(Revised
4/18/12)
1. Hours of Operation:
1.1.
Outdoor range
hours are sunrise to sunset 7 days a week
1.2.
Indoor matches may be conducted after dark.
2.
Use
of Club facilities:
2.1.
Club facilities
shall be used only by members and invited guests, or as otherwise directed by
the Executive Committee. All shooting
shall be under the direct supervision of a Club member.
2.2.
Anyone on Club
property or using Club facilities is subject to all Club Rules.
2.3.
Members and
their accompanied guests may use outdoor ranges whenever the ranges are not
being used for scheduled activities (matches, educational events, work
parties). Unaccompanied guests may only
participate in scheduled activities.
2.4.
The Indoor range
shall only be used for scheduled activities: it is not open for individual use.
2.5.
All event scheduling
requests must be submitted to the Secretary at least 30 days before the event.
2.6.
Third parties
wishing to use Club facilities shall contact the Club President for approval of
their event or activity.
2.6.1.
Requests for commercial third-party events or activities require
Executive Committee approval.
2.6.1.1.
Requests to conduct commercial concealed-carry
classes at the Club will be denied
2.6.1.2.
Commercial events shall have their own liability insurance. Where possible, the Club shall be listed as
an “additional insured” on the third-party liability policy.
2.6.2.
Events or activities by non-profit third-parties may be approved by the
President rather than the Executive Committee.
2.6.3.
The Club
President shall coordinate third-party range-use requests with affected
Division Director(s).
2.6.3.1.
If a Division
Director is not available to approve the use of their range for an event, the
President may act in their place but assumes that Division Director’s event
oversight responsibility.
2.6.4.
The Club
President shall provide the third party written authorization for the approved
event. The written authorization shall
include the name of the Division Director or designated Club Match Director
responsible for event oversight (see 9.3.2).
2.6.5.
For the purposes
of Section 2.6, if the President is unavailable, the Vice President may act in
his place.
3.
Access
to Club facilities:
3.1.
Except for
scheduled activities the gates shall be kept locked.
3.2.
Members shall
lock the gate behind them when entering or leaving the property, unless the
‘Leave Gate Open’ sign is displayed.
3.3.
Everyone shall
sign in before shooting.
3.3.1.
If participating
in a scheduled activity, sign in with the Match Director or Course Instructor.
3.3.2.
Members not
participating in a scheduled activity shall complete a sign-in card at the
lockbox just inside the front gate.
Members shall enter their member number, time of arrival, range(s) on
which they intend to shoot, and the number of accompanied guests.
3.4.
Except for
scheduled activities the
4.
Speed
Limit on Club Property:
4.1.
The speed limit
is 10 mph on Club property
5.
Identification
while on Club Property:
5.1.
Each member
shall prominently display a membership card while on Club property.
5.2.
Each accompanied
guest shall prominently display a guest card while on Club property.
5.3.
Individuals not
displaying a membership or guest card are assumed to be unaccompanied guests
participating in a scheduled activity.
6.
General
behavior while on Club property:
6.1.
Discourtesy on
Club property is prohibited.
6.1.1.
Mind your
manners.
6.1.2.
Be mature, and
listen if your behavior is questioned.
6.1.3.
If you’re wrong,
admit it, apologize, and correct your behavior immediately.
6.1.4.
If you’re right,
don’t argue. Be polite at all
times. Remain disciplined and mindful of
proper and safe procedures.
6.2.
Do not embarrass
or imperil the Club by your behavior.
Remember that you’re representing over 350 fellow members to guests,
neighbors, and the community.
7.
Guests,
family members, children and pets:
7.1.
Members are
responsible for their accompanied guests.
7.1.1.
Don’t bring more
people than you can properly supervise
7.1.2.
Don’t bring
people that won’t be supervised.
7.1.3.
Don’t loan
gate/Club keys to non-members.
7.2.
Match Directors or Course Instructors are
responsible for non-members (“unaccompanied guests”) participating in scheduled
matches or educational events.
7.3.
Accompanied
guests (and Family Members under 18) shall shoot ONLY when under the direct
voice-control supervision of an adult member using a normal, conversational
level of speech.
