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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT I acknowledge that I voluntarily have chosen to enter the Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range. I am aware that activities performed by members such as myself include using firearms at the shooting range and/or using firearms on Club property. I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND THAT I COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM WAIVING ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ACTIONS WHICH I MIGHT PURSUE AGAINST ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE FOR ANY AND ALL BODILY INJURY OR INJURIES, DEATH OR DEATHS, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE, ITS AGENTS, OFFICERS, AND/OR MEMBERS. As consideration for being permitted by ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE to become a member and to participate in the aforementioned activities, I forever release ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE, and their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in these activities, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not, and however caused, by any Releasee, or (iii) the condition of the premises where these activities occur, whether or not I am then participating in the activities. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Releasee in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE, AND I ACCEPT IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I also understand this release and waiver shall remain in effect while I am a member OR GUEST of the Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range. RELEASOR PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, YOU AND YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REVIEW AND ACCEPT THIS WAIVER TOGETHER. Parent or Guardian: You verify that the dangers of the activities and the significance of this Release and Waiver were explained to the Member and that the Member understood them. GUESTS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBER OR MEMBERS WHO BROUGHT THEM TO THE RANGE. BY BRINGING A GUEST TO THE RANGE YOU AGREE TO ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS. ANY PERSON WHO ENTERS THE RANGE THRU THIS ENTRANCE AND PASSES BY THIS NOTICE IS AUTOMATICALLY AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT. I verify this statement by signing this document and/or entering range property. MEMBER # ________________ DATE_________________ PRINT NAME ________________________________ SIGN NAME ___________________________________

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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT

I acknowledge that I voluntarily have chosen to enter the Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range. I am aware that activities performed by members such as myself include using firearms at the shooting

range and/or using firearms on Club property.

I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND THAT I COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF

BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM WAIVING ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ACTIONS WHICH I MIGHT PURSUE AGAINST ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE FOR ANY AND ALL BODILY INJURY

OR INJURIES, DEATH OR DEATHS, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE, ITS AGENTS, OFFICERS, AND/OR MEMBERS.

As consideration for being permitted by ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE to become a member and to participate in the aforementioned activities, I forever release ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN

RANGE, and their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, and representatives (collectively “Releasees”) from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or

may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in these activities, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not, and however caused, by any Releasee, or (iii) the condition of the premises where these activities occur,

whether or not I am then participating in the activities. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of any Releasee in connection with any of the matters covered by the

foregoing release.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE, AND I ACCEPT IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. I also understand this release and

waiver shall remain in effect while I am a member OR GUEST of the Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range.

RELEASOR PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, YOU AND YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REVIEW AND ACCEPT THIS WAIVER TOGETHER. Parent or Guardian: You verify that the dangers of the activities

and the significance of this Release and Waiver were explained to the Member and that the Member understood them.

GUESTS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBER OR MEMBERS WHO BROUGHT THEM TO THE RANGE. BY BRINGING A GUEST TO THE RANGE YOU AGREE TO ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS.

ANY PERSON WHO ENTERS THE RANGE THRU THIS ENTRANCE AND PASSES BY THIS NOTICE IS AUTOMATICALLY AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT.

I verify this statement by signing this document and/or entering range property.

MEMBER # ________________ DATE_________________

PRINT NAME ________________________________ SIGN NAME ___________________________________

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O.A.O.G.R. SAFETY BREIFING

1 – BELL SYSTEM AND RANGE OPERATION THIS RANGE OPERATES ON A CEASE FIRE SCHEDULE. THE ENTIRE RANGE FOLLOWS THE SAME SCHEDULE.

EVERY 20 MINUTES STARTING AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR WE HAVE A MANDATORY 5 MINUTE CEASE FIRE.

