Safety & Range Rules

Safety

Safety is our #1 Priority at the range and during all events. Each member or visitor has an obligation toward the safety of themselves and guests. We all watch each others’ back in all shooting and club activities. If an accident happens at the club; it must be reported to club leadership. If you see an unsafe condition or unsafe behaviors at any of our ranges, call a “CEASE FIRE” and work with other members to correct the issue. The continued operation of the club depends on all of us to cooperate. Please fill out the “Range Incident Report” form and send it to any Board member. If the situation warrants, call 911 and report the problem immediately.

  • Weather Closings
    • Meetings
      • Meetings will be cancelled if a WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect.
    • Ranges
      • Closed or suspended operations when a STORM WARNING is in effect for Alcona/Oscoda/Iosco Counties (Nearby to range)
      • Suspended in the presence of lightning near range area.
      • National Weather Service link: http://www.weather.gov/crh
  • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Eye protection must be worn at all times
    • Hearing protection must be worn at all times. Disposable ear plugs are available at the range for a nominal fee. Many shooters now use electronic hearing protection. These devices enhance safety by enabling one to hear commands and conversations but limit intense firing sounds to a safe level.
    • Wear clothing suitable for existing climatic temperatures and weather. For TRAP, commercial type Trap vests or shotgun vests are allowed and recommended.
  • Range Rules and Commands
    • Range rules and commands are posted and must be followed.
  • Targets
    • Paper targets are the only allowable targets on the range.
    • Shooters may bring their own paper targets or they are available at the range for a nominal fee. 
    • Metal cans or plates are NOT ALLOWED.  
    • Anything that breaks or shatters is NOT ALLOWED (example: Glass bottles)
    • Anything that explodes or  is flammable is NOT ALLOWED (example: Propane tanks and bottles)
    • Anything that could cause a ricochet is NOT ALLOWED.
    • Please do not shoot our barrels, posts or rails!
    • Shooters must clean up after they are finished.