Range Safety Rules

Safety is our first concern. We have provided a safe, comfortable environment for shooting. The person beside you might be a beginner or an expert, but everyone will strictly follow the rules. READ CAREFULLY!

Safety Rules

  1. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
  2. Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot.
  3. Keep the gun unloaded and action open until ready to shoot.
  4. No loaded firearms are to be handled off the firing line, EVER. Keep actions open when not in use.
  5. All firearms will come into the store UNLOADED (chambers and magazines) and cased.
  6. All firearms will leave the range UNLOADED and cased.
  7. Know how your gun operates and its correct ammunition.
  8. No amount of alcohol or drug use is acceptable; nor medication that alters judgment or coordination.
  9. Eye and ear protection are required at all times in the range area.

Procedures and Regulations

  1. All guns must enter and exit the range UNLOADED and cased.
  2. Secure your gear in the booth or area provided for you behind the booth.
  3. Unattended guns should be cased or have actions open.
  4. Only one gun in a booth at one time with its correct ammo.
  5. Handguns are fired at eye level. No shooting from the hip.
  6. Long guns are always fired from the shoulder.
  7. Controlled rapid fire is allowed, but all shots must be on target.
  8. Be cautious with misfires: Hangfires may go off several seconds late. Squib loads (very under-powered) may leave a bullet stuck in the barrel.
  9. Do not reach past the firing line. Ask for assistance.
  10. When the alarm bell sounds, or the command “Cease Fire!” is given, STOP SHOOTING!
    • Unload firearm, put it down, and step back.
    • Staff will quickly respond, solve the problem, and give OK to resume firing.
  11. Leave all brass on the concrete; reloaders may retrieve their own brass from the carpet only.
  12. Loading magazines behind the firing line is permitted.
  13. Pregnant women are advised to check with their doctor before entering the range.
  14. All firearms must be legally owned.
  15. Report any improper activities promptly to the staff.
  16. Permitted ammunition:
    • All handgun cartridges (max. muzzle velocity 1800fps)
    • Rifles chambered for same
  17. Ammunition NOT permitted:
    • All bottleneck rifle cartridges
    • Shot shells (except under special permission)
    • No Steel Core Bullets!
    • BBs
    • Black powder
    • Any rounds over 1800 fps
  18. Targets with human caricatures are not allowed. Silhouettes are OK.
  19. You must police your area by disposing of brass and trash before you leave the range.
  20. ALWAYS wash hands and face immediately with cold water after shooting to remove any lead (Airborne particulate lead).
  21. Rules violations or misbehavior may result in expulsion from the range and membership privileges revoked with NO REFUND.
  22. Careless shooters may be held liable for their damage.
  23. Those under 18 must be with an adult while on the range at all times.
  24. No food, drinks or tobacco of any kind is allowed on the range.

Smoking is prohibited throughout the building!

Management reserves the right to revoke anyone from our facility for failure to comply with rules and procedures.

(Revised 3/1/2012)