THE CEASE FIRES TAKE PLACE FROM :0-:05, AND :20-25, AND :40-45. THAT IS EVERY 20 MINUTES STARTING

AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. 3 TIMES PER HOUR EVERYONE STOPS SHOOTING FOR 5 FULL MINUTES. YOU GET

5 MINUTES BREAK, 15 TO SHOOT, 5 TO BREAK, 15 TO SHOOT, OVER AND OVER ALL DAY. THE 5 MINUTE

CEASE FIRE IS EVERYONE’S TIME TO GO DOWN RANGE SAFELY AND SET UP, OBSERVE, OR PULL THEIR

TARGETS. THIS IS HOW THE ENTIRE RANGE WORKS AND IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THIS

SYSTEM. THERE IS A BELL THAT RINGS DURING THE ENTIRE CEASE FIRE SO ANY TIME YOU HEAR THE BELL

RINGING YOU KNOW THAT IT IS NOT SHOOTING TIME. ANY TIME YOU HEAR THE BELL RINGING YOU

SHOULD UNLOAD YOUR GUNS AND PUT THEM DOWN IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR GUNS FOR THE

ENTIRE 5 MINUTES. MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE WITH YOU AND EVERYONE AROUND YOU KNOWS WHEN

THERE IS A CEASE FIRE TAKING PLACE. IT IS YOUR SAFETY ON THE LINE. THERE IS NO MAGICAL SAFETY

SYSTEM HERE OTHER THAN YOUR OWN BRAIN.

A FEW KEY POINTS-

*JUST BECAUSE THE BELL STARTS RINGING DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN ITS SAFE TO

WALK DOWN RANGE

-SOME PEOPLE CANNOT HEAR THE BELL RINGING FOR WHATEVER REASON AND DO NOT STOP PROMPTLY –

YOU MUST WAIT UNTIL EVERYONE STOPS SHOOTING AND PUTS THEIR GUNS DOWN BEFORE WALKING

DOWN RANGE

*JUST BECAUSE THE BELL STOPS RINGING DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN ITS SAFE TO

START SHOOTING

-SOME PEOPLE CANNOT GET THEIR TARGETS SET UP WITHIN THE 5 MINUTE TIME FRAME AND THEY MAY

STILL BE DOWN RANGE AFTER THE BELL STOPS RINGING. SOME PEOPLE MAY JUST BE INCONSIDERATE AND

DECIDE TO GO DOWN RANGE 4 MINUTES INTO THE CEASE FIRE AND WALK BACK AFTER THE BELL STOPS

RINGING. REGARDLESS, YOU MUST WAIT FOR ALL SHOOTERS TO MAKE IT BACK FROM DOWN RANGE

BEFORE FIRING AGAIN. WHETHER THEY ARE GENUINELY SLOW OR ARE INCONSIDERATE OF OTHERS, YOU

MUST ALWAYS WAIT FOR EVERYONE TO COME BACK FROM DOWN RANGE BEFORE SHOOTING. SHOOTING

WHILE ANYONE ELSE IS DOWN RANGE IS AN IMMEDIATE INFRACTION. DAY PASSERS WILL BE KICKED OUT

FOR THE DAY AND MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A STRIKE AGAINST THEIR MEMBERSHIP.

-TAKE EXTRA CAUTION AND TIME WHEN THE BELL STOPS RINGING TO SCAN DOWN RANGE AND MAKE

SURE THE ENTIRE RANGE IS CLEAR BEFORE SHOOTING AGAIN. MAKE SURE EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP

UNDERSTANDS THAT THEY ALWAYS NEED TO WAIT AND SCAN DOWN RANGE BEFORE SHOOTING. EVERY.

SINGLE. TIME.

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2 – RANGE & FIREARM SAFETY BASICS THERE ARE 4 SAFETY BASICS THAT, AS LONG AS YOU FOLLOW THEM, YOU WILL NEVER HAVE ANY KIND OF

SAFETY INCIDENT AT ANY GUN RANGE OR SHOOTING EVENT.

1 – RANGE SAFETY - LOOK BOTH WAYS, LEFT AND RIGHT, DOWN RANGE BEFORE SHOOTING – EVERY –

SINGLE – TIME. LIKE CROSSING THE STREET. IF YOU LOOK BOTH WAYS EVERY TIME YOU WILL NEVER, EVER,

EVER GET HIT BY A CAR. SHOOTING ON A RANGE IS THE SAME. IF YOU LOOK BOTH WAYS EVERY TIME

BEFORE SHOOTING YOU WILL NEVER BE INVOLVED IN ANY KIND OF SAFETY INCIDENT THAT PUTS ANYONE

IN DANGER OR DOES HARM TO ANYONE. IT IS VERY SIMPLE. LOOK BOTH WAYS EVERY TIME BEFORE

SHOOTING TO MAKE SURE THE DOWN RANGE IS CLEAR OF OTHER SHOOTERS. YOU CAN THEN REST

ASSURED THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DO HARM TO ANYONE. ALWAYS LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE

SHOOTING, EVERY SINGLE TIME.

