Range Rules

Universal Range Rules

1. Alcohol and guns do not mix. Alcohol may be consumed only after shooters put their guns away for the rest of the day. If a person appears intoxicated on club property he or she will be escorted home.
   
   
2. Before anyone moves forward of the firing line ALL firearms are to be: unloaded and boxed, benched with the action open, or unloaded and holstered.
   
   
3. No firearms shall be uncased or touched in any manner at or behind the firing line with anyone forward of the firing line.
   
   
4. When two or more shooters are shooing on the range at the same time, appoint one range office, who is responsible for procedures and etiquette.
   
   
5. Range maintenance and mowing take president over shooting. When work is being done, no shooting is allowed on that range.
   
   
6. Children must be kept quiet and under conrol, they must be kept away from range that are in use, unless they are shooting.
   
   
7. There will be no hunting of plant materials or shooting of animals on club property. No one shall use club property to gain access to neighboring property for any purpose.
   
   
8. Dogs must be kept quiet and under control while on club property during shooting meetings or work activities. No dogs will be allowed in any of the club buildings.
   
   
9. Use only safe targets on club property. Glass, concrete, brick, porcelain, hanging steel over 5/8 inch thick, or braced steel targets are no considered SAFE on MRC property. Some ranges have additional target restrictions.
   
   
10. Guns shall not be fired in fully automatic or burst mode on club property.
    
    
11. Remove and propertly stow or dispose of all targets when you are through shooting.
    
    
12. Remove and properly stow all target grames and / or hangers when shooting is completed.
    
    
13. Host members are responsible for making sure that their guest follow club rules. Match officials are responsible for competitors following club rules.
    
    
14. Eye and ear protection is required by everyone on any active range.
    
    
15. Members are limited to 2 guests per day.
    
    
16. Any member may invoke the one-hour rule, except during matches or formal practice.
    
    
17. If you believe you are the last person leaving the range close and lock the gate.