Approved Firearms

• Handguns and .22 Long Rifle firearms are permitted in the Steel Pit.
• Shotguns, pistol-caliber carbines, and all centerfire rifles are strictly prohibited.

Firing Line & Firearm Handling

• The firing line is established by the shooter closest to the berm.
• All shooting must be conducted from the same firing line.
• If more than one shooter is present, all shooters must agree on the firing distance.
• The first shooter on the range has priority in setting the distance.
• Handling firearms behind the firing line is prohibited.
• All firearms must be bagged or cased when transported to and from the firing line.

Target Use & Distance

• Paper targets are not permitted in the Steel Pit.
• Outside of sanctioned competitions, all shooting must be conducted from a minimum distance of 15 yards.

Holsters & Drawing

• Drawing from a holster is permitted only at the established firing line.
• If the handgun is equipped with a safety, it must remain engaged until the firearm is ready to fire.

Muzzle Control & Safety

• At no time may a firearm be raised above the berm or pointed in any direction other than downrange.
• This requirement applies during all actions, including loading, reloading, holstering, drawing, clearing malfunctions, and handling firearms between strings of fire.

Compliance & Enforcement

• All members are required to comply with all range rules and regulations.
• Any member may provide corrective guidance if a rule violation or safety concern is observed.
• All ranges is are under continuous active video surveillance.
• All reported rule infractions will be reviewed using security footage.
• Members found in violation may be referred to the Executive Board for appropriate corrective action.