ALL MONDAY MEETINGS START AT 7:00 PM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
If you have Membership Business arrive by 6:15 pm
Trap Range Rules
- Each shooter is required to observe and comply with all range safety rules. If in doubt ask the range officer.
- As a firearms owner/use you are responsible for your actions.
- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
- Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
- 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.
- Keep your gun pointed downrange at all times.
- Never move from a station with a loaded gun.
- All persons including competitors, referee/scorers, and trap personnel must wear appropriate eye and hearing protection while on the trap field.
- No shot size larger than #7 ½ is allowed. No game loads are allowed.
- 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%.
- Load only one shell for singles. Load only two shells for doubles.
- 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.
- Always check the barrel with a ram-rod after any abnormal discharge.
- Pick up only your empties and only after your squad’s shooting is completed.
- If a cease fire is called, all firearms must be immediately unloaded and actions opened.
- Only individuals that are shooting are permitted on the trap field.
- Only authorized personnel are permitted forward of the 16 yard line.
- Guest may not use the range unless accompanied by a charter or associate member.
- Only one Guest may fire under the direct visual supervision of the Member. The member may not shoot while supervising their guest.
- No one under the age of 18 is allowed to shoot on the trap fields without the direct supervision of a Member.
- 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.
- Individuals that have never shot trap 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.
- Be courteous to other shooters and helpers.
- Never use alcohol or drugs while or before shooting. No one may operate a firearm if they have consumed any alcohol or drugs.
- All Federal and state firearm laws must be obeyed.
- Failure to abide by these rules may result in ejection and banishment from the range and suspension or termination from membership.