7.4.
Unaccompanied
guests shall shoot only under the supervision of a Match Director, Course
Instructor, or Division Director.
7.5.
Children are
allowed on Club property only when accompanied by an adult who shall be
responsible for their safety and behavior.
Children shall be kept out of danger behind the firing line and shall
not interfere with or distract shooters.
7.6.
Bringing pets to
the Club is discouraged.
7.6.1.
Pets on Club
property shall either be confined to a vehicle or leashed.
7.6.2.
Pets exhibiting
aggressive behavior or being a nuisance shall be removed from Club property
immediately.
8.
Range Use Priority:
8.1.
Scheduled Club
matches and activities take precedence over non-competitive shooting.
8.2.
Club matches and
activities take precedence over third party events.
10.2.1. “Cease Fire” shall be called immediately on all
outdoor ranges when people or animals are visible on the property north of the
creek.
10.2.2. “Cease Fire” shall remain in effect on all outdoor
ranges until the intruders are no longer in the area.
11. General Range Rules:
11.1.
Handle and use
firearms safely, protecting both those on Club property and our neighbors.
11.1.1. When handling a firearm, don’t cover anybody with
your muzzle. While on a firing line,
point muzzles downrange.
11.1.2. Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready
to fire.
11.1.3. Behind the firing line firearms shall be completely
unloaded. The chamber and fixed magazine
shall be empty. Loaded detachable
magazines shall be removed from the firearm.
11.1.3.1. Rifles, shotguns, and unholstered
pistols being carried shall have actions open.
11.1.3.2. Rifles and shotguns in a rifle rack shall be muzzle
up with actions open.
11.1.3.3. Actions that cannot be locked open shall be propped
open with an inert object.
11.1.3.4. Openly carried holstered pistols shall be worn
unloaded with hammers down and, if semiautomatics, magazines removed.
11.1.3.5. Cased firearms shall be uncocked
and unloaded in accordance with 11.1.3.
11.1.4. When people are to be forward of the firing line,
“Cease Fire” shall be called.
11.1.4.1. Before anyone moves forward of the firing line, all
firearms shall be unloaded.
11.1.4.1.1.
Openly carried
pistols may be holstered in accordance with 11.1.3.4.
11.1.4.1.2.
Firearms may be
cased in accordance with 11.1.3.5.
11.1.4.1.3.
All other
firearms shall have actions opened and shall be tabled, grounded, or racked.
11.1.4.2. Firearms shall not be handled while people are down
range.
Note: During scheduled matches,
Match Directors, under the authority of Rule 9.1.1, may permit movement of
inspected unloaded firearms to facilitate the smooth functioning of the match.
11.1.5. The following individuals are exempt from the
requirements of sections 11.1.3 and 11.1.4. concerning
the need to unload certain firearms.
11.1.5.1. Holders of
Concealed Handgun Licenses carrying loaded concealed handguns in compliance
with applicable
11.1.5.2. Peace officers displaying a badge are exempt insofar
as their duty sidearms are concerned.
11.2.
Shoot only from
the proper firing line at a properly prepared target placed in the proper
location.
11.2.1. All shooting shall be done from behind a firing line.
11.2.2. Load only on a firing line.
11.2.3. Shoot only at paper targets. Shooting at cans, bottles, clay pigeons,
trash, rocks, etc., is forbidden.
Note: Part of our Hunters’ Safety Program includes the shooting of clay
targets. This takes place only under the direct supervision of an HSP
instructor, under the authority of Rule 9.1.1, at the East end of the Smallbore
range awning.
11.2.4. Metal targets of any sort are prohibited (ricochet
hazard).
11.2.5. Do not shoot at level ground (ricochet hazard).
11.2.6. Aerial shotgun shooting is prohibited (shot does not
impact a backstop).
11.2.7. Target frames shall be installed only in the proper
frame holders. Do not lean frames
against the backstop(s).
11.2.7.1. Return Club target frames to their respective storage
buildings/boxcars when you’re finished shooting.
