South Kent Sportsman’s Club

South Kent Sportsman’s Club
Welcome to South Kent Sportsman’s Club. South Kent Sportsman’s Club Member Orientation Range Orientation and Safety Gate Operations 160910

Agenda Our Club – Your Club Ranges and Rules Proper Target Placement
Our Members Our Property and Neighbors Our Ranges and their Safety Fans Ranges and Rules Shotgun 200 and 500-meter Ranges General-Purpose Bunkers Proper Target Placement Gate Operations This member orientation video will introduce you to our club, our location and neighbors, as well as our range facilities. We will cover the rules for using our ranges. As well as covering proper targets and their use. And show you how to use our system of access gates. Later, you will take a test regarding the key points of this orientation video.

South Kent Sportsman's Club
So let’s get started and introduce you to your club, memberships, and our ranges. South Kent Sportsman's Club Our Club - Your Club Memberships Ranges

Welcome to SKSC! Member-owned & member-operated; do your share!
Family membership: You Spouse Dependent children in your household Family members in your household that are 18 or older and have taken this class can use the ranges unattended You may bring guests – we welcome them! They must be under your direct visual supervision at ALL times This also applies to any family member who has not attended this orientation class You are the “Range Officer” for your group We are a member-owned and member-operated not-for-profit club, so everybody is expected to pitch-in and do their share. Each membership to SKSC is a family or household membership. This includes you, your spouse, and your dependent children through college age, as long as they maintain student status. Only those family members that have taken this orientation class and signed our paperwork, may be on the ranges without your direct supervision. You are always welcome to bring guests with you to our club, however, they must be under your direct visual supervision at all times while they are on the ranges. This also applies to any family member who has not attended this orientation class You are the “Range Officer” for your group. You are responsible for the safety of your group, as well as our other members, and our neighbors.

Memberships Memberships from January 1st to December 31st
Annual Membership Fees: Dues: $60 (covers the costs to run the club) Work Fee: $40 (covers the costs maintain the club) Assessment: $40 (enables us to invest in new facilities & property) Work fee will be waved for the following year by volunteering just 4 hours in the current year See a board member or manager for details Work days are usually the 4th Saturday of March - October Seniors (62 & over) may receive work credit One-time $10 fee for electronic key card for main gate Board & Membership meetings held on the 2nd Monday of the month Yearly memberships span from January 1st through December 31st each year. Your membership dues is currently $60 per year. It covers the costs to run the club. We also impose a $40 work-fee each year in addition to your dues, which covers the costs to maintain the club. A $40 assessment enables us to invest in new facilities, making the total $140 per year. By volunteering just 4 hours per year, you can reduce your dues by the $40 work-fee on next year’s membership. Please see any board member regarding how to get credit for your work fee, or watch your newsletter for work-day weekends, usually held on the 4th Saturday of the month from March through October. Seniors, 62 and over, may request the work-service credit be waived each year, but are still welcome to come out and help when they can. We charge a one-time $10 fee for the electronic key card for the main gate, which we will discuss later. Once the Board of Directors votes you in as a member, you will receive your gate key- card and gate combinations, and you may use the club on your own. The Board of Director’s Meeting is held at the club house on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 pm, and General Membership Meeting starts at 8:00 pm. It is to your benefit to attend these meetings as you will be a voting member of SKSC and your voice will be heard during these meetings.

Club News Letter Currently published three or four times a year
Available by (faster and cheaper) or delivery by the US Mail Available on the web-site (always up-to-date) Contains: News Shooting events schedules Club events Range closures Club calendar To keep you informed, our club periodically publishes a news letter. The letter is available by as well as through our web-site, which is preferred because it gets to you faster and saves us the cost of postage. And it’s still available by delivery through the US Postal Service. Your news letter contains: club news shooting event schedules club events range closures and our calendar.

Club Web Site www.sksc.org Contains: News and FAQs
Shooting events schedules Club events Range closures Club calendar Shooting event information & contacts Training class schedules & contact info In addition, our club has a web site. The web site also contains: the club news letter shooting event schedules club events range closures and the latest club calendar. It also contains links and helpful information regarding shooting events such as what to bring, who to contact and what to expect when you arrive. Information regarding Hunter Safety as well as concealed carry classes can also be found on our web site.

