Holbrook Sportsmen's Club

Steel Pit Rules

Firing Line

      • Shooting in front of the 25-yard firing line is permitted.
      • The firing line is set by the person who is positioned farthest downrange (closest to the berm). This is determined on a first-arrived basis and may be mutually agreed upon when other shooters arrive.
      • Once the firing line has been established, no one may handle firearms behind the firing line. 
      • Firearms must be unloaded and holstered, bagged or cased when moving to and from the firing line.

Approved Ammunition and Firearms

      • Armor-piercing, tracer, and incendiary ammunition are prohibited on club property.
      • Handguns and .22 Long Rifle firearms (rimfire rifles) are permitted in the Steel Pit.  Shotguns, pistol-caliber carbines, and all centerfire rifles are strictly prohibited.

Approved Targets & Placement

      • Approved targets in the Steel Pit are limited to steel plate targets mounted on a fixed stand.
      • Only club installed targets may be used.
      • Outside of sanctioned competitions, all shooting on the Steel Pit must be conducted from a minimum distance of 15 yards.
      • Paper targets are not allowed in the Steel Pit.
      • Cross-firing is prohibited.
      • Equipment may be placed on a small stand, bench or barrel when resetting targets.

Holsters & Special Use

Drawing from a holster is allowed in the Steel Pit with the following stipulations.

      • Dominant side hip and appendix holsters are permitted.
      • Cross-draw and rearward-facing holsters are prohibited.
      • Firearm safeties must be engaged while drawing.
      • Drawing and holstering is permitted only at the established firing line.

Hours or Operation

      • Range hours are from 9:00 AM to sunset as published by Weather.com or on a smartphone.
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