Catawba Valley Wildlife club range rules
10 Commandments of Firearm Safety:
1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded even if you believe it to be unloaded.
2. Guns carried into the club, ranges must be unloaded and taken down or have the actions open. Guns should be encased until reaching shooting areas.
3. Always be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstruction.
4. Always carry your gun in a manner such that you control the direction of the muzzle, even if you stumble. Keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot.
5. Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger.
6. Never point a gun at anything you don’t want to shoot.
7. Unattended guns should be unloaded; guns and ammunition should be stored beyond the reach of children and careless adults.
8. Never climb a tree or fence with a loaded gun.
9. Never shoot at a flat, hard surface such as the ground or water. Bullets don’t always burrow in - they often ricochet.
10. Do not mix firearms and alcohol!
General Range Rules:
THESE RULES ARE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY - NO EXCEPTIONS
Always display good sportsmanship and be courteous at all times. Absolutely no profanity.
Hours of permitted operation:
Sunday: 12:01 PM to Sunset
Monday through Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded even if you believe it to be unloaded.
2. Guns carried into the club, ranges must be unloaded and taken down or have the actions open. Guns should be encased until reaching shooting areas.
3. Always be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstruction.
4. Always carry your gun in a manner such that you control the direction of the muzzle, even if you stumble. Keep the safety on until you are ready to shoot.
5. Be sure of your target before you pull the trigger.
6. Never point a gun at anything you don’t want to shoot.
7. Unattended guns should be unloaded; guns and ammunition should be stored beyond the reach of children and careless adults.
8. Never climb a tree or fence with a loaded gun.
9. Never shoot at a flat, hard surface such as the ground or water. Bullets don’t always burrow in - they often ricochet.
10. Do not mix firearms and alcohol!
General Range Rules:
THESE RULES ARE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY - NO EXCEPTIONS
Always display good sportsmanship and be courteous at all times. Absolutely no profanity.
Hours of permitted operation:
Sunday: 12:01 PM to Sunset
Monday through Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
- No 50 BMG chambered firearm allowed.
- No Automatic Slide Fire/Bump Fire firearms allowed.
- No steel core ammunition to be used on steel targets.
- No tannerite reactive targets or equivalent to be used.
- Only the provided CVWC steel targets may be used. These steel targets are not to be moved from their permanent locations.
- The use of CVWC facilities while taking or using controlled substances (including prescription drugs and/or alcohol) is strictly prohibited!
- Sign in before using any of the ranges (this includes family members); guest must sign a waiver immediately and before using any of the CVWC facilities. As a member of the CVWC you are responsible
- Children (17 yrs. and younger) must be under the direct and close control and supervision of their parent or guardian.
- NO CROSSFIRE, impacts must be perpendicular to berm!!
- No discarding of miss-fired ammunition into the trash barrels.
- All guns not in actual use shall have their actions visibly open in such a manner that any prudent person could tell the weapon is safe. Magazines shall be removed or emptied (when removing is not an option).
- Members must display their I.D. badges while on Club property.
- Anyone breaking these rules will be subject to disciplinary action as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
- Pistol and rifle ranges are monitored by video cameras. You are being recorded.