2- FIREARM SAFETY – KEEP ALL GUNS POINTED DOWN RANGE AT ALL TIMES! IF CARRYING A GUN FROM A

VEHICLE TO THE FIRING LINE THE BARREL SHOULD BE POINTED AT THE GROUND. AT NO TIME SHOULD THE

BARREL OF YOUR GUN EVER POINT AT ANY OTHER PERSON, WHETHER YOUR GUN IS LOADED OR

UNLOADED, WHETHER ACCIDENT OR ON PURPOSE. YOU POINT IT STRAIGHT DOWN AT THE GROUND OR

DOWN RANGE. THAT’S IT, NO POINTING IT LEFT, NO POINTING IT RIGHT. NO SIDEWAYS, NO DIAGONAL. IF

ALL OF YOUR GUNS ARE LAID OUT THEY SHOULD ALL BE POINTED THE EXACT SAME DIRECTION, DOWN

RANGE. LIKE HOW YOU SET THE TABLE – ALL YOUR SILVERWEAR POINTED STRAIGHT AHEAD. IF YOU POINT

YOUR GUNS SIDEWAYS OR BACK TOWARDS YOU THEN YOU ARE ASKING FOR A DISASTER. POINT ALL GUNS

STRAIGHT AHEAD DOWN RANGE AT ALL TIMES.

3- FIREARM SAFETY - KEEP ALL GUNS UNLOADED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL READY TO SHOOT! DO NOT LOAD THE

GUN UNTIL THE MOMENT BEFORE SHOOTING. AFTER SHOOTING MAKE SURE THE GUN IS UNLOADED

BEFORE SETTING IT BACK DOWN. NEVER LEAVE A LOADED GUN LAYING AROUND WHERE YOU OR OTHERS

CAN PICK IT UP LOADED. ALWAYS ASSUME EVERY SINGLE GUN YOU ENCOUNTER IS LOADED AND READY TO

SHOOT AND UNSAFE. THE ONLY WAY YOU KNOW A GUN IS SAFE TO HANDLE IS IF YOU CAN VISIBLY TELL IT

IS INOPERABLE, UNLOADED, AND IF POSSIBLE WITH THE BREACH OPEN - BOLT OUT, SLIDE OPENED,

MAGAZINE REMOVED. A LOADED GUN IS A DANGEROUS GUN AND IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR GUNS TO BE

DANGEROUS ALL THE TIME YOU NEED TO KEEP THEM UNLOADED UNTIL READY TO SHOOT. KEEP ALL GUNS

UNLOADED UNTIL THE MOMENT BEFORE SHOOTING.

4- FIREARM SAFETY – NEVER EVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT AT YOUR

TARGET. YOU SHOULD NEVER PICK UP A GUN BY THE TRIGGER. YOU SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER

WHILE HANDLING A GUN. YOU SHOULD NEVER EVEN TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU HAVE YOUR TARGET

IN YOUR SIGHTS AND YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH PULLING THE TRIGGER. IT IS COMPLETELY

UNACCEPTABLE TO EVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER AT ANY OTHER TIME THAN WHEN YOU ARE PREPARED TO

SHOOT THE GUN. NEVER EVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE THE GUN.

IF YOU GET ANY OF THESE 4 PRINCIPLES WRONG IT COULD BE THE END OF YOUR LIFE OR SOMEONE

AROUND YOU. THESE ARE NOT SUGGESTIONS THESE ARE MANDATORY POLICIES.”

