General Rules
ATTENTION
!!
To all members using shooting
ranges
Due
to insurance coverage concerns and NRA club affiliation, the Board of
Directors, at the July 14th Officer’s meeting, decided
unanimously to establish a Range sign-in sheet. They will be placed on
both the Rifle and Pistol ranges, to comply with suggestions referred to
us by our Insurance Providers and the National Rifle Association. This
will be a mandatory requirement of each member each time they utilize
range facilities. Compliance will be monitored by Range Officers and
Trustees.
It
has always been the practice of the Board of Directors to limit
restrictions on the Club Property, but also to protect the Organization
and the membership. Therefore,
beginning August 1, 2004 all members using the Rifle or Pistol range must
sign the Range Roster and display their membership card.
Club Grounds :
Club grounds are open to valid members 365 days a year,
between daybreak through 10:30 pm, unless there is an activity in progress .
The main gate is to be locked when entering and exiting the
club grounds, unless locked open by an officers lock.
Club members who bring a guest to the club are solely
responsible for that guest’s actions.
No hunting , trapping , or killing of any wild animals or
game on the club grounds. (Muskrats may be trapped at the lake with prior
permission). If you are going to hunt on land adjacent to the club property ,
you are not permitted to park on club grounds or club right of ways .
No camping on club grounds without prior approval of the
board of directors.
Running of hunting dogs is permitted on club grounds as long
as the dog or dogs are under control of the owner. The owner will be held
responsible for any damages or mess the dog incurs. Any dog unattended on club
grounds must be on a leash and anchored. No dogs in clubhouse during an event.
Cutting of any live trees is prohibited.
No dumping or littering on club grounds.
Taking or damaging any club property will result in immediate
prosecution and expulsion.
No off road vehicles permitted on club grounds.
Speed limit on club grounds is 15 M.P.H.
Firearms are to be discharged at their designated ranges ONLY
!
Insubordination to any club officer/officers will result in
ejection from the club grounds by an officer of the State or Local police
departments.
All members must display their valid membership card at all
times while on club grounds.
If a member witnesses any non member or suspicious act while
on club grounds, report it at once to a club officer or contact the Forward
Township Police Department.
Ranges :
Mandatory signing in and out on rifle and pistol ranges.
Large Bore Range (up to 300 yards) Any caliber firearm permitted. Eye and ear
protection is mandatory.
Small Bore Range : (up to 50 yards) Any caliber handgun
(straight wall cases only) or rim-fire rifle only. Eye and ear protection is
mandatory on the firing line.
Firearms loaded and fired from range toward backboards only
!!
Targets are not to be tacked to backboard framing.
Paper targets only! Shooting at glass bottles, cans , and
other trash will not be tolerated.
Rapid fire (auto and semi automatic) is prohibited.
All firing must cease and firearms unloaded when range
warning system is activated (red strobe lights on) during changing of targets.
Loaded firearms are not to be left unattended!
Shooting permitted during daylight hours ONLY!! No artificial
light may be cast on ranges so as to continue shooting after dark.
Children under eighteen (18) must be accompanied and
supervised by an adult member.
Children that are not involved in shooting events are not
permitted in the range area or in the vicinity of shooters or their equipment.
Take down used targets and dispose of any refuse properly.
Police all spent brass!!
No vehicles permitted on grass areas or ranges. (Maintenance
only)
Intoxicated shooters and consuming of any intoxicants at
ranges will not be tolerated.
Members may bring one guest to use the ranges, but must
collect the current range fee for the visit. Fee is to be placed in an envelope
or piece of paper with member’s name, name of the guest, and date of visit.
Deposit in boxes located at the rifle and pistol ranges. Members failing to
collect range fee will lose range privileges.
Guests are permitted to use range facilities ONE time only.
Members must have their membership cards displayed at all
times.
Please read and abide by all special posted rules.
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES !!!!!!
LAKE :
NO GUESTS PERMITTED TO FISH AT LAKE, unless specified in a special club
event.
Fishing is for members, their spouses, and their children only.
Members children who reach the age of 18 must join the club as a regular
member if they wish to fish or use other club facilities.
Members must have membership card displayed at all times.
P.A. Fish Commission rules apply at all times, except in the
case of club rules and regulations.
P.A. fishing license required and must be displayed at all
times when fishing. (State law)
Lake is open from 8:00am opening day in April until the
closing date established by the PA.
Fish Commission. Fishing will be permitted from daybreak
until 10:30pm. From then on.
One rod and one hook ONLY per person! Multiple hook lures are
permitted.
Catching of two(2) gamefish or catfish ends members fishing
day! Watch for special posted regulations!
Individual stringers or creels are required for anyone,
including family members.
Fish that have swallowed a hook and are bleeding must be
kept.
Children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an
adult member.
Fishing for snapping turtles is permitted, you must place
your name on all floats and sets.
Bow fishing is allowed. For carp only!!
Trapping in the lake for muskrats in season is permitted with
permission from the board of directors.
Revised: July 18, 2004