October 2016

Lakeland Rifle and PistolClubRange Safety Rules

At LRPC, we take safety very seriously. Any violation can lead to disciplinary action which may include loss of membership. At LRPC, we are “self policing” and every club member is a range safety officer.

ALL MEMBERS ARE OBLIGATED TO INVESTIGATE, HALT, AND REPORT VIOLATIONS OF RANGE SAFETY RULES.

Definitions

  • Hot Range(Applies to all rifle and pistol ranges) –Shooting and handling of firearms is allowed. No one is down range or in front of the yellow line.
  • ColdRange(Applies to all rifle and pistol ranges) – Shooting and handling of all firearms is not allowed. You may go down range to service targets or retrieve brass.

See Hot Range and ColdRange below for Safety Rules and Procedures

LRPCRange Rules

The following applies to normal operation. During matches or other Board approved activities other rules and procedures may apply.

General Rules

  • All firearms must be handled in safe fashion at all times.
  • For shooting, hours of operation are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, 365 days per year.
  • Tracer rounds and Class 3 firearms are NOT allowed at LRPC.
  • All firearms MUST be unloaded and if not cased, must be rendered “safe” both mechanically and visually before bringing to the range.
  • As used above and elsewhere, a case shall mean a container that fully encloses the firearm, with no portion of the firearm visible until the case is opened.
  • Members must wear LRPC membership badge at all times. (Exception is at meetings.)
  • LRPC membership badges are not to be given or loaned to anyone.
  • Sign into range log, including any guests, prior to shooting. PRINT LEGIBLY!
  • Members are responsible for the actions of their guests.
  • Only paper targets on LRPC target frames may be used.
  • Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited anywhere on LRPC property.
  • No hunting or shooting at wildlife is allowed on LRPC property.
  • Eye protection and hearing protection must be worn by all shooters and people close to shooters when the range is hot.
  • Sign out in the range log when finished shooting, before leaving the range.
  • If you are the last shooter,lock the target house before leaving the range.
  • Unauthorized visitors are to be courteously escorted off range property.
  • Authorized visitors roaming to other parts of the property are to be courteously escorted back to their event location.
  • If any off range shooting is heard, report it to the Polk County Sheriff’s non-emergency number at 863-298-6200.
  • If any unsafe action is observed, it should be stopped and reported to the club administrator.
  • Front gate: Use the swing gate and red lock if automatic gate does not close. Do not leave club open to unauthorized visitors.
  • Plumbing: Keep off drain fields; turn off constantly running water sources.

Hot Range

  • When the range is hot, you may bring guns to the line, shoot, or handle guns at the line.
  • Do not bring to or remove guns from the line unless the line is hot.
  • When the range is hot, no one is allowed in front of the yellow line.
  • Guns may not be handled behind the red line.
  • The line can be called hot when everyone is back behind the red line and all verify that no one is down range.
  • Unattended firearms must be unloaded and made safe.

ColdRange

  • When the line is cold, you may go in front of the yellow line to service targets and pick up brass.
  • Otherwise, stay behind the red line, away from the benches, guns, etc.
  • There is absolutely no handling of guns or doing anything at the bench when the line is cold.
  • The line can be called cold when all guns are on the bench, actions open, magazines removed,the guns are checked to be clear, with ECI’s (empty chamber indicator) installed and all persons are behind the red line.
  • Be courteous in calling the line cold and be sure to pick up the brass and or trash at you shooting area.

Range Firearms/Ammunition Summary

Range / Training* / 50 Yard / 100 Yard / Shotgun
Distances / 5 Ft. to 25 Yards / 25 and 50 Yard Only / 50 Yd (22 Bench Rest) and 100 Yd
Firearms Allowed / Rimfire Firearms and Firearms Using Handgun Cartridges
No Shotguns, or CF Rifles / Rifles, Handguns, Smooth Bore Guns, Shotgun Slugs Only / Rifle Barrel Guns Only – 16+ Inch Barrel. Hand Gun Requires Board Approval. No Shotshell Allowed / Shotguns Max 7 ½ Shot Shotshell Only
Ammo Restrictions / No Shotshell or Slugs Allowed / No Shotshell Allowed / No Slugs Allowed / Max 7 ½ Shot No Slugs Allowed
Firearms
Handgun / Yes / Yes / Requires Board Approval / No
Rimfire Rifle / Yes / Yes / Yes / No
Center Fire Rifle / No / Yes / Yes / No
Shotguns / No / Yes – Slugs Only / No / Shotshell Only
Rifled Barrel Shotgun – 16+ Inch / No / Yes / No / No