Trap and Skeet 500-meter 200-meter General-Purpose Bunkers
As member of South Kent Sportsman’s Club you will have use of one of the finest shooting facilities in West Michigan, but along with your membership comes several responsibilities that must be strictly adhered to, in order to keep our club a safe place for our neighbors and our members to enjoy. It is extremely important that safety be foremost on your mind while present on club property. Please conduct yourself in a safe manner at all times. We’re all in this together, so be sure to keep an eye on your fellow members. If you see something that looks unsafe – say something! Now let’s show you the 4 major ranges here at SKSC. Our Ranges Trap and Skeet 500-meter 200-meter General-Purpose Bunkers

SKSC Neighborhood SKSC 140th Avenue 138th Avenue 26th St 24th St N
Our club is located 3 miles West of Dorr, Michigan on 140th Avenue, between 24th and 26th streets.

SKSC Property SKSC 1 Mile 1 Mile N
Here, you get a bird’s eye view of our club and our neighbors. Notice that we have neighbors in all directions. Please note the homes to the East of our South Range Complex and to the South of the 500-meter range. Remember these homes EVERY time you use these ranges. We also acquired 40 acres along our West property line that serves as a buffer-zone. 1 Mile

SKSC Ranges Shotgun General-Purpose Bunkers 16 Match-Priority Bunkers
2 Trap 2 Skeet General-Purpose Bunkers Pistol, Rifle or Shotgun 6 bunkers on the East side of the road 12 bunkers on the West side of the road 16 Match-Priority Bunkers 200-meter South Range Complex Pistol Rifle 500-meter Range We have 4 basic range areas here at South Kent Sportsman’s Club: A shotgun range consisting of 2 Trap and 2 Skeet ranges. 18 General-Purpose Bunkers located along the main drive, for use with handguns, rifles and shotguns. 16 Special-Purpose Match-Priority Bunkers have been added behind the General-Purpose Bunkers, and are used only for organized matches. This allows us to keep more ranges open for member use, even during scheduled matches and special events. Our 200-meter range complex runs West-to-East along the South property line. And our 500-meter rifle range runs North-to-South along the East property line. 500m Range Match Priority Bunkers G P B G P B 200m Range Complex

SKSC Ranges and Gates Main Gate N Trap 2 Trap 1 Skeet 1 Skeet 2 500m
Club House Access to our club and it’s ranges is controlled by gates. The first gate you will encounter is our automatic Main Gate just off 140th Avenue. It’s opened with your key-card and we’ll cover how that works a bit later. Going South, on your left you will find the road and access control gate leading East to the 500-meter range. Continuing down the road you will pass our Club House to the West and our Trap and Skeet Ranges to the East. Finally, you will come to the access-control gate for our General-Purpose Bunkers and our 200-meter Range Complex. This gate has a key-pad to enter a combination that is updated yearly. The Special Purpose Match Bunkers have a gate that can only be opened by a match director. These bunkers can be used by members, but you must walk back to them. South Range Gate Rim-fire 200m Field Pistol

Range Safety Fans Represents danger areas
Each range has its Safety Fan No one should be in these areas when the range is active Safety fans represent the dangerous areas of an active range and must remain clear of people and property during range operation. Each range has a Safety Fan that extends from the firing line, to the target and beyond. Here you see the Safety Fan for our shotgun ranges. Our South Range Complex. As well as our 500-meter range. No one should ever be in these areas when these ranges are active!

Remember the homes that are down-range!
Extended Safety Fans N Remember the homes that are down-range! Remember, bullets will not magically stop at our property lines! As you can clearly see, there are families living in homes that are down-range from SKSC, beyond our backstops. Therefore, it’s critically important that all members and our guests understand that bullets must NEVER leave the range you are shooting on! The continued future operation of our club is at stake if we don’t take safety as our #1 responsibility here at SKSC. We will explain the measures, rules and practices you must follow to ensure that all bullets remain on SKSC property. Bullets must NEVER leave the range you are shooting on!

Range Rules General Rules – All Ranges Trap and Skeet Ranges
Safety for you, your family and guests, other club members, and our neighbors should be your #1 priority, and is the primary goal of this training video. Range Rules General Rules – All Ranges Trap and Skeet Ranges 200 and 500-meter Ranges General Purpose Bunkers

