EASTERN ONTARIO SHOOTING CLUB
“Our Sights Are On Safety”
https://www.eosc.ca
RANGE USE MANUAL
Version 2.0c
Current as of February 12, 2014
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – RANGE LAYOUT ......................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2 – CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................................ 4
Emergency Contact ............................................................................................................................. 4
Club Address ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Club Contacts E-mail.......................................................................................................................... 4
Telephone ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Mailing Address................................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 3 – GENERAL ...................................................................................................................... 4
1. Revision History ............................................................................................................................... 4
2. Regulatory ........................................................................................................................................ 5
SECTION 4 –RANGE FACILITY ........................................................................................................ 5
1. Range Descriptions ......................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 5 –PERSONNEL .................................................................................................................. 7
1. Range Officer................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Guests ............................................................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 6 –RANGE OPERATIONS ................................................................................................. 8
1. Flags and Signs ................................................................................................................................ 8
2. Approved Targets .............................................................................................................................. 9
3. Log Book .......................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Ammunition ................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Firing .............................................................................................................................................. 10
6. Burning of Waste Material ............................................................................................................ 10
7. Firearm Inspection Areas .............................................................................................................. 10
8. Hunting........................................................................................................................................... 10
9. Firearms ..........................................................................................................................................11
10. Personal Protective Equipment - Hearing and Eye Protection ...................................................11
11. Range Maintenance ......................................................................................................................11
12.Impairment by Alcohol or Drugs .................................................................................................11
Appendix 1 - Members of Law Enforcement and Military ............................................................... 12
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SECTION 1 – RANGE LAYOUT
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SECTION 2 – CONTACT INFORMATION
Emergency Contact
Call 911
Club Address
4570 Drouin Rd.
Cheney, Ont
Club Contacts E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Telephone
The club does not have a telephone or voice mail.
E-mail is the only way to contact the club.
Mailing Address
Eastern Ontario Shooting Club
PO Box 609 Limoges PO
Limoges, Ontario
K0A 2M0
SECTION 3 – GENERAL
These Range Operating Instructions cover the use of the range facility operated by the Eastern
Ontario Shooting Club.
Members are required to read and sign the “Range Safety Rules” sheet upon joining EOSC and
at membership renewal.
1. Revision History
These Range Operating Instructions have been published and revised on the dates listed below:
Version 1.0 Original publication – June 01, 2012
Version 1.1 Approval and publication – November 05, 2012
Version 1.1a Approval and publication – November 07, 2012
Version 1.1c Approval and publication – August 24, 2013
Version 2.0c Approval and publication – February 12, 2014
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2. Regulatory
The sole point of contact with regulatory authorities for club operations and the reporting of
incidents lie exclusively with the club executives.
It is the responsibility of each member and guest to ensure that all safety rules and procedures
are adhered to at all times while on the range property. Failure to follow any and all range rules may
result in disciplinary measures, suspension of shooting privileges or dismissal from the club/range. Any
person who deliberately handles and/or discharges firearms in an unsafe manner shall be removed from
the range property immediately. Subsequent violations will result in at a minimum suspension of range
privileges and termination of his/her club/range membership.
The range is open for shooting between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM for centre fire and black powder
long arms. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM for pistols and rim fire unless otherwise posted at the range or on the
club’s web site.
Archery equipment, airguns, and other non-firearms are allowed to be discharged on the ranges
however their use is limited by the same rules as firearms as described in this manual.
SECTION 4 –RANGE FACILITY
1. Range Descriptions
The range facility has multiple ranges.
A description of each operational range is listed below:
Rifle Range
Location: refer to Range Layout
Description: 20 / 100 / 200 yd. Fixed target stands
Number of firing points: 10
Firing distances: fixed – 20 yd. /100 yd. /200 yd.
Approved firearms: shotguns and rifles
Note: NO handguns or portable target stands are to be used on the rifle range
Maximum calibre allowed: .50 BMG
Approved targets: see section 6.2 of this manual
Note: Clay birds are to be used only on the 200 yd. backstop, or attached to target stands
at 20 / 100 / 200 yds.
Ammunition restrictions: no incendiary, tracer or armour piercing bullet designs or shotgun
shot
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Rifle/Handgun Ranges 1
Location: refer to Range Layout
Description: 50 yd. handgun/rifle range
Firing distances: variable up to 50 yds.
Approved firearms: shotguns, rifles and handguns
Maximum calibre allowed: 30.06 class
Approved targets: paper, cardboard, soft plastic container lids (See Section 4)
Ammunition restrictions: no incendiary, tracer or amour piercing bullet designs
Rifle/Handgun Range 2
Location: refer to Range Layout
Description: 50 yd. handgun/rifle range
Firing distances: variable up to 50 yds.
Approved firearms: shotguns, rifles and handguns
Maximum calibre allowed: 30.06 class.
Approved targets: paper, cardboard, soft plastic container lids (See Section 4)
Ammunition restrictions: no incendiary, tracer or amour piercing bullet designs
Rifle/Handgun Range 3
Location: refer to Range Layout
Description: 50 yd. handgun/rifle range
Firing distances: variable up to 50 yds.
