OFGC Range Rules

The Old Fort Gun Club Safety Rules

We at the Old Fort Gun club want all participants and our guests to have a good time at the club.

That said we feel that all shooters must obey certain common-sense Rules and Safety concerns.

All club members, must have read, understood and agree to the following rules, as part of their becoming members of this club.

Failure to follow these rules and safety items, will be cause for removal from the range and possibly loss of membership within the club.  Please read these rules once more and be attentive to what is happening around you, for each of us are asked to operate in a safe and sane manor.

*** SAFETY FIRST ***

  • General Rules and policies:
    • Use of alcohol and drugs prohibited. Don’t do it!
    • Always be aware of where you are and practice safe gun handling practices.
    • Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
      • Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
      • Keep the gun unloaded until ready to shoot.
      • Anyone on the range is required to use eye & ear protection, This includes, shooters, spectators and all children.
    • All firearms transported to/from the range that you plan to shoot while at the range, must be in a safe unloaded and cased condition upon arriving at the range. No handling of firearms in any parking areas.
    • Use of either Old Fort Gun Club (OFGC) range for the purpose of structured training (i.e. CCW classes, Church Safety teams, tactical training, firearm demos, etc.) is not allowed without prior written permission from the OFGC board of directors and scheduling with the Range Safety Director.
    • Everyone at the ranges have the responsibility for safety. If you see someone acting in an unsafe manner, call a halt to the shooting and caution that person or group, respectfully.
  • Membership and Membership Identification:
    • This is a private club for dues paying members only. Director’s matches are open to the public, during match times only.
    • OFGC membership cards/badges must be with you and easily visible by anyone that should approach you, No exceptions: NO BADGE – NO SHOOT!
    • Director’s badges are a different color from member’s badges. Spot checks for badges, by directors, can and will occur from time to time. Spot checks will be conducted at the end of all director scheduled matches or events. All members are asked to enforce this rule, but please avoid any altercations.
    • Youth under 18 years old are not allowed on the firing line without direct adult supervision. Safety glasses and hearing protection are required for everyone at all times. Small children must be closely supervised at all times.
    • Members may bring a local guest to the range one time only. Local guests must apply for membership before returning to the range.
      • Guests must remain with their escorting member at all times. No restriction on out-of-town guests from over 50 miles away.
      • Members may bring visitors, age 17 and under, to the range with no more than two minors on the firing line per adult supervisor.
      • Members are responsible for all the actions of their guests while on OFGC property. Violations of club safety rules and policies and/or inappropriate actions by your guests can result in disciplinary action and/or your membership may be revoked.
    • Range gates and doors should always be locked or closed, except during Director scheduled matches or events. Never leave the gate open when entering or leaving. Never leave a lock hanging with the combination showing. Always spin the dials – protect your combination codes.
  • Targets, Firearms and Ammunition:
    • ALL rounds fired must impact a berm!!!
    • Licensed concealed firearm holders may carry, on their person, a loaded firearm in a concealed manner, except if the person is participating in a sporting event. If the holder intends to fire that firearm it must be unloaded prior to entry to the range.
    • The club provided target boards and stands are made for pistol and rifle shooting only and NOT for shotgun shooting.
    • When the firing line is made safe, all guns must be made safe!
      • Unloaded, actions open, pointed down range, and/or placed on racks or in appropriate cases.
      • Remain behind the firing line while any firearms are being fired or handled by another.
      • Do Not handle firearms if someone is down range! Know where everyone is at all times.
    • Approved targets:
      • Paper targets attached to target frame center. Do not put targets on frame posts. Do not shoot the posts or the wires down!
      • Approved metal silhouette targets and stands *Ensure that you are using the properly rated metal target for the caliber firearm you are using* Clay targets should never be: Mounted or hung from club target stands. Clay targets may be placed (laid) on the berms.
    • Non-Approved Targets: Cans, bottles, rocks, target stands or stand pipes themselves, silhouette target stands, “bouncing” targets, “walking” targets, Club Structures: bathrooms, buildings, props, chairs, etc…
    • NO incendiary ammunition, tracer rounds, exploding targets or fireworks are allowed at either range. *These are a fire hazard!!!*
    • Do not shoot at anything on the ground, as dangerous ricochets will occur.
    • Targets must be arranged so the rounds impact the berm when shooting.
  • Shooting Bay Policies and Etiquette:
    • Shotgun shooting with arial or thrown targets is only allowed at the ALMA Range.
    • The 50-yard and 65-yard bays at the River Range may be used with Slugs only.
    • If you would like to pattern test your shotgun, please bring your own target and target stand to use and take it back with you when you are finished.
    • The 300-yard range at the River Range is for 100, 200, and 300-yard shooting only.
    • ALL Rounds fired MUST BE fired so that they impact the berm, not into the air or into the ground.
    • The metal stands and in ground plastic target stand holders located on the River Range’s 100-yard bay, are for scheduled matches only. DO NOT attach or place targets, nor shoot at, these stand and holders.
    • The pistol bays consist of “Long” bays along the South side of River Range and “Short” bays along the East side of the River Range. Please use the bay of appropriate distance for the practice you intend to do.
    • If you move the tables or racks at a bay please put them back.
    • Trash Barrels PLEASE DO NOT BURN ANYTHING IN THE PLASTIC TRASH BARRELS. Place only trash from the range in these barrels, they are not there to help clean out your vehicle.
    • Please do not put unfired or misfired ammunition in barrels. Put it in the red tubes attached to posts at each bay.
    • Please take down and throw away all targets you have put up during your time on the range.

       ***Practice Courtesy***

VIOLATION OF THESE RULES ARE

GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP.

 Should you witness one of the club rules being violated

 please notify a member of the board as soon as possible.

A license plate number and description of the person is all that will be asked of you.

 REMEMBER:  We do not want ANYONE to get into an altercation at the range.

Download these Rules 2023 here

Updated: Nov 2023