Range Standing Orders

Sunshine Coast Shooting Club

Range Standing Orders

1.     Immediately on entering the Range Premises every person shall sign the Range Attendance Register
2.     Member’s Club Id Cards must be worn at all times whilst on the Range Premises
3.     The red warning flag is to be flown at the Main Gate and outside any Range being used, prior to the commencement of any shooting
4.     Shooting not to commence before 8.30am and must cease at 5.00pm – except for Air Pistol which is unlimited
5.     A Range Officer must be appointed for the designated firing line prior to the commencement of shooting
6.     Whilst shooting, unlicenced and junior shooters are to be under the direct supervision of a designated  licenced Club Member.
7.     Unless in use at the firing line, all guns are to be secured in their container and not left unattended
8.     With exception of IPSC and Western Action / Single Action matches, loaded guns must not be placed on  the firing bench or tables
9.     Guns and magazines must be cleared and in safe condition by the designated Range Officer
10.     All guns must be cleared and in safe condition by the designated Range Officer prior to any person  moving forward of the firing line.
11.     The designated Range Officer shall remain at the firing line to safeguard the weapons whilst these  personnel are forward of the firing line
12.     Immediately prior to the removal from the firing line, all guns must be cleared and iin safe condition by  the designated Range Officer and boxed in his presence
13.     Ear and eye protection must be worn by all persons whilst shooting and ear protection by all visitors / spectators within the confines of the firing area
14.     The minimum standard of dress which must be worn for safety reasons whilst shooting is; short sleeve shirt / t-shirst, shorts, trousers, kilts, dresses, enclosed footwear with normal socks – not ankle type socks
15.     NO CAMOUFLAGE CLOTHING OF ANY SORT MAYBE WORN ON THE CLUB PREMISES – except cadets of the Defence Services whilst undergoing official training  , and their respective officers
16.     Holsters may only be used on Range D and CANNOT be worn outside the confines of that Range , even if empty. Police Officers are exempt of this rule.
17.     Holstered weapons are not to be worn unless actively engaged in a designated holster match at the firing line and under direct supervision of a Range Officer.
18.     Licenced shooters must be accredited to use a holster and must clearly wear their accreditation card whilst shooting. NO CARD – NO SHOOT
19.     No unlicenced shooter or the holder of a Minor’s licence shall be allowed to wear a holster
20.     NO shooter is allowed to use semi-automatic pistol from a holster unless approved by the committee. These weapons must be used from the ‘ready’ position. Police are exempted from this rule
21.     No unlicenced shooter or holder of a Minor licence is allowed to use semi-automatic centre-fire pistol
22.     Only official club targets are allowed to be used on these Ranges. Any other targets, tin cans etc are not allowed.
23.     You must obey, without question, any order given by a Range Officer whilst at the firing line
24.     On the command “CEASE FIRE” or “STOP” – IMMEDIATELY stop shooting and await the next instruction, keeping the firearm pointing in a safe direction
25.     No person shall touch or handle the firearm of another person without the owner’s express permission, or the permission of the Range Officer
26.     Children MUST at all times be under the strict control of their parent or guardian whilst on the club premises
27.     Solo shooting is strictly forbidden on the Ranges except in Range E Air Range 

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