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Little River Gun Club Safety Rules |
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Updated:
January 1, 2012
1.
Safety glasses and hearing protection are
mandatory at all hot ranges whether shooting or not.
2.
When shooting in groups, one person
must act as range officer to make sure everyone is
aware of the status of the range (range hot or range
clear). Anyone may call “cease fire” at any time. If
cease fire is called, all firearms must be immediately
cleared or holstered and placed in a safe position. If
multiple shooters are firing together, slower fire is
required to enable hearing the commands of the range
officer.
3.
All firearms must remain unloaded, and the
action must be open whenever possible, and with fingers
away from the trigger at all times unless on the firing
line and ready to shoot.
4.
Firearms will not be handled when anyone is
down range.
5.
Concealed or holstered carry by licensed
shooters is allowed however their firearms must remain
concealed or holstered until on the firing line.
6.
No rapid fire (machine gun like sound) on
any range. Rapid fire may create problems with our
neighbors.
7.
All firing must be aimed. All firing must
be from a distance where impact on the target is
assured. No fast draw or firing from the hip. Shooters
may only handle one loaded gun at a time.
8.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be directly
supervised by a club member at all times when on club
property.
9.
All projectiles must land on club property
thus
10.
Never walk in front of the clay target
throwing machines. Serious injury is possible.
11.
All clay target throwers must be turned off
and disarmed prior to filling with targets and after you
finish shooting.
12.
Shotguns are restricted to a two shell
maximum.
13.
Only standard pistol cartridges are allowed
on the handgun range.
No rifle or shotgun rounds fired from handguns
are permitted. Handguns firing rifle rounds may be fired
at the rifle range. Examples of standard handgun rounds
are .22 rim fire, 9MM Luger, 357 mag., 44 mag., 45 ACP,
45 Colt, 500 S&W, etc.
14.
No 50 BMG rifles or any of its derivatives
or wildcats based on the 50 BMG cartridge are allowed.
This round is too noisy and powerful given the close
proximity of houses.
15.
You must pick up and dispose of all
unexploded ammunition; do not leave it on the range.
General Club Rules 1. Alcohol and Illegal Substances:
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR
DRUGS ARE PERMITTED ON CLUB PROPERTY; NO EXCEPTIONS. NO ONE WHO
IS, OR HAS BEEN DRINKING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SHOOT. USE OF
ILLEGAL DRUGS WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP.
NO EXCEPTIONS. CLUB
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY ISSUES DO NOT PERMIT
IT.
2. Horseplay on club property will not be
tolerated, period. 3. NO FULLY AUTOMATIC FIREARMS ARE
PERMITTED ON THE FACILITY; NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. Range Hours: Shooting
hours are from 9:00A.M. to 9:00 P.M Monday thru Saturday
and 11:00 A.M to 9:00 P.M. on Sunday. Shooting is
prohibited after sunset on non-lighted ranges.
5. Member Responsibilities: Definition of the “Key Holder of Record”- the
“Key Holder of Record” is defined as the member who
applied for membership to LRGC, was voted on and
approved by the officers and the club membership at a
regular business meeting. Members of the “Key Holder of
Records” immediate family are not considered “Key Holders
of Record”. A. As the “Key Holder of Record” of
LRGC, it is your responsibility to keep your key in your
possession at all times.
Never let anyone, even members of your
immediate family, borrow or use your key for access
to the ranges and facilities. Violation of this requirement is
grounds for dismissal and removal from the club. B. Report any unsafe, dangerous or
unacceptable activity or behavior occurring at LRGC. C. Report any malfunction of range
equipment. D. You are responsible for your
safety and the safety of others. E. You are responsible for range
housekeeping and trash disposal. This is your club, please
keep it clean. F. All members and guests must sign
in upon arrival.
6. Range Fees: Pay ranges fees to cover the cost
of the clays. The
fees are $3.50 per round for members and $5.00 per round
for nonmembers. The
payment envelopes are located just inside the door of the
club house on a table.
Use these envelopes for range fee payments. Please fill the
envelopes out correctly; write down your name, date, how
many rounds were shot and what was shot (skeet, trap, 5
stand, etc.). Place
the payment in the envelope and deposit the envelope in
the slot on the storage room door. You are on the
honor system for these payments. Intentional nonpayment of fees is
grounds for dismissal and removal from the Club.
