Club/Match Rules

Contents:
    General Rules
    Rifle and Pistol Range Rules
    Trap and Skeet Range Rules
    Club Pond Rules
    Archery Range Rules
    Military Match Rules
    .22 Silhouette Match Rules
   

GENERAL RULES

1. Only members and guests are allowed and the member must be present with the guest(s).
2. Members will be responsible for the actions of their guests.
3. Members and guests are to conduct themselves in a sportsman-like and courteous manner while on club property or attending club functions.
4. There is no consumption of alcoholic beverages on the club premises unless authorized by the Board of Directors. No shooter will be under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.
5. The speed limit on Club property is 15 miles per hour.
6. Each member entering or leaving the Club property, outside of the general open hours, is responsible for seeing that the gate is locked.
7. Members have the responsibility of reporting to the Board of Directors any willful or flagrant rules violations of destruction of club property. (Obtain car license number if you cannot obtain other Identification of individuals involved).
8. Members have the responsibility to see that all rules are obeyed. Members should not hesitate to point out safety violations.
9. There is no hunting on Club property unless authorized by the Board of directors.
10. Members violating Club rules or local, state, or federal, hunting, fishing, or firearms laws are subject to revocation of their club membership.
11. The Club does not assume responsibility for injuries to members, guests, or their personal property.
    

Range Use
Events scheduled with the club have first priority for Range use. In every case, during scheduled events all efforts will be made to leave four shooting positions open for general use. Members are free to use the Range during normal operating hours when no events are scheduled.

Range Hours
Summer Hours will begin on the first Monday in April and continue until the Winter Hours begin. Winter Hours will begin on the first Monday in November and continue until the Summer Hours begin. The Range will be opened in accordance with the following schedule:

WINTER HOURS	SUMMER HOURS
Sunday – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Sunday – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	Monday – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday – 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	Tuesday – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	Wednesday – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday – 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	Thursday – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday – 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	Friday – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.	Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Range may only be used if a RSO is present. The Range will normally be closed by the RSO during severe inclement weather. If the temperature is 32oF or below, the range may or may not be open.
Permitted Firearms
Any legally owned and legal to own firearm in safe operating condition is permitted for use on the Range. This necessarily means that some shooters will require more
proficiency and experience than others. This is particularly true with fully automatic weapons fire. Fully automatic firearms will be controlled at all times. No one under the age of fifteen is allowed to operate fully automatic firearms. In other regards any pistol, rim fire rifle, center fire rifles, muzzle loading pistols and rifles or shotguns may be used.

Ammunition Not Permitted

• Tracers


• Explosive type ammo


• Armor piercing ammo

Permitted Targets
The shooter will normally supply his own targets, but may use a club provided target stand and backer. Target stand use is free. To decrease the likelihood of ricochets, shooters may not use metal targets or target frames, except as permitted below. Target stands and backers are to be made from wood, PVC and/or cardboard or some other type of materials that will not cause ricochets. The front of the bullet trap at 170yds has been marked with table numbers. Use these table number markings to position targets on the range. This will prevent cross range shooting and the shooting of someone else’s target stand. To ensure bullet capture in a backstop, the maximum height of any target is 5 feet to the top edge. Target stands of 6 feet in height can be used for 7 yards off hand pistol shooting. However, they will not be provided. Targets should be set in a manner that ensures no bullet strikes the ground less than 25 yards from the firing line.

Many target types are permitted, including:

• Paper targets on target stands


• Steel reactive targets suspended from a non-metal frame in good repair for rimfire pistols or rifles, muzzle-loading black powder rifles or pistols and black powder cartridge rifles firing low-velocity all lead bullets. These targets cannot be positioned closer than 25 yards from the firing line and must pivot so that impacting bullets are deflected downward only.
• Clay pigeons if set on the dirt backstop back stop at the 200 yard line and no higher that 5 feet above ground level.
• Specific groups may use other type targets during authorized competition shoots that are on the club calendar and authorized by the board.
• Paper or plastic containers with or without water at a distance of 25 yards or more, providing the shooter cleans up and disposes of the mess.

For safety considerations, a number of targets are not permitted. These include:

• No targets of opportunity such as wildlife & birds.
• No rocks will be brought onto the Range to hold down target frames or cartons
• No steel reactive or stationary targets for use by center fire rifle or pistols using smokeless powder.
• No explosive targets are allowed
• No junk targets (old computers, etc.) are allowed

If in doubt, the RSO makes the final determination.

