Range Rules

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Range Rules

ABSOLUTELY NO LEAD HARVESTING

A) Basic Rules

  1. The lower indoor range is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. ALL outside shooting is open dawn to dusk.
  2. The range does not have garbage service. If you pack it in, you pack it out. Paper targets are to be placed in the Used Target Barrel. Do not burn targets in wood stove.
  3. Upon arrival at the range, be aware that active shooting may commence at any time. NEVER cross the firing line until you have confirmed with everyone present that the range is now Open.
  4. Ear and Eye protection is suggested on all ranges.
  5. NEVER allow the muzzle of your gun to point at ANYONE! Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and ready to shoot.
  6. Firearms are to be kept unloaded, with magazines removed and breeches (actions) open except when firing on the firing line. All firearms should be cleared with breeches (actions) open while club members are placing or removing targets on the range, unless firearms are holstered or cased.
  7. All rifles will be cleared and placed muzzle up in rifle racks while personnel are down range placing or checking targets.
  8. Cowboy shooting (quick draw) or drawing from concealment is only allowed outside, with only one shooter on the firing line at a time.

*10/18/2020

  1. EVERY ATTEMPT MUST BE MADE TO ENSURE A BULLET DOES NOT LEAVE THE RANGE. Any member or guest of a member violating the indiscriminate shooting rule will result in the member losing their membership for life, as well as reckless endangerment charges being filed in civil court. Members are responsible for their guests.
  • All targets must be constructed of paper or “Self-healing” targets, Balloons or Clay and must be placed DIRECTLY in front of or on the target boards. Targets lying on the ground are prohibited.

NO STEEL TARGETS WILL BE USED EXCEPT FOR ONES PROVIDED BY THE CLUB!!!!!

  1. Portable target stands must be placed DIRECTLY in front of boards and line up with shooting berm.

Shooting is restricted to target boards area only. Shooting above or below target boards is forbidden.

  1. Shooting building structures, target posts, glass or any other type of garbage is strictly forbidden. This will be classified as “Indiscriminate Shooting” and “Vandalism”.
  2. The use of any magnum, 17 caliber, Armor Piercing, shotgun or centerfire rifle ammunition is PROHIBITED in the indoor Pistol Range. This includes pistols that shoot rifle ammo.

These aforementioned ammunitions may be used while shooting from the indoor stations towards the outdoor targets (Shooting Windows).

Allowed Ammunition Indoors:  Lead, Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP), Plated Lead (TMJ), 22 caliber Rifle and Pistols up to 45 calibers.

  1. New guns must be sighted in – OUTSIDE ONLY.
  2. Your membership allows your spouse and unmarried children who reside with you to use the range when accompanied by you. Occasional use by others accompanied by you is allowed. All guests must fill out a liability waver. You may not at any time loan your range access key to anyone, including relatives.
  3. Shooting under the influence of alcohol and drugs – ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Neither alcohol nor drugs are permitted within the facility. Violation of this rule will be considered criminal reckless endangerment resulting in loss of membership and possible criminal charges.
  4. Upon request of any person present on the premises, members must show proof of membership. If a member does not have their card present or refuses to share their card or information, the Vice President or other Executive officer shall be notified immediately.
  5. If any member at any time asks you to leave the premises you must do so without conflict and all parties involved must notify the Vice President or other Executive officer immediately. Disregard or abuse of this rule may result in termination of membership or other penalties.
  6. All minors brought onto the premises and lease lands must be und er direct responsible adult supervision.
  7. If you are not legally allowed to purchase or possess a firearm because of a felony conviction, you cannot be a member of GHRPC or be allowed on the premises. Convicted felons are never allowed membership or access to the range.

B) LOWER RANGE SPECIAL RULES

All standard rules apply including;

  1. The first shooters at the indoor range will determine the shooting tactic.
  2. Shooting indoor or shooting out thru side windows. ONE OR THE OTHER. Shooting windows must remain closed anytime shooters are on the outside slab.
  3. Side shooting windows must be closed and cannot be used while shooters are on the outside slab.
  4. Target posting and retrieval will be done on a timely manner with no technique discussions down range.
  5. During a cease fire, all rifles will be unloaded and removed from the firing line and placed in appropriate racks. Handgun shooters must place their unloaded firearms on the bench with breeches (actions) open, magazines removed and may not touch them until EVERYONE is back from down range.

C) UPPER RANGE SPECIAL RULES

All standard rules apply including.

 

  1. During a cease fire, all rifles will be unloaded and removed from the firing line and placed in appropriate racks. Handgun shooters must place their unloaded firearms on the bench with breeches (actions) open, magazines removed and may not touch them until EVERYONE is back from down range.
  2. Anyone posting or retrieving targets from upper range will wear hunter orange. Yours or ours. Must show a minimum of 400 sq inches above the waist. Range supplied vests will be returned to hangers immediately after use.
  3. Letting your rifle cool longer than two (2) minutes will be considered a cease fire and cease fire rules will be applied if target posting is requested.
  • Placing personal targets closer than the ones provided by the club is a violation of rules.
  • No magnum loads or 50 BMG’s to be shot at steel gongs. If you see your bullet is damaging the steel, Stop shooting.