Safety is our #1 Priority
If you see other persons acting in an unsafe manner, call a Cease-Fire and please remind them of the rules If you don’t get immediate cooperation, report the incident to a board member or us from our web site using our incident report form Paper forms are also available in a box near the club-house If you don’t get cooperation to resolve a dangerous situation, call and report the incident Give as much information as you can regarding the observed safety problem Report who is abusing our rules or the license number of their vehicle Violators of our range rules will be suspended and / or prosecuted Remember, we are all equal partners in this club Please protect it as your own, because it is! If you see other persons acting in an unsafe manner, call a Cease-Fire and please remind them of the rules we are showing you today. If you don’t get immediate cooperation, report the incident to a board member or us from our web site using our incident report form. Paper forms are also available in a box near the club-house. If you don’t get cooperation to resolve a dangerous situation, call and report the incident. Please give as much information as you can regarding the observed safety problem. Report who is abusing our rules or the license number of their vehicle. Violators of our range rules will be suspended and / or prosecuted. Remember, we are all equal partners in this club. Please protect it as your own, because it is.

General Safety at SKSC Weather rules:
Lightning, suspend shooting and take cover when: Less than 20 seconds from lightning flash to thunder Less than 20 minutes from last lightning flash Tornado: No sirens at SKSC, so keep and eye on the sky and an ear to the radio Winter Storm Warnings: Trap and Skeet will be closed while Winter Storm Warnings are in effect Other ranges can be used at your own risk – roads may not be plowed yet Alcoholic beverages must be kept on the West side of the drive and in the vicinity of the clubhouse at all times Do NOT consume alcohol until after your shooting day is done Firearms must remain unloaded with chamber open until you are ready to shoot Here are a few more General Safety Rules: Suspend shooting and take cover when lightning is in the area. There are no warning sirens at SKSC, so keep an eye on the sky during Tornado season. When Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the SKSC area, the Trap and Skeet ranges are closed, but the rest of the club can be used at your own risk. It may take a day or two to plow- out the club after a winter storm. Alcoholic beverages must be kept on the West side of the drive and in the vicinity of the clubhouse at all times. Please refrain from consuming alcohol until after your shooting day is done, and your guns are put away. Firearms must always remain unloaded with the chamber open until you are on-station and ready to shoot.

Trap & Skeet Ranges Lighted fields Voice-release on Trap fields Club
House Lighted fields Voice-release on Trap fields All of our Trap and Skeet events are conducted from our clubhouse. Just across the road from the clubhouse are the Trap and Skeet ranges. There are 2 - Trap fields and 2 - Skeet fields, all four of which have lights for night shooting. Both Trap fields are equipped with voice-release systems. Please limit talking on the line while the voice-release system is “ON” to prevent wasting targets. Skeet #2 Skeet #1 Trap #1 Trap #2 N

Trap & Skeet Range Rules
Mandatory eye and ear protection Target loads, no shot size larger than 7½ - No magnums or hunting loads! Actions open and empty until on station & ready to shoot Keep all muzzles pointed down range at all times Two bird failure-to-fire limit, and subsequent failures are scored as lost birds One “free” bird is shown to the squad beginning each round, no additional birds! Trap: Only 1 shell loaded at a time, except for trap-doubles Skeet: No more than 2 shells loaded at a time Station #8 is loaded and shot one at a time, high-house and then low-house Reload the high and low Skeet houses before you leave the field Clean up after yourself, but don’t pick up your empty hulls until the squad is finished The rules for using our Trap & Skeet ranges are as follows: Eye and ear protection are mandatory at SKSC. No shot size larger than 7½ may be used on the Trap or Skeet ranges, and no magnum or hunting loads. Actions must be open & empty until you are on-station & ready to shoot. Keep all muzzles pointed down range in a safe direction. We have a 2 bird failure to fire limit and subsequent failures will be scored as lost birds. One “free” bird is shown to the squad at the beginning of the round, do not ask to see additional birds. For Trap, load only 1 shell at a time unless you are shooting doubles. For Skeet, no more than 2 shells may be loaded at one time. And station #8 is always loaded and shot one at a time. Reload the high and low Skeet houses before you leave the field When the line is done, please clean up after yourself. In order to keep things moving along safely, please don’t pick up your empty hulls off the ground until the entire line is finished. And don’t forget to reload both Skeet machines when your line is finished.

