1. All Federal, State and Local firearm laws must be obeyed at all times.
· All shooters must be US citizens or permanent residents with accompanying driver’s license or green card.
· Visitors from out of the country may shoot on the range if one of the following criteria is met:
· Visitor has a valid and current hunting license in accordance with Federal law requirements or
· Visitor is an approved member of the Visa Waiver Program and can provide proof of their status in the program (passport with Visa Waiver stamp or approval email/letter from the Visa Waiver Program).
2. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, Range Master, Range Safety Officers, and Range Staff must be obeyed at all times.
3. Range Master, Range Safety Officers, and Range Staff have the right to inspect any and all firearms, ammunition and equipment at any time.
4. Everyone must follow the Four Basic Rules of Firearm Safety at all times:
· Treat all guns, at all times, as if they are loaded.
· Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to shoot or destroy.
· Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you are ready to shoot.
· Be sure of your target, what is in line with it and what is beyond it.
5. All handling – including uncasing, casing, loading and unloading of firearms is limited to your assigned shooting lane on the bench provided.
6. All weapons must be kept pointed down range at all times.
7. All firearms must be cleared, by a range officer, and breech open before removed from the firing line.
8. Shooters must wear eye and hearing protection prior to entering the range and keep it on until they exit.
9. If any problem should occur with your weapon while on the firing line, leave the jammed or malfunctioning firearm pointed down range on the bench in the firing station, and immediately contact the Range Safety Officer.
10. No drawing from a holster and firing without prior approval from the range master. No shooting at objects on the floor, walls or ceiling. Shooters are responsible for any and all damage to our range that comes from reckless, negligent, or careless shooting.
11. Cross lane firing is strictly prohibited. Shoot only at your own target within your designated lane at all times.
12. No one is allowed to be forward of the firing line at any time, under any circumstances.
13. Be sure you are using the correct ammo for your gun at all times. Only factory produced, brass cased ammo is allowed to be used on the range. Hand or privately loaded ammo, tracers, explosive or armor piercing ammunition is strictly prohibited. Shotguns are not allowed.
14. All brass, once fired, is considered “lost brass.” Shooters may only collect their personal fired brass as long as they do not disrupt the shooters around them or create a safety hazard. It is not permitted to retrieve any brass that falls forward of the firing line.
15. No food or drink is permitted on the range at any time.
16. No one will be permitted on the range if they are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substances.
17. Shooters under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
18. If you intend to do bodily harm to yourself or others you are not permitted on the range at any time.
19. Only one loaded firearm is permitted at a single time. No other gun handling is allowed behind the firing line.
20. No open toed shoes are allowed on the range.
21. Low cut or V type shirts are not recommended.
22. Always be courteous and aware of other shooters around you on the range.
23. Immediately notify the Range Safety Officer of any unsafe practices on the range.
24. All Class III weapons must be checked in at the Range Station with the required federal stamp.
25. No black powder weapons are allowed.
26. You must have at least two persons in your group or possession of a personal firearm to participate in West Armory’s rental program.
27. Firearms brought onto the property must be unloaded and in a secure case, range bag, or holster prior to entering the facility.
28. All weapons must be checked at the front counter before proceeding.
29. It is the shooter’s responsibility to understand how to operate the firearm safely and ensure that it is in proper working order, as well as understanding all safety features prior to shooting.
30. All rental firearms must use range ammunition purchased from West Armory.
31. Upon a “CEASE FIRE” command from the Range Safety Officer, all shooters must stop shooting immediately, put down the firearm facing toward the target, and step back from the firing lane. Shooters may return to the firing lane only after the “ALL CLEAR” signal has been given.
32. Never pass a loaded firearm to another person. Place unloaded firearms on the bench in your firing station and allow the next person to pick it up and load it. All firearms must be unloaded (with the breech or cylinder open) in order to move to another firing lane.
33. All shooting should be in a safe and controlled manner. West Armory does not permit “dual wielding” or “two gun shooting” at any time.
34. Only authorized targets may be used and are subject to Range Master approval. The Range Master reserves the right to prohibit any target that is deemed offensive, inappropriate, or unsafe in their sole opinion.
35. Expectant mothers are not permitted on the range at any time.
36. Always check with the Range Safety Officer if unsure if your firearm or ammunition is permitted. The Range Master reserves the exclusive right to prohibit any incomplete firearm (rifles and handguns without complete sights, firearms with missing or broken parts, etc.) that is deemed unsafe.
37. West Armory reserves the right to eject or refuse service to anyone who inappropriately handles a firearm or would potentially endanger the safety of our patrons or staff.
38. Please ask the Range Master, Range Safety Officer, or Range Staff for clarification if you have any questions on the Range Rules and Regulations.
