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Range Specific Rules for all ranges and what AMMO you can shoot on each range
For questions, clarification, concerns, or to report unsafe use of any of the ranges. Email safety@themsc.org
Range Hours
Outdoor Ranges
- Mon-Sat: 8:00 AM to Sunset
- Sun: 10:00 AM to Sunset
Indoor Range
- Daily: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
High Impact Rounds
The Club created the term “high impact round” to better ensure the safety of our members and their guests as well as reduce damage when using the indoor range and steel range.
A high impact round is defined by the Club to be a pistol cartridge which is
1) specific to the cartridge not the firearm and
2) a combination of powder charge and bullet which is likely to cause the round to ricochet and do harm, or to damage equipment and/or facilities.
This definition allows a member to
1) Use a less aggressive cartridge in a firearm designed to use a high impact round as in the 357 magnum - 38 Special combination and
2) Use the same firearm when using a hand loaded, reduced load 357 magnum cartridge.
The following are examples of those cartridges that when loaded to normal capacity, are considered a high impact round however members must realize that the list does not and cannot cover all cartridges which should be considered “high impact”. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each member to make his/her own determination if a particular cartridge could cause a ricochet when used on steel or if it could damage the Club’s equipment or facilities. Golden rule … if you think it could then don’t use it.
• Straight walled cartridges initially developed for or normally used in rifles (e.g., 45-70 Government, 30 Carbine)
• Bottlenecked cartridges (6BR Remington/Norma, 357 Sig, 30 Mauser, 7.62X25 Takarov, 5.7X28, 22TCM, 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington)
• Any cartridge with a bullet known to or developed for extreme damage (e.g., hollow point bullet, steel core, green tipped)
• Magnums loads (e.g., 357 Mag, 357 MaxMag, 41 Mag, 44 Mag)
• Calibers over .450.
MSC General Range Rules
1. It is the member's responsibility to know and understand the range rules.
2. Know and obey the common range commands.
3. Know where others are at all times.
4. Shoot at only proper and authorized targets.
5. Warn people in the area that you are about to start shooting so they can put on their eye and hearing protection.
6. No firearm shall be left unattended.
7. Show consideration for other members.
8. Be sportsmen like in all your activities.
9. Leave the Club grounds in better shape than you found them.
10. Attach targets so that the frame will not be hit.
11. Do not permanently attach targets to the target boards or use the adhesive side of a stick-on target. NOTE: The use of staples or tape is suggested.
12. Do not leave targets on the target boards. NOTE: Either put unwanted targets in one of the Club provided trash cans or take them off the Club property.
13. Youth and/or guests must be supervised at all times while on Club property.
14. During events conducted for the benefit of the community, moving while shooting and shooting from the holster are prohibited.
15. Drive slowly while on Club property. The speed limit is 15 mph.
MSC General Safety Rules
1. Know how to use your firearm safely before coming to the range.
2. All shooters on any range must be on the same firing line.
3. Be sure that your firearm is safe to operate before bringing itto the line.
4. Unless made safe in accordance with Rule 25, and with the exception of drawing or holstering, a firearm must be pointed at the backstop.
5. Holstering or drawing a firearm is only permitted at the firing line of an active range. To accommodate canted holsters, do not turn/face up range until:
• The entire trigger guard passes the top of the holster when holstering or
• After any part of the trigger guard clears the holster when drawing.
6. A loaded rifle or pistol caliber carbine must NEVER be pointed up range.
7. Drawing and holstering is allowed only with a holster which covers the entire trigger guard.
8. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are pointed at the backstop.
9. Ensure that an adult always supervises a junior member.
10. Always use eye protection, ear protection and head cover.
11. Automatic fire or any device or technique that simulates automatic fire (such as bump stocks, forced reset triggers, trigger cranks, “belt loop for” or binary triggers (unless used in semiautomatic mode)) of any kind from any firearm is not allowed. The rate of fire using any firearm must not exceed the rate at which the shooter is able to keep his or her rounds safely on target.
12. Never continue to use a firearm that has double fired unless the shooter loads only a single round at a time. NOTE: The firearm can be used in the semi-automatic mode of fire only after being properly repaired.
13. Never intentionally fire when you know the round will not impact the backstop.
14. Never allow more than one firearm under your control to be in the firing configuration at a time. NOTE: All other firearms under your control must be in safe configuration as instructed by Rule 25.
15. Never leave a firearm that is under your control unattended in other than in safe mode. See Rule 25.
16. Never eject a misfire until 30 seconds have passed while continually pointing the firearm at the backstop the entire time. For any black powder or black powder substitute, keep the gun pointed in a safe direction for 2 minutes.
17. Ensure that you have the skills and equipment necessary for the shooting conditions.
18. Maintain a clear view of all other shooters.
19. Never use tracers, explosives, incendiary or 50 cal BMGs.
20. Shooters must shoot from their position, ensuring that the round impacts the target and the backstop.
21. Multiple shooters on the line must coordinate cease-fires between themselves.
22. Do not go in front of the firing line or allow a guest under your control to go in front of the firing line unless a cease fire has been called, all firearms have been made safe (See rule 25), and all shooters/bystanders are at least three feet behind the firing line.
23. Anyone observing an unsafe condition behind the firing line must correct it immediately.
24. Call a cease fire when observing an unsafe condition or before proceeding down range.
25. Always make any firearm under your control safe when not firing. A firearm is considered safe when
• It is unloaded,
• The action is open,
• The magazine is removed, and
• The firearm is on the table/bench/mat with the muzzle pointed at the backstop and the breach visible, or it is placed in a rack or in an appropriate container.