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FINAL RE-CAP

ON THE CEASE FIRE BELL SYSTEM –

IT RINGS EVERY 20 MINUTES FOR 5 MINUTES STARTING AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. THE BELL RINGS FOR THE

FULL 5 MINUTES SO WHILE IT IS RINGING IT IS NOT SHOOTING TIME. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR GUNS WHILE

THE BELL IS RINGING. MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS MADE IT BACK FROM DOWN RANGE BEFORE SHOOTING

AGAIN.

ON RANGE SAFETY – THERE ARE 4 PRINCIPLES -

1 – ALWAYS SCAN DOWN RANGE BEFORE SHOOTING, EVERY SINGLE TIME.

2 - KEEP ALL GUNS POINTED DOWN RANGE AT ALL TIMES.

3 – KEEP ALL GUNS UNLOADED AT ALL TIMES OTHER THAN SHOOTING.

4 – NEVER EVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE THE GUN.

THE RANGE STAFF WILL USE THEIR DISCRETION IN ENFORCING THESE POLICIES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

POLICIES COULD RESULT IN REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP, DAILY BANS UP TO LIFETIME BANS.

ALWAYS MAKE SAFETY YOUR #1 PRIORITY

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ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE RULES

Safety will be of primary concern throughout all aspects and activities of this shooting range. It is

each person’s responsibility to conduct him or herself in a safe manner at all times, and not endanger anyone else. This includes shooters, workers, and spectators; and covers gun handling, driving, equipment use, and maintenance, and any other dangerous activity. Safe operation of our

shooting ranges requires strict adherence to the following rules and signs as posted at range.

These are rules, not just suggestions. Violations of these rules WILL lead to your membership being revoked.

1. We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law: Trespassers, deliberate acts of vandalism, destruction of range property, threats, or any other violation of Texas State

Statutes.

a) All members must download and fill out a Membership ID Card after completing the online purchase of a membership. Membership ID card should be kept on or with the personal property of any member of the range at all times while on range property. Any

member has the right to see any other member's ID card at any time and for any reason. If any person on range property refuses to show their membership ID card then they should be reported immediately with details like name (if known),

vehicle description, date, time, description of person, etc. Refusal to show membership ID is an automatic ban from the range. Members themselves are the range officers and therefore all are responsible for their own safety and the safe use of the

facility by all members. Members are directly responsible for the maintaining of a safe and respectful atmosphere. Any member not being safe or respectful to others should be reported to range management immediately with descriptions of the actions or attitudes,

vehicle, persons, etc.

2. Safety

(a) Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction.

(b) Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

(c) Always keep firearms unloaded until ready to use.

(d) Know your target and beyond.

(e) Know how to operate the firearm.

(f) Ensure firearm is safe to operate.

(g) Ensure use of correct ammunition in the firearm.

(h) Eye and ear protection is STRONGLY recommended.

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(i) Be aware that certain types of firearms and many shooting activities required additional safety precautions.

(j) If you see an unsafe condition take it upon yourself to correct it immediately.

3. Ranges are for use by members and escorted guests ONLY, except in events open to the

general public. An individual may be a guest only twice per year. Members are responsible for the actions and close control of family and guests.

4. Proof of membership must be shown to any member or agent of the ODESSA AREA OUTDOOR GUN RANGE upon demand.

5. Except during sanctioned events open to the Public, the entrance gate must be closed and

locked after entry to or exit from the range (AT ALL TIMES).

6. All guns are to be unloaded, completely clear of ammo at all times except when on the firing line ready to be fired.

(a) There is no “Concealed Carry”, either loaded or unloaded, allowed on range property. You must openly carry all firearms on range property.

(b) At all times, except when on the firing line ready to be fired, all firearms shall

comply with one of the following:

(1) Action open with magazine empty. If the firearm is equipped with detachable magazine the action shall be open and the magazine shall be removed.

(2) Be holstered with magazine removed.

(3) Be unloaded and cased.

(4) Firearms with break-open type actions may have their actions closed if in a gun rack or cased.

(c) Exemptions to rule #6 above:

1) On duty authorized security personnel or on duty law enforcement officers.

2) Firearms safely stored that remain in a vehicle.

3) Shooting activities on the firing line under the direct control of a

trained range officer.

