A. The trap and skeet ranges are normally open to all members and guests from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every sunday, weather permitting. On tuesdays (april through september) the range is open to sporting clays from 3:30 until dark. Pre-qualified shotgun range officers may open the shotgun range at any time.
B. An officer of the board of governors or a member of the shotgun range committee, each may determine to close the ranges at any time for safety reasons, at such times as may be necessary and will give as much notice as is practical in the circumstances. Such notice may be limited to the posting of a written notice on the range house or verbal directions from a range officer on duty. Compliance with any such notice is mandatory and non-compliance may result in temporary or permanent loss of range privileges.
C. There are special shoots throughout the year such as; the winter sporting clay league, fun shoots, and the annual father’s day shoot these events will be posted in the newsletter well in advance of the event.
D. The use of hand traps is restricted to the left trap range only and then only under the supervision of a member over 21 years of age. This should be coordinated with the range officer on duty.
E. No hand traps will be used when a trap or skeet field is in operation.
F. All range equipment (hand traps, electric traps, targets, etc) is restricted to be used only by pre-qualified range officers.
G. Charges will be as posted on the fee sheet in the shotgun range house.
H. During any shoot, all persons, other than the participants (shooters, trap operators, score keepers, pull stand operators, etc.) Are to remain well behind the shooting lines or stations.
I. Parents are responsible for their children whenever the range fields are in operation. Children shall not handle guns without adult supervision. Children shall not help pick up shell cases or clay targets until the range is closed and then only under adult supervision.
J. When not in use, all guns are to be placed in the provided gun racks with actions open. Members and spectators shall not handle guns during a shoot, unless they are on a shooting station or in route to a shooting station. Remember that even "empty" guns may be loaded. All guns are to be handled with the action open at all times, unless you are at a shooting station. Remember the three nra safety rules: point the gun in a safe direction, keep your finger off the trigger, and always make sure that the gun is unloaded
K. After any shoot the participants will pick up all empty shells and place in the trash cans provided. Care should be taken to return all live or defective shells to the range house. Discard trash in proper containers. The range officer in charge will see that all equipment is secured, uncocked, and turned off before the electricity is turned off.
L. When a squad of shooters or a shooter is on the shooting station the following will be observed:
M. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the shotgun range. Alcoholic beverages are allowed only after shooting and must be confined to the pavilion area. Once you have consumed any alcohol, you are done shooting for the day
N. Shotguns with shot loads of 7 1/2, 8, 9 shot only are allowed on the shotgun range. The patterning board may be used for larger shot sizes for the purpose of checking choke patterns and hunting loads. No buck shot is allowed at any time. (hunting, turkey or waterfowl loads only). Make sure the range is clear and that the duty range officer is informed before you use the patterning board
O. The range is under the complete control of the range officer
P. The shotgun range boundaries and shot fall areas are well posted with range warning signs. All members and guests must obey these warning signs.
Q. The shotgun range is operated by members that are pre-qualified shogun range officers. There is a shotgun range officer training class twice a year. The dates for this class will be posted in the newsletter. This is a required class to be able to operate and open the range on your own