Field Access & Scheduling

• Before opening the Skeet Field, a sign must be placed on Trap Field One indicating it is closed.
• The Skeet Field will be closed during organized ATA shoots.
• Shooting is not permitted past sunset, as published by Weather.com.

General Responsibility & Firearm Safety

• Each shooter is required to know and comply with all range safety rules. If in doubt, ask the Range Officer.
• As a firearm owner and user, you are responsible for your actions.
• Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction and downrange.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
• Never move from a station with a loaded firearm.

Firearm Condition & Handling

• All firearms must have the action open and contain no live or spent shells, except when the shooter is on the firing line.
• Break-open firearms may be closed while in a gun rack, but must not contain a live or spent shell.
• No shells may be loaded unless the shooter is at a designated shooting station.
• No more than two shells may be loaded in a firearm at any time.
• After any abnormal discharge, the barrel must be checked with a ramrod before continuing.

Cease Fire Procedures

• When a cease fire is called, all firearms must be immediately unloaded and actions opened.

Ammunition Restrictions

• No shot size larger than #7½ is permitted.
• Game loads are not allowed.
• Maximum allowable loads are:
• • 1290 FPS with a maximum shot charge of 1⅛ oz
  • 1325 FPS with a maximum shot charge of 1 oz
  • 1350 FPS with a maximum shot charge of ⅞ oz
• These limits are maximums and may not be exceeded.
• Shot charges may not exceed the stated maximum by more than 3%.

Range Access & Supervision

• Only individuals who are actively shooting, along with one scorer, are permitted on the skeet field.
• Only authorized personnel may load the skeet houses.
• 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 of the sponsoring member.
• • The supervising member may not shoot while supervising.
• No one under the age of 18 may shoot on the skeet field without direct supervision by a Member.

New Shooters & Competency

• No individual may discharge a firearm they are not knowledgeable about or capable of operating.
• • Instruction and assistance are permitted.
• The Range Officer has full discretion regarding shooter competency.
• First-time skeet shooters must shoot their initial round with experienced shooters or under the supervision of an experienced individual approved by the Range Officer.

Protective Equipment & Conduct

• Eye and hearing protection are required for all shooters and personnel on the skeet field.
• Be courteous and respectful to fellow shooters, scorers, and helpers.
• Pick up only your own empty shells, and only after your squad has completed shooting.

Malfunctions & Duds

• All duds and misfired shells must be removed from club grounds by the owner or placed in the designated Dud Container.
• Do not leave misfired shells on the ground or dispose of them in the trash.
• Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and clear malfunctions safely.

Alcohol, Drugs & Legal Compliance

• Alcohol or drug use is strictly prohibited before or during shooting.
• • No one may operate a firearm after consuming alcohol or drugs.
• All federal and state firearm laws must be obeyed at all times.

Enforcement

• Failure to comply with these rules may result in immediate removal from the range and may lead to suspension or termination of membership.