Section 1 - General
- These Range Operating Instructions cover the use of the range facility operated by the Parry Sound Anglers & Hunters Inc. & Parry Sound Pistol Club.
- All Range Officers and range users are required to read and sign these Range Operating Instructions after any updates **
- Requests for exemptions from any provisions of the Range Operating Instructions shall be submitted in writing to the Range coordinator for approval.
Original Publication – January 2009. UPDATED April 2023 **
** added or changed since last publication
Section 2 - Range Facility
The range facility has multiple ranges. The description of the operational ranges is listed below:
- “A” Range – 25 yard handgun, small bore, rim-fire rifle & Action shooting
- “B” Range – five (5) position shotgun trap range
- “C” Range – 25/50/100 yard muzzle loading and all rifles ONLY **
- “D” Range – Special Use
- “E” Range – Archery
** added or changed since last publication
"A" Range
| Location | To right of Angler & Hunter Club house |
| Description | 25 yard handgun and rimfire rifle |
| # of Firing Points | Action shooting Outside – 8 Inside 25 yd. |
| Firing Distances | 25 yard only |
| Approved Firearms | rim-fire rifles, all centre-fire handguns, air-guns and muzzle loading handguns, action shooting & 3 gun action shoot |
| Maximum Calibres | .45 ACP/17/.22/.54 muzzle loader |
| Approved Target | Paper targets |
| Approved Ammunition | FMJ, SP AND LEAD |
No incendiary, tracer or armour piercing bullets.
"B" Range
| Location | To the left of Club House |
| Description | Trap Range |
| # of Firing Points | Five (5) |
| Firing Distances | N/A |
| Approved Firearms | Sporting shotguns |
| Maximum Calibres | 12 gauge |
| Approved Target | Frangible trap targets |
| Approved Ammunition | 1300 feet per second, # 7 ½ sized lead or steel |
"C" Range
| Location | Immediately left of “B” range |
| Description | 25/50 &100 yard rifle range ONLY |
| # of Firing Points | fourteen (14) |
| Firing Distances | 25/50/100 yards |
| Approved Firearms | Black powder and rifle, 25/50&100 yard ONLY…No full automatics |
| Maximum Calibres | 338 Lapua magnum |
| Approved Target | Paper targets |
| Approved Ammunition | FMJ, SP, AND LEAD |
No incendiary, tracer or armour piercing bullets.
"D" Range
| Location | Below trap field – to right of 100 yard |
| Description | 50 yard |
| # of Firing Points | N/A |
| Firing Distances | Maximum of 50 yards |
| Approved Firearms | Hand gun, shotgun &.rifle |
| Maximum Calibres | 45 ACP, 12 gauge, 54 black powder |
| Approved Target | Paper targets |
| Approved Ammunition | FMJ, SP, LEAD, SHOT AND SLUGS |
No incendiary, tracer or armour piercing bullets.
"E" Range
| Location | Immediately left of “C” range |
| Description | Archery |
| # of Firing Points | N/A |
| Firing Distances | N/A |
| Approved Firearms | N/A |
| Maximum Calibres | N/A |
| Approved Target | No metal targets – club approved targets only** |
| Approved Ammunition | N/A |
** added or changed since last publication
Section 3 - Personnel
Range Officer
The Range Officer has complete authority on the range property to conduct authorized shooting practices and matches.
The R.O. has the responsibility to supervise all persons (shooting and non-shooting alike) present on that range and may have members and/or non-members removed at his/her discretion. <font color=”#FF0000″><b>**</b></font>
All R.O.’s operating the facility must have a valid Range Officer certification from a recognized agency. Parry Sound Anglers & Hunters recognizes R.O. qualifications from the following agencies or groups:
- CSSA
- SFC
- IPSC
- RCMP (Range Master course)
- Canadian Armed Forces Range Safety Officer Training
- DFO, Ports Canada Police, DNR or MNR
- Any other individual whose equivalent qualifications are deemed acceptable by the Club Executive and have taken Range Orientation Course and CLUB range officer course
Guests and Spectators
Guests (children and adults) or pets are the responsibility of the Parry Sound Anglers & Hunter member who they came with and must remain under adult control at all times.
Spectators are the responsibility of the R.O. He/she must take personal responsibility for them or delegate that responsibility to someone else, preferably a Parry Sound Anglers & Hunter member.
Section 4 - Range Operations
Flags
A RED flag MUST be flown from the flag pole at the main entrance when firing is being conducted
on any range within the facility. Each range has specific flag(s), which must be flown when in use.
