Monte Lake Outdoor Life Club

pen, in use, shooting is going on. GREEN – Range is closed, safe to enter.
*RANGE FLAGS; Flags are stored at the Range in the Clubhouse. Mounted the appropriate flag at the shooting bench area. RED – Range is hot, shooting and handling of fi****ms is allowed. GREEN – Range is safe, all fi****ms are off the bench during this time with actions open. No handling of fi****ms while target setters are downrange.
*Unless the Range Officer is present, the first person on the range will assume the duty unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. Obey the Range Officer’s commands.
*If working at this property, be sure to post signage and ribbon off Range, Bench Area, and put-up proper flags. Be sure others are aware you are there!
*Ear and eye protection must be worn by all persons during active shooting.

 All fi****ms must be encased or pointed in a safe direction with actions open when entering the Range.
 Firearm permits, licenses, and identification must be shown on request.
 Only single shot loading for rifles (unless the competition calls for more
(e.g., Sporting clays)).
 5 shot loading for pistols.
 On ceasefire, weapons must be unloaded, have the action open and muzzle pointed in a safe direction, or placed in a gun rack. Range shooters stand clear of weapons.
 No loaded pistols in holsters.
 Only on the order of Range Master may targets be changed or retrieved.
 Children under 16 must be supervised.
 Always follow your ACTS and PROVE (Refer to page 3)
 No firearm may be handled during a ceasefire.
 The shooter must open the action or encase firearm when leaving the range.
 Muzzleloading fi****ms must be used together at a safe distance from other pistol or rifle shooters. Precaution must be taken, i.e., no smoking or open flame, no uncovered powder containers, etc. Retrieve dropped cap immediately.
“Safety is for everyone’s benefits”
 All shooting in rifle range is restricted to the designated target area.
 Use proper size paper targets to avoid damage to target stands.
 The shooting of any wildlife is prohibited on this property.
 A membership card must be presented upon request.
 Local guests, one visit, one time only. Out-of-town guests are okay. You are responsible for their safety.
 No smoking inside the clubhouse or bench area. No smoking anywhere during the dry season.
 Open flames are NOT permitted anywhere at this facility. Subject to approval during special occasions or events by Executive Members.
 Please do NOT shoot any of the Number Boards or Baffles (railway ties).
 Steel targets/Gongs are NOT permitted on this property.
 Exploding targets of any kind are NOT permitted on this property.
 Set target stands and/or set up cross boards for your targets.
 Please take down all targets when you are finished and keep the facility clean. Take your garbage out with you. It is your facility too, please respect it.
 Club equipment is not to leave the premises. Disobeying the rules, acting reckless or intentional property damage will result in membership suspension or termination, to be determined by the Executive Officers
MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIPS
 Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm (At the Clubhouse unless otherwise posted)
 Annual Memberships are from Jan 01 to Dec 31.
 Family Membership is defined as Husband, Wife (or partners) and children under 18 yrs. of age.
 Locks are changed each year on Jan 31st.
 Exchange your old key at no charge for a new one. ($10 for a new key, $10 for lost/replacement key)
 For Membership information or questions please contact any member of the executive board. ABOVE ALL, SAFETY IS THE NUMBER ONE IMPORTANCE!! ACTS and PROVE

ACTS
Assume every firearm is loaded. Control the muzzle direction at all times. The trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. See that the firearm is unloaded – PROVE it safe. PROVE
Point the firearm in the safest available direction. Remove all ammunition. Observe the chamber. Verify the feeding path. Examine the bore.