GENERAL RANGE RULES
Authority and Application
• These Range Rules are a policy of the Sherwood Park Fish and Game Association (the "Association"). Non-compliance contravenes bylaws Section 3(b), (Rights and Obligations), and could result in a loss of membership pursuant to the by-laws.
• Users of the facility must sign the range log at the main gate and, in doing so, agrees to abide by the rules as posted.
• General rules apply to all ranges but are subject to any specific rules, as posted for each specific range, which overriding the provisions of the general rules.
• In the case of any dispute, the decision of the Range Safety Officer shall be final.
Range Safety
1. Firearms shall be discharged on designated ranges only.
2. When a range is being used and there is no Range Officer or Range Safety Officer is present the first person who arrives at the range is the Acting Range Safety Officer.
3. All uncased firearms carried to and from the ranges shall be empty of ammunition and be carried with actions open.
4. Shooters who are finished firing shall ensure the firearm is unloaded and the action open before leaving the firing line.
5. No person shall point the muzzle of any firearm toward anyone at any time.
6. Anyone who notices an unsafe condition at any time shall call a cease-fire and immediately notify the Range Safety Officer or Acting Range Safety Officer.
7. Everyone on all ranges should wear ear and eye protection devices. The Association will not be responsible for any injuries.
8. All junior members (individuals less than 16 years old) using the Club's ranges shall be supervised by an adult.
9. No smoking is permitted while on the firing line.
10. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all ranges at any time. Persons whose behaviour exhibits the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted on any range.
11. After firing, a firearm shall be placed on the bench or rack with action open and empty.
12. Humanoid silhouette targets are not permitted on any range. Exceptions may be made only through the Club's executive for formal police qualification and must be removed immediately upon thier qualification completion.
13. Tracer, incendiary and armour piercing ammunition is prohibited.
14. Only designated firearms may be shot on specific ranges as posted.
Rules of Operation
• These Range Rules shall be enforced by a Range Officer or a Safety Officer appointed for a particular event, or an Acting Safety Officer designated by these rules.
• A Range Officer, Range Safety Officer, or Acting Safety Officer who neglects or refuses to enforce these rules may be liable for a breach of these rules and a contravention of the by-laws.
• An Acting Safety Officer shall enforce these rules while acting in that capacity.
• An Acting Safety Officer may appoint another person using the range as Acting Safety Officer when the first Acting Safety Officer leaves or whishes to appoint a more qualified person.
• If a range is used without an Acting Safety Officer to enforce these Rules all persons using the range may be deemed to be liable for a breach of these Rules and a contravention of the by-laws.
• Vehicle parking is prohibited except in designated areas at each range. No parking shall obstruct the use of roads or trails.
• Every person shall help keep the property clean by putting garbage and refuse in garbage barrels.
• Dogs are prohibited on all ranges.
• All shooters shall have a Range Membership Card visible for inspection. Exception is made for those shooting in invitational matches. Membership Cards are not transferable.
• Shooting at glass objects is prohibited.
• In event of a misfire, the shooter shall remain in position with the firearm pointed downrange. The firearm's action shall not be opened until after a waiting period of at least 60 seconds.
• There shall be no firing before 0800 hours (8:00 AM). All firing must cease at one half hour after sunset or 2000 hours (8:00 PM), whichever occurs first.
• All targets shall be removed from the backstops upon completion of shooting.
• All range users shall pick up all refuse and material (targets, cartridge brass, shotgun hulls, etc.) and leave the range clean for the next person.
• Shooters must stand back from the firing line after firing to indicate to the range officer that a cease fire can be called to check targets.
• Targets shall be placed on target backboards, not on the support posts or frames.
• No vehicles are permitted on ranges without permission from the Chair or Property Chair.
• Special activities or events and range closures shall be authorized only by the Executive.
• When there is a special shooting event at a range, that range is closed for all other shooting activities until the event is over.
• The main gate must be locked immediately upon entering and exiting except when there are special shooting events.
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