LGR PUBLIC RANGE RULES

Sight Use and Safe Impact Zone Responsibility

Every shooter has a responsibility to understand how their firearm sights and or optics function and to apply that knowledge consistently while shooting. Proper sight use is a foundational safety skill and directly impacts the safety of everyone on the range. Maintaining control of where every round lands is not optional and is a core expectation of range use.

Rules and Expectations

Shooters must know how to properly use their sights and or optics before firing.
Every round fired must impact the designated safe impact zone of the range being utilized.
There is no circumstance in which a bullet should leave the berm, miss the target area, or strike outside the grey sand safe impact zone.
Shooters must visually confirm their sights and maintain awareness of their target at all times.
Each shot must be fired deliberately with control and intent.

Enforcement and Safety Oversight

If a Range Safety Officer does not observe visible impacts in the safe impact zone, they may require the shooter to cease firing.
The purpose of a ceasefire is to verify impacts and ensure rounds are safely on target.
This process is not punitive and is conducted solely to maintain a safe shooting environment.

These standards are in place to protect the shooting staff and guests alike. Firearms safety is a shared responsibility, and immediate compliance with Range Safety Officer instructions, proper sight use, and confirmed impacts ensures a safe, controlled, and professional range environment for everyone.

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GENERAL PUBLIC RANGE RULES

Enforcement and Zero Tolerance Safety Standards

Range Safety Officers have full authority to enforce all range rules and may ask any person to leave the property without a refund if those rules are not followed. Safety violations place everyone at risk and will be addressed immediately.

We maintain ZERO tolerance for unsafe firearm handling. At no time should the muzzle of a firearm be pointed at anything or anyone other than your intended target downrange.

Cold Range Policy

Linden Gun Range operates as a cold range unless otherwise directed by a Range Safety Officer.

A cold range means firearms are unloaded, actions are open, and chamber flags are inserted at all times unless actively shooting.
No firearm handling is permitted during a cold range condition. This includes touching, adjusting, casing, or uncasing firearms while anyone is downrange.
When the range is declared cold, all shooters must step back from the firing line and remain behind the designated safety line.
Firearms may only be handled when the range has been declared hot by a Range Safety Officer.
Failure to comply with cold range procedures is considered a serious safety violation and may result in immediate removal from the property without refund.

Cold range procedures are in place to ensure the safety of everyone on the range, particularly when shooters or staff are downrange. Strict adherence to RSO commands and posted signage is required at all times.

General Safety Rules

No drugs or alcohol are permitted on the premises. Anyone suspected of being under the influence will not be admitted or allowed to remain on the property.
Eye and ear protection are mandatory within 25 feet of the firing line at all times.
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded at all times.
Always keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction and downrange.
Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to fire.

Firearm Handling and Movement

All firearms must remain cased except when at the bench or stall on the firing line.
Firearms may only be handled at the bench or stall on the firing line. Handling firearms in vehicles, parking lots, restrooms, or other areas is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate expulsion from the range.
No holstering in the public facility. Drawing from the holster is not permitted.
A chamber flag must be inserted in the firearm at all times. The only exceptions are when the firearm is cased or actively being used on the firing line.

Firing Line Rules

Our rate of fire is one round every two seconds. Rapid fire is not permitted.
No crossfire. Shooters may only engage the target directly in front of their assigned stall.
Smoking and cell phone use are prohibited on the firing line. Pictures and videos are allowed, and you are welcome to tag the range.

Target and Range Etiquette

Use designated walkways when moving downrange to service targets.
Paper targets only.
Targets must be centered on the backing to prevent rounds from striking the wood supports.
Be aware of your target and what is beyond it. If you are not on paper after your first shot, ask an RSO for assistance before continuing.
Tables behind the firing line are for ammunition bags, tape, and targets only. Absolutely no uncased firearms may be placed on these tables, and firearms may not be handled there.
Please do not collect brass unless it is your own.

End of Session and Property Rules

At the end of your session, all firearms must be re-cased at the stall before leaving the firing line.
Follow all posted signage and observe the 5 mph speed limit while on the property.

These rules are in place to protect every shooter, staff member, and guest on the range. Compliance is mandatory, and cooperation with Range Safety Officers ensures a safe, professional, and enjoyable environment for everyone.

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Ceasefires and Target Changes

When you are ready to move downrange to put up or change out targets, make sure you unload and remove your magazines, insert your chamber flag into the chamber of the firearm, set the firearm down at the stall/bench with the muzzle pointed downrange, collect your tape and targets, and step off the concrete pad behind the red line. Inform the RSO that you want to call for a ceasefire.
NOBODY should cross the RED firing line when there is a ceasefire.
The Range Safety Officers will verify that all firearms are unloaded and have Chamber Flags. Once everything is clear, the RSO will call “Range is COLD.”
Once everyone has returned from down range, the RSO will take a visual of the range to ensure it’s clear. Once more, a line of communication will be “All clear. Range is HOT.” Only then can all shooters approach their designated stalls/benches, handle their firearms, and commence firing.

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