1. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded:

a. Keep firearms pointed in a safe direction at all times

b. Actions should be open and firearms unloaded unless firing

c. Never sweep the barrel across or towards people

d. Keep fingers outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire

2. You must wear eye and ear protection at all times

3. Never walk in front of shooting positions unless a ceasefire has been called and the range is declared "Cold" by a range officer and you are going downrange to check or erect targets.

4.Unload immediately if a range officer tells you to do so or if a ceasefire is called. Follow range officer instructions immediately. Arguing or unsportsmanlike behavior may cause you to be removed from the range and denied future shooting privileges.

5. Any serious malfunction, damage to range equipment, injury or accidental discharge should be reported to a range officer immediately. If assistance is required for any malfunction (jam, misfire, squib, etc leave the gun pointed downrange and notify a range officer.

6. Handgun shooters under 21 years of age and long gun and archery shooters under 18 years of age must have a minor release waiver completed by their parents or legal guardian. The minimum age for a shooter is 10 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or escort (escort must be named specifically in the minor's waiver) who is appropriately trained in the use of firearms.

7. Alcohol and drug use are strictly prohibited before and during shooting. If you are found to be breaking this rule, you will not be allowed to shoot and will be asked to leave the premises.

8. If unsafe behavior is observed, please notify a range officer immediately.

9. All shooters must attend a safety briefing annually.

10. Do not load your weapon until you are in a shooting position and it is your turn to shoot. A maximum of 2 shells may be loaded for trap, skeet and 5 stand.

11. Relays will be run to allow for changing targets. During target change, guns will be grounded, pointed downrange, actions open, completely unloaded.

12. You may not handle any firearms when the range is "Cold" unless it is in a case. If the range is cold, you may go downrange and erect targets.

13. You will be given a warning that the range is about to go "Cold". At this time you are to clear your weapon, place it on the table with the action open. NO exceptions.

14. Once the range is declared "Hot" by the range officer, you may resume shooting or remove weapons from the case and begin shooting.

15. NO eating or drinking on the firing line. No horseplay, practical jokes, or other unsafe behavior.

16. Shooter must maintain control of their firearm at ALL times.

17. The range officer or range manager shall have the right to close the range to firing at any time he/she believes that conditions are unsafe.

18. Always keep the muzzle pointed at the backstop or bullet trap. Never allow the muzzle to pointin any direction that would allow a bullet to leave the range in the event of an accidental discharge.

19. Members and Guests are strictly prohibited from teaching and/or instructing individuals or groups for compensation unless explicitly authorized in writing by Bear Swamp personnel. Doing so will result in permanent banishment from the Facility and surrender of your Membership without a refund

 

20. Bear Swamp reserves the right to change the range hours at anytime.

21. VIOLATION OF THESE SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN YOUR REMOVAL FROM THE RANGE.

DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU COULD BE BANNED PERMANENTLY AS DETERMINED IN BEAR SWAMP'S DISCRETION.

This Membership Agreement is between Bear Swamp, LLC, 1444 Hosier Road, Suffolk, VA 23434, hereafter referred as "Bear Swamp, LLC" and or "Bear Swamp," and the person signing this agreement below, hereafter referred to as "Buyer."

A list of the types of memberships and their current costs is attached. Bear Swamp may change the types, terms, and/or costs of memberships upon thirty (30) days' notice. If Buyer does not accept the changes, Buyer may cancel this agreement by sending written notice to Bear Swamp prior to the expiration of the 30-day period. If Buyer fails to timely cancel this agreement, Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the changed terms effective as of the expiration of the 30-day period.

All Bear Swamp, LLC Memberships automatically renew every year at that year's current annual rate unless Bear Swamp receives written notice at least 30 days prior to the end of the current membership year.

