Shooting Sports

The two pistol ranges, 100 yard rifle range and 200 yard rifle range are now all open.

The ranges are still closed on Mondays, but open on Fridays after 1/1/14.

Shooting Fees for pistol and rifle range:

Members: no charge

Guests age 16 and undr: no charge

Guests over age 16: $5.00

Guests must stop by the clubhouse, read the range rules and pay the fee before shooting.All guests must be

accompanied by a card carrying Izaak Walton Evansville Chapter member.

Range Rules

Evansville Chapter

Izaak Walton League of America

4266 South Bethany Church Road

Boonville, Indiana 47601

Izaak Walton Range Rules Effective 03-01-2013

1.0 Izaak Walton Club Rules

1.1. Izaak Walton range rules will neither contradict nor over-rule

any county, state or federal firearm laws or rules.

1.2 The chapter board of directors may take disciplinary action

against any member violating these rules. Fines and or

revocation of member’s membership will be brought up before

the board members. Members are completely responsible for

guests and children. Izaak Walton will not assume any

responsibility for irresponsible actions occurring on the rifle o

pistol range. When you sign in, you are saying that you assume

full responsibility for yourself and your party (family or nonmembers).

1.3 Members using the range must have an ID and signed

membership card in their possession when using this range. No

guests may use the range without being accompanied by a card

carrying member and must be signed in before using the range.

Anyone asked to show their membership card shall graciously do

so without argument. This range will be used only by Izaak

Walton members and their guest. Non-members will not be

allowed to use this range unless accompanied by a member.

1.4 In order for members to acquire permission to use the range

they must sign the range rule document saying that they have

read all of the range instructions/rules and promise to abide by

them. This document will be filed in Izaak Walton files for future

reference.

1.5 One member may escort two non-members to the shooting

range. This means that one member can only be responsible for

two more people.

1.6 The combination to the range lock will change every year. The

lock combination is privileged information for the members.

Never give lock combination out. Never leave the lock with the

tumblers set on the combination. Protect our property from nonmembers

and trespassers.

1.7 If someone is waiting at the gate to enter as you are leaving askto see

their membership card. It they do not offer to show their

card, leave the gate locked and let them unlock if for

themselves.

1.8 All members of the club shall conduct themselves in a cordial or

business-like manner, practicing good sportsmanship at all

times, while doing the business of the club or using the range.

1.9 Shooting hours on the rifle and pistol range will begin at 8:00 AM

and close at sun down.

2.0 Range Rules

2.1 The rifle range is for long range weapons but not for 50 caliber

BMG or true auto weapons. Bump firing is prohibited. This

is a target range and bump firing and full automatic are strictly

forbidden. No explosive ammunition rounds, explosive targets or

tracer ammunition will be allowed. Fire arm safety must be

practiced first and at all times. This is your range so please take

care, be safe and have fun.

2.2 The pistol range shall be conducted from behind the established

firing line. No full auto, bump firing or 50 cal. BMG shall be

allowed on the pistol range. There shall be no explosive targets,

explosive ammunition or tracer bullets allowed. Firearm safety

must be practiced at all times on the pistol range. Remember,

tracer bullets can cause fires. All other legal guns will be

permitted on the range. No cross holster drawing or fast drawing

will be allowed.

2.3 Weapon sight alignment of center fire rifles, black powder rifles

and shot guns shooting slugs may be performed on the pistol

range. This will include shot guns patterning lead or steel shot.

2.4 All targets will be made of biodegradable paper and wood. Izaak

Walton will not allow any land fill items such as glass bottles,

aluminum cans, plastic bottles, TV's or refrigerators. Steel

rotating targets or any other steel targets will not be used on the

pistol or rifle range. No clay bird shooting will take place on the

rifle or pistol ranges at any time. Please help keep our ranges

clean and presentable.

2.5 The safety and protection of all members and guests is in your

hands while on the range. The following rules will help you in

keeping everyone safe.

2.5.1 Always keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2.5.2 Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready

to shoot.

2.5.3 Always keep the firearm unloaded until you are ready to

shoot.

2.6 The range command "THE RANGE IS HOT", means that shooting

may commence. The first person ready to begin shooting should

use this command and allow other people on the firing line time

to replace their safety equipment, before firing a shot.

