Range Safety Course...Trash Cans Please Remove Your Targets When You Are Finished Shooting and Dispose Of Them In The Trash Can If You Do Any Type Of Gun Cleaning On The Range Please

Range Safety Course

2019

Salem County Sportsmen Club Range Safety Course Certificate

Date____________ I,______________________________ Have taken the range safety

course for The Salem County Sportsmen’s Club Ranges. I have been informed of the range rules and safety rules. I also understand that any misuse or violations will result in a review by the Board of Directors with possible penalties up to and including termination of my membership.

I Have Received A Copy Of The Range Rules__________ Member_________ Spouse__________ Signature_______________________________ Date___________________________________ Badge#_________________________________

Knowledge of Range Safety RulesKnowledge of Safe Gun HandlingKnowledge of Trap Machine Knowledge of Safety For You and Your Guest Proper Use of TargetsKnowledge of Misfired Ammo Boxes Use of Trash Cans and Brass BucketsUse of Range Lights & FlagsUse of Chamber Flags

Range Badge Will Be Issued to the Card Holding Member and Spouse Only.

Your Range Badge Holds the Same Responsibly as your Membership Card

There Is No Lending Out of Range Badges Only Two Guest Per Member Allowed on The

Range. Spouse who does not have own range badge is

considered a guest on the range. Note: Even if Member and Spouse are

present and both have a range badge, only Two Guests are allowed not four.

Your range badge must be visible at ALL TIMES while on the RANGES

Your range badge must be worn on the pistol, rifle, archery, and air gun range

Your badge must be worn if you are using the club’s manual trap machine or your own trap machine

You can not use the club’s manual trap machine if you do not take this course

Use of regular trap and skeet machines are operated by trained club members ONLY

Before using any of the ranges you must turn on the RED range light

This light is located at the entrance to the pistol and rifle range

Flip the switch in the up position to turn the REDstrobe light ON. This indicates the ranges are in use

If you are the last one on the range please turn it off. Please check that the skeet, trap, pistol, rifle, and archery ranges are not in use

If you come out to use the ranges and find that the AMBER light is on, this indicates that the one or more ranges are closed or use limited due to maintenance. Refer to club e-mail or website for updates. Always closed Tuesdays 6AM – 2PM. You must contact Range Director, Ron Ayres, prior to use or return when light is off.

The Use of the Club’s Manual Trap Machine Will Require You to Take This Course To Use

Only Members and Their Spouse’s Who Have A Range Badge Will Be Allowed to Use This Machine

ALWAYS Keep The Firearm Pointed In A Safe Direction

ALWAYS Keep Your Finger Off The Trigger Until Ready To Fire

ALWAYS Keep The Firearm Unloaded Until Ready To Use

Properly dispose of all misfires or other unfired ammunition is the “Misfires Container”

When the firing line is called SAFE/COLD and all actions are OPEN The lights will be turned on to indicate that

people are down range AT this time with the line called SAFE/COLD

and the lights are on there will be NO HANDLING OF FIREARMS.

Please take a step back away from the line/bench

This includes removing a firearm from its case and placing it on the bench

We Have Chamber Flags on Both Pistol and Rifle Ranges

They are Club Property So Please Return Them When You Are Done

Remember When In Use It Will Be For Your Peace Of Mind and Safety To Assure You That The Firearms Benched Are CLEAR and SAFE When You Walk Down Range

Trash Cans Are On The Ranges Please Do Not Throw Live or Misfired Ammo Into The

Trash Cans Please Remove Your Targets When You Are Finished

Shooting and Dispose Of Them In The Trash Can If You Do Any Type Of Gun Cleaning On The Range

Please Pick Up Your Patches And Dispose Of Them In The Trash Cans

Also Please Pick Up Your Brass and or Shotgun Shells and Dispose of Them In The Buckets and Or Trash Cans.

Discarded brass may be taken by members for personal ammunition reloading. Removal for scrapping or otherwise for profiting is prohibited. Discarded brass is considered the club’s property and anyone caught removing except for the explicit purposes of reloading will face disciplinary action.