They are:
“A” Range
- DROP SIGN AT RANGE DOOR
- RED hand flag- out side range
- RED flag at active firing line, GREEN flag when firing has ceased
“B” Range
- DROP SIGNS Range In use
- RED flag at active firing line, GREEN flag when firing has ceased
- RED flag at end of safety fence
“C” Range
- RED HAND FLAGS & RANGE USE SIGN
- RED flag at active firing line, GREEN flag when firing has ceased
- RED flag on flag pole downrange
“D” Range
- RED flag on flag pole
- RED hand flag at active firing line GREEN hand flag or no flag when range not in use
“E” Range
- RED on flag at Gate
- RED flag at LEFT SIDE SAFTEY FENCE, C RANGE – no flag when range not in use
Drop sign. At REAR corner of C range
Targets
“A” Range – Paper
“B” Range – Frangible clay/trap targets
“C” Range – Paper
“D” Range – Paper
“E” Range – Non metallic
AT NO TIME CAN GLASS, POP CANS, WOOD, PLASTIC OR SIMILAR TARGETS BE USED ON THE RANGE FACILITY! ONLY APPROVED TARGETS.
Log Book
CLUB “ID” MUST BE WORN
ALL Members and Guests MUST sign log book at the appropriate range, prior to using any Range.!!!!!!!!
ALL Guests MUST fill out “Guest Form” located beside the Log Book on each range**
ALL members and guests MUST display name tags when on Range.
IT IS THE RO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE SIGNS IN
** added or changed since last publication
Ammunition
– All spent cartridge cases or shot shell hulls must be collected and disposed in containers provided or removed from the range.
– Any misfire casings must be removed from range by shooter or placed in appropriate container.
– The use of tracer, incendiary, explosive or similar ammunition is prohibited.
– Only authorized calibers and types of ammunition may be used on any range.
Firing
The following firing guidelines are applicable to all outdoor ranges on the complex:
– No firing before 7 a.m. (9 a.m. Sunday) and no firing 10 minutes after sunset, 11PM. INSIDE RANGE A1. (with lights ON)
– Shooting alone is NOT recommended
– No firing if target visibility is reduced as determined by the R.O.
– Shooters with loaded firearms must be under R.O. direction.
– Firearms shall never be left unattended. ( unlocked )
– Lone shooters must act as the R.O.
Firearm Type Approvals (by range)
The following firearms types are approved for use on the range as indicated:
– “A” Range – Pellet, Centre-fire and rim-fire cartridge handguns, Pellet, rim-fire cartridge rifles, Muzzle loading and/or black powder handguns outside only
– “B” Range – Shotguns only
– “C” Range – Pellet, Centre-fire and rim-fire cartridge rifles, muzzle loading rifles and black power pistol on 25yd.range
– “D” Range – Centre-fire and rim-fire caliber hand guns, rim-fire caliber rifles, shotguns
– “E” Range – Archery
Explosives
The detonation of explosive target devices is prohibited on the range property.
Firearms Inspection Area
“A” Range –Inspection area is located in Pistol Club House (safe area)
“B” Range –Inspection area is a four (4) sided wooden table behind trap firing stations
“C” Range -Inspection area inside range entrance door
“D” Range -Inspection area at safety bench
“E” Ranges – Inspection area at safety bench
Hunting
No hunting allowed on property.
Safety Zones
Each range has a safety (danger) area designed for specific firearms and calibers. These areas are out of bounds (no trespassing) areas designed to contain overshoot and ricocheting bullets. Every reasonable effort shall be extended by the R.O. to ensure that the safety area does not have people in it during range operations.
Garbage
Handguns
All handguns must be In Cased and Trigger locked. except while on an active firing line, while in the inspection area or ACTION shooters (to and from, A and D )
Match Completion
At the conclusion of all matches or practices the R.O. will ensure that:
– All targets are removed.
– Firing points are policed for brass and other debris.
– All flags are lowered and caution signs closed.
– Buildings and entrance gates are closed and locked.
The R.O. will inspect the range prior to a match as well as at match completion and report all noted deficiencies in Log Book in club house.
Section 5 - Range Safety Considerations
General
- No Vehicles On Range
- Ranges B D and C. Only One range Maybe Used At A Time.
- New Gun ,Sights or Scope MUST. Start at 25 yd Range
- Range C Check for any individuals behind 50 yd berm **
- If range maintenance Sign is in place at gate . ALL RANGES ARE CLOSED.
** added or changed since last publication
Spectators
- Spectators will follow all directions given to them by the R.O. Spectators must remain 5 meters behind any active firing line.
- Hearing and eye protection should be worn by spectators.
