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 forward of the 600 yard firing line (all area west of the STAT house from fence to fence line).

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.

For obvious reasons, these rules will require subtle modifications when applied to the 100 yard range not yet constructed.

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.