Centerville Small Arms

Range Rules


NOTE, The Range is CLOSED from November 30th till March 15th!

(Earlier snow may move closure date forward, late snow may move opening date back.  (Check web site for any adjustments)

 

  1. Paper targets only may be used on the range. NO glass, plastic, metal, or junk. No shooting at cans, bottles, jugs etc is allowed. No shooting at target uprights, target frames, number board posts, or other structures other than designated targets. Use of metal targets is allowed only if the target type has been specifically approved in advance by the board. No shooting at the Conexes, Porta-Potties, or any other semi permanent structure which may be present.
  2. No shooting on Sunday unless it is approved by the City Council and the board!
  3. No camping or use after sunset or fires except with prior approval of the board.
  4. No shotguns, automatic weapons, or large calibers such as the 416 CheyTac or 50 BMG to be used on the ranges except by police.
  5. All shooters must remove their targets and litter, including expended brass.
  6. No vehicles allowed in target impact area
  7. No firing outside of designated range backstop areas is permitted.
  8. Cleanup following a shooting session is mandatory. If you bring it in, take it out. If you use practice target frames, put them away when you are done.
  9. No Dumping. Take out everything you bring in.
  10. No ATV or Motorcycle riding on the range.
  11. Scheduled events (Competitions, work parties etc) have priority for range use.
  12. Range Fee for all guests must be paid in order to use the facilities. The Club member is responsible for collecting the daily use fee of $2.00 for each guest. Submit these fees to the Club Treasurer.
  13. All persons 16 and under must have an adult member present at all times while shooting.
  14. The range will be closed for all other uses when scheduled for a Junior practice or competition.
  15. Use of the range is at the sole risk of the user, who shall be solely responsible for such use.
  16. Any member who duplicates or loans his range key or membership card shall be subject to expulsion.
  17. No dogs are allowed on the range
  18. All wildlife shall be protected on the range.
  19. Incendiary, tracer, or armor piercing ammunition shall not be discharged within the range facilities.
  20. Membership cards must be conspicuously displayed when using the range. Persons, other than Centerville Police Officers, not displaying membership cards will be asked to show their cards or leave the range until their cards can be presented.
  21. Any person disregarding rules, or violating safety procedures or range procedures WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RANGE AND MAY BE EXPELLED FROM MEMBERSHIP! MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR GUESTS.

 

 

 

 

Centerville Small Arms

Safety Rules

 

  1. All range users must obey all of the safety rules and range rules at all times
  2. ALWAYS keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
  3. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
  4. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
  5. A Range Officer MUST BE DESIGNATED AT ALL TIMES THE RANGE IS IN USE. A Range Officer designated by the club has full range authority! In the absence of a designated Range Officer, the first person to arrive at the range will be the designated Range Officer and will be responsible for enforcement of the rules, unless the parties otherwise agree and re-designate. All commands of the Range Officer must be obeyed immediately.
  6. All firearms actions will be open or the firearms will be cased unless they are on the line and the line is 'No longer safe'.
  7. Upon a cease fire being called, immediately open the action and remove all live rounds and cease further handling of all firearms. Do not retrieve targets until the range officer calls 'The line is safe'. Anyone can call a cease fire for any safety reason.
  8. No horseplay, unsafe behavior, or drinking of alcohol on the range. No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed on the range. No open alcoholic beverage containers will be allowed on the premises except during Club sponsored activities as approved in advance by the board of directors.
  9. Ear and eye protection are recommended to be worn on the range at all times during any firing.