Shooting Sports

Sporting Adventures

Sporting Clays & 5 Stand Range Rules

Members and guests must follow basic sporting clay, firearms and safety rules on the range at all times:

• Only shotguns are allowed on clay courses.
• Ages 12+
• Any person who displays an inability to safely operate their equipment or follow safety procedures will not be permitted to shoot that day.
• Shooting may only take place inside shooting stations, only one shooter at a time.
• Shotguns must be unloaded and actions open at all times except when standing on the shooting station and ready to shoot.
• Over/Under and Side by Side shotguns can be stored unloaded with the actions closed only when placed on a gun rack. Once removed from the gun rack, their actions must be opened immediately.
• No bird shot larger than #7 shot is allowed on any clays range.
• No shotguns are to be loaded anywhere on the range except at the shooting station and only when the shooter is ready to shoot.
• No members or guests are allowed to load more than 2 shotgun shells into the shotgun at any time.
• No members or guests are allowed to carry more than one gauge of ammunition at any time while at the shooting station.
• Members and guests may never walk in front of any trap house, in case of accidental target release.
• Never approach clay throwers; if a machine is malfunctioning contact a range officer.
• Never try and retrieve any items that fall in front of a shooting station; contact a range employee and he/she will assist in safely retrieving the item.

Sporting Clay Etiquette

• 13 sporting clay stations - course does not have to be run in order
• There are 4 first aid stations. First aid kits will be mounted in a clearly marked central location on each range.
• Members and guests are required to watch a safety film and sign a safety liability waiver before participating or observing in any range activities.
• All members and guests will make sure before firing that their firearms and ammunition are compatible.
• Breech must be open and cleared when leaving station and when moving from station to station.
• Only one person allowed in shooting station at a time.
• All members and guests are responsible for picking up their own shell casings and properly disposing of them at designated receptacles.
• Never dispose of unused ammunition on range.
• Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking areas.
• If possible try and allow one ‘buffer’ station between other guests.
• Never handle or move another shooter’s equipment without permission.
• Never step over or manipulate rough terrain while carrying shooting equipment.
• Do not touch any firearms while another person is shooting.
Safety Rules & Regulations
• Always keep firearms pointed in a safe direction that does not threaten any persons or personal property. Always keep firearms unloaded with the action open to allow for a visible chamber until ready to shoot on any designated range firing line.
• Always keep finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until ready to engage target.
• Handling of any firearms after consuming alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
• No loaded firearms in the CSR Clubhouse or at Chetola Resort.
• Keep all firearms in their case or in holsters until on designated range.
• A “Cease Fire” can be called by anyone on the range at any time if they see or experience an unsafe situation and all persons on range must comply immediately.
• Any person displaying an inability to safely operate their equipment or follow safety procedures will not be permitted to shoot.
• Eye and ear protection are required on any specific range when that range is live.
• Never go forward of any firing line unless a Range Safety Office or CSR Staff has deemed the range “Cold”, or safe, and has given verbal permission to do so.
• A loaded firearm will never be left unattended.
• All Members and Guests are responsible for picking up their own spent shell casing and cartridges behind the firing line. Never pick up anything forward of the firing line or a shooting station.
• Ensure firearms and ammunition are compatible before loading and shooting.
• Ages 6 and up may participate in Archery and Air Rifle, while ages 12 and up may participate in any live firing with a parent or guardian. Any ages below 18 must have a parent or guardian present on the firing line while participating. Must be 21 years or older to purchase handgun ammunition unless a parent or guardian is present.