Members and guests must follow basic sporting clay, firearms and safety rules on the range at all times:

• Only shotguns allowed on course• Ages 12+• Any person who displays an inability to safely operate their equipment or follow safety procedures will

not be permitted to shoot that day.• Shooting may only take place inside shooting stations, only one shooter at a time.• Shotguns must be unloaded and actions open at all times except when standing on the shooting station

and ready to shoot.• Over/Under and Side by Side shotguns can be stored unloaded with the actions closed only when

placed on a gun rack. Once removed from the gun rack, their actions must be opened immediately.• No bird shot larger than #7 shot is allowed on any clays range.• No shotguns are to be loaded anywhere on the range except at the shooting station and only when the

shooter is ready to shoot.• No members or guests are allowed to load more than 2 shotgun shells into the shotgun at any time.• No members or guests are allowed to carry more than one gauge of ammunition at any time while at the

shooting station.• Members and guests may never walk in front of any trap house in operation, in case of accidental target

release.• Never approach clay throwers; if a machine is malfunctioning contact a range officer.• Never try and retrieve any items that fall in front of a shooting station; contact a range employee and he/

she will assist in safely retrieving the item.

sporting clays & 5 stand range rules

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• 13 sporting clay stations - course does not have to be run in order• There are 4 first aid stations. First aid kits will be mounted in a clearly marked central location on each range.• Members and guests are required to watch a safety film and sign a safety liability waiver before participat-

ing or observing in any range activities.• All members and guests will make sure before firing that their firearms and ammunition are compatible. • Breach must be open and cleared when leaving station and when moving from station to station.• Only one person allowed in shooting station at a time.• All members and guests are responsible for picking up their own shell casings and properly disposing of

them at designated receptacles. • Never dispose of unused ammunition on range. • Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas. • If possible try and allow one ‘buffer’ station between other guests.• Never handle or move another shooter’s equipment without permission.• Never step over or manipulate rough terrain while carrying shooting equipment.• Do not touch any firearms while another person is shooting.

sporting clay etiquette

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• Handling of any firearms after consuming alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.• All guests and their members are required to watch a safety film and sign a safety liability waiver before

participating in any range activities.• Any person displaying an inability to safely operate their equipment or follow safety procedures will not

be permitted to shoot.• Shooting at wildlife is strictly prohibited.• Always point the firearm muzzle in a safe direction.• All pistols and rifles must be kept in a low, ready position when preparing to fire.• Eye and ear protection are always required on the firing range.• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire.• A “Cease Fire” can be called by anyone on the range at any time and must be followed by everyone.• All shooters must be sure of their target and what lies beyond it.• Shooters are prohibited from loading or firing any firearm unless in a designated firing area and they are

familiar with the weapon’s operation.• A firearm will never be loaded until ready to shoot.• A loaded firearm will never be left unattended.• All shooters must ensure before firing that their firearms and ammunition are compatible. • All persons participating in any range activities will be required to sign in and wear an “active range

badge” and sign out when they are finished for the day.• Any person who wishes to consume any alcoholic beverage during range hours will be required to sign

out for the day, turn in their “active range badge” and under no circumstances be allowed to participate in any more range activities for that day.

safety rules & regulations

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• Women who are pregnant are discouraged to be on the range and must present a signed permission waiver from their doctor to participate in any firearm activities.

• Any person wishing to use their own firearms must sign a special permission waiver for use of personal equipment on property.

• Club members are responsible for their guests, and must ensure that guests as well as other members abide by all club rules and regulations.

• Guests 17 and younger must be directly supervised by the sponsoring adult member at all times. • The shooting of any unapproved object will result in damage fines, and disciplinary action will be taken

by the board of directors. • Firearms and range ammunition are to be used at the designated ranges and targets and must conform

to all specific rules posted on each range. • Members and guests are responsible for picking up their own shell casings and properly disposing of

them at designated receptacles. • Members and guests are welcome to take home any unused purchased ammo.• No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to purchase long guns, shotguns, or ammunition for said

firearms. • No one under the age of 21 will be allowed to purchase handguns or handgun ammunition.• Do not dispose of any unfired ammunition on the range. • No smoking while actively shooting on any range. Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas. • Concealed weapons may not be carried by members or guests while on the range.• Members and guests must obey all commands given by the range officers, employees, or other members

regarding safety issues.• All persons and ATVs are required to stay on gravel path at all times unless clearly marked as “ATV Park-

ing” or “Safety Area.”• Do not drive ATVs faster than jogging speed (5-10mph).

Safety Rules & Regulations (continued)

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