General Rules & Procedures:
- All members of the public must check in at the front desk
- Waivers must be signed by every non-member on site, whether or not they are shooting
- Eye & ear protection are required for every person on a firing line or under cover behind a firing line, whether or not they are shooting
- Free foam ear plugs and inexpensive shooting glasses are available at the Range House
- Ranges are not open unless one or more
- Range Safety Officers (RSOs) are present RSOs (wearing yellow or orange safety vests) are the sole authority on the range when present
- Every shooter under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult – AND:
- Have & show their DNR Firearm Safety (FAS) certificate (wallet-sized orange card) – OR
- Have & show the FAS endorsement on their driver’s license – OR
- Have & show a current, valid hunting license
Firearms & Casing
- Firearms & Casing All firearms must be cased unless on the firing line
- Firearms may be uncased only when the firing line is hot
Handgun carry is allowed with a valid Permit to Carry
- If carrying, you may be asked by an RSO to show your Permit to Carry
- A holster is considered a case – do not unholster or otherwise handle your carry gun until you are on the firing line, and the RSO has called the line hot
- Drawing from a holster is not allowed at any time
Range Commands & Protocol
The Line is Hot – it is OK to handle magazines / clips & ammunition, and to shoot firearms
Cease Fire / Stop – stop shooting immediately & await further instructions Make the
Line Safe – unload & bench your firearm, open the action, step & stay behind the yellow line
The Line is Safe – Check, change or remove your targets
There is to be absolutely no handling of any firearm, magazine or ammunition while the line is safe
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed
Individuals found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs – including prescription drugs that may alter your mental state – will be asked to leave immediately
