Holbrook Sportsmen's Club

Indoor Gun Range Rules


On Saturday, all ranges are closed until 12:30 PM for work parties.  Otherwise, the indoor pistol ranges are open 24/7.

Fundamental Firearm Safety

  • Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
  • Always keep you finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
  • Firearms must remain unloaded until ready to shoot.
    • Bolts and cylinders must be open and magazines removed until positioned on the firing line and ready to fire.
  • Eye and ear protection are required at all times while on the range.
Firing Line & Cease Fire Procedures
  • Keep your muzzles pointed in a safe direction and downrange.
  • All firing must be conducted from the firing line only.
  • When a cease fire is called:
    1. Immediately unload all firearms and make them safe.
    2. Activate the flashing red light.
    3. No handling of firearms is permitted during a cease fire.
    4. Movement beyond the firing line is permitted only in emergency situations.
  • After the line has been declared safe, all personnel must step back from the firing line.

Targets & Ammunition

  • All targets must be placed a minimum of 25 feet from the firing line.
  • Paper targets only are permitted.
  • Only ammunition approved for indoor range use, as posted on each range, may be used.
  • Any handgun ammunition restrictions will be posted and must be reviewed prior to commencing fire.
  • Full automatic, burst fire, and bump firing are prohibited.
    • Rapid fire is permitted only when conducted responsibly and with full control of the firearm.

Supervision & Access

  • When present, the Range Master and assistants are in charge.
    • In their absence, all members present act as temporary range officers.
  • Junior members may not use the range unless under the direct supervision of a Charter or Associate Member.
  • Guests may only use the range when accompanied by a Charter or Associate Member.
  • Only one guest may shoot at a time, under direct visual supervision.
    • The supervising member may not shoot while supervising their guest.
  • No movement forward of the firing line is permitted unless authorized by the Executive Board.

Conduct & Facility Rules

  • No smoking, eating, or drinking is allowed while firing on the indoor range.
  • Alcohol or drug use is strictly prohibited before or during shooting.
    • No one may operate a firearm after consuming alcohol or drugs.

Legal Compliance & Enforcement

  • All federal and state firearm laws must be obeyed at all times.
  • Failure to comply with these rules may result in immediate removal from the range and may lead to suspension or termination of membership.

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