When a shooter is done for the day, it is his responsibility to retrieve the target stand from down range, remove and properly dispose of the target, and return the target stand to the shed.

Range Users, Who Can Shoot
Any member of the Unaka Rod and Gun Club whose membership is paid in full may freely use the Range within the limits of this document. Members should bring the membership identification card to the Range and be prepared to present it to the RSO as requested. If the person cannot be recognized by another present verified member as a current member, that person will be asked to leave the premises.

Members may bring as many as two non-member guests to shoot or observe on the Range. This may include any child, as long as they are under direct and immediate control, or any family member of a member in good standing. Members may not shoot while their guest is shooting. This is intended to allow the member’s full attention to the safe conduct of their guests. This, however, may be waived by the RSO.

Anyone participating in any activity on the Range shall not have taken prescription drugs that impair judgment or physical abilities, or used recreational drugs or alcohol prior to arrival at Range.

By shooting or observing at the Range, all persons agree to follow all Range Rules posted on the Range and obey all verbal instructions of the Range Safety Officer. These include:

• Observing general firearms safety rules at all times. The general firearms rules are posted on the Range House.
• Not handling firearms when the Range is cold or people are down range. That includes moving firearms from the bench to a vehicle or vice versa.
  Eye and ear protection should be worn while on the Range.
• Anyone less than 18 years of age will be required to use eye & ear protection. Hearing protection devices that include any type of radio or music device may be used. However, the radio or music device may not be activated while on the range. If you are listening to music or a ballgame, you will not be able to hear the RSO commands.
• Declaring cease-fire if any emergency arises.
• Asking the RSO for assistance if a firearm malfunctions occurs and the shooter cannot safely and quickly clear it without assistance.
• Ensuring the Range is clear before firing.
• Ensuring the Range is safe before going down range and only then when instructed by the RSO.
• Cooperating with the other shooters.
• When not engaged in firing, that firearms are on the bench, unloaded, with the action open or unloaded in an approved bag or holster.
• Ensuring that each shot is an aimed and controlled shot.
• No uncontrolled rapid rate of fire is allowed on Range at any time.

TRAP AND SKEET RANGE RULES

1. The trap and skeet range is open for practice on Thursday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.
2. Maximum shot size for trap and skeet is 7 1/2, and for patterning purposes number 2 lead or number 1 steel shot.
3. Shotguns are to be unloaded except when on the firing line. It is the responsibility of the shooters to keep the barrel pointed in a safe, down range direction.
4. There is no shooting of glass, cans, or other objects on the trap and skeet fields. Shooters are to pick up and dispose of their empty boxes and hulls.
5. No rifles or pistols are to be shot on the trap and skeet fields.
6. Hearing and eye protection should be worn at all times during live firing.

CLUB POND RULES

1. No more than one trophy size bass, sixteen inches or larger are to be kept per day. All bluegill may be kept.
2. Only members and their guests are to fish in the pond.
3. Trash is to be removed upon leaving the pond area.
4. No fish are to be placed in the pond except bass, bluegill, crappie, or other gamefish.

ARCHERY RANGE RULES

1. No broad head arrows are to be used on the range.
2. Shoot only at target butts provided by the club
3. If you must go behind a target, lean your bow against the target face for safety.
4. Shooting is permitted during daylight hours only.
5. Shooters are responsible for the safe condition of their arrows and other equipment
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MILITARY MATCH RULES

·        Open to all Ex-Military firearms in “As Issued Condition”.

·        We also have open class for modified Ex-Military firearms.

·        Dates & Times: 10/1/2011 9am, 11/5/2011 9am, 4/7/2012 9am, 5/5/2012 9 am, 6/2/2012 8am, 7/7/2012 8am, 8/4/2012 8am, 9/1/2012 9am. Dates are subject to change. I will email you on any changes ahead of time.

·        You must shoot in 5 matches to be eligible for plaques.

·        Course of Fire: All firearms will fire 10 rounds on one target from a cold barrel with a possible score of 100. In order to maintain a cold barrel, each rifle may shoot in one class only. Modern Rifles will fire at 100 yards. Black Powder Rifles at 200 yards, Carbines will fire at 50 yards, Pistols at either 25 yards or 15 yards & .22 Offhand shoot 50 yards. 25 yard pistol course of fire is 10 rounds strong or weak hand standing. 15 yard pistol course of fire is 10 rounds two handed standing.

