RANGE SAFETY RULES:

Golden Rule: Treat every firearm as if it is always loaded!

All firearms carried into the facility are to be cased and unloaded.

1. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction (when on the range, downrange is the safe direction).
2. Hearing and eye protection are required at all times on the range.
3. To unpack firearms, place bag/case on top of bench
4. All casing/uncasing of firearms must be done at the firing lane with the firearms maintaining muzzle downrange throughout the process.
5. When not in active use, guns on the bench must always be unloaded, action open, and pointed downrange.
6. No handing loaded firearms to anyone.
   • If your firearm has a malfunction or issue, place it on the bench and notify Range Safety Officer (RSO) so they may address it.
7. The person shooting is the only person allowed to stand at the firing line.
8. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are on target and ready to shoot.
9. All first-time shooters shall be given a safety briefing by an RSO and first shot shall be in the presence of RSO.
10. No drawing from holster, shooting from the hip, or bump shooting.
11. Any person(s) suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall not be permitted to use the range.
12. NEVER reach beyond the firing line, if you have dropped something beyond the firing line that you need retrieved contact an RSO.
13. Unsafe shooters shall have their range use privileges revoked at any time deemed necessary by an RSO.

Generic Range Rules

• Waiver must be completed before going onto the range, whether a shooter or a spectator.
• No steel or aluminum cased ammo can be used in our facility, we are a brass only range.
• Any damage to the range equipment will result in a fine.
• No food or drink allowed on the range.
• On Pistol Range head shots cannot be done closer than 25’
• On Rifle Range the minimum allowable distance to shoot is 75’.
• Do NOT use tracer, steel core, buckshot, or birdshot ammo.
• 4 shooters maximum per lane in pistol.
• Ammo purchased from Openrange must be shot through all firearms rented from Openrange.
• We recommend not wearing low cut shirts or open toed shoes as the brass coming out of a firearm is hot.
• We recommend washing your hands after leaving the range to remove any gunshot residue.
• No targets with real life images of people can be used at our facility.
• No bags/cases can be stored along the back wall.