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THERE IS NO RANGE SAFETY OFFICER ON DUTY INSIDE THE RANGE! All Shooters are expected to know, adhere to, and help enforce range rules. If you observe a violation of the range rules, please bring it to the attention of any staff member and we will take corrective action. It is our goal to have a completely safe range for you to enjoy every visit.

  1. Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while on the range.
  2. Always keep firearms unloaded and keep your fingers off the trigge until you are on the firing line ready to shoot.
  3. Do not lay a firearm down on the bench unless all actions are open and ejection ports are visible. If you have a jammed or malfunctioning firearm, only then may you lay the gun down on the bench with the barrel pointed downrange. Then, ask range personnel for assistance.
  4. Use only the correct ammunition for your firearm.
  5. Do not hand a loaded firearm to another person.
  6. Be sure you firearm is safe to operate and know how to use it safely.
  7. Commands issued by the range staff must be followed immediately. When the command CEASE FIRE is given, STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY and remove your finger from the trigger. Keep the gun pointed down range and wait for further instructions form range personnel.
  8. When finished firing, unload and case your gun before leaving the firing lane.
  9. Tracer, armor piercing, steel (case or projectile), military surplus, and unjacketed ammunition are not allowed on the range.
  10. Safety Chamber Flags must be used in all firearms that are not on the firing line or are not cased.
  11. All shooters under the age of 21 (for handguns) and 18 (for long guns), must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times on the range.
  12. No one under or suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed on the range.
  13. Three people maximum are allowed per lane - with only two allowed in the range at a time.
  14. No one is permitted forward of the firing line at any time FOR ANY REASON.
  15. Cleaning of firearms is prohibited on the range.
  16. Pick up only your brass that is BEHIND the firing line. Never extend any part of your body beyond the firing line to retrieve brass. Do not disturb other shooters while picking up your brass, or pick up brass from another shooting point even if the brass belongs to you.
  17. Only regulation paper targets may be used on the range. Non-paper targets must be purchased from the range. We refuse the right to prohibit targets we deem offensive. Home-made targets are not allowed on the range.
  18. Use the appropriate size target placed at eye level to ensure that your shot strikes the backstop and not the floor, ceiling, or target carrier.
  19. Rifle/Shotgun shooter must use a large silhouette target to avoid damage to the carriers. Smaller targets may be pasted to the silhouette.
  20. Shooting at anything other than your own target is prohibited and will subject you to removal from the range.
  21. Always wash your face and hands immediately after shooting your firearm. Sinks are located in the restrooms for your use.
  22. Firing a shot that results in damage to any range equipment may result in a repair fine and/or removal from the range.
  23. Pregnant women, food, tobacco, and beverages are not allowed on the range due to possible exposure to lead.
  24. There is no drawing from holsters without approval from the Range Safety Officer.
  25. Report all violations of range rules to any range personnel.
  26. Dry firing is only permitted at the firing line.
  27. Do not handle a firearm or stand at the firing line when others are down range.
  28. Machine guns are permitted on the range with written approval from the Range Safety Officer.

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