Safety Rules

Safety Rules

Eye and Hearing protection are required on all ranges. Safe gun handling is required at all times. Safe gun handling is required at all times. The Club is extremely proud of its safety record and strives to maintain that “no accident” record.

Targets

Only paper targets are allowed on rifle and pistol ranges for safety reasons. “Spinner” type targets are allowed for use with .22 cal.

Ranges

Archery Range – this range is equipped with 10 through 40 yard targets and is open to members during daylight hours every day of the year.

Trap Ranges – two lighted trap ranges have voice activated releases. Trap ranges are open during League Hours and are available to both League and non-League members during those hours.

15, 25, & 50 Yard Ranges** – this range is equipped with several shooting benches and wire target holders. It is bermed at both the 15, 25, and 50 yard distances.

100 Yard Range** – this range has two shooting benches and wire target holders.

200 Yard Range** – this is a limited use range that can only be used when all other ranges are closed. It is equipped with one shooting bench.

** – The 25, 50, 100, and 200 Yard Ranges have covered shooting areas.

FIREARM HANDLING RULES

A. ALWAYS KEEP THE FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
B. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL READY TO SHOOT, and outside the trigger guard until ready to fire or until the command “Commence Firing!” has been given by the Range Safety Officer.
C. ALWAYS KEEP THE ACTION OPEN AND THE FIREARM UNLOADED UNTIL READY TO USE. On RFSC’s firing range this means the shooters are in position on the firing line and the range has been cleared to commence firing.
D. KNOW YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND. When on RFSC’s range this means to be mindful of adjacent areas and act accordingly.
E. BE SURE THE FIREARM IS SAFE TO OPERATE.
F. KNOW HOW TO SAFELY OPERATE THE FIREARM.
G. USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR FIREARM.
H. EYE AND EAR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE SHOOTING RANGE AREA.
I. NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING.
J. STORE FIREARMS SO THEY ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
There are federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and/or regulations governing the manner of firearm storage, including some that may make the failure to properly store firearms a criminal offense. Besides these regulatory requirements and/or penal prohibitions, such activities may, pursuant to state or local laws, give a party a cause of action to sue you for injuries or damages caused by a third party that obtained access to one of your firearms. You are strongly advised by RFSC to engage a local attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin to advise you in regards to these matters.
K. BE ADVISED THAT CERTAIN TYPES OF FIREARMS AND MANY SHOOTING ACTIVITIES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.