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Shotgun

Shotgun Range Rules 

1. Safety is of prime importance. Keep all loaded guns pointed in a safe direction (between the houses).

2. Hearing and eye protection is mandatory.

3. Do not load your gun until on the shooting pad. Never load more than two (2) shells unless authorized by the range officer. When not on the shooting pad, keep the bolt open on an automatic or pump, break openan over/under or side by side.

4. The maximum load allowed is three (3) dram equivalent. The maximum shot size allowed is # 7 ˝ on the trap fields. Maximum shot size on skeet fields is #8. 1

5. Clay targets are the only things to be shot at except the patterning board located near field #1. No live birds, animals, or other objects will be used as a target.

6. The use of firearms by anyone under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances is prohibited. Failure to conform can subject the offender to suspension or expulsion from the club.

7. Members are responsible for their children and guests and must supervise them at all times. Members will be held responsible for their own conduct and the conduct of their guests while on the field.

8. Shooters and guests must register on the sign-in sheet in the clubhouse. Shooters must pay for all rounds (25 targets) of skeet or trap shot and will be responsible to see that their guests pay the appropriate guest fee.

9. Shooters that do not know how to load the machines must seek instruction from the range officer. Shooters should be aware that the machines can hurt the person loading them and can also be damaged by improper operation. BE SAFE FIRST

10. Help keep the range clean. Pick up all hulls when finished shooting so the mowers do not run over them. Place all trash in the barrels provided. Neatly stack all empty target boxes together and leave them in the houses. The range officer will handle their disposal.

11. A calendar is posted on the bulletin board  and website showing the dates of the monthly club shoots.

Revised : June 7, 2004

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Skeet

                                                                Skeet Safety

 

                      
    Everyone must sign in - NO EXCEPTIONS

1. Eye and ear protection is mandatory
2. Always keep the action open and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
3. Never load until you are on your position and ready to call for your target
4. Load no more than two shells in your gun at any time.
5. Keep your gun pointed in a safe direction when on shooting station.
6. Unload your gun and open action before leaving or moving between
     shooting stations.
7. When shooting station 8 ALL members of the squad will shoot high 8 before shooting low 8.
8. Unload and move back away from the station if a house must be entered.
9. No shot larger than #8.   # 9 shot preferred.      No steel shot
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                       Trap Safety


                                                   Everyone must sign in - NO EXCEPTIONS

1. Eye and ear protection is mandatory.
2. Never load until you are on your position and ready to call for your target.
3. Always keep the action open and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
4. Load only one shell at a time when shooting singles, (two only if shooting doubles or wobble).
5. Unload your gun and open action when leaving or moving between stations, or when there is a disruption of the Squad. (misfire, equipment failure, etc.)
06. Unload and move back away from the station if a house must be entered.
7. A bright orange signal device must be used when entering the Trap House
8. No shot larger than 7 ˝. No steel shot.

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Handgun

                                       Handgun Safety


                                                Everyone must sign in - NO EXCEPTIONS
1. Eye and ear protection is mandatory
2. All weapons will remain holstered/secured while not on the line
3. Keep action open and firearm unloaded until ready to shoot.
4. Keep finger out of trigger guard until ready to shoot.
5. Do not place targets on ground.
6. No fully automatic weapons.
7. No rapid fire
8. No armor piercing, tracer, or explosive ammunition.
9. No rifle ammo used on bullet traps, use target frames for rifle.
10. During cease fire, open the action, secure the weapon, and step away from the line.

 

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Rifle

                  Rifle Safety
                                          Everyone must sign in - NO EXCEPTIONS
   
 
1. Eye and ear protection is mandatory
2. All guns will remain unloaded until on the firing line.
3. Bolts should be removed and auto’s blocked open when handling, transporting, or when a cease fire is called.
4. Always display flags & lights before moving down range
5. It is the responsibility of each person on the Range to insure that all guns are handled in a safe manner.
6. During practice, and when no Match is in progress the first shooter at the Range is in charge of Cease Fires, Flags up, Lights On, and Target Change intervals.
7. Report any Safety issues to the Range Manager on Duty. Cease all shooting until the issue is resolved to everyone’s satisfaction.Back
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Last revised: 07/28/2008