RANGE SAFETY RULES

1. Unload all firearms when entering through the main gate in the safety area.

2. Handguns must be holstered or bagged, unloaded and magazine removed.

3. Rifles/shotguns must be concealed in a rifle bag and magazine removed.

4. Only the following types of firearms and calibers may be used on these Ranges:

    (a) Handguns, Shotguns, Rifles and Hand Machine Carbines.

    (b) Any caliber Handgun/Shotgun/Rifle with a caliber not exceeding 12.7mm.

5. The Safety Officer ensures that all rules and procedures are adhered to.

6. The firing point shall not be left with a loaded firearm.

7. Firearms shall only be loaded at the firing point and with the barrel pointing to the back stop.

8. Only targets provided shall be fired at. All targets must be within 3 meters from the back stop.

9. Under no circumstances shall glass bottles, tin cans or any other hard objects be brought onto the range and used as targets.

10. Under no circumstances shall glass bottles, tin cans or any other object be allowed to be used as targets.

11. Turning around with a loaded firearm or empty firearm in hand is forbidden.

12. Firearm shall be holstered or put down unloaded, whenever shooting is
       interrupted for target changing or patching etc. Under no circumstances may firearms be handled whenever anyone is in front of the firing point.

13. Other people’s firearms may not be touched without the permission of the
       owner.

14. Eye and hearing protection shall be worn at all times.

15. No alcohol, or person under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed on any range.

16. All people not shooting will stand at least one (1) meter behind the person/s
       busy shooting.

17. No person may climb on any backstop, fence, wall or embankment – EVER.

18. If you have trouble with your firearm while on the range and you cannot rectify the problem, please call the Safety Officer who will assist you.

19. If you notice any irregularities please report this to the Safety Officer.

20. Children under the age of 18 may only be on the shooting range premises while under the direct control of their parent, or legal guardian. The child           must be within an arm’s reach so that the parent can exercise direct control. (A shooting range is not a playground).

21. The indemnity book (inside the clubhouse) must be signed every time the range is visited.

22. Any violation of safety rules may lead to termination of membership.