Dade City Gun Club

Range Safety Policy

Credit Cards now accepted for
range and membership fees.

See any on duty Range Officer for information.

All shooters must follow the instructions and directions of the Range Safety Officers.
Failure to do so may result in your being asked to leave the range.

 

3 Basic NRA Rules of Firearm Safety:

  • ALWAYS keep your gun pointed in a safe direction.

  • ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

  • ALWAYS keep your gun unloaded until ready to use.

General Range Safety Rules:

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  • Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while on the range.

  • Only standard handguns in handgun calibers and rimfire firearms are permitted on the pistol side of the range.

  • Steel & green tipped ammunition is NOT permitted on the public range.

  • Shotshells & shotguns are not allowed on the Public Range. This includes all pistol fired shotshells.

  • Unload your range bag on the shooting bench, then move your empty bag to the wall behind the shooting lane.

  • A dress code is established to maintain a safe shooting environment, It must be followed.

  • Closed toe shoes only, no sandals or flip-flops.

  • No lowcut collars. Brass is very hot, it will go into any opening and burn your skin.

  • Hats/caps are suggested but not required

  • Dade City Gun Club is a family friendly club. Profanity will not be tolerated on the range

  • When CEASE FIRE is called, ensure all firearms are cleared of any ammunition and magazines. Bolts, slides and revolvers locked open, and safety flags are inserted to show that the firearm is clear. Once all firearms have been inspected, the range will be declared safe and you will then be allowed to go downrange to service your targets. When you return from downrange, stay behind the line and DO NOT TOUCH any firearm on the bench until all shooters have returned and the Range Officer declares the range is clear and that you may resume firing.

  • If you have a firearm malfunction and can not clear it on your own, seek the assistance of a Range Safety Officer before attempting any repairs on the range.

  • The Range Safety Officer(s) on duty has the final say on above requirements.

  • Body Armor is NOT PERMITTED on the public range

Targets

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  • NRA paper targets, frames and staplers are included with your paid range fee.

  • You may bring your own paper targets. Silhouette targets are not permitted on the range.

  • Range Safety Officers will provide guidance for proper placement of the target on the target frame.

Youth Shooters

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  • Youth shooters (under 18 years of age) Must be under the direct hands on supervision of a paying adult. One (1) youth shooter per supervising adult.

  • Shooting lanes are not assigned to the youth. They are assigned to the supervising adult.

  • Youth shooters must be eight (8) years of age or older.

  • Youth shooters under thirteen (13) years of age are limited to rimfire rifles only and may not shoot pistols of any caliber.

  • Youth shooters thirteen (13) years and older may shoot any firearm allowed on the range.

  • Exemptions to above restrictions may be issued by certain Dade City Gun Club Instructors.

  • Supervising adults must request the exemptions. Youth must complete a (approximate) one hour evaluation. See Waiver Qualification handout.

Service Dogs:

  • Certified service dogs are allowed on the ranges if outfitted with owner provided eye and ear safety protection. Owner must maintain control of the animal at all time.