Rules

Overview

These rules are in place to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone at Darnall’s Gun Works & Ranges.

Failure to follow any rule, procedure or staff instruction may result in removal from the property. Rules may be modified at any time. DGW Co. reserves the right to refuse range use or service to any person for any reason.

Top 10 Key Safety Rules

  1. Always keep firearms pointed downrange
  2. Keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target
  3. All firearms must be unloaded and cased when transported
  4. Eye and ear protection is required for shooters and observers
  5. Never cross the firing line without a ceasefire
  6. Follow all staff and Range Officer instructions immediately
  7. Alcohol, drugs and impaired shooting are strictly prohibited
  8. Only approved ammunition and targets may be used
  9. Anyone may call a ceasefire for safety
  10. Shooters are responsible for damage to range property

Grounds for Immediate Removal

The following actions will result in immediate removal from the property and may involve law enforcement:

 

  1. Falsifying information on safety waivers
  2. Shooting above berms, baffles, target stands or any range property
  3. Using non-paper targets unless provided by DGW Co.
  4. Using tracer, incendiary, explosive or armor-piercing ammunition
  5. Possessing or using alcohol or illegal drugs
  6. Attempting to shoot while under the influence
  7. Verbal or physical attacks toward shooters or staff
  8. Knowingly engaging in unsafe or disruptive conduct
  9. Deliberate damage to range property
  1. Speed limit on property is 5 mph
  2. .50 BMG is not allowed on any range
  3. All individuals, including non-shooters, must sign an annual safety waiver and sign in at the clubhouse each visit
  4. Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
  5. Eye and ear protection is required for shooters and observers
  6. Valid FOID card or out-of-state ID is required to rent firearms or purchase ammunition or firearms
  7. DGW Co. ammunition must be used in rental firearms
  8. When a ceasefire is called, immediately unload firearms and place them on the bench pointed downrange. Anyone may call a ceasefire
  9. Firearms must be unloaded when not actively shooting
  10. Chambers must be locked open when not shooting
  11. Firearms must be transported to the firing line unloaded and cased
  12. Dispose of spent casings properly and keep walkways clear
  13. No cross-firing between lanes
  14. Shooters are liable for damage to range property
  15. Pregnant individuals enter the range at their own risk
  1. If a firearm malfunctions, place it on the bench pointed downrange with the safety on and magazine removed, then notify staff
  2. No drawing from a holster unless specifically permitted
  3. Never cross the firing line. Staff will call a ceasefire if retrieval is needed
  4. Only one firearm may be uncased on the bench at a time
  5. Pistol calibers and rifle calibers up to .30 Carbine are allowed
  6. Muzzleloaders are not permitted due to air quality concerns
  7. Aluminum and steel-cased ammunition is not allowed
  8. Uncoated solid lead bullets are allowed
  9. Up to three people may share a stall. Only the shooter may stand at the bench
  10. Rapid fire is allowed at the shooter’s own risk
  11. Do not pass loaded firearms between lanes
  12. No smoking
  13. Shotguns may only use slugs
  14. No food or beverages
  15. Remove targets from cardboard and dispose of properly
  16. No carrying of loaded firearms inside the range
  1. Rapid fire is not allowed. A two-second pause between shots is required.
  2. Aluminum and steel-cased ammunition is allowed outdoors.
  3. Do not cross the firing line until all firearms are unloaded and cleared.
  4. Plastic garbage cans may not be used as targets or target stands. Contact staff if a stand is needed.
  5. All pistol calibers and rifles in pistol calibers up to .500 Smith & Wesson are allowed.
  6. Unless otherwise noted, target stands must be placed against the backstops.
  7. On ranges with wooden platforms, brass must be swept off the platforms after shooting.
  8. Supplied steel targets may only be used with pistol calibers and un-jacketed rifle calibers up to .30 Carbine.
  9. Approval for 200- and 300-yard shooting requires shot grouping of four inches or less at 100 yards.
  10. Clay targets may not be used.
  11. Loaded firearms must always be pointed directly into the backstop.
  1. If excessive talking is expected, use the manual puller button instead of the voice caller.
  2. While shooting trap, only one shell may be loaded at a time unless shooting skeet or sporting clays.
  3. Shotgun empties must be picked up and disposed of in the provided buckets.
  4. Do not attempt to operate clay throwers. Notify staff if assistance is needed.
  5. Do not walk in front of the trap house while the thrower is operating.
  6. For group events, grills are permitted for food preparation.
  7. All ammunition needed for a round must be on the shooting line at the start of the round.
  8. Shotguns may be stored on provided racks between rounds with actions open and unloaded.
  9. No slugs are allowed on these ranges.
  10. Shooters may not retrieve unbroken clay targets in front of the trap house.