ORIENTAL VALLEY SPORTSMANS ASSOCIATION
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RANGE RULES
NOTICE:  The following rules have been adopted by the Oriental Valley Sportsman's Association.   The rules will be posted and members will be asked to review and sign off on the rules acknowledging that they have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules at the time they join or renew their membership.
  1. This is a private club.  You must be a member in good standing, or the guest of a member in good standing to use club facilities except during events open to the public.
  2. Members may invite guests, but are responsible for their behavior and adherence to Club rules and regulations.
  3. Range is open year-round to members only:​  Monday – Saturday: 8 AM to dusk and on Sunday: 9 AM to dusk.
  4. Proper ear and eye protection should be worn while using the range.
  5. If you encounter non-members using the range, ask them to leave. Do not put yourself in harm’s way.  Write down a description of their vehicle and license plate number.  Turn them into a Club officer.​
  6. Firearms are not to be handled when a person is down-range.  This means that the firearm is down, bolt open and unloaded.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
  7. No alcohol is to be consumed prior to or during shooting at the ranges.  Consuming alcohol while shooting is strictly prohibited.  Anyone who is deemed under the influence will be asked to leave.
  8. Remove any debris, garbage and brass after shooting.  Dispose of in provided containers.  NO personal garbage.  DO NOT DISPOSE of live rounds or misfires in containers, as the garbage is burned.
  9. Do not shoot at wooden support post for targets.
  10. A “range officer” will be appointed by the Club for all events.  The Range Officer will be responsible for calling “all clear” to inspect targets, and “range open” to fire at targets.  If the Range Officer observes any abuse of Club rules or the absence of common sense, he is authorized to request that person or persons to leave.  The Ranger Officer has the final word on this.  A report should be made at the next Club meeting.
  11. Do not give lock codes to anyone.  This is your Club.  As a member, you should protect it from abuse or unsafe acts.
  12. Effective 2016, all new and existing members are required to sign this document as acceptance and understanding of the within rules and regulations.  This is mandatory, and there are no exceptions.
  13. Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years old must be accompanied by an adult Club member.