Coonbay Country Club











Range Rules and Regulations

Please note: Safe operation of our shooting ranges requires strict adherence to the following rules. These are rules, not just suggestions.


Rifle / Pistol Area Range Rules

  1. Ranges are for use by members and escorted guest ONLY, except for participation in events open to general public. Members are responsible for the actions and close control of family and guests.
  2. No cross shooting your bench must be in line with your target. Shoot only proper targets attached to the clubs target holders. Bullets should not hit the wooden target supports or target numbers. Bullets must impact the BERM below midline. Do not shoot glass, tin cans, trash, or the ground.
  3. Coming to or from the firing line guns are to be unloaded and completely clear of ammunition. Unless shooters on the line are firing guns must be racked or the action open (i.e., unloaded, magazine out) or as ordered by the Range Master during a sanctioned event.
  4. Call for a cease-fire, and verify this with every other shooter at the firing line before going down range. Do not handle guns on the firing line while anyone is down range.
  5. Tracer, explosive, or incendiary ammunition or targets are prohibited.
  6. When more than one member is on the range, those present appoint a Range Officer to give “commence fire” and “cease fire.” All members are always responsible for safe facility use and must take immediate action to stop an unsafe situation.
  7. No alcohol is permitted on the firing line. No one impaired by alcohol or medications is permitted to use the ranges. Do not smoke at the shooting benches.
  8. Always control your muzzle. Point your gun at the back berm during loading, unloading, or when making adjustments or repairs.
  9. Proper containers are required for powder, primers, and the like.
  10. Damage to club property or unsafe use of guns is never permitted. Members must correct an observed unsafe situation and must report damage/unsafe conditions to the appropriate chairman (see list of officers and chairmen inside range)
  11. Clean up after yourself. Put all “dud” ammunition in the trash cans.
  12. Use of eye and ear protection is required for all persons on the firing line beyond the signed point.
  13. Shooting Hours: 10:00 a.m. until dark.
  14. Event chairman controls the range during club-sanctioned events. The chairman will try to accommodate casual member use of ranges during events when possible.

Specific rules for the pistol range
(General range rules also apply)
  1. No guns may be handled in the range shelter or in any uprange location while anyone is down range.
  2. Target stands and other equipment MAY NOT be removed from the pistol range. Target stands are to be used with WOODEN LATH.
  3. All metal targets must be reactive (i.e., they must move or fall when hit) and must be positioned at right angles to the line of fire.
  4. All rounds must be directed into the south berm.
  5. Keep muzzle pointed at the south berm while loading, unloading, adjusting, or repairing guns.
  6. This is the best range for holstered pistol use and is useful for basic handgun orientation.

Skeet and Trap Field Rules
  1. Action of gun is to remain open while at the facility except when it is your turn to shoot.
  2. Gun MUST NOT be loaded until you are in a shooting position.
  3. Gun MUST be pointed down range while loading.
  4. In case of gun or ammunition malfunction, the gun MUST be pointed down range until cleared.
  5. NO hulls are to be PICKED UP during skeet or trap round.
  6. No intoxicating beverage is permitted on or in the vicinity of the range at any time.
  7. No one is permitted in skeet or trap houses without permission of the Range Master or shoot management.
  8. No ammunition heavier than 3 drams of powder and number 7 ½ shot is permitted.
  9. In all instances not covered by established safety rules, the decision and direction of the range master or shoot management will be final.
  10. Proper eye and ear protection MUST be worn by all persons beyond the POSTED SIGNS.

Specific range rules for the 100-350 yard rifle range
(General range rules also apply)
  1. Targets must be posted only on the club’s target holders. Special club-provided target holders may be posted during special events. For casual member use, the club will provide special target holders to be used at specific distances.
  2. No pistol or revolver with barrel length less than 4” may be used on this range.
  3. Shooters on the range must ensure that everyone is back from down range before the “commence fire” command is given.
  4. Target numbers MUST NOT be used as targets.
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