Any member or guest using the range area for any purpose involving firearms shall be required to know the commonly recognized rules of conduct for environmentally sound, socially courteous and physically safe handling of firearms. Any member or guest who does not possess the requisite skills, experience or knowledge about firearms, and their safe use and maintenance shall refrain from actions or conduct for which there is no qualified person present to provide assistance and to assure proper firearm usage. Use of the range facilities shall not be conducted in a manner that improperly interferes with the permissible activities of other members or guests. All members are responsible to assure the environmentally sound, socially courteous and physically safe use of the ranges and any firearms on the Club property.All persons using the ranges are subject to the supervision of the Range Officer, members of the Range Committee and other members. Any person failing to conform to these rules may be required to cease their activity immediately. In addition to the foregoing, the following specific range rules shall apply

A. Persons Authorized.The ranges shall be used by authorized persons only. Authorized personnel shall be Club members, guests of Club members (when accompanied by such members), invited persons competing with the Club, and groups or individuals designated by the Range officers and the Board of Directors.B. Use of Club Equipment.The Club trap/skeet range equipment shall be used only at such times as authorized by the Range Officer and the Board of Directors, and shall be under the direct supervision of the Range Officer or his assistants.C. Limitations on Use.Unlighted rifle and pistol ranges may be used during daylight by members, except: (I) when scheduled matches or instructions are in progress; (ii) when any unsafe or apparently unsafe condition exists; (iii) when range areas are being used for other than shooting activities; or (iv) on Tuesdays from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Prior arrangements for any use must be made with Range Officers and/or the Board of Directors

1. The ranges will be under the supervision of the Range Officer or his assistants at all times. They are empowered to terminate any shooting or firearm use or activity that fails, at their sole discretion, to conform either to these rules, or to safe conduct.2. It is recommended for safety reasons that a minimum of 2 persons be present when firing on the ranges. 3. The "Red" strobe light must be in the "ON" position while firing is in progress. It is the responsibility of the club member using the ranges to turn the light "ON" and turn it "OFF"4. Shooting shall be permitted at approved targets only (paper targets on rifle and pistol ranges, and clay targets on the trap and skeet fields).5. All firing must be done into the rifle or pistol butts; the only exception being wing shooting by shotgun. 6. All rifles must be "sighted in" at the pistol range before shooting on the rifle range.7. All dry firing must be done from the firing line toward the butts.8. Firearms must be pointed down range at all times9. No shooting of any type will be permitted behind the rifle and pistol butts, or in front of or behind the rifle and pistol coverings.10. When not on the firing line, all firearms must be cleared and opened.

11. When group shooting is done, one member must be appointed as acting range officer. This officer will have complete authority to enforce the range rules. He will also have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of all Club members, guests, property and all neighboring property and persons.12. Unsafe or apparently unsafe firearms must not be fired on the ranges. The range officer or his assistants shall determine whether the firearm in question may be fired.13. Persons using the ranges must place all trash and empty cartridges in proper receptacles.14. Digging into or climbing on the rifle and pistol butts will not be permitted.15. Consumption of intoxicating beverages is absolutely prohibited on the ranges.16. No member shall have more than two (2) guests on the range at any single time.17. It is mandatory, for safety reasons, that eye and ear protection devices be worn at all times on all ranges by all participants

18. Firing a handgun on the rifle range is prohibited unless all of the following four criteria are met:

(a) Must sight in at 25 yards on pistol range before firing at 40 yards on rifle range.(b) Must shoot from bench using a rest.(c) Barrel length must be 5"minimum.(d) Handgun must be equipped with an optical-type sight (scope, red dot, etc.).

19. Skeet Rules for Scheduled Shoots(a) Guns will be loaded only on shooting station.(b) Before leaving the shooting station, all guns must be unloaded, with the action to remain open.(c) Maximum number of shell loaded limited to two, except station #8 - one only.(d) Shell picking shall be done in a safe manner.

20. No Handling Of Firearms When The Yellow Lights On the Rifle Range Are On or The Flag Is Up On The Pistol Range and When People Are Down Range

21. Shell Shot – 7 ½, 8, or 9 only.22. No armor piercing or incendiary projectiles.23. No holster use allowed.24. Small children are not allowed to be on firing line

unless accompanied by adult supervision. No more than 2 guests - adult or child - can be at the firing line with a member.

25. Shotgun patterning can be done at the 40 yard target on the rifle range only. Only birdshot or buckshot allowed.

BE SAFE – You are responsible for making sure you and the shooters around are handling firearms safely.

Your Range Badge shall be displayed for all shooters to see at all times. This is not optional. No Badge = No shooting.

Please report suspicious activity to the office or Range Director. Helpful if you can obtain license plate and/or range badge number.

When we are done please come to the front to fill out your certificate

Please have your membership card along with photo ID. Spouse must have photo ID to receive range badge if in attendance.

Any final questions?

Thank You Again For Coming

Please Be Safe And Enjoy Your Club And Ranges

The Club also hosts NRA Basic Firearm Classes NRA Instructor Courses And CCW Courses

Throughout The Year