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RANGE RULES FOR SHOOTERS / SPECTATORS

  • Firearms shall only be loaded at the firing point on instructions from the range officer, and with the barrel pointed at the target area.
  • Only the targets provided shall be fired at. Under no circumstances shall glass bottles, etc… be used as targets.
  • Turning around with loaded firearm is forbidden.
  • Firearms should be holstered, or put down unloaded, whenever shooting is interrupted for target changing etc… Under no circumstances may firearms be handled whenever anyone is in front of the firing point.
  • Other people’s firearms shall not be touched without the express permission of the owner.
  • Hearing and eye protection shall be worn during shooting.
  • Instructions given by the range officer shall be complied with unconditionally.
  • Persons entering the range area shall not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • On your arrival your weapon must remain in its holster / bag or box until you are on the range and it is safe to remove so.
  • Ranges to be kept clean.
  • Shooters shall be a minimum of 1,5 meters apart.
  • All shooters enter at own risk.

CODE OF CONDUCT

  • The Range Officer must ensure that the red warning flags are raised during shooting exercise.
  • The appointment of Range Officers will be made by the Chief Range Officer.
  • The Range Officers will be those individuals holding a valid Range Officer certification from an   accredited training provider and is affiliated at Rooikraal Shooting Range.
  • All shooters and other persons on the range, then comes under his authority.
  • All shooters must complete the range register before entering the shooting range.
  • All shooters must conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times and will be responsible for the conduct of any guests accompanying them.
  • Shooters can only load firearms on the firing line after the Range Officer has given the command to load.
  • Always keep firearm pointed in a safe direction.
  • Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
  • Always treat your firearm as if it is loaded.
  • Always know our target and what is beyond.
  • Wearing of proper ear and eye protection is compulsory.
  • Only paper and cardboard target can be used.
  • Persons entering these premises do so entirely at their own risk.
  • Shooters may not consume alcoholic beverages or drugs (including prescription and over-the-counter medications) before or during live firing.
  • Ranges to be kept clean.