7. Refilling Skeet, Trap & 5 Stand
Machines: Refill the clay target machines
when finished shooting.
Boxes of clays are generally stored in or near the
machine houses; but if there are none, please go to the
storage trailer and retrieve the appropriate boxes.
8. Pistol Range: A. The pistol range is for handguns
and rim fire rifles only.
All else will be fired on the rifle range. B. No center fire rifles or rifle
cartridge firing handgun are permitted on the pistol
range. C. The shelter and tables should
not be considered the only firing line.
9. Shot Shell Ranges: A. Only #8, #8 1/2, and #9
shot target
loads at approximately 1,200 FPS maximum are allowed on
the skeet and 5 stand ranges. High brass and express loads
are prohibited and anyone using anything other than target
loads in the described shot sizes will have his/her
membership terminated. B. Only Standard target loads at
approximately 1,200 FPS using #7 1/2, #8, #8 ˝,
and #9 shot are allowed on the trap range. C. No more than two shells may be
loaded into a shotgun at any time. D. Shotguns must have the action
open when on the firing line until it’s your turn to
shoot. E. Shotguns may be placed in the
shotgun rack with the action closed provided the shooter
has confirmed it is unloaded. The action must be opened
immediately upon removal from the rack. F. Never shoot at broken clays or
mis-thrown targets as shot may land off the property.
10. Rifle Range: A. Center fire and rim fire rifles,
shotguns, slug guns, pistol cartridge chambered rifles,
handguns, and muzzleloaders are permitted on the rifle
range. B. Actions must be kept open except
when on the firing line and preparing to shoot. C. The shelter and tables should
not be considered the only firing line.
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You
may move closer to the berm if you are the only one on
the range or if other shooters agree to move with you.
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All
shooters must fire at the same distance from the berm.
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No
shooter may fire from behind any other shooter.
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No
firearms may be handled behind the firing line or when
anyone else is down range.
11. Housekeeping: A. Dispose of used targets and ammo
boxes in the trash barrels provided at each range. B. Dispose of large targets in the
big dumpster located at the entrance. C. Pick up and dispose of all shot
shells on the skeet, trap and 5 stand ranges. D. Dispose of empty clay boxes in
the big dumpster provided. E. Dispose of all trash, (bottles,
cans, food containers, wrappers, etc.) in the dumpster
provided on the way out; as this type trash on the range
attracts unwanted flies and bees.
12. Gate Lock and Clubhouse Locks: A. Lock the range gate after you
enter except on meeting nights or special event days. B. Lock the range gate on the way
out, if you are the last member to leave or if you suspect
you are the last member on the property. C. Lock the clubhouse, when and if
it is unattended.
13. Guest and Visitors A. Guest and
visitors must be accompanied by a club member at all
times. As
a member you are responsible for their behavior
and safety. B. Guest and visitors must comply
with all range rules. C. Guest must complete and sign a
release form before shooting, member must witness, print
and sign their name and the form must be placed in the box
on the sign in table. D. Guests under the age of 18 must have the
release signed by a parent or guardian. If you are not
the parent or legal guardian you must have the release
signed by a bona fide parent or legal guardian before
the guest may shoot. Please plan ahead to make the
proper arrangements.
14. Shot shell and Reloading
Components: A. Shot shell and reloading
components are provided as a service to club members. B. Shell and components are passed
along essentially at cost; mark up is enough to cover
shipping charges, fuel surcharges, handling, etc. C. Shell and components are not a
source of income for the club. D. Pay for shell and components
using the envelopes provided; fill out the envelopes
completely so we can better track inventory for re-orders. 15. Club Officers:
A. Club officers serve
voluntarily and are not compensated. Please
respect that service.
B. Their duties are defined
in the Constitution and By Laws.
16. Do not shoot at or kill any of the wildlife or domestic pets on LRGC property.
17. Risk:
YOU USE THESE
FACILITIES AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Notice This is a copy
of the Little River Gun Clubs rules as of January 1,
2012. The rules may be changed or modified at any time
to address issues as they arise. It is each member’s
responsibility to keep up to date on rule changes. The
latest rules are posted at our website at www.littlerivergunclub.org
and they will have the last date they were modified
directly below the Safety Rules title. Please remain up
to date on our rules.
An up to date copy will always be
posted in the club house for your reference. The
posted clubhouse copy will be signed by the club
secretary. Any other copies may not be up to date.
Club
Secretary_____________________________ Date________________________ |