500-meter Range Center-fire Rim-fire-ONLY 200m 300m 385m 500m 40m 60m
Parking Firing Line 500-meter Range N Rim-Fire-ONLY Back-stops Center-fire 200m 300m 385m 500m Rim-fire-ONLY 40m 60m 77m 100m Access Road The 500-meter range consists of backstops at 200, 300, 385 and 500 meters for use with center fire rifles. Magnum round may not be used on the sighter targets that are placed on these backstops. You may drive your vehicle down to the backstops to service your targets via the access road on the West side of the range. There are shorter backstops with brow catchers at 40, 60, 77, and 100-meters on the rim-fire-only portion of the range. The brow-catchers are there to stop ricochets from the rim-fire silhouette targets, and NOT to hang targets on! Both the rim-fire-only and center-fire rifle range is serviced by the same covered firing line. All rifle, and handgun ranges are open only to SKSC members and their guests. However, due to the demands of shooting at long range, use of the 500 meter range is only under to supervision of an SKSC Range Officer. 200-meter 300-meter 385-meter 500-meter

Firing Line as seen from the parking lot looking South
500-meter Range Range Access Gate Here is what you will see on the 500-meter Range: The Access Road Gate. The view of the covered firing line from the parking lot. And one of several shooting benches available for use. Note the correct location and position of the shooting bench. Shooting Bench Firing Line as seen from the parking lot looking South

Center-fire Back-stops Rim-fire-only back-stops
500-meter Range Center-fire Back-stops 385m 500m 300m Brow Catchers 200m From the 500-meter firing line you will see: The 200, 300, 385 and 500-meter back-stops. And the Rim-Fire-ONLY back-stops at 40, 60, 77 and 100 meters. Again, the brow-catchers over the rim-fire-only backstops are to stop ricochets off the rails and metallic silhouette targets. They are NEVER to be used as targets or for you to attach your targets to. 77m 100m 60m Rim-fire-only back-stops 40m

Special 500-meter Range Rules
SKSC Range Officer (RO) must be present Nobody is ever allowed to shoot alone on this range RSO schedule is posted on the SKSC web-site RSO controls the range and monitors for safe operation You must sign-in and show ID as well as your SKSC Membership Card You may bring guests with you It is expected that your rifle is sighted-in for at least 200 meters BEFORE coming to this range If this is not the case, please go to our 200-meter range first and check your "zero" at 50, 100, 150 and then 200 meters Only an RSO can open or close the access gate on this range Gate will be locked open when RSO is present Due to the demands of shooting at up to 500-meters, use of the 500-meter range is conducted under the supervision of a trained SKSC volunteer Range Officer Nobody is ever allowed to shoot alone on this range. The schedule for using this range is posted on the club web-site. The RO is there to control the range and monitor for safe operation. They are there so you can shoot, so be sure to thank them! Because the range gate is unlocked during operation of this range, you must sign-in and show a picture ID as well as your SKSC Membership Card. Members are still allowed to bring guests with then to use this range. Most importantly, it is expected that your rifle is already sighted-in for at least 200 meters BEFORE coming to this range. Let’s repeat that. It is expected that your rifle is already sighted-in for at least 200 meters BEFORE coming to the 500m range. If it is not, please go to our 200-meter range first and check your “zero” at 50, 100, 150 and then 200 meters. Only an SKSC RO can open or close the access gate on this range. The gate will remain open during the scheduled time when the RO is on-duty.

All 3 firing lines are 1 range!
200-meter Range Rim-Fire 25, 50, 75 & 100 yard Parking All 3 firing lines are 1 range! Cease-Fire on all 3 A, B & C A Rim-fire 25 yard 50 yard 75 yard 100 yard Center-fire 50m 100m 150m 200m Field Pistol A The South Range Complex consists of 3 handicap accessible ranges: Shown in Red, Range “A” is a 25, 50, 75, & 100 yard covered rim fire silhouette range. Shown in Yellow, Range “B” is a 50, 100, 150, & 200 meter covered range. Shown in Green, Range “C” is a 25, 50, 75, & 100 yard covered field pistol range. All three firing lines are part of one range, and firing must be coordinated between all three firing lines. In other words, nobody is allowed to go down-range to service targets until all shooting has ceased on this entire range. B B C C Common Firing Lines 25, 50, 75 & 100 yard Field Pistol 50, 100, 150 & 200m General Use

200-meter Range Complex B A C 200-meter firing line
Here is what you will see of the 200-meter Range Complex from the parking area: The view of the covered Rim-Fire-Only firing line The 200-meter firing line And the Field Pistol firing line (handgun ONLY) A C Rim-Fire-Only firing line Field Pistol firing line

200-meter Range Complex looking East from each firing line
50m, 100m, 150m & 200m General Use B Here are what the ranges look like from their respective firing lines: The 100-yard Rim-Fire-Only range from the North-most covered line with back-stops at: 25 50 75 And 100-yards The 200-meter range at the middle covered line with back-stops at: 100 150 And 200-meters And the 100-yard Field Pistol silhouette range from the Southern- most covered line with rails and back-stops at: A C Rim-Fire-Only 100-yard Field Pistol

