrange, and safeties on.
19. Only load guns on the firing line after the RSO has given the command to load.
20. Do not point guns at anything other than authorized targets.
21. Fire only at your own target.
22. Give the command "Cease firing" if an unsafe condition exists.
23. Follow all instructions from the RSO.
24. Assist in policing the area of brass and any other debris.
25. No pets are allowed on the firing line.
Hours of Operation and Scheduling
In general, check the current calendar. The BoD develops an event and open live-fire schedule based on requests received and RSO availability. The event will be posted in the club bulletin and on the web page the first of each month. All other range requests will be approved based on range availability. RSOs desiring to open a range must notify the BoD in order to be placed on the operations schedule. Information on range availability and scheduling is accessible on the web page.
Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs
Shooters SHALL NOT consume any drugs, prescription or recreational, that may to reduce cognitive ability before or during live fire events. Because the federal government classifies marijuana as illegal drug, its use and/or possession on club property is prohibited. The Shootmaster or RSO will deny range access to anyone whom they have observed violating this rule or whose behavior indicates they may be in violation. After firing, and firearms have been secured and cased, legal adults may consume alcoholic beverages in the following areas:
1. The camping area only after all guns and ammunition have been properly secured.
2. The clubhouse adjacent to the shotgun range.