11.2.7.2. You may use personal target frames as long as they
are made of wood or plastic and match the height and width of the Club
frames. Metal frames are prohibited.
11.2.8. Do not shoot at animals on Club property.
11.3.
Every fired
bullet must safely impact a backstop on Club property.
11.3.1. Position targets on target frames to ensure bullets
safely impact the range backstop.
11.3.2. When shooting at targets with multiple bullseyes, confirm that bullets through each bullseye will result in safe bullet impact.
11.3.3. Point the muzzle at the range backstop when loading.
Loaded firearms shall not be pointed above the top of a range backstop.
11.4.
Shooters shall
know the condition and safe operation of firearms in their possession and shall
use the correct ammunition for each firearm.
11.5.
Know and obey
all range commands.
11.6.
Climbing on berms or digging in backstops is forbidden unless it’s
related to maintenance.
12. Prohibited Items:
12.1.
Class III (fully
automatic) firearms, select-fire firearms set to full-auto or multi-shot burst
fire, “inertia” trigger-actuators (i.e. Hellfire, Slide-fire stock, etc.), crank-type
trigger actuators, and ‘bump-firing’ are prohibited.
12.2.
Firearms capable
of firing the 50 Caliber BMG (Browning Machine Gun)
round are prohibited.
12.3.
Incendiary
ammunition is prohibited.
12.4.
Tracer
ammunition is prohibited.
12.5.
“Exploding”
targets are prohibited.
12.6.
Possession or
consumption of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants of any kind are prohibited on
Club property.
13. Personal Protective Equipment:
13.1.
Hearing
protection is required on all ranges. Be
courteous of arriving and departing shooters.
Refrain from shooting until they can don their “ears”, and allow them to
remove their hearing protection and depart the range before resuming your
shooting.
13.2.
Eye protection
is required on all ranges.
14. Property or Equipment Left on Premises:
14.1.
The Club shall
not be responsible for personal property or issued equipment left on Club
premises.
15. Damage to Club Property or Equipment:
15.1.
Members causing
damage to Club property or equipment are liable for such damage and are
responsible for repair or replacement.
(This includes Club target frames.)
15.2.
If an
accompanied guest damages Club property/equipment, the host member is
responsible for repair or replacement..
16. Range Maintenance:
16.1.
Littering is
prohibited. Place trash in the appropriate receptacles.
16.2.
Police the range
every time you shoot. Pick up or sweep
your brass off the firing line.
16.3.
Other than ammo,
if you bring it in, take it with you when you leave. Garbage draws flies.
16.4.
Third party
events shall include trash management as part of their program and shall take
their garbage with them when they leave.
17.
17.1.
Ammunition shall
be safe for use with the current backstop and bullet trap.
17.1.1. Only plain or clad lead bullets may be fired in the
indoor range. Jacketed bullets are not permitted.
17.1.2. Only .22 rimfire or
conventional pistol calibers are permitted.
17.2.
Loaded firearms,
and firearms being loaded, shall be pointed at the backstop.
18.
18.1.
Position
shooting of smallbore and centerfire rifles is permitted
only on the
18.2.
Loaded firearms
shall not be pointed above the top of the backstop.
18.3.
Centerfire
rifles may be fired on the Smallbore range at a correct target placed at 100
yards.
18.3.1. Use the Short (100 yard) Benchrest target frames only. Do not shoot centerfire
rifles at the narrow Smallbore target frames with the solid backers.
18.3.2. Centerfire rifles shall be fired only at targets on
the 100 yard line. Bullets fired at
targets closer than 100 yards may not impact the backstop properly.
18.4.
Handguns
chambered for centerfire rifle calibers shall be
considered centerfire rifles on the
18.5.
Handguns
chambered for conventional pistol calibers shall not be fired on the
19.
19.1.
These ranges are
provided to allow Club members to practice practical shooting techniques using
pistols, pistol-caliber carbines, and 22 rimfire
rifles and pistols.
19.1.1. Shotgun use is restricted to matches under the direct
supervision of the Division Director or Match Director. (Shotguns really tear up target frames.)