7. No cross shooting, your bench must be in line with your target. Shoot only proper targets set directly in front of berm. Bullets should not hit the steel target supports. Bullets must impact the BERM. Do not shoot glass or items set on ground.

8. Be aware of the fact that bullets striking the ground in front of a berm may ricochet over the

top of the berm creating an unsafe condition for anyone behind a berm. Always set your targets directly in front of the berms and ensure that your bullets impact the berm and not the ground.

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9. Cease-fires, Before going down Range:

CEASE FIRE PROCEDURES ALWAYS HANDLE RIFLES IN A SAFE MANNER; ALWAYS POINT RIFLES IN A SAFE DIRECTION; ALWAYS ASSUME

RIFLES ARE LOADED

1. ALWAYS MAINTAIN AWARENESS OF OTHER SHOOTERS ON THE RIFLE RANGE

a. CHECK TO SEE ANY OTHER SHOOTERS ON THE FIRING LINE

b. CHECK TO SEE IF SHOOTERS ARE SETTING UP TARGETS DOWN RANGE

c. CHECK TO SEE IF SHOOTERS ARE PREPARING TO WALK OR DRIVE DOWN RANGE TO SET UP TARGETS

d. CHECK TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY UNATTENDED GUNS OR GEAR ON THE FIRING LINE THAT BELONG

TO MEMBERS DOWN RANGE THAT YOU MAY NOT SEE

2. SET UP ANY NECESSARY GEAR LIKE AMMO, SPOTTING SCOPES, RESTS, SANDBAGS OR BENCHES ON THE

TABLE BEFORE SETTING UP RIFLES

3. DO NOT PUT RIFLES ON THE SHOOTING TABLES UNTIL READY TO SHOOT

4. BEFORE SHOOTING YOU MUST VERIFY THAT NO OTHER MEMBERS ARE DOWN RANGE

5. WHEN NOT SHOOTING RIFLES REMOVE THE BOLT FROM THE RIFLE OR REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FROM THE

RIFLE SO OTHER SHOOTERS CAN TELL YOU ARE NOT “HOT”

6. BEFORE GOING DOWN RANGE TO SET UP OR OBSERVE TARGETS, ALWAYS LEAVE THE RIFLE UNLOADED

AND INOPERABLE.

7. BEFORE GOING DOWN RANGE TO OBSERVE OR SET UP TARGETS YOU MUST WAIT FOR THE CEASE FIRE BELL

TO RING (BECAUSE YOU DO NOT WANT TO GET SHOT)

a. CLEARLY GET ATTENTION OF AND SPEAK TO OTHER SHOOTERS ON THE FIRING LINE

i. EFFICTIVELY COMMUNICATE THAT IT IS TIME TO STOP

ii. YELL/WHISTLE IF NECESSARY

iii. BE NICE & RESPECTFUL

iv. ETC

b. DO NOT GO DOWN RANGE UNTIL ALL OTHER SHOOTERS HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE CEASE FIRE

i. VERIFY THAT THE CEASE FIRE BELL WAS HEARD BY ALL

1. VERBAL CONFIRMATION

2. HAND SIGNALS

3. ETC.

8. YOU MUST STOP SHOOTING AND RENDER YOUR GUN INOPERABLE WHILE BELL IS RINGING AND WHILE

OTHER MEMBERS ARE DOWN RANGE

9. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR GUN WHILE OTHERS ARE DOWN RANGE

10. YOU MUST COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER MEMBERS ON THE FIRING LINE, NO MATTER WHAT

11. ALWAYS BE COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL WHEN INTERACTING WITH OTHER MEMBERS ON THE FIRING

LINE

12. YOU MUST BE PATIENT – DO NOT GO DOWN RANGE JUST BECAUSE THE CEASE FIRE BELL STARTS RINGING.

DO NOT START SHOOTING JUST BECAUSE THE CEASE FIRE BELL STOPS RINGING. YOU MUST BE PATIENT

AROUND THE CEASE FIRE INTERVALS. SOMETIMES PEOPLE ARE STILL SHOOTING WHEN THE BELL RINGS

BECAUSE THEY CANT HEAR IT. SOMETIMES PEOPLE ARE STILL DOWN RANGE DOING TARGETS WHEN THE

BELL STOPS RINGING. NO ONE SHOULD EVER BE DOWN RANGE IN ANY AREA WHILE OTHERS AR SHOOTING.