·        Classes will be .22 Rifle Offhand, U.S. Bolt, Foreign Bolt, Semi-Automatic (includes M1 Garand), Open, Carbine Bolt, Semi-Automatic Carbine, .22 Military Trainer, Black Powder Military, Military Pistol 25 yards, Open Pistol 25 yards, .22 Pistol 25 yards, Pistol Semi-Auto 15 yards, Revolver 15 yards & .22 Pistol 15 yards.

·        Targets are provided by Unaka Rod & Gun Club.

·        Cost $5.00 for first 3 guns and $10.00 for 4 or more guns. First time is free. Police Officers shoot for free.

·        Plaques are awarded in October for best five scores in a given class.

2009 .22LR SILHOUETTE RIFLE AND PISTOL SHOOTS

RIFLE CLASSES:
SMALLBORE RIFLE UNLIMITED WEIGHT WITH A 30” BARREL.
SMALLBORE HUNTER’S RIFLE NO MORE THAN 8½#.

COURSE OF FIRE:
10 SHOTS WILL BE FIRED AT EACH ANIMAL FOR A TOTAL OF 40 SHOTS OR 40 POINTS. (IN CASE OF TIES, SHOOT-OFFS WILL BE FIRED FROM THE OFFHAND POSITION AT THE CHICKEN PLACED AT THE 88 YD LINE).
10 ROUNDS @ CHICKEN 88 YDS OFFHAND (STANDING)
10 ROUNDS @ PIG 130 YDS RESTED (BENCH)
10 ROUNDS @ TURKEY 167 YDS RESTED (BENCH)
10 ROUNDS @ RAM 200 YDS RESTED (BENCH)

RULES:
• .22 RIMFIRE RIFLES ONLY.
• WHEN CHANGING ANIMALS THERE WILL BE A 2 MINUTE SIGHT IN PERIOD. SIGHTER SHOTS DON’T COUNT FOR SCORE.
• STABLIZING ATTACHMENTS TO RIFLES NOT PERMITTED. (SLINGS, HOOKED BUTT PLATES OR RISER BLOCKS).
• IN RESTED POSTION (BENCH) SHOOTERS MAY USE FRONT AND REAR SANDBAGS WITH SHOOTERS SHOULDER IN CONTACT WITH RIFLE BUTTSTOCK.
• RIFLES MAY NOT BE MECHANICALLY CLAMPED OR LOCKED INTO POSITION.
• ELECTRONIC TRIGGERS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
• SHOOTERS MUST USE THE SAME RIFLE FOR THE DURATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL MATCH.



22 LR HANDGUN SILHOUETTE SHOOT
Will be held 2nd Thursday of each month beginning April.
12:00 Noon - 12:30 PM Practice; Shoot starts at 12:30 AM.
Iron Sights, Scopes, and Red-Dot Scopes are allowed.
Maximum barrel length is not to exceed 10 inches.
Participants may use single shot handguns, revolvers, and semi-auto pistols.
Participation Fee: $1.00 Donation

Targets will be:
Chicken at 40 yards, offhand no sling
Pig at 60 yards, rifle may be fully rested
Turkey at 80 yards, rifle may be fully rested
Ram at 100 yards, rifle may be fully rested

Format:
10 shots will be fired at each animal, for a total of 40 shots or 40 points.
1 match per month, for a total of 7 matches.
1st place ribbons will be awarded for scope class and iron sights class.

22 LR OFFHAND RIFLE SHOOT
Will be held 2nd Monday of each month beginning April.
10:00 - 11:00 AM Practice; Shoot starts at 11:00 AM.
Iron Sights only, no sling allowed.
Lever-action, semi-auto, and pump tube-fed rifles and single shots are preferred, but bolt-actions may be used.
Participation Fee: $1.00 Donation

Targets will be:
Chicken at 44 yards, offhand no sling
Pig at 66 yards, rifle may be fully rested
Turkey at 84 yards, rifle may be fully rested
Ram at 109 yards, rifle may be fully rested

Format:
10 shots will be fired at each animal, for a total of 40 shots or 40 points.
1 match per month, for a total of 7 matches.
1st place ribbons will be awarded for scope class and iron sights class.