Range Rules
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The word "Range" applies to all ranges on our property
Description:
1. The Fort White Gun Club will operate under standard National Rifle Association (NRA) rules or other affiliates as applicable.
2. Fully automatic weapons, tracer rounds, 50 cal BMG rounds are prohibited.
3. The Range hours will be from 8AM to sunset, except Sunday.
4. Sunday Range hours will be from 1PM to sunset.
5. The Range will be closed upon request of the Heavenly Rest Cemetery Committee during Church Services and burial hours.
6. A sign-in/sign-out roster will be logged at all times.
7. All guests must be logged in and accompanied by a member in good standing. All guests will sign a Release of Liability form. Shooting guests may use the Range one (1) time only.
8. Junior members must be accompanied by an adult member in good standing.
9. Membership ID Cards must be displayed while on the Range.
10. While on the pistol, rifle, and shotgun ranges all firearms must be kept unloaded until on the firing line. Drawing a loaded handgun from a holster or waistband is not permitted on these ranges.
11. All firearms will have the muzzle pointed downrange while on the firing line. The 170 degree rule shall apply. All firing will be done from behind the firing line.
12. The use of drugs or alcohol before or during shooting is prohibited.
13. Safety glasses and ear protection must be worn when on or near the firing line.
14. Threatening behavior whether verbal or physical is prohibited. Violations will result in immediate disciplinary action.
15. All targets must be properly mounted on FWGC approved target stands. Shooting at objects on the ground is prohibited.
16. Human silhouette targets are prohibited.
17. Use of multi pellet shotshells on the rifle range and pistol range is prohibited.
18. Handling or touching guns when a range is declared “cold” is prohibited.
19. Squib rounds must be placed in the container provided. Do not place in trash cans.
20. Spent brass must be placed in the container provided. Do not place in trash cans.
21. Please clean up your brass and trash after shooting.
22. Use of the Sporting Clays range requires two persons, one of which must be a FWGC certified trap operator.
23. All guests, both shooting and non-shooting, are subject to the same rules and by-laws as members and it is the responsibility of the member to ensure that their guests are in compliance.
24. All incidents involving safety procedures or injury must be written up on the Club’s Incident Report, found in the sign-in book. An officer must be contacted after any emergency procedures are instigated.
25. Any violation of the above rules may result in a fine, suspension or expulsion from the FWGC.
Special Range Rules for the Cowboy Range
Description:
1. Ammunition requirements are lead only (no jacketed bullets), no gas checks. Shotgun pellets no larger than #4. Velocity is limited to 1000 fps for handguns and 1400 fps for rifles.
2. Individuals practicing on the Cowboy Range must have successfully completed a SASS RO or NRA Certified Range Safety Officer course. If two or more persons are practicing at least one person must possess one of the above ratings.