Range Notices
Yellowknife Shooting Club Basic
Range Safety Rules
1.
Always treat all firearms as if they were loaded
2.
Muzzles will be pointed downrange and in a safe direction at all
times
3.
Always unload the firearm, remove cartridges and/or magazines, and
open actions when:
a.
not in use
b.
the command to unload has been given
c.
before putting the firearm down
d.
when finished shooting
4.
Never touch equipment or firearms on the bench or otherwise when
people are downrange. When people are downrange, firearms must
remain cased if being moved to the firing line.
5.
No one may go forward of the firing line before the range has been
checked and the range officer gives the command “Range Clear”.
6.
Never touch anyone’s firearm without permission and then only after
proofing the firearm.
7.
All shooting must be directed within the confines of the backstop.
8.
If two or more shooters are present on the firing line, one must act
as a Range Officer if a Certified Range Officer is not present.
9.
All shooters must wear ear and eye protection. All spectators are
encouraged to wear the same protection
10.
No steel target closer than 10 metres will be fired upon
11.
No glass targets will be permitted on the range
12.
All gun laws shall be obeyed. If in doubt contact the Chief Firearms
Officer for information.
13.
Membership cards or guest cards must be displayed openly.
14.
All persons under eighteen years of age must be accompanied by an
adult on all ranges
Infractions to the above
rules can lead to suspension from the range and/or possible criminal
charges.
Shooting Performance Centre Rules and Conditions of Use
1.
NO FIREARMS
of any kind are
ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.
2.
AIRGUNS ONLY
are permitted. (Airguns with a muzzle velocity greater than 500
ft/second are considered to be Firearms)
3.
Only Lead Pellets are permitted.
4.
This Range is open to members of
YKSC and NWTFSS and their Guests. Guests must be registered ($5
registration fee). All members and guests must sign the register.
Membership cards or guest cards must be displayed openly.
5.
Junior Team Scheduled Practice and
Scheduled Junior Clinics have Priority. Contact the Facilities
Officer or YKSC executive for bookings.
6.
Treat this range like your home.
Help keep it clean. You are responsible for damage to finishes.
7.
Food and drink are permitted only
in the waiting area. You are responsible for clean-up of all garbage
and any spills.
8.
Dispose of all used targets or
take them home.
9.
Floor must be cleaned and signed-off as clean in the register at the
end of each session.