MISSION & DISTRICT ROD & GUN CLUB

P.O. BOX 3027, MISSION, BC, V2V 4J3     

                www.missionrodandgun.com

Posted:  Feb 2011

POLICY MANUAL – Shotgun Range

 

The policy manual(s) are to be read in conjunction with all common Firearms and Range Safety Manuals as well as the directives and By-Laws of the Mission and District Rod and Gun Club, and the RSO Handbook.  Members should be familiar with applicable Canadian and Provincial Firearms Legislation and govern themselves accordingly. 

 

SHOTGUN RANGE – GENERAL

 

DESCRIPTION: 

           

            The Shotgun Range consists of 4 Trap Fields, 1 of which is a combination Trap/Skeet Field.

            All Trap Fields are equipped with automatic traps & voice release systems, the Skeet Field has automatic Traps with a manual release system.

            All fields are lighted to facilitate night shooting.

            A range board is maintained for patterning shotguns with shot only.

            No slugs are permitted nor allowed.

           

RANGE SAFETY OFFICERS: 

           

            R.S.O’s are volunteer members of the club who are qualified to assist new shooters and to ensure that all Firearm Safety Rules and procedures are complied with and members and guests are signed in.  The R.S.O. has the authority and support of the Club Executive and will report flagrant behavior to the Executive, which can result in suspension of membership.  R.S.O’s can be identified by card or by wearing a range safety vest.

 

RANGE SCHEDULE: 

           

            The Shotgun Fields are open whenever the clubhouse is open & additionally on Wednesday evenings.

            Scheduling of events is posted at the range as well as on the club calendar in the clubhouse.  It is recommended that members check the club website before leaving for the range to avoid conflict with a scheduled event.  Members interested in a particular shooting discipline can contact that discipline’s Chairman by clicking on the appropriate venue on the Club website Contact Page.

 

 

 

 

 

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RANGE COURTESY: 

 

Members carrying firearms, whether from rack to field or in between

posts, shall ensure that firearms are unloaded & actions open.

Members firing semi-automatic firearms must be cognizant of members

on adjacent posts as regards their shell ejection.

Members should have only one firearm on the firing line at one time.

Treat every gun as if were loaded.

  Keep the action open and unloaded until it is your turn to shoot.

  Make sure the barrel is clear before loading,double check barrel after

every malfunction.

  Never load more than one shot in your gun except when shooting

doubles.

  Load your gun at the firing station only.

  Guns are to open and empty when moving from station to station.

  Never discard a misfired shell on the ground.

  All pistol grip shotguns must have a butt attached.

  Members who are coaching youths must have direct “hands-on” supervision

of that young person and are responsible for all safety aspects.

 

TARGETS & TRAPS: 


 

            Traps are maintained by designated volunteers.  Problems can be directed to the caretaker who will contact those designated for repairs.  No targets other than standard shotgun targets are permitted.  Club targets are available for sale at rates to be determined by the Shotgun Committee.

            No unauthorized persons shall service or otherwise operate any of the equipment on the Trap or Skeet Fields.

            For obvious reasons, the Club recommends that appropriate eye and hearing protection be worn while on the range.

           

DEER & BEARS:

            On occasion, wildlife may appear on this range, in which case all firing will cease until the animals clear the range proper.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

           

            The Mission and District Rod and Gun Club is a Society with a membership approaching 3000 members, all of which are volunteers.  This is your Club and your assistance in keeping its facilities clean and undamaged is greatly appreciated.

 

An agreement exists between Mission & District Rod & Gun Club, Ridgedale

Rod & Gun Club, Langley Rod & Gun Club, Pitt Meadows Trap & Skeet Club, Abbotsford Fish and Game Club, & Chilliwack Fish & Game Protective Association whereby each club honours the other club’s memberships in regard shotgun shooting activities.

 

Valid Membership Cards must be worn at all times while on Club Property

   

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