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Range rules.

Every shooter on the range shares responsibility for everyone's safety.

A firearms license must be present for every firearm presented for use at the firing range.

  1. 01

    Safe direction

    ALWAYS keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.

  2. 02

    Trigger discipline

    ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

  3. 03

    Unloaded until HOT

    ALWAYS keep your gun unloaded until you are at the firing line and the range is declared "HOT." Firearms must be safe (unloaded, magazines removed and actions opened) when entering or exiting the range.

  4. 04

    Cease firing

    Immediately stop shooting when anyone calls "Cease firing."

  5. 05

    COLD range

    Shooters must check with others to ensure firearms are unloaded, actions open and firearms laid down on the shooting bench before going down range. No one is permitted to handle firearms or stand at the firing line while there is a cold range.

  6. 06

    HOT range

    Shooters must check with others to ensure there is no one down range; when the range is declared "HOT" shooters are permitted to commence firing. Only shooters are permitted on the firing line. Shooters may move safe guns to and from the firing line only when the range is "HOT."

  7. 07

    Your rounds, your responsibility

    All shooters are responsible for their rounds staying within the confines of this range. Shooters may shoot only from the firing line at the target in line with their position.

  8. 08

    Respect the range

    Please place your trash into the trash receptacles and your spent brass/shells into the recycling receptacles.

  9. 09

    Respect yourself

    Wear eye and ear protection. Food, beverages and smoking are not allowed on the firing line. You should wash your hands and face after shooting.