Maintenance Windows
The Rifle Range is closed on the first Monday of every month for general maintenance between 8am and 1pm. Assistance with maintenance is strongly encouraged. For a list of dates, please click here to see a list of scheduled dates.
Rifle Range Rules
There are three separate rifle ranges available depending upon the type of firearm. The main rifle range has a main set of rules, and additional rules are required for the smallbore silhouette and muzzleloader ranges. Please be aware of the differences and if you have any questions, please let us know. Please also note: The rifle range has video surveillance. By using the range, you consent to being filmed and any actions you take can result in loss of privileges or membership.
General Rules
The range hours are Monday-Saturday, 8am-Dusk and Sunday 9am-Dusk. Shooting is not permitted outside of these hours.
The following rules, unless otherwise specified on the rules below, apply to all rifle ranges.
- Membership cards must be displayed publicly at all times.
- There is no rapid-fire allowed on the rifle ranges. There should be a period of 3-5 seconds between each shot unless otherwise noted.
- All firearms not in use must be empty, with magazine detached, action open, and an empty chamber indicator in the chamber.
- Firearms may not be handled at any point if the range has been called safe, or if there is an individual in front of the firing lines. These firearms are considered not in use and the rule above applies.
- Eye and Ear protection is required for all shooters and spectators. This includes on the firing line and in the vicinity of the range.
- Crossfire into other lanes is strictly prohibited.
- Alcohol, smoking, and other drugs are not allowed on the range at any time.
- During hunting season, ranges do not close. You must have someone present on the range to inform users that there are hunters on or nearby the range.
Main Rifle Range
- Membership cards are required to be displayed publicly at all times. Guests must be on the same range as the member.
- Automatic firearms and firearms capable of simulated automatic fire (such as bump stocks, forced reset triggers) are not allowed on any rifle range.
- Always bring your firearms to the range empty and in a case or bag.
- All firearms not in use must be empty, with the magazine ejected and action open, with an empty chamber indicator in the chamber.
- All barrels of all uncased rifles and/or pistols must be pointed down range at all times.
- Shooting shall only be from behind the Bench / Firing Line.
- Only paper targets are to be used in the frames, No Bottles, No Cans, No Plastic Containers, Etc.
- All targets shall be placed in the center of the steel target frames.
- Crossfire into other lanes is prohibited.
- Remove all targets, clean up brass and other trash, and dispose or remove them from the range before leaving.
- Eye and Ear protection is required for all shooters and spectators. This includes on the firing line and in the vicinity of the range.
- Firearms may not be handled at any time if there is an individual in front of the firing line.
- Prior to going to hang or adjust targets, all uncased firearms must be unloaded, with magazine ejected. In addition, the action must be open and an empty chamber indicator must be placed inside the chamber to verify the gun is safe.
- No magazine can have more than 8 rounds at a time loaded.
- There is no rapid-fire allowed on the range. There should be a period of 3-5 seconds between each shot.
- Alcohol, smoking, and other drugs are not allowed on the range at any time.
- During hunting season, ranges do not close. You must have someone present on the range to inform users that there are hunters on or nearby the range.
Smallbore Silhouette Range
- When using the standing or bench shooting positions, the muzzle shall not be outside the front corners of the bench.All rifles must remain in the area of the top of the bench.
- While shooting in the standing position, your body must remain directly behind the shooting bench. Moving around is not permitted.
- While shooting in the Bench position you must be seated in the chair provided with all parts of your body behind or under the bench. No feet on the bench or any other unorthodox seated positions are allowed.
- No rifle shall be loaded without the “Ready” command by the range officer.
- No rifle shall be fired without the “fire” command by the range officer.
- At the “cease fire” command, no more firing is permitted.
- At the end of the relay all rifle actions will be made in the open position and a “Empty Chamber Indicator” shall be inserted into the chamber of the rifle.
- The Range Officer will inspect the firing line for compliance and when satisfied that the range is clear will announce “The Line Has Been Examined And Is Clear”. From this moment on and until otherwise given a command from the Range Officer no rifle can be handled for any reason.
- After the targets have been reset by the shooters and the Range Officer has checked to see that everyone has returned from down range the command will be “The Range Is Now Clear And You Can Now Handle Your Rifles”.
- If you have more than (1) rifle, the rifle(s) not being used must remain in their closed case(s). At no time shall any firearm be handled uncased behind the firing line by anyone.
- A line of chairs will be established behind the firing line which will be called the “Ready Line” which is where the shooter will be waiting for an opening on the next relay. No one is allowed in front of this line except for the shooter and their coach/spotter.
Muzzleloader Range
- Any muzzle loading rifle, pistol, or shotgun that complies with the Range Safety regulations of this club and loads from the muzzle, or into the chamber of a revolver’s cylinder is permitted.
- Firearms will be carried between the loading benches and firing line with the muzzle above the shooters’ head and pointed directly up. (Exception: pistol shooters and bench shooters need not keep the muzzle above the shooter’s head.)
- During this safe time you may tend to go down range and post and retrieve targets and all firearms on the firing line will be positioned safely and not touched. Rifles must be placed with the butt plate on the ground with the barrel pointed up and leaned against the loading bench; pistols will be placed on the loading bench with the barrel pointed muzzle up.
- There will be NO blowing down the barrel of any firearm at anytime in any manner that requires placing the head in front of the muzzle. A flexible blow tube may be used at the shooter’s option, provided that the shooter’s head is not placed in front of the muzzle.
- All flintlock firearms must be loaded with the frizzen and hammer in the forward position.
- Swabbing between shots with a damp patch to eliminate the possibility of glowing embers igniting the next powder charge is strongly recommended.
- All false muzzles must be attached by a cord or similar device so that the firearm may not be placed in a normal firing position without first removing the false muzzle from the barrel.
- Shooters may cap/prime only on the firing line or designated area with the muzzle pointed downrange.
- No loaded firearm shall be taken from the firing line.
- Extreme caution must be used, including reasonable care to inform neighboring shooters. The removal of a ball or bullet must be done in such a manner that there is no danger to persons or property. The use of a CO2 ball discharger is highly recommended and is considered the safest method of ball removal.
- Projectile is patched round ball except as noted in program or special rules.
- Patching shall be of cloth or paper from natural fibers only, unless the match rules specifically state otherwise.
- The use of plastic sabots in rifles and/or pistols and plastic wads and shot sleeves in shotguns are permitted.
- Any safe lubrication may be used at the shooter’s option.
- Propellant to be black powder or any BATF approved black powder substitute only.
- A separate powder measure or holder will be used to carry the powder charge from container to the muzzle of the gun. Charging directly from horn or flask is unsafe and is not permitted.
- There will not be any open containers of powder on the firing line or loading benches of any range.
- Triggers must be of the pull type. Triggers that function on delay, release, or electronic or hydraulic mechanisms are prohibited. Ignition must be one of the following; Flint stone or substitute, excluding metal, striking frizzen; Old type percussion cap that fits on the nipple; Primers may be used in all slug guns, and in-line actions in designated matches; Frizzens must be faced with steel soles only; Wheel locks with old type of ignition; Tube locks, pill locks, and Maynard tape primers may be used in or on an unaltered original.