Approved firearms: shotguns, rifles and handguns
Maximum calibre allowed: 30.06 class.
Approved targets: paper, cardboard, soft plastic container lids (See Section 4)
Ammunition restrictions: no incendiary, tracer or armour piercing bullet designs
Rifle/Handgun Range 4 – 1, 2, 3, 4.
Location: refer to Range Layout
Description: 50 yd. handgun/rifle range
Firing distances: variable up to 50 yds.
Approved firearms: shotguns, rifles and handguns
Maximum calibre allowed: 30.06 class
Approved targets: paper, cardboard, soft plastic container lids (See Section 4)
Ammunition restrictions: no incendiary, tracer or armour piercing bullet designs
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SECTION 5 –PERSONNEL
1. Range Officer
When there is more than one shooter on the line there must be a declared Range Officer. The
Range Officer (RO) is responsible to ensure all activities that occur on the range comply with club
rules and therefore has complete authority on the range. The RO acts under the authority of the Chief
Range Officer.
RO has the responsibility to supervise all personnel (shooting and non-shooting alike) present
on the range and reserve the right to have members and/or non-members removed at his/her discretion.
All club members may act as a RO based on mandatory training session received to join the
club.
Before the acting RO leaves the range they must appoint the next RO to take over responsibility
for the range.
The RO is responsible to report any and all infractions of the club rules defined in this manual
to the executive by email or in person within a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 24 hours.
Where there is an incident that requires medical attention or the presence of law
enforcement personnel the RO must immediately inform the club executive of the incident – with no
exception.
Range Commands: CEASE FIRE, RANGE IS SAFE and COMMENCE FIRE
Cease Fire
RO will observe that the shooters perform the following:
Place their unloaded firearm on the shooting table or
Holster their handgun, action closed and hammer down or
Rack their long arm
and
Step back from the firing line
and
Wait for further instructions from the RO
The RO must be prepared to assist any shooter having a problem
You have just entered a cease-fire period, during which no firearms may be handled. Do not
approach the shooting table, safety table, or rifle rack – you must stay clear of these areas.
Range is Safe
RO will verify: All shooters stepped back of the firing line and safety table
All firearms have been placed in the rack or on the shooting table as stated above
See that the GREEN firing line flag is hung
Shooters may: Go downrange
Check targets or hang targets
Pick up brass or garbage on the range floor
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Stay clear of shooting tables, safety table or gun racks during this period. If you are alone you may
carry your UNLOADED and CLEARED firearm downrange while adjusting targets so they are not left
unattended.
The RO will verify that approved targets have been hung appropriately, and that everyone has
returned from downrange and has put on eye and ear protection.
The Commence Fire command maybe given after the RED flag has been hung.
Commence Fire
Shooters may: handle a firearm and/or ammunition
2. Guests
Adult spectators, children and pets are the responsibility of the EOSC member who they came
with and must remain under the EOSC member's control at all times. All guests must sign in the log
book and wear a Guest Identification Badge. Only one guest at a time shall handle or shoot a
firearm under the direct supervision of the EOSC member. The EOSC member shall not be
shooting while their guest handles or shoots a firearm.
The number of guests accompanying any member will be limited to no more than four (4) at
any one time. No one guest shall accompany a member more than three (3) times in a year.
Failure to follow these instructions and instructions provided in this manual will transfer any
and all liability for the guest actions to the EOSC member.
SECTION 6 –RANGE OPERATIONS
1. Flags and Signs
A RED range flag must be flown from the flag pole located at the entrance of each range when
firing is being conducted on the range.
Where equipped the range sign must be posted with either “Range in Use” or “Range Not in
Use” message visible. The Range Officer is responsible for ensuring that the sign is correctly posted for
the range before shooting commences.
Each range has a set of firing line flags that must be flown when the line is in use. The Range
Officer has the responsibility to change the flags.
The GREEN flag indicates that the Range Officer has declared the line is safe and that shooters
and guests may go forward of the firing line.
The RED flag indicates that the Range Officer has inspected the range and has declared the
range safe and that shooting may commence.
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2. Approved Targets
Only Paper targets, frangible clay targets, or soft flat plastic container lids are allowed.
Other than those used by a sanctioned shooting discipline, like the CSSA B27 silhouette,
targets containing human images are strictly prohibited.
Targets that are, or contain photographs of humans are strictly prohibited.
All targets are to be used only with the target stands provided by the club.
Metal targets, other than those permanently erected by the club, may be used only during club
sanctioned activities with appropriate shrouding.
Target Stands
Portable target stands are comprised of wooden bases into which 6 foot wooden slats are
inserted. Card board is then stapled to the slats and targets are then stapled to the card board. Slats are
not to be used as targets.
Fixed target stands are found only on the rifle range at 20, 100, and 200
Care should be taken not to place your target to shoot through the supports holding the plywood
upright.
No other material or equipment found on the range is to be used as a target stand.
The Range Officer is responsible for reporting all damage or the use of any unapproved material
or equipment for a target or a target stand to the executive within a reasonable amount of time not to
exceed 24hours.