200 & 500-meter Range Rules Mandatory eye and ear protection
Place targets at the base of the back-stop Actions open and empty until on station and ready to shoot – use chamber flags! All three 200m ranges follow the same range commands; cease-fire covers all 3 ranges Do not handle any firearms when anybody is down-range servicing targets Keep all muzzles pointed down range and below the top of the back-stops Clean up after yourself Share the range with your fellow members The general rules for the 200-meter and 500-meter ranges are posted at each range. They are: Eye and ear protection must be used at all times. Place targets at the base of the back-stop Actions must be open and empty until on station and ready to shoot. Remember, all three ranges on the 200-meter complex are considered to be one range when in operation. Keep an eye out for other shooters on your range, or one or both of the other ranges. Do NOT handle any firearms when anyone is down range on any of the ranges. Keep all muzzles pointed safely down range and below the tops of the back-stops at all times. Clean up after you are done shooting, and Share the range with your fellow members.

General-Purpose Bunkers
#1 Gate #7 #8 #2 #9 May be used for rifle, pistol or shotgun Each bunker is its own firing range Place targets at the base of the back-stop Share the range with your fellow members #10 #3 #11 Parking #12 #4 The South Range Complex includes: Six 25-yard General-Purpose Bunkers. And twelve 7-yard General-Purpose Bunkers. These bunkers may be used for rifle, pistol or shotgun. Each bunker is considered its own separate firing range. Place targets at the base of the back-stop The firing point must be within the bunker you are using. There is absolutely no shooting from or across the road! #13 #14 #5 #15 South Range Road #16 #6 #17 #18

General-Purpose Bunkers
Here are what the General-Purpose bunkers look like. Note that the covered firing line are the farthest from the backstops from which shooting may take place. The covered firing line is the farthest point from the backstops from which shooting may take place

General-Purpose Bunker Rules
Mandatory eye and ear protection Actions open and empty until on station and ready to shoot Do not handle firearms when anybody is down-range Keep muzzles pointed down range & below the tops of the back-stops Targets must be placed at the base of the backstop so that bullets will impact the lower 1/3rd of the backstop Adjust the position of your firing line for the distance needed The covered bench is not always the firing line No shooting from beyond the covered firing line or at the side-walls! Never shoot from or across the road Clean up after yourself The rules for using our General-Purpose Bunkers are: Eye and ear protection must be used at all times. Actions are to be left open and empty until on station and you are ready to shoot. Never handle any firearms when anybody is down range. Keep all muzzles pointed down range and below the tops of the back- stops at all times. Always keep your target positioned at the base of the backstop so that your bullets will impact on the lower 3rd of the backstop. Adjust your distance to the target by moving your firing line relative to the target, however, only one firing line may be used when the range is shared. No shooting from beyond the covered firing line or at the side-walls. The covered bench is there for your convenience, and is not always your firing line. Never shoot from or across the road. Clean up your mess when you are done.

Match-Priority Bunkers
Enables SKSC to conduct pistol matches without closing other ranges Located behind (East) the six General-Purpose Bunkers Gate is closed and locked at all times except for matches May be used by members if the General-Purpose Bunkers are full, but you must walk to them (around gate) This is a shot-fall area from the Skeet ranges – eye protection is required! No general vehicle access Several years ago, SKSC built additional bunkers behind the six General-Purpose Bunkers along the road to the South Range Complex. These additional Match-Priority Bunkers allows SKSC to conduct organized shooting matches and still provide facilities for members to shoot, even during the largest match events. The gate is closed and locked at all times – except for matches. Upon the rare instance that all 18 General-Purpose Bunkers are in use, members may use these Match-Priority Bunkers if an organized shooting event is not in progress. However, you cannot drive your vehicle to the Match-Priority Bunkers. And because they are not seen from the road, you are not likely to be found quickly if an accident should happen on these ranges. A portion of this area lies within the shot-fall area of the Skeet ranges, and therefore eye protection is required to enter this area.

