IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS
ALL SHOOTERS From the 1st. January.2010.
* The new Standing Orders of the Metropolitan Pistol Club MUST BE ADHERED TO.
* There will be NO SHOOTING on Range 6 while people are in or on Range 5 area.
* There will be NO ADMITTANCE to Range 5 when Range 6 is OPEN for shooting.
* There will be NO ADMITTANCE to Range 5 when shooting is in progress on the LEFT HALF of Range 3.
* The LEFT HALF of Range 3 is CLOSED when Range 5 is OPEN for SHOOTING.
* Ranges 2 and 3 must CEASE FIRE while Range 1 RED STROBE Light is ON [flashing] and shooters are forward of the 50 meter target line. When Range 1 Range Officer/Operator calls a Cease Fire and declares the range SAFE to allow shooters or anyone forward of the 50 meter target line, he/she must FIRST switch RED STROBE Light ON [flashing] (switch is under the light) and ensure Ranges 2 and 3 are notified and observe such Cease Fire Conditions before allowing personal forward of the 50 meter target line.
* Range 1 access past the 50 meter target line IS CLOSED when shooting is in progress on Ranges 2 and 3.
* There is NO SHOOTING ALLOWED on LEFT SIDE of Range 6 on ANY Saturday morning before 12 Noon
* OBSERVE CLUB ROLLING CALENDAR FOR ALL SHOOTING OPTIONS
* Any Shooting on Range 1 must be conducted in co-operation with City of Brisbane Pistol Club Range 7.
* NO shooting on Range 1 forward of the 50 m target line outside of organised Club Competitions.
STANDING ORDERS copy may be found and read in Club house and target room.
By Order: Club Captain /Committee and Weapons Licensing Branch.
Metro Safety Regulations
1. Range flags must be flown during all shooting on the range, if the flags are down the range is CLOSED
2. All shooters and spectators MUST wear eye and ear protection at all times while shooting is under way.
3. Covered footware and a shirt with sleeves will be considered safe clothing.
4. All shooters intending to shoot must sign the range register on arrival to the range before commencing to shoot.
5. All shooters are to check notice boards in club area for any special notices.
6. All VISITORS intending to shoot must be signed in by a club member and are the responsibility of that member.
7. All persons entering the range area shall be under the control of a Range Officer / Club Captain and must comply with all lawfull directions, standing orders and observe the safety rules.
8. All shooters must IMMEDIATELY comply with the commands of the Range Officer.
9. NO firearm is to be put away or removed from a shooting bench / benches without clearence from a Range Officer.
10. Firearms are not to be removed from the carry cases or handles on the range without the authority of the Range Officer and then only in an area nominated by the Range Officer.
11. All firearms must be kept in their cases prio to, and on, completion of shooting.
12. When not in use, firearms are to be kept in a locked carry case and in a secure place meeting current laws and regulations.
13. The carrying of a LOADED firearm is STRICTLY PROBHIBITED or as per rules of match.
14. Pistols being carried to the benches will be in their cases and in a SAFE condition.
15. Pistols on the benches will be kept in a SAFE condition when not in use.
REVOLVERS: Cylinders swung out and empty, or half cock for fixed cylinder and empty.
AUTO's: Slide locked back, with magazine out and empty
SINGLE SHOT: Breech open and empty.
16. Whilst at the shooting bench, firearms must be kept pointed DOWN RANGE particularly in the event of a malfunction or misfire.
Allow 10 - 15 seconds before attempting any adjustments. During course of match - hand out to notify Range Officer.
17. Shooters must remain behind the Firing Line until the Range Officer decalres the range SAFE.
18. No shooter is to go forward of the firing line to check targets etc, whilst any firearm has a round or charge in the cylinder or breach, regardless of whether the firearm is placed on "SAFE" or half cock.
19. Cases thrown forward of the benches from auto's during shooting are to be picked up after the match, between series or as the Range Officer indicates.
20. Targets shall be placed as close to the backstop as practical within the rules of the match and as per the range approval.
21. It is the responsibility of every member to ensure that all ranges are tidy, all equipment used is returned to its respective storage area and used targets disposed of in the correct manner.
RANGE OPEN
Daily - 8:30am to SUNSET.
(Wed. to 10pm)
RANGE CLOSED
Before 1:30pm on ANZAC DAY.
All day GOOD FRIDAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.
For general use during open events.
All ranges closed Monday morning until 12 noon, except Range 4. (Check the notice board for updates). Weekends are still as normal. Range 1 is open to 100m on certain bays, check notice board for details.