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2025 Range Rules
2025 Greene Rod and Gun Club range rules. KEEP THIS COPY OF RULES.
1. When there is no scheduled event supervised by director, it is preferred to lock gate after you enter. Let others know you are locking the gate before you leave. If they are not members, they will to avoid being locked in. Except for scheduled events, range use is on a first come, first serve basis for members. Open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Do not use vehicle headlights on rifle and pistol ranges to shoot after dark. No shooting before 9am as a courtesy to the neighbors.
2. ANSI Z87.1 rated or better protection for eyes and 21db NRR or better protection for ears required for all persons on any range, shooters and spectators.
3. 300 yard range is closed when one or more trap or skeet field is in use. Skeet and trap fields closed when 300 yard range is in use. 50 and 100 yard rifle ranges and pistol ranges are closed when skeet range is in use. Update sign at split in entrance road when start/end use of 300 yard range. Pond is closed for boating during IDPA match.
4. Know and obey all range commands. Obey all signs. Know where others are at all times. No unauthorized driving on range. Designate a range officer when none is present or assigned.
6. Shoot ONLY authorized targets. No glass! No exploding targets. No propane tanks. No objects that will shatter into fragments that may become difficult or dangerous to pick up. Shoot into backstops ONLY! PICK UP YOUR TRASH AND TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU. No paper or cardboard on 500 range to avoid mess. Only AR500 club steel is allowed on any rifle or pistol range. No mild steel targets allowed to be left unattended on any range. Lock up or take home mild steel.
7. Ground level targets are only allowed with a proper backstop. This will reduce the possibility of ricochets and projectiles escaping the safety fan. Members are responsible for bringing their own target frames for paper targets. To avoid cutting the cable, hang targets such that bullet passes several feet below the cable.
9. Before anyone is allowed to go downrange, unload, open action, remove magazine, ground and/or bench all firearms during a ceasefire. Use the buddy system on the 500 yard range. One person must stay at 500 shooting area when other is down range to paint targets. Blast air horn 5 times, then wait 5 minutes before shooting 500 yard range. Must enter name, date and time in the 500 range sign-in book before shooting on the 500 range or boating or going down range.
10. DO NOT handle ANY firearm or stand at the firing line when firearms are present while others are down range. Never point gun at any person, regardless if gun is loaded or unloaded.
11. When loaded, or about to load, always keep the muzzle pointed downrange at the backstop. Never allow the muzzle to point in any direction whereby an inadvertent discharge would allow the escape of a projectile into an outer area.
12. Hanging steel targets in the pistol ranges are reserved for pistol caliber to minimize creating pits, craters and holes. Stay back 10 yards or more with pistol to reduce risk of being hit by fragments. DO NOT shoot the frames holding the hanging steel. DO NOT use steel core, tungsten core or any type or armor piercing ammo on any steel targets on any range. You will be held responsible for cost of replacement. Do not shoot steel targets if a magnet is attracted to projectile.
13. Keep shooting area clean and free of obstacles. Sweep up spent brass. Use magnet device to pick up empty steel cases, including shotgun hulls. TAKE YOUR TRASH WITH YOU. Leave the range as good or better than how you found it. Remove any objects that may damage lawn mower or be thrown by lawn mower. Be helpful and appreciative of the person volunteering to mow. He/she should not bear the additional burden of picking up after others.
14. One or more burn barrels are provided for burning paper, cardboard and unpainted wood. Do not throw live rounds in trash or burn barrels. Do not burn when state burn ban is in effect.
15. Membership cards are to be displayed on lanyard while on club property
16. No shooting while intoxicated or otherwise impaired. Any substance of impairment, including Alcohol and drugs, are not allowed on club property.
17. ANY infraction is subject to dismissal per Article XIII Suspension or Expulsion of the bylaws.
18. ALL ADULTS AGE 18+, members, guests or otherwise must sign and submit the waiver/release/hold harmless agreement. Youth age 12 to 17 must be listed on waiver and signed by parent or legal guardian. Revised 11/4/2024