Target Placement & Other Range Rules
Now let’s talk about targets, the right and wrong way to place your targets, and a few other rules of the range. The Right Way The Wrong Way Why Wrong is Wrong Proper & Improper Targets Select-fire and Automatic Firearms

Target Placement – All Ranges
Right Way Wrong Way! Less than 1 yard Targets must be placed no further than 1 yard from the base of the backstop AND so that your bullets will impact into the lower 3rd of the backstop on any of our ranges. If you are shooting short distances, please use our General-Purpose Bunkers, and remember that the same rule applies there too. If you see anyone violating this simple rule, step up, call a Crease-Fire, and ask that the situation be corrected immediately. Remember, we are all equal members here, and we need to watch each-other’s back. Sponsored pistol matches may sometimes violate these target placement rules. However, these stages are well documented and approved by the club, and all shooting is monitored by a trained Range Officer. Tumbling targets and round targets that lie on the ground are not allowed at SKSC as they are highly prone to produce ricochets. More than 1 yard Your Target SKSC is your club If you see improper target placement, call a cease-fire and correct the situation!

The Dangers of Improper Target Placement
Wrong Way! Here is what could happen when too much distance exists between your target and the back-stop. Your bullet will skip off the ground or a hard object; and potentially miss the back-stop and leave the range altogether. Remember those houses behind the back-stops and within the Safety Fans? They are in range of many pistols and most rifles. That’s why proper target placement is so important to the continued safe operation of SKSC. Except during sponsored pistol matches, if you see anyone violating our target placement rules, call a Crease-Fire and see to it that the problem is corrected immediately. Again, we are all equal members here, and we need to watch each-other’s back. When too much space exists between the target and back-stop, the bullet can skip completely off the range!

“Proper Target” Rules Right Targets: Wrong Targets:
Paper (paper plates make great cheap targets) Cardboard, cardboard & wood lathe and cardboard boxes Swinging (metal) targets – But be very careful of ricochets Tin cans are OK, but never shot while on the floor of the range due to ricochets, and must be picked up when you’re done Watch out for sharp edges Wrong Targets: Anything that breaks or shatters (example: glass, clay birds, etc.) Anything flammable or explosive (example: propane tanks, Tannerite, etc.) Anything that may cause a ricochet off the range (example: tumble targets, etc.) Don’t shoot at our posts and silhouette rails! Don’t place targets in front of our posts or silhouette rails They are meant to hold targets; not to be targets! Clean-up your targets & debris after you’re done! Here are a few more common-sense rules regarding targets: Use the right materials as targets: Paper is the #1 choice, and inexpensive paper-plates make great targets. Cardboard and cardboard boxes, or cardboard stapled to wood lathe is another safe choice. Swinging metal targets can be used, but you need to be very careful that your rounds do NOT ricochet off the range. Tin cans are OK, but never shot while rolling on the floor of the range due to ricochets, and you MUST pick them up as soon as you are finished. Be sure to watch out for very sharp edges. Improper target materials include: Anything that breaks or shatters, for example glass, dry-wall or plastic. Anything that is flammable or may explode, such as propane tanks. Or anything that may cause a ricochet off the range. Please, don’t shoot any of our posts, target frames or silhouette rails. Don’t place your targets in front of our posts or rails. They are meant to HOLD targets, not to BE targets. And remember, clean up ALL of your mess when you are done.

Proper Target Placement
Target frames Staple your targets to the black material These are examples of proper target placement: You may staple or tape your targets to the black material on the built-in frames located on most ranges. Just be sure to keep targets toward the center of the frame in order to avoid shooting and damaging the frame itself. The other two examples show targets placed well above the silhouette rails and away from the posts that hold the rails and stationary silhouette. Above & behind rail

Bad Target Placement In front of post and rail
In front of target frame These are examples of bad target placement: Here we see a target placed with its center directly in front of our silhouette rail and the post that holds the stationary target. Rounds aimed at this target will only ad to the wear-and-tear of our range equipment. The second example shows a target with its center well above the top of the rim-fire-only backstop. A bulls-eye on this target will miss the back-stop and ricochet off the floor of the range and very likely over the center-fire berm at the back of the range. Remember the neighborhood behind this range?!? The third example shows a target placed in front of the post and frame-members of our target holders. Again, this causes major damage to the wooden frame and higher range maintenance costs. It’s your club and your money! Above short rim-fire backstop No targets on brow-catchers

