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General Rules  
  1. All projectiles on the outdoor ranges must come to rest on the RCRC Club property. Any violation of this rule may result in expulsion.
  2. Do not shoot or harm any wildlife on any of the ranges. Club officials will deal with predators and pests. Any member violating this rule is subject to expulsion.
  3. Outdoor range shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
  4. Indoor range shooting hours are from 6am to 11pm.
  5. The pistol ranges on the far southeast edge of the property, adjacent to M&M Auto, are closed Monday throught Friday.
  6. Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times when engaged in shooting activities.
  7. Be courteous and use common sense when using the club facilities!
  8. Firearm safety is our absolute priority and EACH AND EVERY MEMBER'S RESPONSIBILITY!
  9. Full automatic (Class 3) weapons are prohibited.
  10. Any person under the age of 18 must be supervised at all times.
  11. When a Range Officer is present, you must respond to his or her directions immediately.
  12. Anyone refusing to leave RCRC club property at the direction of a Range Officer or an RCRC Board Member will be considered trespassing.
  13. No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed on the range. Alcohol is only permitted during special activities which have been approved by the RCRC Board. Anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on club property.
  14. Please report any problems to a Range Officer or any member of the Board of Directors.
  15. In an emergency, contact the Routt County Sheriff's Office at 879.1090.
  16. Additional rules applying to specific ranges are posted on each range. It is your responsibility to read and comply with them when using range facilities.
  17. Exceptions to these rules must be approved by the RCRC Board of Directors and may fall under the 'Rent the Range' clause if any exception is granted.
Revised and approved: March, 2005
The Routt County Rifle Club, Inc. Board of Directors
   
Shotgun Range Rules
  1. Eye and ear protection is required on all shooters.
  2. Actions open and gun unloaded at all times unless you are at a shooting station preparing to call for a target.
  3. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
  4. Be sure your gun's barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
  5. Be sure you have only the correct gauge ammunition for the gun you are shooting on your person while shooting.
  6. Control the direction of your shotgun's muzzle at all times.
  7. Obey all range commands promptly; if a cease-fire is called, open your action and unload your gun immediately.
  8. Watch your background - do not shoot toward trees or at trap houses.
  9. Automated traps may only be used when a club member certified in their operation is present and assisting.
  10. Learn and observe range etiquette and procedures for trap, skeet, and five stand.
  11. Move out beyond the skeet range and trap house to hand throw targets; all hand thrown targets must be biodegradable.
  12. Shoot at clay targets only in the shotgun range area.
  13. Maximum shot size allowed is #7½; use lead shot only.
  14. No rifle or handgun fire is allowed in the shotgun range area.
  15. Pick up your hulls and trash - especially in the mowed grass area.
  16. Control your dog at all times-this is your responsibility.
  17. All patterning must be done on the pattern board only.
  18. Persons under 18 must be under the supervision of an adult.
  19. Firearms safety is our number one goal and your responsibility.
  20. No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed on the range; alcohol is only permitted during special activities which have been approved by the Routt County Rifle Club Board; anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave club property.
  21. Be courteous and use your common sense!
  22. Report any problems to a range or club officer.
  23. For emergencies contact the Routt County Sheriff's Office at 879-1090.
Approved and adopted: November, 2004
The Routt County Rifle Club, Inc. Board of Directors
Rifle Range Rules
  1. Eye and ear protection must be worn on all ranges.
  2. All projectiles fired on the outdoor ranges must come to rest on range property. Violation of this rule may result in immediate expulsion.
  3. Keep your muzzle pointed down range at all times. Never let your muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you have made the decision to shoot.
  4. Before you go down range, place your unloaded firearm on the bench with the action open and magazine removed. Make sure the actions on all guns are open and free of all ammunition before going down range. Before going down range, yell, "Is the line safe?' If you do not get a "yes" from all shooters, do not go down range.
  5. Never carry any firearm down range. Leave all firearms at the firing line, in a completely safe and unloaded condition.
  6. Never touch your firearm while you are at the firing line if someone is down range. Wait until everyone has returned to the benches and behind the firing line. If there are two or more shooters are on the rifle range, verbally confirm that the "Range is Hot" before touching your firearm.
  7. Never move forward of the firing line to shoot a target.
  8. Never remove a loaded gun from the firing line. If you have a malfunction, keep the muzzle pointed down range and clear your malfunction on the firing line.
  9. Shooting a handgun from a holster is not allowed on the rifle range. All pistol shooting from a holster must be conducted on the pistol ranges.
  10. Do not shoot or harm any wildlife on any of the ranges. Club officials and range officers will deal with predators and pests. Any member violating this rule will be expelled from the club immediately.
  11. Only fire at paper and club-owned steel gong targets. Do not place any targets outside of the designated target areas and
    make sure all targets are in front of their respective impact berm. Do not place any targets on top of the berm.