Target Placement
All targets must be placed in front of the backstop such that the bullets will impact the backstop.
All bullets will impact the midpoint of the backstop and under no circumstances will bullets impact the
range floor or go over the backstop. Target must be placed at eye level when the shooter is engaging
their target. All portable targets stands and all targets must be removed from the range after you have
finished shooting.
3. Log Book
The club house desk has a Check in & out Log Book, which must be filled out by all members
and their guests upon arrival and again upon their departure. The Log Book is subject to audit by the
Chief Provincial Firearms Office for justification for the member to hold an ATT. The log book is also
used as evidence that a member has a reason to be transporting a firearm.
No one is permitted to be on a range without registering in the log book first.
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4. Ammunition
Ammunition Restrictions:
No incendiary, tracer or armour piercing bullet designs are allowed on any range. No shotgun
shot is to be used on the rifle range.
All spent cartridge cases and shot shell hulls must be collected and disposed of in containers
provided or removed from the range.
Under no circumstances will ammunition be left discarded on the range.
All Ammunition must be removed from the property including defective rounds.
5. Firing
The following firing guidelines are applicable to all ranges:
Allowable firing times are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for centrefire and black powder long arms, and
from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM for rimfire and handguns. If sunset is before either of the above mentioned
times, then sunset shall be ceasefire time.
No firing if target visibility is reduced by rain, fog, snow, smoke, etc....
No firearm shall ever be left unattended for any period of time.
Drawing from a holster is only allowed if the shooter is a member in good standing of either
International Practical Shooting Confederation or International Defensive Pistol Association or Single
Action Shooting Society or Police Pistol Combat, or practicing for any of the above mentioned
disciplines.
6. Burning of Waste Material
The burning of any material on club property by a member is prohibited. Burning is permitted
by authorized members only.
All garbage is to be disposed of in the dumpster or removed from club property.
The garbage bins are to be used for all range waste. EXCEPT under no circumstances will
ammunition be discarded in the bins or the dumpster.
7. Firearm Inspection Areas
Located on each range are areas designed for the safe inspection and maintenance of unloaded
firearms.
They are noted by signs stating, “Caution: Firearm Inspection Area.” or “Safety Area”
All firearms arriving at the range must be cleared at the firearm inspection area or remain cased
and then cleared on an active firing line. These areas are not for the storage of gun cases or firearms
while you shoot.
No ammunition is allowed in the Firearms Inspection Area.
8. Hunting
Hunting on the club property is prohibited.
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9. Firearms
Open carry of firearms on the property is allowed under strict conditions.
All firearms must be uncased/cased and cleared in a safety area. Cross draw and shoulder
holsters are not allowed. Handguns must be carried in a holster, not by hand. Any firearm carried off a
firing line or outside a range WILL BE UNLOADED and made safe before leaving a line or range.
Handguns will be unloaded, have any magazine removed, and the hammer will be down on an empty
chamber. Handguns will be presented to a Range Safety Officer for verification of condition if
requested.
Long guns will have the action open, any detachable magazine removed, and muzzle control
will be maintained at all times. Use of a sling is preferred, but not mandatory.
Handguns are not to be openly carried to or on the 5 stand range (range 6).
10. Personal Protective Equipment - Hearing and Eye Protection
Hearing protection for shooters and guests on an active firing line is mandatory.
Eye protection for shooters and guests on the range is mandatory.
Weather and activity appropriate clothing is mandatory. Clothing must be appropriate and
consistent with the civilian use of the facilities regardless of the shooter’s affiliation with military or
police agencies. See Appendix 1 for EOSC policy on military and police use of the facility.
11. Range Maintenance
Range Maintenance activities take precedence over shooting. When possible, notice will be
given either by signage or by posting to the clubs web site. However under no circumstances will a
maintenance activity be delayed by any club member.
12.Impairment by Alcohol or Drugs
Alcohol and non-prescription drugs are expressly FORBIDDEN on club property.
Anyone in possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs on club property will be removed
immediately.
Anyone found to be impaired by alcohol and or drugs (including prescription drugs) will be
removed from club property immediately. Anyone in violation of these rules may have their
membership suspended or revoked.
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Appendix 1 - Members of Law Enforcement and Military
The Eastern Ontario Shooting Club (EOSC) is proud to have many members of the law
enforcement and military communities as members in good standing. In fact, we believe that your
membership helps make our club better. It has come to our attention, however, that there may be some
confusion with regard to what rules apply to club members with your credentials and in your situation.
We would like to take this opportunity to clarify the following:
1. Only members in good standing or their registered guests may use club facilities.
2. While using club facilities, members from law enforcement, government, or military
do so as civilians. All civilian rules apply.
3. An Authorization to Carry (ATC) permit is not valid for general shooting activities at
EOSC. You must apply for an Authorization to Transport (ATT) through the club.
4. All club rules must be followed at all times. Specifically, only activities explicitly
sanctioned by the club executive may be conducted on club property.
These rules are in place to make certain that we offer the safest possible environment in which
to enjoy our sport. If you have any questions whatsoever I encourage you to contact the club via email.
Chief Range Officer
[email protected]
President
[email protected]
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