Check in at the Range House and sign a Waiver, 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.
Every shooter under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult – AND:
Show their DNR Firearm Safety (FAS) certificate (wallet-sized orange card) – OR
Show the FAS endorsement on their driver’s license – OR
Show a current, valid hunting license
Firearms & Casing
All firearms must be cased unless on the firing line
Firearms may be uncased only when the firing line is Hot.
Holstered Carry is allowed with Valid Permit To Carry document.
A holster is considered a case – do not unholster or otherwise handle your 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 permitted to handle magazines, clips and ammunition and to shoot firearms.
Cease Fire / Stop– Stop shooting Immediately and wait for further instructions.
Line Safe– Unload and bench your firearm. Open the Action, step away and stand behind the yellow line.
The Line Is Safe– You can now check, change and/or remove your targets.
IMPORTANT
There is absolutely no handling of any firearm 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
Oakdale Gun Club reserves the right to refuse service to any individual or group, for any reason