Chandler's Gun Shop and Shooting Ranges: Gun Range Rules

Gun Range Rules

Range Rules

  1. Always sign in and out at the gun shop.
  2. When range is COLD and ranges are halted: place ALL firearms, magazines and ammunition on the bench. DO NOT HANDLE FIREARMS, MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION ON A COLD RANGE. Step back from the bench until range is HOT.
  3. No rapid firing on any ranges. No two fisted shooting. No hip and fast draw. No prone shooting.
  4. NEVER walk down-range (or) in front of, the shooting line. Call a HALT before walking down-range to change or check targets.
  5. ALWAYS keep the weapon pointed down range.
  6. ONLY handguns are permitted on the 3, 7, & 15 yard ranges. Rifles and handguns are permitted on the 25 & 50 yard ranges.
  7. PAPER TARGETS ONLY. No steel targets, cell phones, computers, soda cans, balloons, bottles and glass of any kind are not to be shot on any of the gun ranges.
  8. No BB Guns.
  9. NEVER pick up ANY weapon that YOU are unfamiliar with ... you don't know if the weapon is loaded, on or off safety, or is in good working order.
  10. STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF YOUR TARGET. Limit to two posted targets per shooter.
  11. Please pick up shotgun shells and remove your shot up targets and place in the trash containers.
  12. Shooters ONLY on ranges. No spectators, no animals allowed on the ranges. Children are ONLY allowed if shooting with adult supervision. (within one arm length) UNATTENDED CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ROAM THE PROPERTY.
  13. No shotguns are allowed to be shot against ANY black boards. Shotguns have a designated area. Please see the Gun Shop Staff or Range master.
  14. "Judges" or .410 shotgun shell handguns: You may ONLY shoot .45 longcolt at the blackboard. Shotgun shells and slugs may ONLY be shot at shotgun targets.
  15. Alcoholic beverages prohibited on premises, if we smell it you will have to leave.
  16. DO NOT walk or drive between the house and barn.
  17. No tracers are allowed on the ranges.
  18. NOTE: 50 Calibers are no longer permitted on the ranges.(this includes Black powder)

Ten Commandments Of Gun Saftey

It benefits us all to top for a minute and reflect on the 10 Commandments of Gun Safety. If you visibly practice safe gun handling, you'll be amazed at how it rubs off on those around you.

  1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Know where that muzzle is at all times. Sometimes muzzle up may not be a good thing.
  2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. The trigger is designed to fire the gun, so stay away from it until the gun is pointed at an appropriate target.
  3. Always keep the gun unloaded until it is ready to use. Never assume anything when it comes to safety. Always check the magazine and chamber before handing over a firearm or handling it yourself.
  4. Be sure the gun is safe to operate. If in doubt, don't use it. Have it professionally checked.
  5. Know how to use the gun safely. Take a few minutes to understand how the safeties work and how to safely load and unload the firearm. If you've lost your instruction manual, write the manufacturer for another one. It's free!
  6. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
  7. Know your target and what is beyond. Never shoot at a skylined animal or target. Never shoot over water or ice, as bullets can ricochet.
  8. Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate. Good eyewear is worth its weight in gold, As you cannot replace your eyes. You'll want to wear ear protection as well. Since every time you are exposed to noise levels above 90 decibels or so (and virtually every gunshot far exceeds that) you lose a little more hearing.
  9. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
  10. Store guns unloaded and not accessible to unauthorized persons. Especially keep guns way from the little ones. Children and those unfamiliar with guns are often quite curious about them. Always let them know that they may only handle a firearm with your supervision. Take them shooting, and show them how practice good gun safety habits. But make sure that your guns are locked away when not in use.

These 10 items are a pretty good start at making sure you and your loved ones are safe from accidents with a firearm. But they are not all of the safety measures necessary. Certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions. If it doesn't seem safe,It probably isn't. Think it through first, rather than being sorry.