Range Rules

1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded and always be aware of the direction of the muzzle.
2. Never handle any weapon that you do not understand how to operate.
3. Caution family members on safety and the dangers of firearms.
4. All safety precautions must be adhered to and enforced.
5. Be sure there is no obstruction in the barrel of the firearm before loading.
6. Never carry a loaded firearm on the range, except when on the firing line.
7. Leave the firearm in the holster, gun box, or rack until it is needed. Keep the
   action open and the firearm unloaded except when shooting.
8. Keep the firearm pointed DOWN RANGE at all times.
9. Keep your fingers out of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.
10. In case of a misfire, keep the firearm pointed down range for at least 10
    seconds before opening the cylinder or action.
11. Know where others are at all times.
12. THE POSSESSION OF OR THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
13. Never permit the muzzle of a firearm to touch the ground.
14. Be aware of the potential hazard of a cocked firearm.
15. Never give the weapon to anyone or take it from anyone without checking
    to see if it is unloaded.
16. NEVER go in front of the firing line until it is safe to do so. A cold line(unloaded condition) or hot line ( loaded condition ) must be acknowledged by all participants on the firing line. All weapons should be holstered, benched, or cased when any person or persons are forward of the firing line
17. All persons on the firing range must use approved eye and ear protection.
18. Keep the range clean after use, to include the picking up of brass casings, trash, etc.
19. It is your responsibility to ensure that your firearms and ammunition is safe and operational at all times. You are responsible for all of your equipment.
20. NEW RULE! Firearm chamber flags are now REQUIRED on the firing line. When a weapon is NOT in use, the firing chamber will be open and a chamber flag inserted into the breech of the weapon.