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First Time Shooters
First Time Shooters

RANGE RULES

AND POLICIES

General Guidance
  • Ask staff if unsure about safety, firearms handling, or range procedures.
  • Following these rules ensures a safe, enjoyable experience for all shooters.
  • Capitol Range & Firearms (CRF) reserves the right to deny participation due to safety concerns.
General Conduct
  • Valid government-issued ID required.
  • Shooters 18+ may shoot unsupervised.
  • Children 10–17 must be accompanied by a guardian 21+.
  • Only controlled, supervised firing allowed.
  • Automatic fire, FRT, or binary triggers require management approval.
  • Follow all Range Safety Officer (RSO) commands – the RSO has final authority.
  • Maximum 3 shooters per lane with only one firing at a time.
  • No food, drinks, gum, or smoking on the range.
  • Dispose of all trash in designated bins.
  • Clothing must cover the body adequately; tank tops, spaghetti straps, low-cut tops, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, and uncovered boots are prohibited.
Firearms Safety
  • Always follow the Four Firearm Safety Rules:
  • Number Circle One Fill Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Treat every firearm as loaded.
  • Number Circle Two Fill Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Point firearms in a safe direction.
  • Number Circle Three Fill Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Keep your finger off the trigger until ready.
  • Number Circle Four Fill Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Be aware of your target and what is beyond.
  • Firearms must remain unloaded until instructed to load on the firing line.
  • Keep firearms cased or holstered until on the firing line.
  • Place firearms on the bench with muzzles downrange and actions open until ready.
  • Do not handle firearms behind the firing line.
  • If a firearm is dropped or malfunctions, place it safely on the bench and notify range personnel.
  • Never leave firearms unattended.
  • No holster draws unless qualified by a RSO.
Firing Lane Rules
  • Fire only at your assigned target. No cross-lane shooting.
  • No unaimed fire, hip shooting, or dangling firearms.
  • During a “CEASE FIRE!”, immediately bench your firearm muzzle downrange and follow RSO instructions.
  • After shooting, unload and case firearms at the shooting point.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times.
  • Clothing must prevent contact with ejected brass.
Ammunition Policy
  • Allowed calibers:
  • Pistols: All calibers.
  • Rifles: Up to 5.56 on all lanes; up to .308 on Red Bay.
  • Shotguns: Slugs only.
  • Only brass-cased ammunition permitted.
  • Prohibited ammo: steel, bi-metal, steel-core, green tip, armor-piercing, tracer, or incendiary rounds.
  • CRF range rentals require ammo purchased at CRF.
  • Ask staff if unsure about ammunition type
Youth Participation
  • Minimum age: 10 years old (parental discretion applies).
  • Children must be able to hold and aim the firearm safely from the bench.
  • Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on the lane at all times.