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Every member shall enjoy access to and use
the clubhouse and grounds, and use the indoor ranges and
archery ranges with the understanding that their use and
conduct shall not interfere with any organized event
approved by the executive board. The executive committee may
limit access to certain areas of the club in interest of
safety or security. Members may enjoy the unlimited use of
the fish pond for fishing, casting and skating.
All
members hosting guests are solely responsible for their
guest's behavior, conduct, care, custody and control of
firearms and or bow being utilized by that guest.
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General Membership Rules and Requirements |
- Orientation is mandatory for all members. WSC
orientation sheet must be checked off and signed
upon completion of orientation.
- Members are required to key card in every time
the building is entered and key card out every time
the building is exited. Failure to do so properly
results in the alarm being activated and the police
being called. Any member who activates the alarm
due to improper use of the key card will be charged
the full amount that the club is assessed by the
town for the false alarm.
- Range rules
must be adhered to at all times. Any violation
of the rules will lead to expulsion from the club.
Rules are posted in the range and in the rule book.
- No targets larger than 24" or smaller than 5x7"
may be used. Paper targets only! Playing
cards, wooden objects bowling pins etc. may not be
used as targets.
- Members are required to report when he or she
observes rules are being violated by another member.
To do this please note the date and time of the
incident and then either write it on a piece of
paper and drop it in the suggestion box near the
restroom or call/email a
member of the
executive board.
- Members are responsible for the activities of
their guests. If a guest violates any club rule, the
member will be held responsible.
- If a member has adjusted the heat or air
conditioning for comfort, it must be turned to
proper setting before exiting the building. During
summer the A/C should be at 76 degrees; during
winter the heat should be at 65 degrees.
- We have a zero tolerance for drugs and
alcohol. Any use of alcohol or drugs either
before entering or while in the club will lead to
immediate expulsion from the sportsmen’s club and a
phone call to your local chief of police. No
exceptions.
- No smoking is allowed in the building at any
time.
- Report any damage to the range immediately so it
can be repaired as soon as possible.
This is your club so please clean up after
yourself, whether it is shell casings in the range,
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Range Rules
No one is allowed in the range at any time without
visible identification. One of the following is
required: member key on lanyard, family member key on
a lanyard (available in the range), guest vests
(available in range - $2.00 donation required),
trainee vests (see instructor). |
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- Eye and ear protection must be worn in range
- Keep muzzleS pointed in a safe direction at all
times
- All firearms must be unloaded until ready to
shoot
- All firing to be done from the firing line.
NO DOWN-RANGE SHOOTING.
- Paper targets only no longer than 24 inches
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by
an adult member
- Members may bring a guest.
See guest rules and
procedures.
- No alcohol or drugs allowed in the range
- Handguns and .22 cal. rim fire rifles only, allowed in
range
- No center fire rifle ammo to be used in the
range
- Up to 8" barrels on handguns alllowed
- Ammo, either lead or jacketed up to 44 magnum or 45 long
colt allowed
- NOT ALLOWED: shotguns, black powder guns, armor
piercing ammo, quick draw, hip shooting, or shot
shell cartridges. No down-range shooting. No
center fire rifles.
- Use the warning buzzer and red warning light
if anyone goes down range for any reason.
- Locate target carriers bbetween 15' and 50' in
gun range.
Violation of any club rules may result in the
revocation of club membership
Any questions may be directed to a range officer
or executive board
member. |
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| Archery
Range Safety Rules |
- 5 arrows only should be shot (paper targets
only).
- Inspect equipment for damage prior to shooting.
- Check arrows for cracks, loose vanes, bends,
broken nocks, or any condition that may cause the
arrow to fly erratically or to rupture when
released.
- Check bow for frayed string, warped limbs,
cracks or other damage that may result in breakage
when at full draw.
- Shoot only arrows matched to the shooter's draw
length and spine matched to the bow's draw weight.
- Never shoot a bow that is set up for someone
else.
- Never dry fire a bow.
- Never overdraw a bow.
- Use proper gear, arm guards, finger tabs, and
bow slings.
- Most important: Observe the shooting lines and
line safety.
- Check for clear surroundings before drawing the
bow to shoot.
- Caution when pulling arrows from target. Make
sure no one is behind you.
- No broadheads to be shot.
- No shooting cross bows.
Violations of these rules may lead to
disciplinary action and expulsion from the club. |
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| Guest
Rules |
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- All family members are welcome at any time,
accompanied by a member in good standing. Family
members must wear a family card and lanyard,
available in the range. (No donation required for
family members).
- All guests must wear a visible guest vest
available in the range.
- A donation of $2.00 per guest and the guest's
sticker shall be placed in the box provided at the
door upon completion of range use.
- All members are responsible for their
guests and their guest's conduct while they are on
club property.
- Members in good standing may bring more than
one guest into the club. Only one guest with a
member may occupy a range station at a time.
Violation of any club rules may result in the
revocation of club membership
Any questions may be directed to a range officer
or executive board
member. |
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