BUFFALO CREEK GUN CLUB

RANGE RULES

Rule #1

Be sure the range is clear of personnel, animals, and equipment before firing.

Rule #2

Only one firing line may be used at any one time.

Rule #3

If there is conflict of range use during use times, the individual engaged in a

shooting practice shall have an additional hour to complete that

activity before relinquishing the firing line choice to another

shooter who wishes to use the range for shooting practice. *SEE CLARIFICATIONS BELOW

Rule #4

No open fires are allowed at the range.

Rule #5

When changing the pit crews, all firearms must be unloaded and

have actions open with OBI (open bolt indicator) inserted.

Rule #6

Firing shall be done downrange into the appropriate impact area and

only at targets mounted in permanent frames. The 600 yard firing point

is to be used for 600 yard Highpower and

.22 caliber rimfire silhouette shooting ONLY. All short range pistol,

shotgun, and muzzleloader shooting shall be done west of the target

pits into the main impact berm. Any other shooting shall be considered

an act of vandalism.

Rule #7

All non-shooters must remain behind the Ready Line.

Rule #8

Imprudent use of intoxicants or any use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated.

Rule #9

Display in a threatening manner or brandishing of any dangerous

weapons shall not be tolerated. Range authorities will be notified.

Rule #10

All commands shall be given by the Official-In-Charge of the firing line,

and all commands will be explicitly obeyed. NOTE: Anyone can call a cease

fire. The Official&endash;In-Charge may call a cease fire due to

dangerous condition, such as unsafe action, threatening weather

(lightning), etc,. In all matters the decision of the Official-In-Charge

shall be final.

Rule #11

Shooters under 18 years old must be supervised by an adult club member/Pass-holder.

Rule #12

Non-members shall be under the supervision and direction of the

member(s)/Pass-holders present unless they have special range use

permission or are paid day-users. Members/Pass-holders shall be

responsible for the conduct of their guests.

Rule #13

Members/Pass-holders are to ask strangers the reason for their

presence at the range and explain that the range is for use of

members/Pass-holders and their guests only.

Rule #14

No camping is permitted.

Rule #15

All brass will be policed regardless of type, caliber, or firing line generated,

including steel case throwaways and shotgun shells.

Rule #16

There is no trash service at the range, so be prepared to pack out whatever

trash you and your guests generate.

"IF IT DIDN'T GROW HERE…IT DOESN'T BELONG HERE!"

Rule #17

The shooting of .50 caliber BMG is not allowed on the range.

Rule #18

When shooting from any firing point downrange of the 600 yard line,

all shooters are required to place the safety barricade across the road

by the STAT house.

"By all means enjoy yourself, have fun and

USE A LIBERAL AMOUNT OF COMMON SENSE. It only takes one

individual to create a problem that will affect and touch the lives of

hundreds of others".

PERSONS NOT COMPLYING WITH THESE RANGE USE RULES

WILL BE SUBJECT TO:

… MEMBERS/PASS-HOLDERS WILL BE SUSPENDED.

… NON-MEMBERS/PASS-HOLDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE RANGE.

*The changing demographics of the membership of BCGC, and the probability

of an increase in the numbers of non-member shooters using the range has

necessitated a clarification of the rules concerning range safety and the

protocol for sharing the range to avoid conflicts. The following rules will be

printed and conspicuously posted at the range. A new sign-in book will be

placed at the "Stat House" to assist in their implementation.

1. Upon arrival you must sign in with your name, date, arrival time,

firing line, and your membership card or pass must be placed where it

is visible on the dashboard of your vehicle.

2. If the range appears empty you must assure the safety of the range by

driving (or walking) down to the pit area and visibly inspecting the

pits and impact area.

3. Prior to commencing firing you must close the safety gate adjacent to

the 600 yard firing line.

4. If the range is occupied the following usage rules apply:

1. The shooter (or shooters) already using the range are entitled to

one (1) full hour of range control*, from the time they signed in.

*"Range control" means priority over which firing line is

being utilized and responsibilities that would normally be those of a

line officer at a match, ie: Calling for a cease fire or declaring

the line "hot", declaring the pits closed or open, etc. It

DOES NOT mean newly arrived shooters can't join the individual or

group that is currently shooting until their time ends.

2. A group of shooters who arrive together will have a maximum of two

hours range control.

3. If the occupying shooter (or shooters) have already surpassed their

original hour(s) they are to relinquish control of the range to the

arriving shooter (or shooters).

4. In the case where a third shooter arrives while the first shooter (or

group) is waiting to regain control of the range the new arrival

follows the current shooter (or group) in accordance with rule number one (1).

5. At no time can a shooter who has already had an hour of range control

re-enter the rotation of control ahead of any new arrival.

6. Any shooter on the range who has not signed in properly will

immediately relinquish the range to a new arrival.

7. Failure to sign in will be considered a violation of these rules.

8. Violation of these rules may lead to suspension of the offending

member/pass-holders' range privileges by the Board of Directors.

Members/pass-holders are encouraged to treat each other with respect and negotiate

strategies to share the range whenever possible.