Hearing and Eye Protection
- Hearing protection for shooters and range staff in near proximity to an active firing line is MANDATORY. 26 dB or better
- Eye protection for shooters and range staff in near proximity to an active firing line is MANDATORY. CSA approved with side protection
Alcohol / Drugs
Any person deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will NOT be permitted to shoot.
Smoking
- Due to the extreme fire hazard in the range area, smoking is NOT PERMITTED in wooded areas.
- Smoking is NOT permitted on any firing line or in any building.
Section 6 - Emergency Information
GPS Coordinates of Club
GPS Coordinates of club: 45°18’33.4″N 79°56’44.6″W (45.309274, -79.945729)
Address of Club
Physical address of Range & Club house: 41 Brooks Road, Seguin Township
Emergency Phone Number
For Fire, Ambulance and Police call 911
Defibrillator
Defibrillator is located in the Angler & Hunter Club house!
Emergency Contacts
Chief Firearms Office: 1-705-329-5522 or 1-800-731-4000
Range CO-ORDINATOR JOHN E. COLES – 378-2973 or text 705-774-4436
Accident Forms & Range Director Information
Accident forms and Range Director Information in Club House by phone.
Hospital
West Parry Sound Health Centre
6 Albert Street, Parry Sound
705-746-9321
Directions from Club to Hospital
Route 1 (Oastler Park Dr - 9 minutes, 8.8km)
– LEFT onto Brooks Road West to Oastler Park Drive
– RIGHT on Oastler Park Drive/Ontario 7241
– after 7.2km turn LEFT onto Bowes St (signs for Bowes Street/Parry Sound)
– after 1.0km turn LEFT onto Albert St
– after 130m turn LEFT onto Ernie Eves Way
– Hospital is on the right.
Route 2 (Highway 400 - 10 minutes, 11.1km)
– LEFT onto Brooks Road West to Oastler Park Drive
– LEFT on Oastler Park Drive/Ontario 7241
– Use the right lane to merge onto Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-400 N via the ramp to Sudbury
– Merge onto Trans-Canada Hwy/ON-400 N
– after 6.9km take exit 224 toward Parry Sound
– take Bowes St towards Parry Sound
– after 1.3km turn LEFT onto Albert St
– after 130m turn LEFT onto Ernie Eves Way
– Hospital is on the right.
Section 7 - Range Officer Duties
- Must have passed Range Officer course or completed Range Orientation Course
- Range Officers must identify themselves with hat, vest, armband
- Make sure Range and shooting stations are safe:
- Sign-in book and guest sheets must be filled in by everyone
- Flags, light and drop signs
- Firearms racked and handled safely
- Check that shooters have had Range Orientation Course
- That shooters know Range Rules
- That shooters FOLLOW Range Rules
- Act in a safe manner
- That Eye and Ear protection is worn
- Give all commands – make safe, load and firing.
- Report any deficiencies and accidents in Log Book, file accident forms (in Red Binder)** and notify Range co-ordinator or President immediately.
- OPP must be notified immediately of any accident caused by discharge of a firearm.
- The Shooting Range – Personal Injury Report form ( in Red Binder) must be filled out immediately and given to the Range Co-ordinator or the President**
- Flags, Lights, Signs – “Red” Range in Use “Green” Range is Safe
- When using Ranges “B” “C” “D”, check behind 50 yd. Berm.
- Follow specific Range Rules depending on what Range You Are using.
- Ensure that ranges garbage, targets and used brass are cleaned up.
** added or changed since last publication
Section 8 - PSPC Holster & Action Shooting Rules
- No use of holster by any member unless during designated Action Shooting Events and under direct (ACTION) Safety Officer supervision.
- All participants must have completed a qualification course approved by the PSPC and have received approval to participate by the PSPC by completing a PSPC orientation specifically designated for participation in Action Shooting.
- Fire arms always unloaded, unless under direction of safety officer.
- No firearm may be handled unless the shooter is either on a live firing line or at a designated “Safe Handling Bench”
- At no time is ammunition to be present at a “Safe Handling Bench”
- Range “A” – the left side Berm is restricted to 15 meters or less. No targets placed on range floor. All bullets must impact the backstop at middle or lower without striking range floor. All targets are to be placed as close to backstop as practical. No shooting greater than 45 degrees from the firing line to backstop or side backstop.
- Range “D” – No targets placed on range floor. All bullets must impact the backstop at middle or lower without striking range floor. All targets are to be placed as close to backstop as practical. No shooting greater than 90 degrees from the firing line to backstop.
- All steel targets must be shrouded for competition use or bunkered for regular day to day use. At 10m or more.