Burlington Flats Fish & Game Club Outdoor Range & Pond Safety Rules

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1. THIS RANGE IS NOT PUBLIC.  Only club members and escorted guests may shoot here.  Concealed carry by members and escorted guests is permitted.

• Non-member guests may not be on the property unless they are attending an event which is open to the public or are physically escorted by an active member. 
• Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests.

2. OBEY THE LAW.  Comply with all federal/state/local laws plus club rules, signs and commands from club officials.

3.  SAFETY GEAR REQUIRED.  Shooters and observers must provide and wear their own ear and eye protection.

4.  CORRECT/REPORT UNSAFE CONDITIONS/CONDUCT.  Everyone is responsible for range safety.   If you see a safety issue, take immediate steps to correct it (where possible) and always report the issue to a rangemaster or club official.    

5. PRACTICE SAFE FIREARMS CONTROL. 

• Firearms must be made safe (unloaded, action open/chamber flag inserted, safety engaged, muzzle pointing in safe direction) when being carried to/from firing line.
• Firearms will be made safe then grounded (not handled) during cease fire periods, or when people are not sealed under cover in the pit downrange.  
• Firearms will only be handled when all persons are behind the firing line/sealed under cover in the pit, safe conditions exist and the rangemaster gives the command to commence fire (where applicable).

6. RANGE SIGNS & CHAINS. Use the reversible range sign, yellow chain(s) and red/green sign to indicate that the 300 yard range is in use.  Do not enter the range unless signs and conditions indicate it is cleared, or, an official clears you to do so.   

7. SHOOTING LIMITATIONS. 

• All outdoor shooting must be in authorized range areas in the direction of and into berms/backstops only.
• Pay attention to your surroundings.  Always be sure of your target and range conditions before and while shooting. Be mindful of animals, vehicles and people who may mistakenly enter the area.  Be particularly mindful during hunting season as their could be unseen hunters who have strayed onto our property.
• No big game hunting in the wooded/forested areas of the club. Your shots may put members or our surrounding neighbors in danger. You may also be in danger should someone wish to shoot on our ranges.
• No reckless shooting:  All shooting must be controlled and aimed. 
• Proper targets only:  Shoot at products which were specifically produced as shooting targets.  
• No unauthorized “targets.”  Includes bottles, glass,  scrap metal, scrap wood, old appliances, furniture, etc.  Used targets must be removed and taken with the shooter when complete.  
• No shooting at range structures or facilities.    
• Absolutely NO SHOOTING when/if :
  • SKEET- No shooting if people are on the 300 yard range or fishing (the fishermen must give way but be clear before Skeet can proceed).
  • 300 YARD RANGE/FISHING- No shooting or fishing if people are shooting Skeet. 
  • TRAP- No shooting if people are shooting on the 50 yard range.
  • 50 YARD RANGE- No shooting if people are shooting Trap.
  • When Scouts are in camp
  • If road signs indicate ranges are in use or otherwise closed.  People may be downrange shooting, performing maintenance or in the woods behind the target pits.

9. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF.  If you bring anything in, take it back out with you. Do not leave materials behind.

• Pick-up and take your brass and used targets home with you.
• Take your trash (food wrappers, bottles., cups, boxes, bags, ammo boxes, packages, etc.) home with you.

10. RESPECT PROPERTY.  Do not damage/misuse the club's equipment/facilities and never touch or handle any other person’s equipment without their permission.

11. STAY HOME IF SICK, DRUNK OR HIGH.  Alcohol & drug use is prohibited on all club ranges. No firearms may be handled by persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any time on club property.  If you are ill, you could make others around you sick as well.  Stay home!

12. CLUB EVENTS/UPKEEP TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PERSONAL SHOOTING. Otherwise, its first come, first serve.

13. SHOOTING TAKE PRECENDENCE OVER FISHING. Regardless if you were fishing first, if someone wants to shoot Skeet or shoot on the 300 yard range, you must vacate until shooting is complete. Of course, we ask shooters to be considerate as well

FAILURE TO FOLLOW RULES MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP & PROSECUTION

Click here to view a downloadable pdf version of these rules   |    If you are looking for our Indoor Range Safety Rules, click here.