Lead management and osha compliance for indoor shooting ranges cdc pdf. All persons, including non shooting spectators and minors, must register at the office and sign a liability wavier for each visit to the facility. Align your shots to ensure that all shots will pass through the target assigned to your shooting lane and strike the range. National muzzle loading rifle associations rules and. Parents or guardians at least 18 years of age must fill out the release form. Here are the range rules for the nra whittington center.
Basic rules this safety plan has been established to ensure the health and safety of those individuals who manage, operate, or use the iberville parish council firing range. You can save yourself time by printing and then sign the release form below. While basic safety behavior is always the same, specific indoor and outdoor shooting range rules can vary from place to place. The shooting regulations as prescribed in its rules of shooting, which are the responsibility of archery gbs executive, shall be accepted as governing the relevant branches of the sport of archery throughout the area under archery gbs jurisdiction. Shooting clubs and shooting ranges regulations 34 kb pdf full document. Public shoot range rules palm beach county, florida. Be sure that your firearm is safe to operate and know how to operate it safely.
Always keep firearms pointed down range in a safe direction. There are many more rules than these, such as be sure youre using the correct ammunition for your gun, wear hearing and eye protection while shooting, and the guns mechanical safety should be on until youre aimed down range and ready to shoot, but this isnt the place for that. Always keep your gun unloaded until you are at the firing line and the range is declared hot. Protecting workers from lead hazards at indoor firing ranges. Here are some documents to help you get acquainted with angeles shooting ranges. For your shooting enjoyment and to make you a better hunter, the game commission maintains public shooting ranges across the state. The conecuh shooting range is located at the intersection of county roads 4 and 11 in escambia county, ala. Shooters must conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times. The range officer will ban from the range any person handling a firearm in an unsafe or careless manner.
No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on or behind any firing line, or in any building adjacent to any range while shooting is in progress. Rules specifics vary from range to range, but the basics are pretty global no matter where you are. Range safety rules revision 2 august 1, 2019 safety first safety always. All ranges will close immediately following a lightning strike, and will remain closed until 15 minutes after the last strike. Know the mechanism and the handling characteristics of your firearms before coming to the range. Always keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire. From gun safety rules and training programs, to information for parents about firearms in the home, the nra is dedicated to providing resources and services to educate shooters of all ages about the safe handling and storage of firearms. Range rules and policies all persons utilizing the range facilities are required to. A day at the range is fun, and good gun range etiquette makes it even better. The range officer on duty is in direct charge of the range and all participants at all times. The pennsylvania game commission has closed all shooting ranges, including all rifle, handgun, shotgun, and archery ranges on state game lands, effective immediately, until further notice. Show me a gun accident that was not a kaboom and ill show.
When it is necessary to go down range to change targets or to repair a firearm malfunction, the following actions must be completed. This certifies that youve read and understand the nra basic rules of gun safety and the specific rules that apply at the range youre using. An area designed and improved to encompass shooting stations or firing lines, target areas, berms and. General range safety rules o know and obey all general safety and range rules. Any violation of the smoking gun range rules may result in immediate removal from the range and possible forfeiture of membership.
Firearms may only be uncased or removed from the holster at the firing line. Harmless form prior to entering the shooting ranges. If you need assistance with your firearm, leave it in the booth facing downrange and contact range personnel for assistance. Members must have a current and signed liability waiver on file before using the range. An area on a shooting range facility designed to contain all projectiles fired from a shooting range. Protecting workers at indoor firing ranges cdc pdf external osha quickcard publication 3771, june 2018 indoor firing ranges and elevated blood lead levels united states, 200220.
Here are some range rules and policies youre likely to encounter. Liability waiver and age restrictions all users of the sharpe shooters range must fill out and sign a liability waiver on each day that they use the range. General rules handgun shooters under 21 years of age and long gun shooters under 18 years of age must have parental approval and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while on the range. Unless instructed otherwise, this is a silent range. Range safety officers will remove any individual from the range who is deemed to be acting in an inappropriate or unsafe manner. The attached guidance, environmental issues at shooting ranges, was developed for use by department staff to identify potential environmental concerns at shooting ranges, respond to questions from operators and the public, and to guide staff on including other programs and staff. Public shoot range rules all persons wishing to use these facilities must read and initial each item and sign below. Shooting clubs and shooting ranges regulations accessibility buttons available xml full document. A current photo id for each authorized shooter must be carried on their person and made available to conservation andor law. When the shooter is finished, all firearms must be unloaded and cased. User permit required and fee paid before use of range is allowed. While the actual range you select may not be the nra range in fairfax, va, its safety rules and regulations are a standard nationwide. This certifies that youve read and understand the nra basic rules of gun. All questions or comments will be directed to the range safety officer.
Most clubs and ranges require shooters to attend a safety class prior to using the range. Firearms must be pointed down range at all times when inside shooting booth and pointed barrels up when anywhere else in the facility. Range rules the rules for using the range are outlined as follows, along with noting any unique rules. All new range members must have their orientation before shooting at the range. All members must bring their own targets with them, unless otherwise provided for by isra competition teams or events. All persons going on the range must check in at the office and complete a release and hold. However, they are also subject to certain environmental protection requirements to safeguard minnesotas citizens and. Four basic firearm rules are always in effect on all mdwfp ranges. Rules through 4 and 10500 through 10790 in this rule book pertain to all ranges and types of competition unless the match or range rules specifically state otherwise. Limit your time to one hour or less per shooter if others are waiting to shoot. Always keep your firearm unloaded, your finger off of the trigger and pointed in a safe direction until. Shooting must stop immediately when the buzzer sounds or when cease fire is. No loaded firearms are to enter or exit the building.
The range officer may also void membership should such conduct warrant. Range shooting rules and regulations two gun tactical. High power rifle rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all high power rifle competitions except silhouette, sporting rifle, and international national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised february 2020 2020, the national rifle association of america. There are a simple set of conditions and expectations of everyone during those conditions that are in place to keep everyone as safe as possible at all times. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with these rules, especially if you will be taking the nra range test. Shooting clubs and shooting ranges regulations 290 kb regulations are current to 20200305. Spectators must remain behind shooting benches during any shooting activity. On the main ranges, shooting sessions usually end at the beginning of each hour and every 20 minutes thereafter, following a 3minute warning announcement. Lead enters the body through inhalation or ingestion.
All firearms brought into the range must be completely unloaded, a valid ccw permit must. Provide a safe environment for members, guests and neighbors. Outdoor shooting ranges, including target ranges, firing ranges, trap and skeet ranges, and law enforcement training ranges, provide valuable public benefits, including recreation and training. Table of contents range design and construction guidelines v 8.