Additional Range Notes
Targets may be placed farther from the back-stop during organized shooting events (such as USPSA) when shooting is controlled by a designated Range Officer using documented stage setups Short back-stops on the 200 and 500 meter ranges are for rim-fire use ONLY! No center-fire rounds! Do NOT hang targets on the railroad-tie brow catchers over the rim-fire silhouette target rails Brow catchers are there to stop ricochets from steel targets Some additional notes you should be aware of regarding the rules on our range: Targets may be placed more than 1 yard from the base of the back-stop during organized shooting events such as IPSC or USPSA when shooting is controlled by a designated Range Officer using documented stage setups. The short back-stops on the 200 and 500-meter ranges are for rim-fire use ONLY. Never use center-fire ammunition on these short back-stops. They were not designed or constructed to stop center-fire rounds. Here’s a simple rule: If the back-berm is taller than you are, then it’s safe for center-fire. Never place targets against the side –berms. Do NOT hang your targets from the railroad-tie brow-catchers over the silhouette target rails. These are in place to stop ricochet rounds and NOT to hold targets.

Example Firing Line Commands
Is the line ready? Ready on the right, ready on the left Commence firing Cease Fire! Cease Fire! (2 times, loud & clear) Actions open Is the line clear? (wait a few seconds for an answer) The line is clear You may go forward and change targets Here are a few of the commands you will hear and use on our ranges: Is the line ready? Ready on the right, ready on the left. Commence firing. Cease Fire! Cease Fire! Say it twice, loud & clear to be sure everyone has heard you. Another shooter may shoot at the same time you call “Cease Fire”, and you may not be heard the first time. Actions open. Is the line clear? Wait a couple of seconds for another shooter to speak up. The line is clear. You may go forward and change targets. You don’t have to use these exact words, but you should follow the order of these examples.

Range Safety and Zero Tolerance
Treat all firearms as if they are loaded Actions open and empty until you are on station and ready to shoot Keep muzzles pointed at the backstop Know your target, place it properly and know what is beyond it Eye and ear protection are required at all times No tracer, armor-piercing or incendiary ammo is allowed Never use center-fire ammunition on our rim-fire-only ranges Never handle firearms, including bringing to or removing from the firing line when anyone is down-range during a cease-fire Violation of these rules will result in termination of your membership We take safety very seriously here at SKSC. We’ve never had a serious accident here, and we aim to keep it that way! Therefore, we can’t stress these rules enough, and we all expect you to do the same when using our club. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded. Keep all actions open & empty until you are ready to shoot. The use of chamber-flags is highly encouraged here at SKSC. Keep muzzles pointed at the backstop. Know your target, place it only at the base of the berm and know what is beyond it. Eye and ear protection is required to be used at all times. Never use tracer, armor-piercing or incendiary ammunition. Never use center-fire ammunition on any of our rim-fire-only ranges. Never handle firearms, including bringing to or removing from the firing line when anyone is down-range during a cease-fire. Any violation of these simple rules may result in the termination of your membership.

Select-Fire and Fully Automatic Firearm Use at SKSC
More than 5-round bursts are prohibited Board-Approved range exercises and training requiring fully automatic fire are conducted on weekdays noon - 5:00pm Users of fully automatic firearms must call the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department ( ) and advise them that legally registered machine guns will be in use at SKSC Only use the two southern-most general-purpose bunkers (#5 and #6) on the east side of the road Shooters may use other ranges if a request (in writing) is submitted to, and approved in writing by the SKSC Board; at least 30 days prior to use Sub-Machine Guns and select-fire rifles/carbines using straight-wall pistol cartridges may be used on designated ranges from 9:00am until sunset Select-fire and fully automatic firearms can be used at SKSC, but must follow these additional rules: Never fire more than 5-round bursts. Approved range exercises and training requiring fully automatic fire are to be conducted on weekdays from noon until 5:00pm. Users of fully automatic firearms MUST call the Allegan County Sheriffs Department ( ) and advise them that legally registered machine guns will be in use at SKSC. Designated ranges are only the two Southern-most general-purpose bunkers on the east side of the road (#5 and #6), in order to limit the excess damage these firearms cause to our back-stops. Shooters may use other ranges if a request (in writing) is submitted to, and approved in writing by the SKSC Board; at least 30 days prior to use. Sub-Machine Guns and select-fire rifles or carbines using straight-wall pistol cartridges may be used on designated ranges from 9:00am until sunset.