Buyer authorizes Bear Swamp, LLC and/or its financial institution to initiate debit entries to Buyer's checking account and / or credit card as selected within this agreement. This is to include a $25.00 redeposit fee for bank or credit card payments returned or declined. Buyer acknowledges that the origination of the EFT, draft or debit transaction from Buyer's account must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until changed or canceled upon at least thirty (30) days' written notice to Bear Swamp.

Enforceable Contract; Cancellation Policy:

Buyer understands that by signing this Agreement, Buyer has signed an enforceable contract. All membership fees are nonrefundable and, except as otherwise provided in

this agreement, memberships are non-cancelable. This agreement may be canceled in one of three ways: (1) by Bear Swamp if Buyer fails to adhere to Bear Swamp's Range Rules and Safety procedures in effect from time to time; (2) by Buyer with timely written notice prior to the automatic renewal as provided in this agreement; and (3) by Buyer with timely written notice following a change in terms as provided in this agreement.

Buyer promises to timely pay all membership fees and other sums due to Bear Swamp. If Buyer fails to pay any monthly installment or other fees within ten (10) days of its due date, a late charge of $25.00 or 5%, whichever is greater, may be assessed. In addition, Bear Swamp may, at its option, terminate Buyer's membership at any time following Buyer's failure to timely pay fees when due. Upon such termination, Buyer will owe a termination fee equal to twenty percent (20%) of the annual membership rate then in effect. Buyer acknowledges that the termination fee is a reasonable estimate of Bear Swamp's damages caused by Buyer's failure to fulfill the terms of Buyer's membership. The termination fee is in addition to any past-due amounts owed to Bear Swamp. All amounts owed to Bear Swamp that are not timely paid shall bear interest at a rate of one percent (1%) per month from the date due until paid. If Bear Swamp employs a collection agency or attorney, Buyer shall also pay all costs of collection, including but not limited to collection agency fees, court costs, and attorney's fees.

Governing Law/Exclusive Venue:

This contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Virginia without regard to its choice of law principles, and all claims relating to or arising out of this contract, or the breach thereof, whether sounding in contract, tort or otherwise, shall likewise be governed by the laws of Virginia. Exclusive venue of any claim made by the Buyer or Bear Swamp against the other shall be brought in the state or federal courts having territorial jurisdiction in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Notices: To be effective, all notices and communications from Buyer to Bear Swamp must be in writing and sent to: Bear Swamp, LLC, 1444 Hosier Rd Suffolk, VA 23434. Bear Swamp may change its address for notices from time to time upon notification to Buyer.

Waiver: As a condition to obtaining membership, Buyer shall sign a separate participation agreement and waiver in form and substance satisfactory to Bear Swamp. Bear Swamp may require that Buyer sign updated waivers from time to time.

Representations: By signing below, Buyer represents, warrants, and certifies that:

Buyer is 18 years of age or older.

(b)Buyer has never been convicted of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving assault, battery, or similar charges, even if expunged.

(c)Buyer is not currently the subject of a restraining order, protective order, substantial risk order, or other court order limiting Buyer's ability to access or approach any person or place.

Compliance with Rules; Suspension or Termination: Buyer agrees to act safely and with all appropriate caution while on Bear Swamp property. Buyer agrees to fully comply with all of Bear Swamp's rules and procedures and with all instructions from range safety officers and other Bear Swamp personnel. Any member is subjected to suspension or termination of any membership from Bear Swamp or use of its facilities for any cause deemed sufficient by Bear Swamp, including without limitation violation of any of Bear Swamp's rules, procedures, or instructions.

This Bear Swamp, LLC Annual Membership e-contract is a "click to agree" contract. Buyer hereby agrees to all terms and conditions of this agreement and the documents referred to herein by selecting the "I agree" button here on the Bear Swamp, LLC website while purchasing one or more BEAR SWAMP, LLC Membership agreements.

BY SIGNING BELOW, BUYER AFFIRMS THAT HE OR SHE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND HAS HAD A

CHANCE TO HAVE ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED TO BUYER'S SATISFACTION.