Pistol Range Rules
ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION REGARDLESS OF IF
YOU ARE SHOOTING OR NOT!
You might not be shooting and feel like you don’t need eye and ear protection on, but what about the shooter next to you? What happens if his brass casings shootout and hit you in the eye? Eyes and ears don’t just protect you from your own firearms!
Range is CLOSED during ALL dog trials.
Range is open 8:30AM to 1-hour before sunset, 7 days a week.
- Flag at pistol range must be raised anytime range is in use.
- Upon departing return flag into lowered position.
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1.2.1. Carry firearms safely and unloaded into firing area.1.2.2. Hearing and eye protection must be worn on the range.
1.2.3. The use of drugs or alcohol on Silver Dollar Sportsmen’s Club ranges is prohibited.
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied the use of club facilities .
1.2.4. Smoking while in the range area is prohibited.
1.2.5. Eating or drinking in the firing line shelter is not recommended.
1.2.6. Horseplay is prohibited . Horseplay or other activities not related to shooting are
not allowed on the range.
1.2.7. Use staplers on target frames only. Do not staple posts, benches, seats or other
areas where users may contact sharp staple points.
1.2.8. User ages: Pistol shooters must be 21 years of age or older, or be supervised by a
parent or guardian.
Rifle shooters must be 18 years of age or older, or be supervised by a parent or guardian.
1.2.9. Visitors or spectators shall remain behind firing line and to the rear of the firing
area.
1.2.10. Only paper targets may be used.
1.2.11. Any violation of the safety rules, operating procedures, or Range Safety Officer’s instructions ( If in use) can be cause for removal from the range.
1.3 FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SAFETY RULES
1.3.1. Know how the firearm operates.
1.3.2. Be sure that the firearm and the ammunition are compatible.
1.3.3. Keep the action open and the firearm unloaded until ready to use.
1.3.4. Keep fingers off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
1.3.5. A maximum of 20 rounds at a time may be loaded in rifle chambers or magazines.
1.3.6. A maximum of 20 rounds at a time may be loaded in pistol chambers or magazines.
1.3.7. Quick draw shooting is prohibited.
1.3.8. 45 Cal max caliber for pistols
1.3.9. Rifle caliber sized to short action firearms only
1.3.10. Armor piercing ammunition is prohibited.
1.3.11. Tracer or incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
1.3.12. Use of cannons is prohibited.
1.3.13. Use of fully automatic firearms is prohibited.
1.3.14. Shotguns firing slugs. Slugs will be used at 25 and 50 yards. Shot will not be
used. All other shotgun use is prohibited unless specifically approved by the Board of
Directors.
1.4 RANGE OPERATING PROCEDURES
1.4.1. Know and obey all range commands.
Ready on the Right?
Ready on the Left?
Ready on the Firing Line?
The Range is ready
You may load and commence firing
Cease Fire, Cease Fire
Open all actions and ground all firearms
Make the Line Safe
You may now go forward of the line and change targets
1.4.2. All firearms will be unloaded with the action open and magazines removed before entering or leaving the range. Unloaded firearms may be transported in gun case, with the actions closed.
1.4.3. All firearms will be placed on shooting benches or the ground with the muzzlespointed down range or in the racks.
1.4.4. All shooters will remain behind the firing line, except when the range is cleared for shooting.
1.4.5. Once everyone is behind firing line a load and commence command can be given. Shooting periods are normally 15 minutes long.
1.4.6. When a cease fire is called remain behind the firing line until all fire arms are grounded and made safe. Then and only then proceed forward to change targets. Do not handle any firearm during the cease fire period.
1.4.7. It is your responsibility to clean up after yourself. Recycle your targets and put spent casings in the provided buckets. If brass on the ground or in the buckets does not belong to you, you may NOT take it for yourself. The club will recycle the brass.
1.4.8. No one goes forward of the firing line unless a cease fire is called, NO ONE
1.4.9. EMERGENCY CEASE FIRE If an emergency cease fire is needed, it may be called and all shooters shall immediately cease fire and step behind the red line and remain there until the cease fire is cleared.
Law Enforcement
Tactical Training is permitted for active and reserve duty officers when no civilians are present. Such as very close range firing, firing while moving, and tandem firing with a partner and others as needed.
BLACK POWDER RULES
NEVER
1. Never allow your rifle to point at anyone . Careless gun handling and an accidental discharge could result in tragedy.
2. Do not use modern smokeless powders in muzzleloading firearms.
3. Do not load directly from powder horn or flask. A lingering spark in the barrel can ignite the incoming charge, causing the horn or flask to explode in your hand.
4. Never fire a muzzleloader unless the ball or shot charge is firmly seated against the powder charge. The barrel could be damaged or burst.
5. When loading your muzzleloading firearm, do not expose your body to the muzzle.
6. Never use 4Fg Black Powder as a main charge. 4Fg burns too fast and could burst a barrel . Severe injuries are possible.
7. Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended maximum loads or attempt to load multiple projectile loads. When in doubt, secure information concerning proper loads from an authoritative source.
ALWAYS
1. Treat muzzleloaders with the same respect due any firearm . They are not toys.
2. Use only black powder or PyrodeXTM, of the proper granulations, in your
muzzleloading firearms.
3. Use a separate measure for loading powder.
4. Always make sure that the ball is seated against the powder.
5. Always make sure that your downrange area is a safe impact area for your projectiles.
6. The nature of a muzzleloading firearm requires that you, the shooter, exercise caution and skill in the care, loading, and use of such a firearm. Make certain that you are informed as to the proper steps in such care and use.
SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING-RULES TO LIVE BY:
The following rules of safe firearms handling are not just rules for the firing range. They are rules meant to keep you and others alive wherever you are. You don’t want to be the guy whose sentencing papers or epitaph reads, “I thought it was unloaded.” This list is not comprehensive; it’s just a few of the basics.
#1. The gun is always loaded. Treat every firearm like it’s loaded . (It’s always the “unloaded” gun that “accidentally went off.”)
#2. Never point a firearm at anything you do not want to destroy or kill. (Note: BB, air, and pellet guns count too.
#3. Keep your finger off of the trigger and out of the trigger guard unless firing.
#4. Always be sure of your backstop. (That’s where the bullet will hit after it goes through your target. You must know what is beyond your target.)
ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION REGARDLESS OF IF YOU
ARE SHOOTING OR NOT