Club Rules

Definitions:

DAILY OPERATION V. MATCHES & EVENTS

            Club Safety Rules and Administrative Rules are set out below. They apply to all Members and their guests at all times except during matches, programs and special events approved by the Board. Those sanctioned events often operate under different temporary rules and guidelines. For example, during USPSA and Outlaw (formerly IDPA) matches, the target stands are moved and individual targets are used. Steel targets are often used for the Juniors Program and in USPSA and Outlaw matches. Do not be confused by these special rules. They apply only under specific conditions and under the watchful eye of Safety Officers for these matches, program and events.

Club Safety Rules – PSC Shooting Club

1. PSC allows for the lawful carry of loaded handguns, but the loaded gun MUST stay in a holster unless on a firing line.

2. Except as set out in 2(E) below, when not firing, all firearms must be made safe by unloading them and:
   1. Handguns must be on a bench or table with the action open and pointed in a safe direction, or placed in a holster with the action closed, the hammer down and no magazine in the gun. NOTE: Horizontal shoulder holsters are prohibited for use with loaded handguns;
   2. Rifles must be either:
      1) Placed in a rifle rack with the action open; or
      2) Left on the bench with the action open, magazine removed and a chamber flag in the rifle. NOTE – Flag must be an actual chamber flag and must be clearly visible outside of the chamber.
   3. Shotguns must be placed in a rack.
   4. Applicable to all ranges, rifles and pistols:  When a range is declared "safe," no one may touch or handle any firearms, this includes any adjustments or “tweaks”. Additionally, all shooters on ranges 1, 3, and 4 should step back from the benches.
   5. During sanctioned matches and training classes, firearms are to be made safe as directed by the Match Director or Approved Instructor.

3. General Rules Applicable to All Ranges
   1. Eye and Ear Protection must be worn by shooters and spectators at all times except on the Archery Range. Eye protection must be worn on the Archery range only when not on the covered firing line.
   2. All firearms not sighted in must be initially shot and sighted in at a 25yd or 50yd target before being shot at longer distances;
   3. No fully automatic or burst-fire firearms are permitted on Club property;
   4. No simulated automatic fire devices are permitted, including but not limited to “Hellfire” or “bump-fire” devices, binary triggers, or anything else that simulates fully automatic fire; and any rapid fire must be done in a controlled manner;
   5. No 50 BMG or other military 50 caliber or larger firearms may be fired on any Club range;
   6. No incendiary, tracer or exploding ammunition or targets may be used;
   7. No Armor Piercing/steel core bullets may be used on steel targets or steel backstops;
   8. Pistol calibers larger than 44 Magnum, including but not limited to S&W 460 and 500 pistols must be fired on Range No. 1.
   9. No firearm with a muzzle energy greater than 5,500 ft/lbs can be fired. (Muzzle Energy = bullet wt. (grains) X Muzzle Velocity (ft/sec) Squared/450240);
   10. No alcoholic beverages are allowed anywhere on Club property
   11. When there is standing water on Range 1, 3 or 4, that range is closed until the water drains;
   12. To protect the ranges, there is no driving or parking on the range grass.
   13. When finished shooting, all targets and any other trash should be cleaned up and disposed of properly. Steel cases should be picked up and thrown away. Brass cases may be left behind.
4. Approved targets and target placement
   1. Only paper or cardboard targets may be used. Targets should be removed from the target boards when finished shooting.
   2. Targets are to be properly stapled to Club-provided backstops such that:
      1) Bullets are not likely to hit and damage target frames;
      2) Bullets will impact the back berms/backstops and not side berms, walls, or floor;
   3. Target frames are not to be moved without written permission from the Board;
5. Direction of Fire
   1. All rounds must impact the back berms/backstops;
   2. Rounds must be fired at 90° to the back berms, i.e. no cross-range shooting;
   3. No shooting into side berms, except during Board-approved matches and events.
   4. When clearing a gun always point it in a safe direction. Point towards the back berm/backstop when possible.

6. Range Availability & Range Officers
   1. During non-supervised shooting hours, the first Member on the range will be the Acting Range Officer. Each range has an orange safety vest provided. The Acting Range Officer should wear this vest and will be responsible for confirming and communicating when a range is Hot or Cold. Upon leaving he or she will transfer this function to another Member if the range is still in use.
   2. Members should remember that it is their job while on Club property to protect the Club, including following and enforcing Club Rules.

 Administrative Rules

1. Access to Club property
   1. Do not give gate code or membership badge to anyone.
   2. Must wear Primary Member or Associate Member Badge at all times on Club property such that the badge is clearly visible.
   3. Do not allow others to follow you through the gate unless they are displaying their access badge.

2. Guest Privileges

1. Primary and Associate Members can bring family members to the Club.
2. Primary Members can bring up to two guests to the Club. It is possible for special occasions to bring more than two guests with a Director’s written permission.
3. Family Members must be in the presence of the Primary Member or Associate Member and under their direct supervision.
4. Guests must be in the presence of the Primary Member and under their direct supervision

3. Shooting Hours are 8:00AM until:
   January - February      6:00pm
   March                          6:30pm prior to beginning of Daylight Savings Time
   March                          7:30pm when Daylight Savings Time begins
   April - May                  8:00pm
   June – July                 8:30pm
   August                        8:00pm
   September                 7:30pm
   October                      7:00pm
   November                  6:30pm during Daylight Savings Time
   November                  5:30pm after Daylight Savings Time ends
   December                  5:30pm

Special Shotgun Range Hours:

1. Wednesday 9:00am to 3:00pm
2. Saturday & Sunday 8:00am to 3:00pm

Special Rules for Lighted Pistol Cells Only:

1. Pistol cells that are equipped with lighting are open for shooting from 8:00am until 8:30pm.
2. At 8:30pm, “night lights” will remain on ONLY to allow Members to collect their gear. There is no shooting after 8:30pm.
   
