Safety & Range Etiquette
Safety Comes First
The safety of our members, guests, and volunteers is our highest priority. Our range rules promote responsible firearm handling and ensure every visit is safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone.
General Conduct
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Wear your membership cards when using the ranges.
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Using ranges while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is forbidden.
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Shooting while impaired will result in immediate termination of membership.
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No vehicles are allowed on the range.
Firearm Handling
- Muzzles pointed down range only.
- Fingers off triggers until ready to fire.
- Open actions and guns down during cease-fire.
- Never fire a weapon in full automatic mode.
- No loading behind firing line.
- Use safe and legal firearms only.
Equipment & Targets
- Mandatory eye/ear protection.
- Paper targets only on boards.
- Do not place targets on posts or red backer supports.
- Do not fire at target supports.
- Remove all targets and dispose of all trash.
- No glass or ceramic targets.
- Place all trash in bins.
The following guidelines are specific to each range type.
Pistol Range
Rifle Range
Shotgun Range / Trap Shooting
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Only handguns, rimfire rifles and muzzleloaders permitted.
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No centerfire rifles permitted.
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No shotguns permitted.
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No braced-with-stocks pistols.
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No shot shells – Use the shotgun patterning board.
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Stop shooting if anyone is farming the land beyond the safety berm.
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Not more than 3 rounds at one time.
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No automatic firing.
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Paper targets only
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Keep range clean – remove casings, targets, and trash.
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Foot access only from parking area – vehicles not permitted on wet ground
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Hand throwing allowed but keep area clean
Shotgun Patterning Range
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Only shotguns with shot shells - no slugs or single projectiles are permitted.
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Supply your own patterning cardboard.