Code of Conduct and Range Safety Rules
Updated July 2022
SHOOTERS WILL ALWAYS STRICTLY FOLLOW COOPER’S FOUR FUNDAMENTAL RULES OF FIREARMS SAFETY
Rule one: ALL FIREARMS ARE LOADED. EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT, THEY ARE TREATED AS IF THEY ARE. BEFORE HANDLING A FIREARM, PERSONALLY CHECK AND CLEAR VISUALLY AND BY FEEL. IF THE FIREARM LEAVES YOUR SIGHT, YOU MUST RE-CLEAR IT BEFORE HANDLING AGAIN.
RULE TWO: NEVER ALLOW THE FIREARM MUZZLE TO “SWEEP” OR “COVER” ANYTHING YOU ARE UNWILLING TO DESTROY.
rule three: KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE TRIGGER - RESTING ON FRAME OR SLIDE; DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON TARGET AND YOU INTEND TO FIRE.
Rule Four: BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND. WHERE WILL MISSES OR OVER PENETRATIONS GO? AT NIGHT, USE A LIGHT AND CLEARLY IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET.\
The Safety Phrase is:
NO GUN HANDLING BEHIND THE RED SAFETY LINE
RANGE SAFETY OFFICE COMMANDS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY OBEYED.
Children must be minimum 12 years old, capable of safe shooting in the sole judgment of Texas Legends personnel, must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian authorized to sign the Waiver of Liability/Assumption of Risk and who shall directly supervise the child at all times on the Range.
Firearms will be uncased or un- holstered, loaded/unloaded/handled ONLY at the Firing Line bench. Muzzle ALWAYS pointed DOWN RANGE.
The Safety Phrase is:
NO GUN HANDLING BEHIND THE RED SAFETY LINE
It is the FIRERS sole responsibility to understand SAFE OPERATION of their firearm and to ensure that their firearm is in safe working order.
Handguns will be fired only in pistol bays; rifles and other long arms will only be fired on the 50 yard bay, unless specifically authorized.
Eye/Ear protection are REQUIRED at ALL TIMES on the range.
When not being used, Firearm will be benched, Action open, Ejection Port facing up, Magazine removed, MUZZLE POINTED DOWN RANGE.
FIRERS must stand in assigned stall behind the Firing Line bench, and ONLY Shoot at proper assigned target in that lane.
FIRERS must keep the muzzle under control and MUZZLE POINTED DOWN RANGE all times.
Firearms SHALL NOT be passed directly from person to person. Place the firearm down on the Firing Line bench/ allow the next person to pick it up.
DO NOT transfer firearms from lane to lane UNLESS BOLT OPEN OR SLIDE LOCKED OPEN IN TUB OR CASE.
Outside targets must be specifically approved by Texas Legends; all targets must be properly placed on the correct target carrier in front of the FIRER.
PROHIBITED AMMUNITION: Propellant: NO black powder or replica black powder; Projectiles: NO tracer, incendiary, bronze core, or armor piercing; NO Aluminum Cased Ammunition. Shotguns: NO BIRD SHOT. Slugs/Buckshot ONLY.
The Safety Phrase is:
NO GUN HANDLING BEHIND THE RED SAFETY LINE
Any Bore Diameter Larger than .480 inch, handguns producing above 1700 foot pounds of kinetic energy, or rifles producing above 3300 foot pounds of kinetic energy must be approved by Range Staff at check-in.
FIRERS must use correct, manufacturer - recommended ammunition.
Handguns not in a belt or shoulder holster, in compliance with Texas Law, or ANY long gun, MUST be properly encased or in a “Carry Tub” while being transported to or from the Range or Building.
FIRERS desiring to “draw” must be “holster qualified” through Texas Legends instructors, must inform Range staff and may only draw from the holster at approved times/ specified locations on the range.
If “CEASE FIRE” is called, IMMEDIATELY STOP shooting, remove detachable magazine or open revolver cylinder, clear the firearm, lock bolt/ slide to the rear, place the firearm on the Firing Line bench with ejection port or cylinder facing up, and move BEHIND THE RED SAFETY LINE.
During “CEASE FIRE,” DO NOT CROSS THE RED SAFETY LINE or TOUCH any firearm until “ALL CLEAR” command is given by the RSO.
DO NOT consume ANYTHING– even if physician prescribed- that impairs normal use of physical or mental faculties before or during shooting.
No food, beverages, gum, tobacco products or other consumables are allowed on the Range.
Wash your hands in COLD WATER IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHOOTING to remove lead dust. ALWAYS. Before eating or smoking. IMMEDIATELY.
Any observed unsafe condition must be reported to a Texas Legends Staff member immediately.
ALL PATRONS MUST be responsible and courteous at ALL times.
Violation of a Range Safety Officer instruction, Intentional Damage to property or Discourtesy to others will result in IMMEDIATE Removal of the VIOLATOR from the Range.
The Code and Rules are established to promote the safety and comfort of all range users and staff and prevent property damage. Negligent or irresponsible behavior or intentional violation will result in IMMEDIATE Removal of the VIOLATOR from the range and other potential penalties up to a permanent range ban or Membership forfeiture.
The Safety Phrase is:
NO GUN HANDLING BEHIND THE RED SAFETY LINE
RANGE SAFETY OFFICE COMMANDS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY OBEYED.