Firearm Range
The Wednesday work party made significant inroads to completing the new berm.Thanks to Rangemaster Drew, volunteers Larry, Jeff and Tom from Fieldmaster Firearms, the berm is open! It is fully enclosed and only awaiting the rubber mats, which weren’t available at the time. The ground in front of it will be leveled and restored with new material as it was prior to the project.
The work party scheduled for Sunday the 25th at 9 AM is still on, as there are a variety of things that still need doing, starting with the 25 yard berm.
The work party scheduled for Sunday the 25th at 9 AM is still on, as there are a variety of things that still need doing, starting with the 25 yard berm.
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Hate to do it again everyone, but 2 more work parties scheduled! This has been an extraordinary year for range work and there is still much to be done. We are concentrating on the berms, so once they are done we can do other work that may not require closures. To make this happen as quickly as possible, we really need a good turnout.
On the agenda: To continue adding timbers to the new berm, begin erecting upright timbers and if possible, start building roof. If enough attendees, begin work on the 25 yard berm for widening and eventual roof.
Tools needed: construction equipment, 6 and 8 foot stepladders, brush cutting tools.
Dates: Sunday 8/4 at 9 AM and again on Saturday 8/10 at 9 AM.
The picture below is of the previous work on the short range berm for Bay 1. With any luck we should be able to reopen it after the 8/10 work detail.
Hope to see you there!
On the agenda: To continue adding timbers to the new berm, begin erecting upright timbers and if possible, start building roof. If enough attendees, begin work on the 25 yard berm for widening and eventual roof.
Tools needed: construction equipment, 6 and 8 foot stepladders, brush cutting tools.
Dates: Sunday 8/4 at 9 AM and again on Saturday 8/10 at 9 AM.
The picture below is of the previous work on the short range berm for Bay 1. With any luck we should be able to reopen it after the 8/10 work detail.
Hope to see you there!
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Range Ramblings
March 2024 Newsletter
Hello everyone! Hope you all had a great winter because spring is just around the corner. With the warmer weather coming in range use has begun to increase. I hope you all can get out in the sun and shoot soon! Lots of projects have been put in the works at the range over the winter. For starters, the range committee has drafted up a new set of rules for the range. These new rules will address usage of the new action bays (bay 2/3) and some other safety concerns that have come up over the past years. They will be posted shortly at the range, please take some time to review them!
On a different note, the board of directors has approved our request for additional range upgrades! Largely this will be expanding and improving the existing target berms. This will also include the removal of the roof over the 10 yard berm on bay 1. The berm will be rebuilt significantly higher, and a new target base will be built similar to the base on the 25 yard berm. Next the concrete floor inside the range building is getting extended forward to push the rifle benches forward to have one firing line viewable by all shooters. On top of this the new roof over the range building must have its gable ends finished! In addition to the range building improvements, we are also going to construct a small, covered kiosk to hold target stands for bay 2/3. With all the projects laid out I would like to announce the date of our first work party, Sunday April 7Th at 8am! With a rain date of April 8th. The main focus of this workday will be dismantling the old roof over the 10 yard berm and pouring the new section of concrete floor for the range building. Depending on time and how soft the ground is, we may start some spring cleaning and general maintenance as well. As always, we will have coffee and donuts for all who attend, and pizza for lunch. Anyone who is available is encouraged to attend, any help is appreciated! Additional work parties will be announced as we get further along into spring so please keep an eye out. Some housekeeping things for everyone to consider. The range will be closed for Hunter safety on April 18th at 6pm till dark, April 20th and 21st 8am-5pm. The Range will also be closed for the work party on April 7th till 1pm. When parking at the range, please use the newly constructed parking area on the left side of the road as you are pulling in. Please do NOT park on the lawn or in the action bays. The ground is extremely soft, and we don’t want to have to repair ruts later in the year. Lastly please only use the tall target stands inside of the action bays (Bay 2/3). For bay 1 use the short target stands. The tall stands are too tall for the berms on this bay, and we do not want a round to go over! Safety is priority! I hope to see you all out on the range soon! Sincerely your new range master. -Dustin Drew |
The Range will be closed for Hunter Safety
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Firearm Range Rules
We have an excellent firearms range available to members. Please read our Rules Below:
- Safety is paramount
- Members are required to know and understand the range rules
- Use of Alcohol, drugs or being under the influence of same is prohibited
- Every round fired must strike the downrange berm
- If rounds leave the range - SO DO YOU!
- Insurance requirement - YOU MUST BE A Current Member Prior to using this facility
- Under the age of 16 - you must have successfully completed hunter safety and be a current member with a range membership
- All adults must be current members with a range membership
- NO fully automatic firearms allowed
- YOU are the clean up crew. Carry in - Carry out
- Paper targets attached to target frames only. No targets on the ground
- Share the range at all times with other current range members
- Eye and ear protection required by all
- Observe shooting schedule
- No shooting in the air
- Organized shooting competition not allowed
- Violation of the rules, unsafe behavior or other infractions will be grounds for loss of membership and use of facility
- Area is monitored by Cameras and club personnel
- Range Rules will be updated and changed as needed
RANGE ORIENTATION
Range orientations will be scheduled by us on an as need basis. We will contact you if you need to be orientated. To check on the Status of your membership please call Kathy at 603-581-5062
All new range members have to attend. You will be contacted by a Range Committee member to schedule your orientation.
Range orientations will be scheduled by us on an as need basis. We will contact you if you need to be orientated. To check on the Status of your membership please call Kathy at 603-581-5062
All new range members have to attend. You will be contacted by a Range Committee member to schedule your orientation.
Range Newsletters
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Our Range Has:
Hand Gun station
30, 50, 100 Yd. target stations
Hand Gun station
30, 50, 100 Yd. target stations
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New Range member orientation
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