RANGE RULES

Deliberate and/or continued violation of range rules will result in removal from the facility.

  • All commands given by a Range Safety Officer must be followed.

    Range Safety Officers may inspect all firearms and ammunition.

    Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while on the range.

    All firearms must be cased and unloaded while entering the facility (except for legally concealed handguns).

    Concealed guns may not be removed from concealment at any time while in the facility or range.

    No drawing from a holster at any time.

    All weapons must be un-cased and re-cased on top of the bench, muzzle facing downrange.

    Never move un-cased weapons out of the booth or below the bench.

    Always keep the muzzle pointed down range. Never point the muzzle towards the ceiling, sidewalls, floor, yourself or another person (see Universal Gun Safety Rule #2).

    Do not hand loaded weapons to each other.

    All targets must be full size. Smaller targets must be taped to a full-size target or cardboard.

    Targets must be hung/taped and shot at eye level to prevent carrier, track, ceiling and floor damage.

    All weapons must be equipped with a sighting system.

    The use of slings is prohibited.

    No rapid fire.

    No handgun bench rest shooting.

    Rifle bench rest shooting is only allowed with a permanently attached bi-pod or rented shooting block. A chair must be used for bench resting and targets must be set to 75 ft.

    Only shoot targets within your shooting lane.

  • All Illinois residents over the age of 18 must have a valid FOID card.

    All shooters must sign a liability waiver.

    Maximum two people per shooting lane.

    No cell phone use while in the shooting lane.

    Pregnant women may want to consult their doctor before entering the shooting range.

    Closed toe shoes are highly recommended.

    Minimum target distance for handguns – 12ft.

    Minimum target distance for shoulder fired guns (including AR/AK pistols) and long guns – 50ft.

    Shotguns without a shoulder stock are prohibited.

    Shoulder fired shotguns are only allowed with slugs, no bird or buckshot.

    Ammunition with steel in the projectile is prohibited, regardless of caliber.

    Rifle calibers up to .30 (7.62 mm) with velocity of up to 3300 fps are allowed.

    Food or beverages are not allowed on the range.

    Cleaning of firearms on the range is not allowed.

    Children 12 years -17 years may shoot with a parent or guardian with a valid Illinois FOID card.

    Black powder and muzzle loading firearms are prohibited.

    Rental guns may only be shot with factory ammo purchased at the Range at 355.

    Shooters may collect their own brass behind the firing line only.

  • All guns are always considered loaded.

    Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy or pay for.

    Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

    Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to shoot.

THE 4 RULES
OF FIREARM SAFETY

Let’s take a look at these fundamental rules of firearm safety and why they should apply to you both on and off the Range to keep yourself and those around you safe.

RANGE
SAFETY OFFICERS

See how Range Safety Officers can assist you if you haven’t been to the Range in a while and also what to expect from an RSO on the Range.