Range Safety Rules

1. Unload all firearms, when entering through main gate, in the safety area.

2. Handguns must be holstered or bagged, unloaded and magazine removed.

3. Rifle/shotguns must be concealed in a rifle bag and magazine removed.

4. Only the following types of firearms and calibers may be used on these Ranges:
(a) Handguns, Shotguns, Rifles and Hand Machine Carbines.
(b) Any caliber Handgun/Shotgun/Rifle with a caliber not exciding 12.7mm.

5. Instructions given by the Safety Officer shall be complied with unconditionally.

6. The Safety Officer will ensure that all rules and procedures are adhered to.

7. Red flags must be on all flagpoles before shooting may commence.

8. Range Commands:
(a) “You may load and make ready” – This means the shooter may debag or unholster his firearm and load the firearm while pointing the barrel towards the backstop.
(b) “Are you ready” – The shooter has the opportunity to indicate if he experiences any problems.
(c) “Fire” – (Or the blowing of a whistle by the safety officer) – This means the shooter can commence firing at his target.
(d) “Cease Fire” – This means the shooter must cease fire immediately.
(e) “Unload/Show clear” – This means the shooter must unload his firearm and show the safety officer that the chamber as well as the magazine well/cylinder is empty.
(f) “You may bag/holster” – This means that the shooter must place his firearm in an unloaded state in a gun bag of holster. After this the firearm may not be handled until the “You may load and make ready” command is given.

9. The firing point shall not be left with a loaded firearm.

10. No firearm will be left unattended at the firing point.

11. Firearms shall only be loaded at the firing point on instructions on the range from the range officer and with the barrel pointing to the back stop.

12. Only targets provided shall be fired at. Under no circumstances shall glass bottles, etc. be used as targets. All targets must be within 3 meters from the back stop.

13. No shooting shall be done at targets, tin cans or any other items placed on the floor of the range as this can cause ricochets.

14. Turning around with a loaded firearm, or empty firearm in hand is forbidden.

15. Firearm shall be holstered or put down unloaded, whenever shooting is interrupted for target changing etc. Under no circumstances may firearms be handled whenever anyone is in front of the firing point or without the expressed instruction of the range officer.

16. Other people’s firearms may not be touched without the permission of the owner.

17. Eye and hearing protection shall be worn during shooting.

18. No alcohol, or person under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed on any range.

19. All people not shooting will stand at least one (1) meter behind the person/s busy shooting.

20. No person may climb on any backstop, fence, wall or embankment – EVER.

21. If you have trouble with your firearm, while on the range, and you cannot rectify the problem, please call the safety officer who will assist you.

22. If you notice any irregularities please report this to the safety officer or the kiosk officer.

23. Children under the age of 18 may only be on the shooting range premises while under the direct control of their parent, or legal guardian. The child must be within an arm’s reach so that the parent can exercise direct control. (A shooting range is not a playground).

24. No shooting may take place on any range unless authorized by the club committee and all administrative procedures as regulated by the club must be followed every time the range is used. (You must sign an indemnity every time you come to the range and you may not shoot outside the rules as it applies on Saturdays or according to the key rules Monday to Friday, if you are a key holder.)

25. Any violation of safety rules or key rules will lead to termination of key privilege, if you are a key holder.

26. No shooting may take place on a Sunday.

27. No targets to be applied directly to tyres.