19.1.2. Centerfire rifle–calibers, such as those used in AK’s, AR’s, SKS’s, Mini 14’s, M1 Carbines, and Model 94’s, are
prohibited.
19.2.
All shooting on
these ranges shall impact the defined impact areas on the north backstops. Shooting east or west is forbidden.
19.3.
There is no
conventional fixed Firing Line on these ranges: the Firing Line is where the
designated shooter is firing. Shooters
may position themselves any distance from the target, up to the 15 or 30 yard
maximum available within the respective pits.
19.4.
Only one shooter
(‘the designated shooter’) shall be on the firing line at any time.
19.5.
When other
shooters arrive to use the range, greet them and discuss your joint range use.
19.6.
Those not
shooting shall act as Safety Officers for the designated shooter.
19.7.
Handling pistols
behind the firing line is restricted to the designated Safety Zone in the
southeast corner of each pit. Pistols
outside the Safety Zone shall be unloaded and holstered with hammer down and,
if semiautomatics, magazines removed.
19.8.
Safety Zone
Rules
19.8.1. Ammunition shall not be handled in the Safety
Zone. Load magazines outside the Safety
Zone.
19.8.2. Firearms shall not be loaded in the Safety Zone, even
with dummy rounds or empty cases.
19.8.3. You may practice draws and may dry fire in the Safety
Zone. An arrow indicates the safe direction to dry fire.
19.9.
Use only one
target on each target frame. Secure the target in the target frame so the
bullet impacts the backstop safely.
Don’t be too high or too low on the frame.
20.
20.1.
This range is
restricted to pistols using conventional pistol caliber ammunition (up to 500
S&W Magnum.)
20.1.1. All rifles, including 22 rimfire,
are prohibited.
20.1.2. Pistols using centerfire
rifle ammunition are prohibited. Those
handguns (Remington XP-100s, Thompson Center Contenders, etc.) may be fired on
the Benchrest Rifle Range.
20.2.
Shooting from
below bench height is prohibited.
20.3.
Shoot only at
targets placed on the 25 and 50 yard target lines. Shooting at targets placed closer than the
25-yard line is prohibited.
20.4.
Use only one
target per frame. The use of more than
one target per target frame is prohibited.
21.
21.1.
Shooting shall
be done seated at one of the benches.
“Position” shooting (standing, kneeling, sitting, or prone) is
prohibited on the
21.2.
Load firearms
only on the bench. Keep your muzzle
pointed at a backstop when loading.
21.3.
When going
downrange, display the flip-up “Danger Shooter Down Range” safety sign to alert
others that someone is forward of the firing line. A shooter placing a target frame at the
200-yard line is usually invisible to someone on the firing line.
21.4.
The TALL target
frames (5’6” tall, 29” between post centerlines) shall be used in the buried 25
and 50 yard frame holders and in the elevated 200 yard frame holders. TALL
frames ensure bullets fired at 25 and 50 yard targets will impact the 100-yard
backstop.
21.5.
The Short target
frames (4’ tall, 27” between post centerlines) shall only be used in the
elevated steel 100 yard frame holders.
21.6.
Do not
crossfire: shoot only at targets in frame holders corresponding to your bench
number.
Note: A shooter on Bench 1 may fire at Target 1 at 25, 50, 100 or 200
yards. A shooter at Bench 1 shall NOT fire at Targets 2 thru 10 at any
distance.
21.7.
Handguns
chambered for conventional pistol calibers shall not be fired on the
21.8.
Shotguns may be
patterned with buckshot or zeroed with rifled slugs only on the
21.8.1. Shotguns shall be fired only when seated at a bench
at correctly placed paper/cardboard targets in correctly placed frames.
21.8.2. Club target frames damaged by slugs or buckshot must
be repaired immediately by the person damaging the frame.
21.9.
Shotguns shall
not be patterned with birdshot using Club Benchrest target frames.
21.10. Do not shoot if equipment or construction materials
are visible down range or on the hillside north of the Benchrest range, whether
people are there or not. Under these
conditions, the
Violation of any of these rules is subject to review
by the Executive Committee and places the violator in jeopardy of temporary or
permanent expulsion from the range and the Club.