  12. The firing of any shotshell on the rifle range is prohibited. Slugs are the only authorized projectiles to be fired from a shotgun on the rifle range.
  13. Be sure your firearm and ammunition are compatible.
  14. No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed on the range. Alcohol is only permitted during special activities, which have been
    approved by the Routt County Rifle Club Board. Anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on the range.
  15. Shooters must always conduct themselves in a responsible and safe manner.
  16. Anyone refusing to leave the range property at the direction of a Range Officer or a RCRC Board Member will be
    considered to be trespassing.
  17. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the board of directors and may fall under the "rent the range" clause, if any exception is granted.
Approved and adopted: March, 2005
The Routt County Rifle Club, Inc. Board of Directors
Outdoor Pistol Range Rules
  1. Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times.
  2. All projectiles fired on the outdoor ranges must come to rest on range property. Violation of this rule may result in immediate expulsion.
  3. Do not climb on the berms.
  4. The pistol ranges on the far east end of the property, adjacent to M&M Auto, are for weekend use only.
  5. Shooting hours are limited from sunrise to sunset. Some RCRC Board approved dim-light training is authorized, so long as the training concludes by 9:00 pm.
  6. Do not move beyond the firing line until the range is "all clear".
  7. Place targets as close as possible to the impact berms.
  8. Do not fire into the range floor. Ricochets off the ground can leave the range.
  9. Do not fire at any angle where your rounds will not be captured by the berm.
  10. Shooting at anything other than wood, cardboard or paper is prohibited. Shooting at designated club-owned steel targets or bowling pins is permitted under club authorized IPSC, IDPA or similar sport shooting events or training for those events. Steel targets may also be used during organized law enforcement shoots, but only under the supervision of a P.O.S.T. or Federal Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor.
  11. Shooting junked vehicles, glass, televisions, computer monitors, cans, bottles or anything other than the targets listed above is strictly prohibited.
  12. Only pistols and rimfire rifles are authorized to be fired on the pistol range. No centerfire rifles or shotguns are authorized to be fired on the pistol range by the Club's general membership. Shotgun and rifle training by law enforcement will be permitted on the pistol range only when conducted as department organized training under P.O.S.T. or Federal Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instruction.
  13. Full automatic weapons (any Class 3) are prohibited.
  14. Hang your targets in the center of the 4' x 8' plywood that is located in front of the impact berm. Avoid shooting the posts and cross members that hold the plywood.
  15. When arriving or departing range property, all shooters must keep their firearms unloaded and either cased or actions open. CCW holders and law enforcement officers are exempt.
  16. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction - either toward the ground or down range.
  17. Keep all firearms unloaded and actions open until on the firing line and ready to fire. No rounds will be in the chamber until ready to fire. Firearms can only be loaded on the firing line or in a designated safety area.
  18. Know how your firearm operates. If your firearm jams or misfires, keep the muzzle pointed down range until the weapon is cleared.
  19. Be sure your firearm and ammunition are compatible.
  20. No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed on the range. Alcohol is only permitted during special activities, which have been approved by the Routt County Rifle Club Board. Anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on the range.
  21. Shooters must always conduct themselves in a responsible and safe manner in accordance with the range rules.
  22. Any person under the age of 18 must be supervised at all times.
  23. Anyone refusing to leave the range property at the direction of a Range Officer or a RCRC Board Member will be considered to be trespassing.
  24. Exceptions to these rules must be approved by the board of directors and may fall under the "rent the range" clause, if any exception is granted.
Approved and adopted: March, 2005
The Routt County Rifle Club, Inc. Board of Directors
Indoor Range Rules
  1. The Indoor Range hours are 6am to 11pm
  2. You must receive orientation from, and be approved by, the Indoor Range Officer before using the range without a range officer present.
  3. You must sign in each time you use the range.
  4. Calibers allowed in the IR:
    • Any straight-walled center-fire pistol.
    • Any rim-fire handgun or rifle.
  5. No wadcutter type bullets allowed.
  6. Eye & ear protection must be worn at all times when the line is hot.
  7. Use the ventilation system at all times.
  8. Shoot from the tabled stations only.
  9. You must only fire down your lane.
  10. Paper or cardboard targets only.
  11. All rounds fired indoors must impact the bullet trap.
  12. When a Range Officer is present, you must respond to his/her directions immediately.
  13. Treat all firearms as though they were loaded.
  14. If a cease-fire is called, open your action and unload your gun.
  15. When the range is cold, do not handle your firearm and step away from the table.
  16. No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed on the range. Anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed on the range.
  17. Firearm safety is our number one goal and YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
  18. Please report any problems to a range or club officer.
  19. For emergencies contact the Routt County Sheriff's Office at 879-1090.
Approved and adopted: April, 2005
The Routt County Rifle Club, Inc. Board of Directors
Range rules