The Range
The Range Rules
Range Personnel
- Rampart Range personnel are in direct control of the range at all times. Any person or persons handling a firearm in an unsafe manner will be asked to leave the range.
- Rampart Range personnel will inspect all firearms and ammunition. Any firearm or ammunition that is unsafe or prohibited from use on the range will be immediately removed from the range.
Firearms Safety Procedure
- All firearms must be unloaded and cased before entering Rampart Range premises.
- Shooters will not, under any circumstances move beyond the firing line. If you need assistance because of an object such as magazine, target, etc. has fallen past the firing line, call the Range Master.
- Firearms must be pointed downrange at all times. Never point it to the sides or turn around with the firearm.
- Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Only one shooter is allowed to shoot in the firing booth. Only one person in the booth is allowed to handle a firearm at a time.
- Only when the shooter is in the booth may the firearm be loaded. No loading outside of booth is permitted.
- No long gun can be propped against the stall walls or against any wall. All long guns must be laid flat on bench or floor with muzzle pointing downrange.
- If shooter has to leave the booth area temporarily, the firearm must be unloaded with actions open and muzzle pointed downrange.
- All injuries or damages must be immediately reported to the Rampart Range Master. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- When the shooter is finished, all firearms must be unloaded and cased. The shooting booth area shall be policed ( i.e. brass placed into containers, targets removed and placed into trash containers)
Permitted Firearms
- All handguns are allowed.
- Rifle calibers up to, but not exceeding, 3,600 feet per second are permitted.
- Shotguns, slugs and shot ammunition are permitted.
Ammunition
- Steel jacket, armor-penetrating, explosive, incendiary, steel core of any kind and tracer rounds are prohibited.
- We reserve the right to refuse any ammunition we deem un-fit for range use.
Targets
- Shooter will be given choice of targets. No shooter may bring in outside target.
Eye and Ear Protection
- All Shooters must wear eye and ear protection. Shooters may bring their own or rent equipment from Rampart Range.
Dry Firing
- Dry firing is permitted only in the shooting booth.
Misfires or Malfunction
- If you experience a misfire or malfunction, keep the firearm pointed downrange and clear the firearm. If you need assistance, ask the Range Master for assistance.
Cease Fire
- If you hear the range command of Cease Fire, stop shooting immediately, place your firearm on the bench and step back out of the shooting booth.
Food, Beverage, and Smoking
- Drinking, eating or smoking is prohibited on the range at all times.
Alcohol and Drugs
- The use of alcohol and/or drugs is strictly prohibited on Rampart Range, Inc. property. Any person caught using alcohol and/or drugs will be escorted off the range.