Activities

Gun Range

General Gun Range Rules

 

Persons using the gun range will initially be required to attend and pass a range initiation course given by an approved Holly Lake Ranch Range Officer. They will also be required to sign a waiver stating they understand all the rules and that they are responsible for any and all damages caused by them or their party. Upon completion of this course you will receive a Gun Range Pass. Only those persons issued a Pass will be permitted to handle firearms at the range.

 

1. Reservations are required at the Security Office. A refundable deposit may be required for the gate key if you do not permanently reside at Holly Lake Ranch.

 

2. All regulations and instructions posted at the range shall be followed.

 

3. Absolutely No Shotguns or Shotshells Allowed. This is a rifle and pistol range only.

 

4. Absolutely No Incendiary, Phosphorus or Tracer Ammo Allowed.

 

5. Absolutely No Armor Piercing or Steel Core Ammunition Allowed.

 

6. All firearms brought into the range must be completely unloaded, they must be carried with the action open, with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction or they must be enclosed in a gun case, kit, holster, etc. until placed in actual firing line use.

 

7. The Security Office or any Range Officer may bar from the range any person handling a firearm in an unsafe manner, or any person suspected to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages, legal or illegal drugs. A Security Officer or Range Officer may inspect firearms or ammunition, and will ban their use if in his or her judgement they are unsafe or not in good working order. Violators will be asked to leave. It is the duty and responsibility of all persons to report to the Security Department any infraction of the safety rules.

 

8. Always wear eye and hearing protection while at the firing line or when someone else is at the firing line.

 

9. Absolutely, no one is allowed down range without a Range Officer present. If there is a problem with the equipment or any other reason to go down range you must be accompanied by a Range Officer.

 

10. All persons under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a person over 21. These persons may be required to show proof of age to a Security Officer or Range Officer upon request. The adult shall act as coach and remain on the firing line at the side of the person under 21 and must be in complete control of the person and gun. Persons under the age of 14 shall not be permitted to fire a handgun, may fire rifle only.

 

11. Line of site shooting only. So-called snap shooting, quick draw, hip shooting, rapid fire, full auto fire, etc. is prohibited on this range.

 

12. Shooters must load and unload their own gun. DO NOT HAND A LOADED GUN TO ANOTHER PERSON.

 

13. Gun range key will be issued to one party only for a maximum of two hours. Anyone without the issued key will be considered trespassing.

 

14. Any person caught firing at walls, target frames, signs, or any other object besides the designated targets will be denied further use of the range. Targets are to be posted on the supplied target frame only. Firing at tin cans, bottles, or any other object is strictly prohibited.

 

15. Be sure all firearms are unloaded before leaving the gun range. Please lock the door when leaving. Please use the provided trash can and clean up after your self.

 

16. The Developer of Holly Lake Ranch, nor its employees shall be held responsible for theft or accidents. Follow the rules and regulations and use the range at your own risk.

 

17. An approved Range Officer is defined as a person who (1) successfully completed the initial Holly Lake Ranch Range Course (2) has demonstrated to the Chief of Security his or her proficiency with a variety of firearm types and actions, (3) has demonstrated to the Chief of Security his or her proficiency with the range equipment, (4) and, has demonstrated that he or she possesses the qualities required for responsible gun handling.