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FIREARMS RANGE RESERVATIONS

 

The Range Request system is for arranging to reserve the exclusive use of a certain area of the Range for special events, Association shooting events, Concealed Carry Classes or Police Training.  Members wishing to visit the Range and shoot as individuals or with family and friends do not need to schedule their visit and Range use.

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Range reservations can only be reserved by a current Lodge Member.
 
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RANGE RULES
 

Range Rules
SPECIFIC RULES FOR ALL RANGES

 

  1. No shooting allowed before 1:00 PM on Sunday.

  2. No alcohol is allowed on the range to include alcohol left in your system.

  3. Members must sign in immediately upon arrival at the range and sign out before leaving. Please note any issues you find in the sign in book.

  4. Membership cards must always be visible while on the range.

  5. Members will not loan out their gate card and their badge to anyone.

  6. Members are required to always wear ear and eye protection while on the range.

  7. Members are limited to immediate family and or two guests at the range. Members are responsible for the visitor’s behavior and that they all wear hearing and eye protection.

  8. Each person on the range is responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal laws.

  9. Range hours are dawn to dusk Monday through Saturday. Sunday it is from 1:00 pm till dusk.

  10. There will be no shooting in the hours of darkness except for approved law enforcement training.

  11. Fully automatic weapons are not allowed on the range, unless prior approval from the FOP President. Law Enforcement must also get prior approval and have a certified firearms instructor present.

  12. Stocks or modified trigger assembles that allow the user to fire in simulated automatic or burst fire modes, such as bump stocks, TAC Con triggers are not allowed. This also includes stocks/triggers modified by the owner or someone else.

  13. There will be no exclusive range use by any member or entity unless approved by the FOP President in advance.

  14. Members are to pick up all waste including casings, shotgun hulls, used targets, etc. and deposit them in the dumpster at the range or take the items home with you.

  15. All rules listed apply to each and every person on our range. If a group is using the range one person can sign in for the group.

  16. If a range officer/ E. board member finds any member in violation of the rules, they have authority to identify the member/guest and take the members ID card and gate card. There will be a written report submitted to the Range Committee chairman to explain the incident. The range committee will meet and decide the next action to be taken.  The member in violation will then have the ability to appeal this decision to the E. board for a vote on the punitive measures.

  17. If the board voted to terminate the member, they will forfeit any dues paid to the FOP.

  18. There will be no classes conducted in/on the range facility without prior approval.

  19. Members should always handle weapons in a safe manner. Make sure muzzle discipline is always maintained. Keep muzzles pointed down range and in the berm when loading and unloading weapons.

  20. All members will be respectful and courteous while at the facility to each other.

  21. The use of incendiary, armory piercing, tracer round and or explosive targets are prohibited.

  22. There will be no aluminum cans, glass, cement blocks, plastic bottles, or any targets that leave dangerous debris used on any ranges. Only approved targets will be used.

  23. Please clean up after yourself and put all trash and discarded targets in the dumpster provided. Help us keep the ranges a safe and clean place to shoot.

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Rifle Range

  1. Verify that everyone on the firing line is aware that the range is cold and verify it is safe before anyone proceeds down range. When you go down range all long guns on the firing line must be placed in the gun racks with the action open.  Before the range goes hot verify that everyone is off the range and back on the concrete pad.

  2. Targets must be a minimum of 30 yards from the concrete firing line. You are only to fire from the concrete firing line.  You are not to stand in front of the concrete firing line to fire.

  3. Steel targets for centerfire rifles must be a minimum of 100 yards and rim fire rifles a minimum of 30 yards.

  4. No vehicles are allowed on the range except for FOP authorized vehicles.

  5. No shotguns

 

Law Enforcement Range

 

  1. Law Enforcement Agencies only while engaged in Training days with their department’s instructors.

  2. Concealed Carry Class and HR 218 with FOP approved Instructors.

  3. Members should always handle weapons in a safe manner. Make sure muzzle discipline is always maintained. Keep muzzles pointed down range when loading and unloading weapons.

 

Shotgun Range

 

  1. Shotguns only

  2. Slugs may be shot into the dirt berm only.  No exceptions.

 

Pistol Range

  1. Handguns only no pistol caliber rifles and no 223, 300, or 5.56 rounds.

  2. No shotguns

  3. Steel targets must be professionally made and designed for shooting with firearms and shot at a minimum of 15 yards. The bottom of the steel targets must be angled rearward at a minimum of 15-20 degrees or hanging from a stand that allows it to swing.

  4. All targets must be placed against the berm. No exceptions.

 

Cowboy Range

 

  1. Rifles, and handguns can be used.

  2. Steel targets can be used but at a minimum distance of 15 yards.

  3. Steel targets must be professionally made and designed for shooting with firearms. The bottom of the steel targets must be angled rearward at a minimum of 15-20 degrees or hanging from a stand that allows it to swing.

  4. All targets must be placed against the berm. No exceptions.

  5. No shotguns allowed.

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RANGE LOCATION
 

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