Range Safety Rules

ALWAYS treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
ALWAYS know your target and what is beyond it.
ALWAYS keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
All firearms should be unloaded and cased coming onto the range. If you do not have a case, we have loaners available in the office at no charge.
ALWAYS case or uncase firearms on the bench with muzzle pointing down range, and only during a “range hot” condition.
Once a rifle has been properly uncased on the bench (during a “range hot” condition ONLY), it may then be placed into available rifle racks uncased (magazine out, bolt open, empty chamber flag inserted and safety on) if desired.
Eye and ear protection is required to be worn on the firing line at all times during a “range hot” condition.
Know your firearm – ensure that it is safe to use and know how to operate it correctly. If you have questions please ask a range safety officer.
Use only the correct ammunition for your firearm.
No incendiary ammunition, tannerite, or other fire-conducive materials are allowed on the range

No armor piercing or steel core penetrator (M855, green tip, black tip, etc.) ammo is allowed on steel targets.
No “Force on Force” or UTM marker rounds, paintballs, or any type of “simunition” is allowed on the range.
No drawing from a holster or firing from the hip/compressed ready position on the main firing line.
Never use a firearm under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or prescription drugs that may cause mental or physical impairment.
Proper dress is required, simply because hot brass landing on your skin can create a safety hazard to yourself and others.
No open-toed shoes, sandals, or open-top boots (with shorts) are allowed on the firing line or any range.
Required Attire: Outer-layer top (crew neck short or long sleeve( and outer-layer bottoms , (shorts or pants). T Shirt, Hoodie, Sweatshirts, Jackets
Athletic bras and other undergarments must be covered.
For your own safety, please leave these looks at home:
Deep V’s, plunging necklines, scoop necks, tube tops, crop tops, halters, tanks, spaghetti straps, etc.
Athletic bras worn as tops
Shorts with cowboy boots or open-top boots (unless with pants)
Sandals or open-toed shoes of any kind
No low-cut or under-cut tops are allowed on the firing line of any range.
Smoking, vaping, and the use of e-cigarettes is allowed in designated areas only.
No open carry of firearms unless you are a certified law enforcement officer with badge displayed or MGAC staff.
No loaded firearms are allowed when entering upon any range including those carried concealed. No firearms are allowed in the office/clubhouse area unless you are MGAC staff or a law enforcement officer.
Do NOT “cross fire” on the main line- please stay in your numbered lane. For example, never fire at a 300 yard target from a designated 200 yard position, etc.

Minors on The Range

1. Minors must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

2. All minors must have parent/guardian sign waiver with written confirmation of minors age. (signed waiver with minor’s DOB)

3. All minors are only allowed to shoot under parent/guardian’s supervision.

4. Parent or Guardian must be within arm’s reach of the minor any time they are operating a firearm.

5. Minors are required to wear the appropriate wrist band for proper age bracket identification.

6. No minors under the age of 6 are allowed on any firing line or shooting area.

7. Minors ages 6-7 are allowed as observers only on the firing line; and only when they are accompanied by their non-shooting parent or guardian.

RSO’s always have the right to stop a shooter for any reason.

Minors Ages 8-11

1. Allowed to shoot 22 caliber rimfire, air, and BB rifles only.

2. Pistols are not allowed.

3. No rapid fire.

4. Maximum distance is 100 yards.

Minors Ages 12-17

1. Not limited by distance or firearm configuration. (i.e. rifle or pistol)

2. Shooters ages 12-17 are prohibited from shooting magnum pistol loads.

3. Shooters must be able to safely operate, sight, and shoot firearms.

Inexperienced & First Time Shooters

1. Always learn proper grip, sight alignment, and safety practices with an unloaded firearm.

2. Shooters should always dry fire before the first shot.

3. For the first shot only load one round into the magazine or firearm. (if proficient they may continue)

4. For the next shots only load two rounds into the magazine or firearm. (if proficient they may continue)

5. For the next group of shots load three rounds into the magazine or firearm. (if proficient they may continue)

6. After the shooter has successful fired the sequence of rounds, they may proceed with fully loaded magazines.

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