Skeet Field Rules

1. Prior to opening the Skeet Field a sign must be placed on Trap Field One closing it
2. Skeet Field will be closed during organized ATA shoots.
3. Each shooter is required to observe and comply with all range safety rules. If in doubt ask the range officer.
4. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
5. Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.
6. Keep your gun pointed downrange at all times.
7. Never move from a station with a loaded gun.
8. All personnel must wear appropriate eye and hearing protection while on the skeet field.
9. No loading of shells into the firearm unless you ar on a shooting station. 
10. No more than two shells in a firearm at a time.
11. If a cease fire is called, all firearms must be immediately unloaded and actions opened.
12. Guest may not use the range unless accompanied by a charter or associate member.
13. All guns must have the action opened and contain no live or empty shells at any time, except while the shooter is on the firing line. A break open gun’s action may be closed when it is in a gun rack but it shall not contain a live or empty shell.
14. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
15. Only individuals that are shooting and one scorer are permitted on the skeet field.
16. Only one Guest may fire under the direct visual supervision of the Member.  The member may not shoot while supervising their guest.
17. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to shoot on the trap fields without the direct supervision of a Member.
18. Individuals that have never shot skeet before will be required to shoot their first round on a squad with other experienced shooters or under the supervision of an experienced individual authorized by the range officer.
19. No one shall discharge a firearm that they are not knowledgeable about or capable of operating. This does not preclude assistance while tutoring. The range officer has full discretion in such matters.
20. Be courteous to other shooters and helpers.
21. Only authorized personnel are permitted to load the houses.
22. No shooting past Sunsett.  As posted by Weather.com
23. Pick up only your empties and only after your squad’s shooting is completed.
24. As a firearms owner/user, you are responsible for your actions.
25. No shot size larger than #7 ½ is allowed. No game loads are allowed.
26. No loads allowed with a velocity greater than 1290 FPS (Feet Per Second) with maximum shot charge of 1 1/8 ounces, or 1325 FPS with a maximum shot charge of 1 ounce, or 1350 FPS with a maximum shot charge of 7/8 ounces or less, as measured in any individual shotshell. These velocities are maximum and no individual shotshell shall exceed these limits for the designated shot charge. In addition, no load containing more than 1 1/8 ounces or any shot larger than Number 7 1/2 can be used. Shot charges are maximum and no charge may exceed the charge amount by more than 3%.
27. All duds and misfired shells must be removed from club grounds by the owner or placed in the Dud Container.  Do not leave them on the ground or put them in the trash. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and clear the firearm in a safe manner.
28. Always check the barrel with a ram-rod after any abnormal discharge.
29. Never use alcohol or drugs while or before shooting. No one may operate a firearm if they have consumed any alcohol or drugs.
30. All Federal and state firearm laws must be obeyed.
31. Failure to abide by these rules may result in ejection and banishment from the range and suspension or termination from membership.