2.7 The range command "CLEAR" means that you want to make it

safe to go down range. You must make eye contact with every

person on the firing line and get back from them the signal

lear", before anyone goes down range. Before you give

anyone a "clear" signal, all your firearms must be unloaded, the

actions opened and the magazines out. You are not obligated to

stop firing immediately. You may finish your string of shot:

however you are obligated to answer the call by responding, "NO

NOT CLEAR, WAIT".

2.8 The range command "CEASE FIRING", is a command for all

shooting to stop immediately signifying that an emergency or

dangerous situation has occurred.

2.9 During a formal competition, follow the commands of the range

officer or match director. They will be explained at the match.

The commands usually are: "Commence firing", or as instructed

at the match. You are expected to respond if you are not ready.

2.10 A club range officer has the complete charge of the shooting

ranges, scheduling and safety.

2.11 Formal shooting events must have a range officer for that event.

Your cooperation with that person is expected. Regardless, never

commit an act that you believe is unsafe. Your choice is to

Discuss the matter with the event range officer and not

participate in the event. In the event range officer fails to correct

an unsafe condition, you may contact the caretaker or a board

member as soon as possible.

2.12 Place all targets down range straight in front of your firing

position, to insure the bullet path is straight down range. Do not

intentionally shoot over the berms (the dirt banks that separate

the ranges and the ones that you shoot into).

3.0 Safety Rules

3.1 If another member addresses you regarding a safety matter,

listen to their concerns, discuss it with them, thank them for

their concern and consider your actions. Make the appropriate

safety changes if possible and if not contact the caretaker

or a person on the board of directors in all instances.

3.2 Should you see someone violating any safety rules or otherwise

act unsafe, introduce yourself to them, inquire about their name

and discuss the issues at hand. If the unsafe activity continues,

notify the caretaker or a board member as soon as possible. If

you are a member in good standing you may ask the police to

intervene. Be sure that you get this person or persons' name or

names along with their license plate number.

3.3 Any serious injury which occurs on the range must be reported

to the caretaker or a board member immediately. Should there

not be anyone to report to please call a board member.

3.4 There is a first aid kit located in the club house should you need

one.

3.5 Never leave a loaded firearm unattended. All firearms not in use

shall be made safe by unloading them, removing the magazine

and leaving the action open. Remember there could be children

present.

3.6 Never swing a firearm so as the muzzle is pointing down the

firing line (where the shooters are standing). All shooters on any

bay should maintain the same firing line. In other words, no

shooter should establish his firing line in front of or behind the

other shooters. If someone does this, stop shooting and call

them back in line.

3.7 Never leave live or misfired ammunition on the range. Take it

home and discard it or put it in a misfired container provided for

you on the range. It does not go in the trash barrels.

3.8 It is critically important that you make every effort to keep all

fired bullets on Izaak Walton property. This is imperative to our

security, life, property and pursuit of happiness. Depending on

how shells are loaded and aimed, they can go on for miles.

Remember bad actions on your part could shut the range and/or

the club down forever.

3.9 Never fire a round in the air, at a bird in a tree or at an animal

on the berm. Never fire across the ranges or over the top of any

side berm. Shooting on the ground will not be allowed due to the

factor of bullets ricocheting and going off uncontrolled. It is your

responsibility to make sure that every shot goes into the berm.

3.10 Izaak Walton reserves the right to shut down the ranges for any

reason. This may be for safety issues, emergencies or

maintenance.

3.11 Observe all warning and instruction signs on the range. A copy of

these rules will be provided for you on the range.

3.12 Cleanliness must be maintained at all times while on the range.

This is for safety and presentation of the range to you and your

visitors. You are expected to pick up all targets, debris of any

kind and place it in a trash barrel. In the event you placed any

target stands or other shooting apparatus on the range you are

to put it up in its original storing place.

3.13 You are responsible for the conduct and safety of any guest you

bring to the range. Always be attentive to your children and

those of others. Do not allow them to wander into harm’s way or

annoy other members.

3.14 Hearing and EYE protection will be worn at all times while on the

shooting range.

3.15 No alcoholic beverages will be allowed at any time while on the

shooting range.

3.16 Safety is your main concern and you must monitor yourself and

others.

3.17 Your signature indicates that you have read and agreed to abide

by the rules.

Member’s signature

Print:

Sign: Date:

Witness signature:

Print:

Sign: Date:

Revision 0 12-20-2012