BERLIN CONSERVATION CLUB
Rifle & Pistol Range Rules
PLEASE NOTE THE RANGES ARE CLOSED ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS, INCLUDING THURSDAY NIGHT SUMMER TRAP LEAGUE.  SEE CALENDAR FOR SPECIFIC DATES.
REVISED 4/2025​​

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Observe all safe gun-handling rules:
    - actions open until shooting (or gun broken open)
    - muzzle pointed in a safe direction
    - finger off the trigger until ready to shoot

1. Shouldering and pointing firearms is only allowed from the shooting station with the muzzle pointed down range.
2. No loaded firearm is to leave the shooting station.
3. All guns are to be unloaded with the action open and on the shooting benches or in the gun rack when targets are being serviced, changed, or checked.
4. No handling of firearms when anyone is down range.
5. Properly worn eye and ear protection is mandatory for all 17 and under while shooting or coaching while in or close to shooting area. For all others it is highly recommended. 
6. Use of firearms on the rifle/pistol ranges while intoxicated is prohibited. Use of alcohol and/or drugs on the range or shelters is not permitted.
7. Firearms may not be loaded unless pointed down range at the shooting station. Muzzleloaders may be pointed up for loadingpurposes only.
8. All shooters must sign a liability waiver (one time per year).
9. State of Wisconsin laws are followed regarding the age of shooters.
10. All shooters must review the general shooting safety rules located/posted in clubhouse and range bulletin board and on website. www.berlincc.org
11. This is a member's-only range - trespassers may be prosecuted.
12. A daily range card with paid range fee is required to shoot.
13. If firearm problems occur, keep the muzzle pointed down range.
14. If a broken, jammed or inoperable firearm condition occurs, the Range Officer (if present) will take the firearm with the owner to a safe location for repairs.
15. Any rule violation will be handled by the Range Officer, Board of Directors or the Safety Committee. Violators maybe suspended from shooting until a meeting with an established committee is held at which time action/penalties will bedecided.
16. All targets must be placed on the target holder.
17. Only paper or cardboard targets may be used.
    
18. Use movable portable shooting benches to get closer to the target holder and backstop. All targets must be positioned so thatall shots impact the backstop - no exceptions.
    
19. Shooting hours are 8:00 am to sunset. (Law Enforcement Training may occur at different hours as arranged with the Board ofDirectors).
20. No tracer shells may be used.
21. No explosive impact targets may be used.
22. No .50 caliber BMG base, or larger; centerfire ammunition is to be used.
23. No automatic firearms are to be used.
24. Place all trash into trash containers when finished shooting.
25. These rules are subject to modification and change at any time.