* Target base must be adjusted to insure bullet impact on the back berm

RIFLE AND HANDGUN

  • Members are permitted a maximum of two shooting guests and they must be under the member’s supervision. Minors must be under close supervision at all times.
  • If anyone is observed by another member shooting at targets other than paper, they should be stopped and reported to the administrator.
  • Sustained rapid fire at a rate such that any shot in the string is not aimed, is not allowed.
  • Hip shooting, quick draw shooting and shooting while moving are not allowed.
  • After shooting, return target frame back to rack in target house.
  • Each shooting group is responsible for supplying their own paper targets.
  • Matches: Special range rules may apply. Refer questions to Range Master.
  • Unattended firearms, on the firing line, must be unloaded, action open and have an ECI (empty chamber indicator) installed.

Training, 50 AND 100 YARD RANGES

  • Under no circumstances will a loaded gun be brought to a line. Loaded carry guns will remain in the vehicle.
  • Before removing your unloaded gun from your vehicle, find out if line is hot or cold.
  • You may bring your unloaded gun to the line, or remove your unloaded gun from the line, only after the line has been called hot.
  • Uncased guns which are being moved from your vehicle to the firing line must be unloaded, with the action open,and the muzzle pointed up.
  • Unloaded cased guns may be brought forward and placed behind the red line. The case will remain closed until the line is called hot.
  • Guns may be brought from behind the red line to the firing line only when the range is HOT. If not cased, they must have readily verifiable mechanical and visual safe status.
  • Shooting and handling of guns on the firing line is allowed only under the hotrange condition.
  • When shooting, all barrels must extend beyond the yellow line.
  • When all guns have been made safe and everyone is behind the red line, the line can then be called cold.
  • Shooters can only go down range to score and post targets when the range is cold. Anyone not going down range must stay behind the red line.
  • There is absolutely no gun handling while the line is cold.
  • 50 yard-shooting from the prone position is restricted to targets posted at the 50 yard line.
  • Bullet impact: If you cannot determine your bullets are impacting the target, stop shooting and re-sight at appropriate closer range.
  • With the exception of the Training range, shooting at targets closer than the official 25, 50, and 100 yard distances is absolutely prohibited due to ricochet hazard.
  • At the training range, target frames may be placed at any distance from 5 feet to 25 yards.
  • Firearms on the training range are restricted to rimfire firearms and firearms shooting cartridges originally developed for handguns.
  • At the training range, shooters must adjust the height of the target frame bases and/or the location of the target on the frame to insure that bullets will impact the back earthen berm andnot the ground in front of the berm.

SHOTGUNRANGES

  • 5 stand and sporting clays are primarily used for matches and leagues. Special rules apply.
  • Shooting at hand thrown clay birds is not allowed anywhere on LRPC property.
  • Maximum shot size is 7-1/2.
  • Shotguns using sabots or slugs may not be used to shoot at clay pigeons nor may rifles or pistols.
  • Shotguns transported from your vehicle to the range must be unloaded. If not cased, the actions must be open.
  • Place your unloaded gun in the gun rack provided until ready for use.
  • When moving from station to station at various ranges, your gun will remain unloaded with the breach open until ready to shoot.
  • Never load more than two (2) rounds at a time.
  • Shooters are responsible for cleaning up after themselves, including shot shell hulls.
  • Skeet machine carousels should be re-filled after the shooter is done.
  • There is a fee for each round of trap, skeet, etc to reimburse the club for the targets.
  • You may pay the club administrator, or deposit the fee in boxes located in the clubhouse and at ranges.
  • When finished, retrieve cables, push release button, turn off power, close sliding doors/covers and secure houses.
  • Refer to separate instructions for operating and reloading machines. If in doubt, get assistance to prevent serious injury. TRAP MACHINES ARE DANGEROUS.

PATTERN BOARD BY SKEET ENTRANCE ROAD

  • Special rules apply for the pattern board only. Rifles and handguns, with shot shell only, and shotguns are allowed.
  • Shot shell only, no size limits. Absolutely no solid shot, slugs, bullets, or single projectiles.
  • Maximum distance is 40 yards. No shooting across entrance road.
  • Point of aim must be at board center to preclude projectiles going over 50 yard side berm.
  • Use the pattern board range sign-in book.

Refer any questions to the Board Safety Director or Club Administrator.

(Current as of August 2016. Please check Club web site for any updates or revisions)

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