   
3. Preservation of Club Property and Equipment
   1. Used targets, ammo boxes, etc. are to be placed in trash cans.
   2. Do not put live ammo in trash cans. Designated Live Ammo disposal containers are available.
   3. Aluminum and steel cartridge cases must be picked up and placed in the trash cans.
   4. Do not throw away reloadable brass cases.
   5. Deliberate destruction of Club property, equipment or facilities will result in loss of Membership and criminal prosecution.
      
      
4. Specific Range Rules

1. Range No. 1

1. There is a light/bell system on Range 1 for added safety. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SHOOTING OR GUN HANDLINGWHEN THE RED LIGHTS ARE ON.  There are three activation buttons, one at each end of the line and one in the center.  After the range is called COLD, at least one of the buttons should be pulled to activate the lights and the bell. If the lights are flashing, the range is COLD.  If you do not understand the system, or if you are unable to make it work, you must contact an on-duty Range Officer for instructions.  When the range is called HOT again, the original button must be pressed.  Keep in mind more than one button may be pulled.  If unsure which button(s) were pulled, there will be a flashing amber indicator light above the button.
2. Entire range is ONE range. It’s either all HOT or all COLD.
3. The wall in the middle is to allow safe position shooting. i.e. prone from one side and not change the firing line from the other side.
4. If anyone is position shooting the firing line becomes the point of the position shooting.
5. No cross shooting. Only shoot targets that are directly in front of your shooting position.
6. When there is standing water on the range it will be considered closed until the water drains.
7. ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVING DOWN THE LANE UNLESS RANGE IS COLD. ALWAYS CONFIRM RANGE IS COLD AND PULL THE LIGHT/BELL ACTIVATION BUTTON AT THE 300 YD BENCH BEFORE DRIVING DOWN THE LANE.
8. Before calling the range HOT, confirm no one is at the 300 yd target.
9. Do not use armor-piercing ammo on any steel target.

1. Range No. 2 - Pistol ranges, bays and cells
   1. Only pistol caliber handguns and pistol caliber rifles can be shot, up to and including .44 Magnum; No shotshells can be fired on any pistol range, with the exception of Bay A with a written variance from the Pistol Director, including shotshells from revolvers such as the Judge.
   2. All shooting in the pistol cells are standing ONLY with the exception of Pistol Cells 16 AND 24, which can be shot while seated. All shooting must be from behind the red line or chains. There is absolutely No Shooting from in front of the eyebrows. These eyebrows have been set at various heights but can be adjusted by a Range Officer to accommodate your height.  They should be adjusted so that no part of the sky is visible while shooting.   
   3. Rifles chambered in traditional pistol cartridges can be fired on any pistol range except Tin Can Alley, which is .22 rimfire only.
   4. Steel Targets
2. All shooting must be done from behind the established shooting line. The line will be indicated by a red chain across the cell. The chain should be connected across the cell when shooting.
3. Shooting must be done perpendicular to the steel targets, i.e. not at an angle.
4. Shotguns cannot be used on any plate racks, other than those in the designated “Home Defense Shotgun Bay”, Cell 6.
5. Repaint the plates when finished shooting.
   1. Range No. 3 - .22 Rimfire Rifles & Pistols
      1. Only NON-MAGNUM .22 Rimfire cartridges (Long Rifle, Long, & Short) may be fired.
      2. .17 caliber rimfire rifle and pistols cannot be fired on Range No.3. They must be shot on Ranges 1 or 4.
      3. Absolutely no center fire calibers may be fired on Range No. 3.
      4. Position shooting must be from concrete pad only.
      5. No cross shooting. Only shoot targets that are directly in front of your shooting position.

1. Range No. 4 – Bench Rest Rifle

1. All shooting must be done from a benchrest position with the rifle fully supported with benchrest equipment, i.e. the shooter’s arm is not a proper benchrest support.
2. Sand-bags, commercial, homemade supports are acceptable.
3. Bi-Pods used from the bench are allowed.
4. Rests must be stable and in good working condition.
5. The barrel cannot be higher than 12 inches above the bench.
6. Absolutely no rapid fire (1 round every 6 seconds)
7. No cross shooting. Only shoot targets that are directly in front of your shooting position.

1. Archery Range

1. No broadheads are to be used on Club targets; personal targets are allowed.
2. Animal targets must be returned to the storage area when finished.
3. Not more than 2 people on the shooting stand at one time. 

1. Shotgun Range

1. Shot must be no larger than size 7 ½, except on patterning board.
2. Slugs cannot be shot on the shotgun ranges, only on Range No. 1.
3. Only lead shot can be used on the shotgun ranges, including on the patterning board. No steel (or alternative shot), no Buck shot, and no slugs may be used.
4. Except for chronograph work or patterning, all shooting must be at clay targets thrown from approved machines or hand throwers. There are no exceptions.
5. All shot patterning is restricted to the designated areas.
6. Always keep the shotgun's action open and unloaded when not standing within the boundaries of a shooting station.
7. Never load a shell when not on a shooting station preparing to shoot.
8. Unload your shotgun before leaving the shooting station.
9. Under no circumstances is the shooter to load more than two (2) shells at a time.

1. Air Gun Range
   

1. Eye protection is required for all shooters and spectators. Ear protection is optional only on the air gun range.
2. Only air guns of up to .22 caliber may be used on this range. Any Air Gun larger than .22 caliber must be shot on Ranges 1 or 4.
3. Steel BBs may not be shot at any steel targets.
4. Only approved targets may be used