RANGE RULES
Range Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM or Sunset
MONMOUTH FISH & GAME RANGE USE RULES
These safety rules will be followed by all shooters and enforced by all Range Safety Officers. Safety is of paramount importance to everyone on the range and it is our top priority.
Range Safety Rules are Mandatory.
Range Use Rules Protect & Preserve Club Property
Range Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM or Sunset
RANGE SAFETY RULES
ALWAYS: Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS: Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYS: Keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use.
ALWAYS: Know your target and what is beyond it.
• All Federal, State, and Local firearms laws shall be obeyed.
• Ensure that your gun is safe to operate
• Know how to operate the gun safely
• Only use correct ammunition for your gun
• Eye and Ear protection shall be worn by all on the range while the range is HOT.
• Target frames & targets shall be placed so shots strike mid-berm or below.
• In addition to the above rules, the 20 Yard Range is limited to one individual or entity at a time. • Membership cards must be displayed at all times on the range.
• These Range Rules may be altered for specific planned events.
WHEN RANGE IS DECLARED HOT:
• Firing may commence.
• On both the 50 Yard and 100 Yard ranges, the firing line is located at the forefront of the cement pads. Please ensure that you remain positioned behind this line at all times.
• On the 20 Yard range, the firing line is not in a fixed position. It is crucial to take all necessary precautions and measures to maintain a safe shooting environment.
• Communicate and coordinate with all other shooters on the range.
• Before shooting, check to ensure that everyone has their eye and ear protection in place.
WHEN THE LINE & RANGE IS DECLARED CLEAR:
• All firearms shall be holstered, benched or grounded.
• Unholstered muzzles shall point downrange with magazines removed.
• Unholstered actions shall be open and up, with safeties on.
• Shooters shall stand back from firearms when other shooters are downrange.
• Absolutely NO handling of ANY firearms while the range is clear.
WHEN A CEASE FIRE COMMAND IS GIVEN:
• Anyone may declare a “Cease Fire” command.
• Shout “Cease Fire! Cease Fire! Cease Fire!”
• Stop shooting IMMEDIATELY.
• Remove your finger from the trigger.
• Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction – downrange.
• Wait for further instruction or explain the reason for Cease Fire.
RANGE RESTRICTIONS
• Members are totally responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests. Members will ensure that their guests comply with these and other club rules while on the Monmouth Fish & Game complex. • Family, guests, or those younger than 18 must be under direct supervision by the member at all times. • A limit of 1 (one) guest per member per visit.
• A guest may visit the range with a member a maximum of 3 (three) times, after which membership is expected.
• Younger children must be under direct control and within reach at all times.
• No Smoking! Alcohol, or drug use is prohibited before or during range activities.
• Know and follow your prescription medication recommendations or warnings.
RANGE USE RULES
Firearms
• Rifles, shotgun slugs, and pistols may be used on the 20, 50, or 100 yard range.
• Shot is to be used only with a large shotgun target or patterning board and frame. • Only controlled, aimed fire at all times – absolutely no cross-lane firing.
• Full automatic firearms may be used only at organized events.
• Heavy magnum sporting or military rifles larger than typical North American large game calibers accelerate berm damage and increase noise heard by our neighbors and must be okayed by the Range Officer.
Targets
• Use paper or stick-on targets only on target stands.
• Center targets to avoid shooting frames.
• Remove targets after use.
• No use of clays, glass, metal, or brittle plastic as targets on the pistol & rifle ranges. • Member-owned factory-made targets may be used at appropriate distances on 20 Yard Range
Range
• No Tracers, Incendiary or Exploding projectiles or targets on range.
• Inspect the range for hazards before and after use.
• No vehicles on range while shooting – see Range Officer for special needs.
Cleanup
• All spent cartridges and shotshell hulls to be picked up after shooting.
• Use provided buckets for spent brass. Discard non-brass metal and shotshell hulls in the regular trash. • DO NOT place loaded ammunition in the trash.
• All duds must be put in the PVC receptacles.