1. I acknowledge the risks and dangers that exist in my use of any and all firearms and/or defensive tactics and techniques and made participation in such and assume the risk(s) which could result in physical and/or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third- parties. I understand that said simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activities. The risks include, but are not limited to, among other things: the undersigned or third parties being shot by a firearm; suffering hearing loss, eye injury or loss, inhalation, or contact with airborne contamination and or flying debris and being struck anywhere on my person (body). I also acknowledge that I can be expected to receive bruises and slight injuries as a result of participating in these activities of necessity and require that I endure periods of discomfort and pain. Furthermore, I understand that the instructor(s), have a difficult job to perform. The instructor(s) is not infallible. The instructor(s) might be unaware of a participant's fitness or ability. The instructor(s) may give inadequate warnings or instructions, and the equipment used might malfunction.
2. I expressly agree and promise to accept all of the risks existing in this activity. Participating in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate despite the risks. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless RDA Security Training LLC, its agents, officers, representatives, directors, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and staff against loss or expense including attorney's fees, by reason of the liability imposed by law upon RDA Security Training LLC. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver and assumption of risk shall (at the option of RDA Security Training LLC) defend RDA Security Training LLC, I will provide appropriate counsel and shall further bear all costs and expenses, including the expense of counsel in the defense of any litigation, mediation and or arbitration suit arising hereunder. It is further agreed that all disputes shall be submitted and litigated or arbitrated within the state's jurisdiction and venue of RDA Security Training LLC, registered office, and settled in accordance with the rules of the court or the American Arbitration Association. I hereby voluntarily release, RDA Security Training, its agents, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and staff, forever (discharge) and agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, that are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of any equipment or facilities including any and all, but not limited to, indoor or outdoor shooting ranges, including any such claims, alleging negligent acts or omissions of RDA Security Training LLC its agents, officers, representatives, directors, officers, volunteers, participants, staff and employees.
3. I agree to be personally responsible for my safety. I agree to follow all instructions given by my instructor(s) immediately, except if I should have any reservations about any of the instructor(s) instructions, I shall, while maintaining safety for myself and others, immediately notify of such. I agree to follow safe firearms handling procedures. I agree to read and follow the range rules at the shooting range where training and qualification occur. I may choose not to participate in any activity in this course of instruction that I deem unsafe. I additionally acknowledge that the instructors may, at any time, make a judgment call such as but not limited to safety, disorderly conduct, or acting in an unsportsmanlike-like manner, and should I fail to correct my actions after being warned, the instructor(s) may use their discretion and determine whether or not I may continue with the course by termination. Upon termination, I understand that I will have to leave the course/facility immediately and not be entitled to any refund or monies paid, and all materials presented to me on that day or any related materials/equipment to the course will be returned as a property of RDA Security Training LLC.
4. I agree that at any time if I am NOT capable, whether physically/mentally challenged in completing the required demands and or functions of the course, I am required to immediately advise the instructor(s). I agree to perform the techniques taught at no greater speed or force level than I am comfortable with and compete at. I shall perform only those techniques taught by the instructors and shall not improvise additional techniques on my own during this instruction. I agree that the instructors have no responsibility to accommodate me or change the instruction of the course. I acknowledge, that I have read all the requirements before registration for this particular course.
5. I shall immediately notify an instructor(s) of any injury that I received, or that I observe injury to any other participant.
6. I agree to make every effort to make the training area safe. However, should I become aware of any potentially unsafe aspect of the training area, shooting range, and classroom including unsafe behavior of the other participants, I agree to immediately notify the instructor(s).
7. I agree when arriving or departing range property, I must keep the firearms unloaded and either cased, holstered, actions opened, or magazines out. This includes concealed weapons while on the shooting range, classroom, or any real property where the class instruction is being held.
8. I consent to have my photograph taken while participating in RDA Security Training classes/events. These pictures may be displayed in any and all RDA Security Training publications, including but not limited to newspapers, official websites, brochures, advertisements, and any and all media including video, unlimited by RDA Security Training.
9. I acknowledge that the following areas are particularly susceptible to injury. Unless instructed, I will avoid striking them all together and I agree to exercise extreme caution when working with or near them in any way: temple, ears, eyes, bridge of the nose, upper lip, throat, neck, solar plexus, groin, kidneys, tailbone, spine, all joints, instep, collar bone, lower abdomen.
10. I understand that engaging in defense techniques, firearms, and/or instructional activities constitutes my involvement in a very hazardous and dangerous activity with the accompanying risks of personal injury or death and loss or damage of personal property, and I hereby voluntarily assume those risks.
11. I specifically release the shooting range owner/operator, the event sponsor(s), class instructor(s), all individuals participating in the administration of the event/class instruction, and the officers and directors of the shooting range from any and all claims or liability related to these events/class instructions. I agree to indemnify the above-mentioned entities and individuals for any and all expenses and liability they incur as a result of any of my conduct related to the RDA Security Training LLC shooting events classes/instructions.
12. I certify that I am at least twenty-one (21) years of age and I am legally entitled to own and use a handgun and/or other firearm. I clarify that I am NOT a fugitive from justice or under indictment for a felony. I have not been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or any crime. I am NOT drug or alcohol dependent: I am NOT under adjudication of mental incompetence: I have not been convicted of domestic violence.
13. Our class sizes are limited; therefore, we charge a $25 non-refundable fee for a class for which you register and purchase but cannot attend. In the event of an unforeseen personal emergency that limits your participation, please discuss your situation with the instructor. On rare occasions, a class may be rescheduled due to extenuating circumstances.