Safety First, Last, Safety Always.
- Remember, ALL GUNS ARE LOADED ALL THE TIME!!!, This means even if you think it’s not loaded treat it as if it is.
- Do not point the muzzle at anything that you are not willing to destroy.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until the sights are on the target.
- Be sure of your target, and what’s behind it.
- Eye protection is required whenever you are on the Range. Hearing protection whenever you or anyone is firing on the Range.
- NO GUEST’S ALLOWED, NO ONE CAN BE ON PROPERTY THAT IS NOT A MEMBER. NO EXCEPTION’S!!!!!!
- No alcoholic drinks before or at the range.
- Do not move targets and or stage props in shooting pits.
- DO NOT SHOOT AT CLUB PROPERTY— props, walls, barrels, etc.
- Do not shoot at Steel targets closer than 10 yards.
- Do not shoot at Steel targets with rifle ammo or shotgun slugs.
- DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TRASH AT THE RANGE. If you bring it in, take it home with you.
- Do not shoot at anything that will cause a round to travel over the pit wall (BERM).
- Daylight only shooting. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or dark.
- This is a COLD RANGE on match days. This means all firearms must be unloaded in a separate gun bag, or gun rug that zips up. Guns cannot be handled except at the SAFETY TABLE. No ammo at Safety table allowed.
- If a non-shooting event is going on at the Groton Rod & Gun Club next door, then the Range is CLOSED. You cannot shoot at the Pistol Club at that time.
- You must have your MEMBERSHIP CARD with you at the range. You must show it, along with your NYS Pistol Permit, if asked to produce it by a Club Officer.
- If you are NOT an active member of one of the two shooting sports we do at the Cortland Pistol Club (you must produce a current USPSA or IDPA card), you will have to attend a Safety and Rules Orientation given by a Cortland Club Safety Officer.
- ANYONE in violation of these rules will have their Membership REVOLKED.