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Range Rules

Rules for ALL Ranges

  • Always Keep Firearms Pointed in a Safe Direction.
  • Treat ALL Firearms as Though They are Loaded.
  • Keep Your Finger OFF the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot.
  • Safety is everyone’s responsibility
  • Wear your TCGC Badge.
  • Hearing and eye protection is required by all
  • No alcohol.
  • No hunting.
  • No visibly holstered firearms.

 

Rifle and Pistol Range Rules

  • Shooting times: 8:00 am (9:00 am Sunday) to Dusk
  • Range Officers are in charge
  • All firearms must be unloaded and cased when carrying from the vehicle to the firing line or back to the vehicle
  • Firearms must be cased when moving more than one shooting bench
  • Only one uncased firearm allowed on the shooting bench at any time
  • Cross-station shooting allowed one station to either side of your firing station
  • The person wanting a cold range should turn on the RED lights. No firearms, cased firearms, magazines or ammo are to be handled during a COLD range. The person that wanted a cold range will turn off the RED lights for a HOT range
  • All rounds should impact the center of the berm. Use only wood or PVC for target stands
  • Do not shoot anything that may cause a ricochet, explode or roll. No explosive targets

 

Trap and Skeet Rules

  • Shooting times: 8:00 am (9:00 am Sunday) to Dusk
  • Range Attendants are in charge
  • All firearms must be unloaded with the actions open when carried from the vehicle to the shooting areas or back to the vehicle
  • Use hand-throwing devices only from the skeet field
  • Universal trap and skeet etiquette shall be maintained at all times

Indoor Pistol Range

**NO RIFLES**

  • Shooting times: 8:00 AM (9:00 AM Sunday) to 8:00 PM.
    • Doors must be down after dusk.
  • Range Officers are in charge.
  • All Firearms MUST be unloaded & cased when carrying to and from the building.
  • Firearms MUST be cased when:
    • Moving more than one shooting bench or
    • Moving to and from a staging location.
  • Only one uncased firearm is allowed on the shooting bench at any time.
  • Firearms must not be loaded until on the firing line
  • Cross-station shooting allowed one position to either side of your firing location.
  • All rounds should impact the steel backstop.
  • Use only wood or plastic for target stands.
  • Do not shoot anything that may explode, roll, or cause a ricochet.
  • COLD RANGE PROCEDURE:
    • The person wanting a cold range should turn on the RED lights, after making sure the rest of the line is ready for a cold range.
    • No firearms, magazines, clips, or ammo are to be touched during a COLD range.
    • The person that wanted a cold range will turn off the RED lights for a hot range.
  • Behind Backstop Procedures:
    • Check the shooting area and inform all present to leave the building.
    • Hang the sign on the door:RANGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
    • Lock deadbolt on front door once range is empty.
    • When done, unlock the deadbolt and remove sign.

 

 

**CALIBER RESTRICTIONS FOR INDOOR RANGE**

NO BOTTLENECK CARTRIDGES EVEN IF SHOT IN A PISTOL EXCEPT THOSE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PISTOLS SUCH AS 357 SIG AND 5.7X28.

NO STRAIGHT WALL CARTRIDGE DESIGNED FOR RIFLES SUCH AS 350 LEGEND EVEN IF SHOT IN A PISTOL.  THE ONE EXCEPTION IS 30 CARBINE.