Main Gate Range Gates Your Gate Card
Gate Operations Main Gate Range Gates Your Gate Card OK, so now let’s go over the rules and operation of the gates here at SKSC, and show you how to use your Gate Card on the main entrance gate. 500m Range Access Gate 200m Range Access Gate

Main Gate Rules Always Closed and Locked (automatic opener)
Exceptions: Work Days (4th Saturday of the month, 9:00am to 1:00pm) Club Meetings Trap and Skeet Hours: (When manager is present) Sunday 10:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 7:00pm – 10:00pm Scheduled Events: CMP and NRA IHMSA IPSC / USPSA / Steel Challenge IDPA Special Events announced in news letter & web site The main gate has an automatic opener that is activated by electronic key-card. If you arrive at the club during an organized event, the Main Gate will be locked open. Only a SKSC board member or approved match director can lock the main gate open. If you are on club property at any time other than during an organized match, the Main Gate will be closed and locked behind you. The Main Gate will be left open during: Work Days Usually the 4th Saturday of the month, 9:00am - 1:00pm, from March - October Club Meetings Trap and Skeet Hours: Sunday 10:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 7:00pm – 10:00pm Scheduled Matches and Events such as: CMP IDPA IHMSA IPSC / USPSA NRA Steel Challenge Or other Special Events, usually announced in your news letter and web site.

Main Gate Operation Each vehicle must be “carded in” separately
You may stay in your vehicle There are 2 reader pads Outside & Inside the gate Use your Main Gate Card by holding it within a few inches of the reader pad The gate will then open automatically Drive completely through the gate Be sure the gate closes automatically behind you Use the same process to leave the club Here is how to use your electronic Main Gate Card. There are 2 reader pads: One outside the gate to let you in. One inside the gate to let you out. You may stay in your vehicle. Hold your Main Gate Card within a few inches of the reader pad. The gate will then open automatically, swinging away from the road. Drive completely through the gate, a sensor will detect your vehicle passing through the gate. The gate will automatically close behind you once you are clear. Do NOT stop or back up once you are through the gate. Use the same process to leave the club. Each vehicle must be carded-in separately. If you are bringing multiple vehicles in to the club, you must card yourself in, drive through the gate and pull to the side of the road. Get out of your vehicle and use your card to open the gate for your guests. NEVER tail-gate in or out behind the car ahead of you! Each vehicle must be “carded in” separately Do NOT tail-gate in behind the car ahead

Your Main Gate Key Card Operates the Main Gate (at 140th Ave.)
Never loaned-out to others Your friends are always welcome at SKSC, but they must remain under your direct supervision at all times You are the “Range Officer” for your group You are responsible for their safety as well as those around you If a non-member is caught using your gate card, it will be confiscated and your membership will be terminated No refunds for terminations due to violations of our rules These cards will break if bent – don’t store in wallets Your main gate card is what allows access to the club grounds and its ranges. It operates the main gate at the road. It must NEVER be loaned-out to other people. Your friends are always welcome to come with you to SKSC, but they must remain under your direct visual supervision at all times. You are the “Range Officer” for your group. You are responsible for their safety as well as those around you. If a non-member is caught using your gate card, it will be confiscated and your membership will be terminated without a refund. These cards will break if bent, and you will have to pay for a replacement card if lost or broken.

500-meter Range Gate 500-meter range is only available when an SKSC Range Officer (RO) is present on the range Only an SKSC RO can open or close this range gate Gate will be locked open when RSO is present The main gate and the 500m gate will be open during scheduled matches on that range Example: NRA Metallic Silhouette The 500-meter range is only available for use when our trained volunteer Range Officer is present on that range. Only our Range Officers can open the gate on this range. This gate will remain open while the RO is on duty. During scheduled matches such as our NRA Metallic Silhouette, you will find the Main Gate as well as the 500-meter range gate locked open. No open-shooting while a match is in progress.

200-meter Complex Range Gate
Enter combination into key-pad to enter range Leave the range by slowly approaching the gate in your vehicle – road sensor will open the gate Be sure the gate closes behind you Main gate and the 200m gate will be open during schedules matches and during range maintenance To enter the 200-meter range complex, you enter the gate combination on the key-pad near the gate. To leave this area, slowly approach the gate with your vehicle and the gate will open. This gate may be locked open during matches on the 200-meter range as well as on our work days.

The End Enjoy Your Club! Think Safety and Shoot Responsibly
You have now completed the SKSC member orientation. Please be sure you or the instructor enters your name and date in the attendance log book before you leave so that you will receive credit for taking this class. You will now take a test on the key points of this orientation. Enjoy the use of your club, think safety at all times and please shoot responsibly. Don’t forget to have the instructor enter your name and date on the attendance log book to receive credit for taking this class You will now take a test covering a few key points Think Safety and Shoot Responsibly © SKSC 2016

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