RULES OF THE RANGE

GENERAL RULES

  • All firearms must be cased and unloaded when entering the store or range excluding law enforcement.
  • Concealed carry firearms must be unloaded in the safe zone prior to entering the range if they are to be fired.
  • All persons using the firing ranges must successfully complete the range safety briefing.
  • No tracer, armor piercing or steel core ammunition is allowed.
  • Maximum rifle 30 caliber.
  • All center fire ammunition must be full metal jacket except 22 caliber rim fire.
  • No one under the age of 18 is allowed on the ranges without a parent or guardian.
  • Children must be at least 10 years old to shoot firearms.
  • Children under the age of 14 must be assisted at all times by a parent or Range Safety Officer.
  • All persons using the firing ranges must sign a waiver and the range safety rules.
  • A valid government picture ID is required to rent firearms and to use the firing ranges.
  • The tactical range has limited hours.
  • Anyone using the tactical range must be range qualified (safety class required) and have a Range Safety Officer present at all times.
  • Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
  • No pregnant women are allowed in the shooting ranges.

RANGE RULES: Ranges 1–4

  • Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction. Treat all firearms as if they were loaded.
  • Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
  • Keep your firearm unloaded until you are ready to shoot.
  • Be sure your firearm is in good working order.
  • Be sure you use the correct ammunition in your firearm.
  • Dry firing is allowed on the firing line only.
  • Keep firearms pointed down range at all times while on the range.
  • No drawing from a holster.
  • Only one firearm on the bench at a time.
  • Do not pass loaded fire arms from one booth to another.
  • If a jam or other malfunction occurs and you cannot clear the problem, leave the fire arm on the shooting bench and ask the Range Safety Officer for help. Do not leave the firing line with a loaded or jammed firearm.
  • Report any negligent discharges or damage to equipment immediately.
  • If a cease fire is called, unload your firearm with the cylinder open, or slides locked back, and step back from the shooting position.
  • Never move forward of the firing line or shooting booths.
  • Eye and ear protection is mandatory before entering the range.
  • Use only authorized firearms on the range.
  • Shotguns may use slugs only.
  • Do not cross fire at targets on other lanes.
  • Use only approved targets.
  • Smoking, eating or drinking is prohibited on the range.
  • Anyone displaying unsafe actions will be warned to correct their behavior, and or be asked to leave.
  • Colonial Shooting Academy reserves the right to refuse use of the range or service to any person for any reason.

Tactical Range:

  • Shooters must be holster qualified. (Safety class required.)
  • A Range Safety Officer must be present at all times.
  • Appropriate safety rules apply.