ANYONE WHO SHOOTS WHILE OTHER MEMBERS ARE DOWN RANGE WILL BE BANNED IMMEDIATELY. YOU

DO NOT WANT TO INFRINGE ON THE EXPERIENCE AND TIME OF OTHER MEMBERS.

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13. FOLLOW ALL RANGE RULES AND FOR FURTHER PROCEDURES REFER TO RANGE RULE #9

14. ALWAYS STOP AND LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE FIRING AND MAKE SURE THE DOWN RANGE AREA IS

CLEAR!!

(a) Verify the calling of a cease-fire with every shooter on the firing line, be cognizant of all people and their locations on the range at all times.

(b) Make all firearms safe with actions open, magazines removed, and

completely clear of ammunition.

(c) Do not handle firearms on the firing line while anyone is down range.

(d) When more than one person is on the range, those present may appoint a Range Officer to give “Cease-fire” and “Commence-fire” commands.

(e) Shooters on the range must ensure that everyone is back from down range before the “Commence-fire” command is given.

(f) Please be courteous when you ask other shooters for a cease-fire.

(g) Ask for cease-fires according to the bell schedule.

(h) Always give the other shooter the opportunity to complete his string of

fire before commencing the cease-fire.

(i) All people using the range are always responsible for safe facility use and must take action to stop an unsafe situation.

REMEMBER: GETTING INTO A SET-UP/SHOOTING RHYTHM WITH OTHER

MEMBERS IS KEY TO MAINTAINING FLOW AND CONSISTENCY ON THE

RIFLE RANGE.

10. NO, INCENDIARY, TRACER, OR HIGH VELOCITY ammunition may be used.

11. Gongs and Metal Targets:

NEVER MOVE THE GONGS OR METAL TARGETS!

(a) Use of gongs may be suspended during high fire danger.

(b) If you shoot a gong down, re-hang it as soon as possible.

(c) Armor-piercing, high velocity, or 50 BMG ammunition is not permitted for use on the gongs.

(d) Very high-velocity ammunition use at the gongs that could cause damage to the gongs is PROHIBITED.

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(e) Use common sense.

12. Alcohol and Gunpowder don’t mix. No alcohol is permitted on the firing lines. No one visibly impaired by alcohol or drugs will be allowed to shoot. Let’s help each other keep

shooting sports safe by correcting any unsafe condition that may arise due to alcohol or drug use. Do it now. Later may be too late!

13. Always control your muzzle. Point your gun down range and into a berm during loading, unloading, or when making adjustments or repairs. Dryfiring is to be in a down range direction and

only from the firing line.

14. Damage to club property or unsafe use of guns is never permitted. Members must correct any unsafe situation.

15. Clean up after yourself. Pull your targets after use and police your brass. Put all dud ammunitions in specially marked containers

16. Use of eye and ear protection is REQUIRED for all persons on the firing line beyond the signed

point.

17. In all instances not covered by established rules, the decision and direction of the Range Master or Shoot Management will be final.

18. Anyone making threats of violence, verbal or physical towards another person or persons on the range will be told to leave and escorted to the entrance gate. That person’s name will be given

to an officer for disciplinary action. That person may be banned from participating in any activity at the Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range for a minimum of one year or as the management deems appropriate.

19. This range is run by members for members. It is the responsibility of all members to maintain a safe and friendly range. All members must be teachers, care takers, assistants, helpers, friends, and more, to all other members.

20. SHOTGUNS ARE NEVER TO BE SHOT AT THE TARGET BOARDS. ANYONE SHOOTING

SHOTGUNS AT THE TARGET BOARDS WILL BE ESCORTED OUT IMMEDIATELY.

Report anyone breaking these rules by calling or texting (432) 352-3496. You will remain anonymous and you will help maintain the kind of range we all want to shoot on: safe, respectful, and fun.

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Your signature on this form acknowledges your agreement to participate in the Odessa Area Outdoor Gun Range liability

waiver as well as a full and complete understanding of the rules and terms of membership.

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