General Range Rules
(Revised 4/2/24)
1.
Know and obey all range commands.
2.Know where others are AT ALL TIMES.
3.Only authorized targets are to be used on the various ranges. Refer to that specific range SOP for clarification. It is the Shooters responsibility to adhere to the following agreed upon policies.
a.Before posting targets on any of the ranges, Members must liaise with all Firers using the range left of the garage, 25-to-100-yard range, and the 200-to-800-yard range, that they are going to operate the Safety Alarm System.
b.If you are the only person/persons present at the range left of the garage, YOU WILL follow these Safety Rules BEFORE WALKING DOWN RANGE. If you are the only person/persons present at the 25-to-100-yard range, YOU WILL follow these Safety Rules BEFORE WALKING DOWN RANGE. If you are the only person/persons present at the 200-to-800-yard range, YOU WILL follow these Safety Rules before WALKING OR DRIVING DOWN RANGE.
c.Once the Safety Alarm System is operated, you will hear a buzzer going off for 15 seconds and at the same time you will see multiple RED Flashing lights illuminated on all ranges.
d.When the Safety Alarm System is operated, ALL FIRERS WILL CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY, Apply Safety Catches, Ground Firearms, Stand up, and Stand back from the firing line. No one is to be handling any firearms at any time on the firing line when the Safety Alarm System is operating.
e.Ensure that all firers are standing back from the firing line before proceeding down range to fix, change or recover your targets.
f.There are multiple switches on All 3 Outdoor Range Complexes that will activate the Safety Alarm System. It is possible that all 3 range complexes, the range left of the garage, the 25-to-100 yard and the 200-to-800-yard ranges could be changing targets at the same time. ALL RANGES MUST have activated the Safety Alarm System before a shooter on that range proceeds to fix, change, or recover their targets.
g.The person who switched on the Safety Alarm System on whatever Range Complex must be the ONLY Person to switch the Safety Alarm System Off.
4.All targets must be hung from target holders so that the aiming point will cause the bullet to strike the backstop at eye level. This will reduce the chance of ricochets and projectiles escaping the backstop area.
5.Designate a Range Officer when there is no Range Safety Officer present or assigned and there are two or more shooters on the range.
6.During a CEASE FIRE, or if the Safety Alarm System is operated, UNLOAD by removing the magazine, open the action, and ground or bench ALL firearms.
7.DO NOT handle any firearm or stand at the Firing line where firearms are present while others are DOWN RANGE.
8.ALWAYS keep the muzzle pointed at the backstop or designated safe direction. NEVER allow the muzzle to point in ANY DIRECTION whereby an inadvertent discharge would allow the escape of a projectile into the outer area.
Outdoor Firearms Range Rules
(Revised: 4/1/24)
1.NO shooting on Sundays until noon (12:00PM).
2.EYE and EAR Protection Must be worn when range is Hot.
3.Open all other days 7:00AM until dusk except as indicated in NOTE: at bottom of this sheet.
4.NO Alcoholic Beverages.
5.All shooting to be done from established firing line only.
6.All shooters must coordinate with ALL the other ranges BEFORE posting or checking targets at ANY of the ranges.
7.Range Lights MUST be turned on before anyone goes down range for ANY REASON!
8.The person who turns on the range lights MUST be the one who turns off the lights.
9.Keep all firearms pointed in a safe direction AT ALL TIMES.
10.Actions MUST be Open and Empty before anyone goes down range. The use of an empty chamber indicator is recommended.
11.Muzzleloaders MUST be discharged before anyone goes down range.
12.NO vehicles allowed down range EXCEPT when using long ranges or approved handicapped shooters.
13.NO fully automatic firearms or devices promoting rapid fire.
14.NO Extended RAPID Fire!!! (No more than 10 shots per minute)
15.Remove ALL targets when finished shooting.
16.Paper targets only at 25, 50, and 100 yards.
17.NO human silhouette targets are allowed.
18.NO shooting at cans, glass, or exploding targets.
19.Any portable targets must be placed directly in front of established berms.
20.Do Not put live ammunition in trash containers.
21.NO .50 cal BMG's
22.Ranges are closed during club functions unless approved by a Range Officer or Event Coordinator.
23.Problems or suggestions contact a club official, range officer, or Come to a Club Meeting.
NOTE: Ranges may be closed for Shoots, Firearms Classes, Trap Practice, Range Maintenance, Well Maintenance, and Special Events!
Check Website for Closings: www.shippensburgfishandgame.com
RANGE OFFICERS: Andrew Williams (CRSO) 717-491-5810
Indoor Firearms Range Rules
(Revised 4/1/24)
1.22LR Rimfire ONLY and Up to 22cal. Air Guns ONLY.
2.NO 22 Magnum, NO 17 Rimfire and NO Centerfire Firearms.
3.EYE and EAR Protection Is Mandatory on this range.
4.No Firearm is to be loaded in any manner prior to stepping to the firing line.
5.All Firearms: Inspection, cleaning, and general handling should be performed at table area in clubhouse meeting room.
Actions Must Be Open and Unloaded!
6.Long guns may also be kept in rifle rack provided in range area.
7.Rule #1 also applies to all Handguns. When not in use handguns are to be on the table or in/on gun case or holstered.
8.Paper targets ONLY.
9.NO human silhouette targets.
10.Fees to shoot:$1.00 per member or family member per day
$2.00 per guest of member per day
Range Officer:Andrew Williams (CRSO) 717-491-5810
*** ALWAYS Keep the Gun Pointed in a Safe Direction
*** ALWAYS Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger Until Ready to Shoot
*** ALWAYS Keep the Gun Unloaded Until Ready to Use
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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.
Range Officer:
Bob McClure 717-262-5293
