Shotgun Range Rules

1. All shooters are required to sign in before they start shooting

2. Eye and ear protection required.

3. Only shotguns are allowed to be shot on the range.

4. A shot larger than 7 1/2 is not allowed.

5. Guns are to be loaded only after reaching the shooting station.

6. No more than two shells are to be loaded at a time.

7. Only targets furnished by MSA and thrown from their trap machines can be shot.

8. Shooting is permitted only from designated shooting areas.

9. Guns are to be unloaded and broken open before leaving the shooting station.

10.  Shooters under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult.

11.  Small children are not permitted on shooting fields.

12.  Killing of wildlife is not allowed.

13.  No alcohol can be consumed before or while shooting, and can never be taken by anyone onto shooting fields.

14.  Empty shell boxes, drink cans, empty hulls, and other trash are to be picked up and put in trash cans before leaving the field.

15.  Report any excessive target breakage or trap malfunctions to club personnel so they can be corrected

A) FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY RULES for handling or using firearms:

1. TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED.

2. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.

3. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

4. Always keep the firearm unloaded until ready to use.

B) CEASE FIRE PROCEDURE ‐ Before going down range:

1. Coordinate the ceasefire with everyone on that range.

2. Make all firearms safe (empty chamber, magazine out, action open, firearm on the bench with open action facing up).

3. Activate any available warning device.

4. When anyone is down range, everyone else must be behind the yellow ready line. ‐ Firearms must be unloaded, magazines out, action open, and benched. No one touches a firearm, for any reason, when anyone is down range.

C) GENERAL SAFETY RULES for using or storing firearms:

1. Know the target and what is beyond.

2. Know how to use the firearm safely.

3. Ensure the firearm is safe to operate.

4. Use only the correct ammunition for the firearm.

5. Store firearms so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.

6. Be aware that certain types of firearms and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.

D) SPECIFIC MSA RULES

1. All federal, state, and local laws shall be obeyed.

2. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.

3. Wearing eye and ear protection is required.

4. MSA rules and use of the range will be superseded by special events, projects, and maintenance.

5. Everyone must sign in. You do not have to sign out. MSA R&P Rules Page 1 of 4

6. No shooting is allowed before sunrise or after sunset.

7. The Board reserves the right to exclude unusual firearms and targets that might be unsafe or cause undue damage to club property. No aerial or exploding targets.

8. Firearms must be unloaded, magazines out, and have the actions open except when the shooter is on a firing line and ready to fire. I. When moved, all firearms must be unloaded, magazines out, have the actions open, and pointed in the safest direction (normally with the muzzle upward). II. Firearms will normally remain cased or boxed until on the firing line. III. This rule does not restrict LTC Handgun Licensees and Law Enforcement officers from carrying handguns legally.

9. Shoot in a controlled manner and only at the targets directly in front of you. Every shot must impact the berm directly in front of the firing position.

10. When shooting prone, you must keep others on the firing line aware of your position.

11. Children under 18, all guests, and anyone not having gone through orientation must be under the direct supervision of the orientated member at all times and within arm’s length while on a firing line.

12. No tracer or incendiary ammunition is allowed.

13. Do not shoot at or harm any wildlife on MSA property.

14. Pistols may be drawn from holsters only while in the pistol and automatic bays 0 through 9 (this rule does not restrict LTC Handgun Licensees and Law Enforcement officers from carrying legally).

15. Do not litter – put all used targets, waste, and rimfire or non-brass shells in the barrels.

16. The speed limit is 10 mph through the range.

17. Gates must remain closed and locked.

18. Do not climb on or over any berm. Never dig into or remove lead from berms.

19. Membership cards must be readily available and shall not be loaned, transferred, or used by others.