RANGE OFFICER

- The first Member to arrive is deemed to be the Acting Range Officer. This may be handed over to another Member of JRSA at any time.

- A Range Officer as designated by these rules, shall enforce these Range Rules.

- A Range Officer who neglects or refuses to enforce these rules may be liable for a breach of these rules and a contravention of the by-laws.

GENERAL RANGE RULES

- Shotguns: Single projectile only. Discharged downrange in the same manner as all other firearms

- Handguns may be holstered in a side holster at the hip or on the leg and be carried forward of the firing line. Chest and shoulder holsters are not allowed unless given permission by the board. The handgun must remain at all times within the holster. In order for the Range Officer to acknowledge that you are in safe mode, please step back from the firing line with your handgun holstered and wait for GREEN. Safe to go forward of the firing line.

- Guests will need to sign in on the sheets provided at range board as well as pay their $10.00 guest fee (Maximum two (2) guests per member. Excluding events.).

- All persons on the range MUST wear eye and hearing protection including spectators and non-shooting guests.

- Firearms shall be discharged on designated ranges only. Review the posted information at each shooting bay.

- All uncased firearms carried to and from the ranges shall be empty of ammunition and be carried with actions open. Uncased firearms may not be brought into the range sheds during a cease-fire.

- Anyone who notices an unsafe condition at any time shall call a cease-fire and immediately notify the Range Officer.

- Shooters shall P.R.O.V.E their firearms are safe and then stand back from the firing line after firing to indicate to the Range Officer that a cease-fire can be called to check targets.

- Every person shall help keep the property clean by putting garbage and refuse in garbage barrels. Leave the range cleaner than when you arrived.

- All shooters shall have a valid Membership Card at all times while on the ranges. Exceptions are made for those shooting in invitational matches, special events and member guests. Membership cards are not transferable.

- Only the Executive or the Board of Directors shall authorize special activities or events and range closures.

- When there is a special scheduled shooting event at a range, that range is closed for all other shooting activities until the scheduled event is over.

- All family members and guests less than 18 years old using the Club’s ranges, must be supervised by an adult.

- All casings must be cleaned up and disposed of properly. This includes .22’s.

- Any and all misfired rounds are to be placed in the provided receptacles and are NOT to be mixed with the spent casings.

- No vehicle  parking shall obstruct the use of roads, gates or other parked vehicles.

- No vehicles are permitted on the ranges without checking with the Executive or Board of Directors. This is due to the fact that the surface conditions of the range floors at certain times of the year can be impassable. A member that damages or requires extraction from the range will be liable for all expenses incurred. If the conditions permit members will be given permission for setup and teardown purposes only.

- No ATVs or Snowmobiles permitted on JRSA property, for recreational purposes.

- Dogs, other than service dogs, are NOT permitted off leash when any range is active.

- Fires are not permitted outside of designated fire rings, (either fixed locations or portable) areas. 

- There shall be no firing before 8:00 a.m. without prior approval from the Executive or Board of Directors.

RANGE IS ACTIVE (HOT) – RED FLAG

- Do not go forward of the established firing line. 

- Shooting may commence.

- Guns may be cased/uncased ONLY while the range is ACTIVE (HOT). Firearms handling is done ONLY at the shooting benches.

TARGETS

-  No improvised targets of any kind are permitted to be shot on the range. This includes  glass targets or targets containing glass, pop or beer cans, plastic pop bottles etc, pressure vessels (eg. Propane Tanks) of any kind, whether full or empty, including shotgun clays are not to be used as targets..

- Staple guns are NOT to be used on any benches or firing line posts. Immediate dismissal will occur for infractions to this.

- Shooting range markers, structures, barriers or protective side berms is prohibited.

- Targets are not to be placed on the top of side berms.

- Targets may be placed on the front face of the berms from ground level. Climbing on the berms is prohibited at any time. 

- Paper targets shall be placed on the center plywood area of target backboards. Support posts and stands are not to be targeted.

- Targets, target frames and bases must be returned to shooting bays/storage areas when done. Member supplied targets must be removed from club property when the member leaves.

- Any targets and or props not mentioned above are the property of sub-clubs and are not to be used without prior authorization.

- When placing steel targets, they must be at least 10 metres from the firing line when using hand guns and at least 50 metres from the firing line when using rifles. The only exception shall be for JRSA approved Sub Clubs who may have alternate distances as approved by the Executive or Board of Directors.

- All binary explosive targets that are now available in Canada under brand names like Tannerite or Shockwave, are prohibited without prior approval of the Executive or Board of Directors. Contact the aformenting to obtain approval in writing.

MEDIA POLICY

- Communication by members for publication: The JRSA has a policy of maintaining anonymity in all its affairs.

- Any communication intended to appear in any commercial (for profit) media, including traditional news media (print, radio, television), online (websites) and social media (blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter and other sites is permitted only with the prior approval of the Club’s Board of Directors.

- Publishing of personal non-commercial blogs, photos and/or videos by members on social media is permitted and encouraged, providing the member is acting in accordance with the Official Range Rules and acts in a manner that is in the best interest of the Club. Any member or guest of a member posting media not in accordance with the Official Range Rules will be subject to a disciplinary hearing.

THE RANGE IS NO LONGER ACTIVE (SAFE) – GREEN FLAG

- Do not handle firearms.

- Guns left on benches or racks during cease fire must be P.R.O.V.E.’d safe and actions open. 

- Rifles may be slung around the shoulder and carried forward of the firing line. Barrels must be pointing straight up, or straight down. The rifle must at all times be carried in a safe condition. In order for the Range Officer to acknowledge that you are in safe mode, please step back from the established firing line with the rifle in slung position and wait for GREEN.

- It is now safe to go forward of the established firing line.

- Magazines may be charged during cease fire as long as firearms are not handled. 

- It is every shooter’s responsibility to know what is going on around them and to ensure all others on the line know as well. Always double check and confirm that EVERYONE is prepared for firing to commence or for a cease fire.

SUB-CLUBS

- Use of the property by any sub-club is pursuant to approval of the Executive or Board of Directors, and must be re-visited annually.

- Range closure for sub-club activities is subject to approval by the Executive or Board of Directors.

- Sub-clubs must nominate a sub-club president responsible for reporting sub-club business to the Executive or Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting, or at the behest of the Executive or Board of Directors.

- Any projects undertaken by sub-clubs must be approved by the Executive or the Board. 

- In order to maintain parity for all JRSA members, no sub-club shall comprise the majority membership of the Executive or Board of Directors.

OTHER

- The Executive or the Board of Directors may alter and/or amend these rules at their discretion as necessary.

- Unless given previous approval from the Executive or the Board of Directors, under NO circumstances is a member permitted to utilize the range for commercial enterprise.

- No smoking is permitted while on any of the ranges. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all ranges without prior authorization. Persons whose behavior exhibits the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other form of impairment will not be permitted on any range.

- Range maintenance activities take precedence over shooting. When possible, notice will be given either by signage or by posting to the club’s calendar. Under no circumstances will a maintenance activity be delayed by any club member.

- Failure to follow any of these rules can become grounds for immediate suspension from the club with a possibility of expulsion. All such incidents will be ruled upon by the Board of Directors.