• A revolver is considered safe when the pistol is unloaded,
• The gate or cylinder is open and visible,
• The firearm is on the table/bench/mat with the muzzle pointed at the backstop or is placed in a rack or in an appropriate container. A handgun being drawn, with the intent to fire from a holster carried on the shooter (excluding open carry and CCW) can only be loaded and the magazine inserted when at the firing line. The handgun is considered safe when
• It is either returned to the holster with an empty chamber and the magazine removed or is made safe according to the above. NOTE: Using an Open Bolt Indicator (OBI) or removing the bolt is highly recommended.
26. Stop firing immediately when a cease fire is called, make the firearm safe and back away from your shooting position at least three feet until the range has been made safe according to Rule 25 and a commence fire condition has been called.
27. Agree with all shooters that all unsafe conditions have been corrected and that no one is in front of the firing line before commencing fire.
Indoor Range Rules
NOTE: The firing line is defined as the position of the most forward shooter.
NOTE: MSC Leagues may use their league target frames for practice and matches.
1. Allowed:
a. Handguns not using high impact rounds.
b. 22 short, long, or long rifle rimfire rifles.
c. Temporarily attaching targets to the Club provided snow fence or target frame with the bottom of the target no less than one foot and no more than six feet from the floor.
2. Not allowed:
a. The use of a broom or mop to remove spent shells from the range floor. Using the MSC provided squeegees is suggested.
b. Shooting without the use of the blowers and fans.
c. Shooting without closing both entry doors before firing.
d. Shooting closer than 15 feet from the backstop.
e. Smoking, eating or drinking.
Outdoor Range Specific Rules
1. Except for the Action ShootingRange, all targets must be hung or taped to the club provided frames.
2. No targets shall be laid directly on ground or place on backstop.
3. Make sure that you are between the side bermswhen the firearm is loaded or is being loadedor unloaded.
4. The firing line is defined as the position of the most forward shooter.
West Range Rules
Note: This range is designed for primarily rimfire.
1. Allowed:
a. Rimfire rifles and handguns
b. Handguns with a 4 inch or longer barrel
c. Shotguns shooting shot only – NO SLUGS
d. Air rifles and pellet guns
2. If you want to use a handgun other than above, you must shoot within 25 yards of the target frame.
a. Anyone wanting to shoot from the shelter must be given priority
3. The firing line shall be no further back than the front edge of the shelter.
Magee 1, Magee 2, Magee 3 Range Rules
1. Allowed:
a. Centerfire and rimfire rifles and handguns
b. Black power rifles
c. Shotguns shooting shot only – NO SLUGS
d. Air rifles and pellet guns
2. Archery is permitted.
a. Shooters may only use commercially produced archery targets.
North Handgun Range
1. Allowed:
a. Handguns not using high impact rounds.
b. 22 short, long, or long rifle rimfire rifles.
c. Firing only into the Club provided steel plates and only into the plates directly in front of your shooting position.
2. Not allowed:
a. Firing within ten yards of the plate racks.
b. The use of a target frame other than the Club provided frames.
3. The firing line shall be no further back than the front edge of the shelter.
Center Handgun Range Specific Rules
1. Allowed:
a. Handguns not using high impact rounds.
b. 22 short, long, or long rifle rimfire rifles.
c. Firing only into the Club provided steel plates and only into the plates directly in front of your shooting position.
2. Not allowed:
a. Firing within ten yards of the plate racks.
b. The use of a target frame other than the Club provided frames.
3. The firing line shall be no further back than the front edge of the shelter.
Plate Rack Range Specific Rules
1. Allowed:
a. Handguns not using high impact rounds.
b. 22 short, long, or long rifle rimfire rifles.
c. Firing only into the Club provided steel plates and only into the plates directly in front of your shooting position.
2. Not allowed:
a. Firing within ten yards of the plate racks.
b. The use of a target frame other than the Club provided frames.
3. The firing line shall be no further back than the front edge of the shelter.
Action Pistol Range Specific Rules
General: The 3-sided, Action Pistol Range provides considerably more shooting flexibility and target placement variation than the other pistol ranges. To make the following more understandable and for the purposes of this directive, the north backstop is defined as the down-range backstop. The east and west backstops are defined as the side backstops.
1. Restrictions:
a. Barriers must be in place when entering the range and removed when exiting the range.
b. Personal stands and target boards/targets are allowed
i. Target stand bases can be made of metal, but the supporting side braces and targets must be made of a material which allow a round to pass relatively freely though the material without a chance of ricochet.
ii. Target boards/targets must be no higher than six feet and no lower than three feet measured from the base of the backstop being used.
iii. Target stands must be placed no farther than three feet from the face of the backstop being used.
c. Firing must be directed only into target boards/targets.
d. When two or more people are firing simultaneously, only the down-range backstop (i.e. north backstop) can be used. The firing line is defined as the position of the most forward shooter.
e. Action style shooting is allowed only when one person is firing. All previous rules apply with the addition of the following:
i. A preplanned course of fire has been communicated to all participants on the range.
ii. Observers must be behind an imaginary line running though the shooters shoulders.
f. Safety Training for this Pistol range is mandatory.
2. Allowed:
a. Handguns chambered for non-rifle, centerfire and rimfire cartridges, including magnums, using no larger than a .450 caliber round.
b. 22 short, long, or long rifle rimfire rifles.
c. Pistol caliber carbines with barrels lengths of 18” or less using 9mm, 40S&W, or 45ACP cartridges.
3. Not Allowed:
a. Use by guests unless participating in an approved event.
b. Use by Club members who have not had the required Action Range training