North Carroll Rod & Gun Club, Inc.

Rifle & Pistol Range Safety Rules and Policies

THESE RULES & POLICIES APPLY ONLY TO THE RIFLE/PISTOL RANGE

1. Absolutely NO FIREARM DISCHARGE BEFORE 9:00 AM OR AFTER OFFICIAL SUNSET. These Rules & Policies apply only to the Rifle & Pistol Range and do not apply to Trap Shooting activities.

2. The Rifle/Pistol Range is for the use of members of North Carroll Rod & Gun Club. Inc. ONLY and their guests. ANY GUEST MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING.

3. Paper targets are the ONLY targets that may be used. POSITIVELY NO METAL, GLASS, CANS,

4. Paper targets shall be taped or stapled to the target board located in front of the earthen backstop and shall be kept within the designated area on the target board.

5. The range maximum length is 100 yards. A shooting bench is provided at the 100 yard position. This bench may be temporarily moved closer to the target if desired to shoot a shorterdistance. WHEN DONE SHOOTING, THE BENCH MUST BE RETURNED BACK TO THE 100 YARD POSITION AS A COURTESY TO OTHER SHOOTERS.

6. ALWAYS BE VIGILANT beyond and around the range. If you have ANY reason to believe that there may be someone in close proximity to the range, cease shooting at once until you are sure the range is secure and safe.

7. Shoot ONLY AT A PAPER TARGET AFIXED TO THE TARGET BOARD IN THE DESIGNATED AREA. TARGETS PLACED AT ANY OTHER LOCATION ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

8. Range is limited to one (1) person shooting at a time.

9. RAPID FIRING of firearms is not permitted. ALL SHOTS SHALL BE AIMED SHOTS.

10. No firearms shall be loaded OR handled while others are hanging or checking targets.

11. There shall be NO ALCOHOL present on the range and is strictly prohibited.

12. It is absolutely prohibited to shoot after or during consuming alcohol. There will be NO SECOND WARNINGS on this issue.

13. Trash can present a safety hazard. Discard any trash responsibly to keep our range neat. If you find any trash (not yours), remove it as you would your own. PICK UP YOUR BRASS.

14. Either bring a portable bench rest of your own or use the one we have at the range. Shooting from the back of trucks, etc. is prohibited.

15. Firearms shall be pointed down range and shall not be loaded until you are ready to shoot. Ifyou have a malfunction, jam, etc, the firearm shall be kept pointed down range until the malfunctionis cleared and the weapon made safe. If your firearm continues to malfunction, stop using it and have it checked by a competent person or gunsmith.

16. Eye and ear protection is required by all those present on the range when it is in use. MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR GUESTS TO WEAR SUCH PROTECTION

17. A "Range In Use" flag or similar device shall be located at the top of the driveway to the range. Shooter shall place device in the *RANGE HOT" position before going down to the range. When done shooting, shooter shall return the device to the *RANGE COLD" position

18. Above and beyond any rule listed above, SAFETY is of primary importance and it rests in your hands. As a member of North Carroll Rod & Gun Club, Inc., it is your responsibility to report any unsafe condition and/or behavior of others to a club officer promptly. Also, please advise a club officer of ANY suggestions that we may do to improve our range and/or make it safer.

19. Only those members who have agreed to abide by these rules and policies as signified below shall have range privileges.

20. EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WEAPONS and AMMUNITION:

      1. Any weapon operated in FULL AUOTMATIC mode. If a weapon is capable of               being operated in FULL AUTOMATIC mode, and is not properly owned by a                 licensed member, it shall not be brought to our range. If said weapon is                     properly owned by a licensed member, it may be fired ONLY in the semi-                   automatic (single shot) mode.

     2. 50 Cal. High Powered Rifles such as, but not limited to, McMillan or Armalite               versions (50 BMG, etc.) BLACK POWDER RIFLES ARE EXCLUDED.

     3. ANY INCENDIARY, EXPLOSIVE or TRACER AMMUNITION (due to fire hazard)

By signing below, I confirm that I have received a copy of the North Carroll Rod & Gun Club. Inc. Rifle & Pistol Range Safety Rules and Policies, have read them and agree to abide by the rules and policies. I understand that using this range is a privilege and that irresponsible and/or negligent behavior on my part or my guest's part may be grounds for suspension or revocation of that privilege.