SHIPPENSBURG FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

OUTDOOR RIFLE RANGE

SAFETY RULES

1.      A range is open during an event under the full control of the presiding range officer of the event.

2.      Eye and ear protection is mandatory.  (Regular prescription glasses are permitted as eye protection.)

3.      a.   No vehicles down range except for checking targets at 200 yards and beyond and setting metallic silhouette targets.

b.      Only those members with specific permission from the Board of Directors may use vehicles for shorter ranges.   Application must be made to the Board in writing.

4.      a.  NO SHOOTING |ON SUNDAYS UNTIL AFTER 12 NOON.

b.      All other days 7:00 a.m. until dusk.

5.      No alcoholic beverages.

6.      All shooting to be done from the established firing line.

7.      Coordinate target posting with all users.  Lights must be used when anyone is down range.  All ranges closed when lights are on.

8.      a.   All firearms to point in a safe direction at all times.

b.      Actions must be open and empty when anyone is down range.

9.      a.   No shooting at cans or glass targets.

b.      No human silhouette targets.

c.       Remove all targets when finished shooting.

10.  No fully automatic firearms.

11.  Do not place live ammo in trash cans.

12.  No 50 cal. B.M.G.

13.  Ranges closed during club functions, unless approved by range officers.

14.  No extra targets allowed down range unless set directly in front of backstops or directly in front of berms at silhouette rails.

15.  Problems or suggestions: contact club range officer or bring the issues to a regular monthly meeting.

Approved by Board of Directors August 7, 2006

NOTE:  Ranges closed Mondays at 6:00 p.m. March through September, the first Friday evening of each month 3:00 p.m. to dusk, and first Sunday of each month until 4:00 p.m.

Head Range Officer:  Rodney Baker, 532-9254

Assistants:

SHIPPENSBURG FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

INDOOR PISTOL RANGE

SAFETY RULES

1.      a.   Lead pistol bullets only under 1000 f.p.s.

b.   No 17 caliber.

c.   .22 long rifle and smaller rifle only.

2.      a.    All Guns:  Inspection, cleaning and general handling is to be performed at the table area in the clubhouse meeting room.

b.      When not in use, long guns are to be kept in the rifle racks provided in the range area.

3.      Rule No. 1 also applies to all handguns.   When not in use, handguns are to be on the tables or in/on gun cases.  Holsters are encouraged for unloaded handguns.  Holstered handguns are acceptable within the clubhouse and range area.

4.      No weapon is to be loaded in any manner prior to stepping to the firing line to shoot.

5.      General target/bulls-eye shooting is to be done from the 50 ft. firing line.  When agreed upon and organized, up to five people may shoot in a relay.

6.      Targets are to be posted within the red lines on the target backing.

7.      Paper targets only.

8.      Eye and ear protection is mandatory.  (Regular prescription glasses are permitted as eye protection.)

9.      Fee of $1.00 per member or family member per day/$2.00 per guest to use indoor range.

10.  No human silhouette targets.

Approved by Board of Directors  August 7, 2006.

Head Range Officer:  Rodney Baker, 532-9254

Assistants:

SHIPPENSBURG FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

INDOOR ARCHERY RANGE

SAFETY RULES

1.      Absolutely no firearms, hatchets, knives or broad-heads allowed in the indoor archery ranges.  Only field-point arrows may be shot in the indoor range.

2.      Only approved archery targets may be used.

3.      A fee of $1.00 per member or family member per day or $2.00 per guest per day will be charged to use the indoor range.

4.      No human silhouette targets.

Approved by Board of Directors August 7, 2006.

Head Range Officer:  Rodney Baker, 532-9254

Assistants:

SHIPPENSBURG FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

TRAP SHOOTING

SAFETY RULES

1.      All shooters, scorers, and trap loaders must wear ear and eye protection when the line is hot.

2.      Keep gun pointed down range at all times.

3.      Guns must be empty when moving from post to post.

4.      Only load one shell unless you're shooting doubles. For doubles, you may load two.

5.      Keep your action open until it is your turn to shoot.

6.      Do not walk off your station until all shooters have finished shooting.

7.      If there are any problems, either with the trap or a shooter, unload your gun immediately.

8.      When you are shooting handicap targets, there may be no more than 2 yards difference between the shortest and the longest handicap on the squad.  Example: A shooter with a 20 yard handicap may shoot with a shooter with a 22 yard handicap, but not with a shooter with a 23 yard handicap.

9.      Legal shells for competition have shot no larger than size 7-1/2.

10.  Velocities for shells may be no faster than:

1290 fps for a 1 1/8 oz. load

1325 fps for a 1 oz. load

1350 fps for a 7/8 oz load.

Larger sized shot, heavier shot loads, and/or higher velocities are considered illegal and are really not needed for shooting clay targets.

Approved by Board of Directors August 7, 2006.

Head Range Officer:  Rodney Baker, 532-9254

Assistants: