R&P RANGE RULES
R&P RANGE SPECIFIC RULES
Range A1: 25 and 50 yards; paper targets only.
RIMFIRE 17-22 and AIR guns ONLY!
Range A2: 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards; paper targets only.
Rifles, pistols, and shotguns with slugs only.
Range A3: Archery only, paper and 3-D targets:
Bows with field points only, and only at the provided target backer or target.
Do not shoot if anyone is down range or in danger of a ricochet.
Range B: 100, 200, & 300 yard paper, 300 & 500 yard swinging steel plates.
Rifles, pistols, and shotguns with slugs only. Do not go to 500-yard targets.
Range C: 25 yards to 200 meters, MSA supplied steel silhouettes only.
Handguns - any rimfire; any straight-wall center-fire pistol cartridge and .357 SIG (i.e. .38 special, 9mm, 44 magnum, etc.).
Rifles - any rimfire; straight-wall Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) (i.e., .38 special, 9mm, 40 S&W, 44 special, .45 ACP).
*** No magnum calibers in PCC ***
The following calibers are NOT to be used on this range: 22 TCM, 5.7 FN, .30 Carbine, 7.62x39mm, 223 Rem/5.56mm. No centerfire rifle cartridges -other calibers may be allowed or exempted by the board based upon the safety of the members and the construction of the targets.
Range D: 150, 200, 300, 400, 500 meters, swinging steel plates.
Do not go down range FOR ANY REASON!
Rifles only - any center-fire to .45 caliber, any muzzle loader, no magnums over .30 caliber.
No pistols or shotguns. No armor-piercing, steel core, tracer, or incendiary ammo. Make sure all rounds hit either the target or the berm directly behind the target.
Range E: 7, 15, 25, and 50-yard paper targets only.
Same firearms restrictions as Range C (see above) except 22 TCM/5.7FN, PCC magnums may be used.
Center targets) on target backer(s).
Shoot only from directly behind the provided benches.
Bays 0 through 7 - Variable yardage, paper targets only.
Pistols and PCCs only. NO RIFLE CALIBER rounds of any type, even in braced pistols. Center targets) on target backer(s)
Bays 8 & 9 - Shooter provided targets:
FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY RULES for handling or using firearms:
TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED.
Always keep the firearm 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.
CEASE FIRE PROCEDURE ‐ Before going down range:
Coordinate the ceasefire with everyone on that range.
Make all firearms safe (empty chamber, magazine out, action open, firearm on the bench with open action facing up).
Activate any available warning device.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES for using or storing firearms:
Know the target and what is beyond.
Know how to use the firearm safely.
Ensure the firearm is safe to operate.
Use only the correct ammunition for the firearm.
Store firearms so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
Be aware that certain types of firearms and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
SPECIFIC MSA RULES
All federal, state, and local laws shall be obeyed.
Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
Wearing eye and ear protection is required.
Special events, projects, and maintenance will supersede MSA rules and use of the range.
Everyone must sign in. You do not have to sign out. MSA R&P Rules Page 1 of 4
No shooting is allowed before sunrise or after sunset.
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.
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.
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.
When shooting prone, you must keep others on the firing line aware of your position.
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.
No tracer or incendiary ammunition is allowed.
Do not shoot at or harm any wildlife on MSA property.
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).
Do not litter – put all used targets, waste, and rimfire or non-brass shells in the barrels.
The speed limit is 10 mph through the range.
Gates must remain closed and locked.
Do not climb on or over any berm. Never dig into or remove lead from berms.
Membership cards must be readily available and shall not be loaned, transferred, or used by others.
You may use automatic firearms, rifles, and pistols.
You can use your own targets, and target supports ONLY. Do NOT use any MSA property such as cable spools, target frames from other ranges, or from competition props.
You need to place targets as low and close to the backstop (berm) as possible.
DO NOT USE: Glass, TVs, steel appliances, or anything that produces shards or material that will cause a ricochet.
Recommended materials include paper,
cardboard, wood, plastic bottles, etc. No fruits, vegetables (such as melons or pumpkins), canned foods, or other foodstuffs.
NO STEEL TARGETS
No aerial targets.
No exploding targets.