Range safety rules

always in effect

General Range Safety Rules

Firearms Handling

  • Keep muzzles pointed downrange at all times
  • Firearms are unloaded until on the firing line, ready to fire
  • Actions stay open when not firing
  • Never handle a firearm during a cease fire
  • No unattended firearms at any time
  • Cased firearms must be unloaded on club property

Range Conduct

  • First person on a range is the RSO until relieved
  • Anyone may call "Cease Fire" — you don't need to be the RSO
  • Eye and ear protection required in all firing areas
  • No cross-firing between lanes to targets downrange
  • Targets placed so rounds impact designated backstops only
  • Police your brass, hulls, and targets when done

Hours & Access

  • No shooting before 8:00 AM Mon–Sat
  • No shooting before 9:00 AM on Sundays
  • No firing after dusk (except scheduled night matches)
  • Gate combination changes July 1 — stay current
  • Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times
  • No guest may receive the gate combination

When "Cease Fire" Is Called — Everyone Stops Immediately

  • Stop Firing
  • Unload All Firearms
  • Keep Actions Open
  • Ground All Firearms
  • Step Back from the Line
  • Do Not Handle Any Firearm Until "Range is Hot"

Prohibited on Club Property

  • Fully automatic weapons of any type
  • .50 BMG and larger calibers (except shotguns, pistols, black powder)
  • Tracer or incendiary ammunition
  • Exploding targets (e.g., Tannerite)
  • Armor-piercing ammunition on steel targets
  • Alcohol on or near the firing ranges
  • Shooting targets placed to impact wooden frames or structures
  • Rocks or glass used as targets
  • Crossbows on archery fields (permitted on rifle/action bay ranges)

Seasonal Access

Hunting on Property

Hunting is permitted for work-party-qualified members during Virginia hunting seasons. A valid Club Hunting Permit is required — issued after completion of four work party credits. All Virginia Game Commission regulations apply.

  • No permanent tree stands; portable and ladder stands allowed
  • No guests; immediate family (associate members) may hunt with a member
  • Hunters must record game in the logbook at the skinning shed
  • Ranges remain open during deer gun season — hunters must avoid impact areas
  • Parking at designated points only (see range map)
  • Pack out all trash — no pickups Nov–Feb

Overnight Use

RV & Camping

Members may camp on the property in the designated area near the skeet field. Tent camping is free. RVs, trailers, and motor homes are charged $1/day, payable to the Club Treasurer within 15 days.

  • Camper must be occupied by the owning member (except during hunting season for members 25+ miles away)
  • Current tags, state inspection, and road-worthy condition required
  • Owner contact info must be visible from outside the vehicle
  • Only trailer jacks for support — wheels must remain on the ground
  • No holding tank dumping on property
  • All trash must be removed from the property

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