GUN RANGE RULES AND GUN RANGE REQUIREMENTS

At Whispering Pines Tactical Outdoor Firing Range (WPTOFR), safety is always our top priority. To ensure our customers remain safe and have an enjoyable experience, we've outlined our Gun Range Rules, the 4 Gun Safety Rules, and Gun Range Requirements. Trigger discipline MUST ALWAYS be first priority on the range at ALL times.

An NRA Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) will be onsite during ALL live fire activities. The RSO enforces ALL gun range rules, can provide assistance, if needed, and have final say over ALL personnel on the range. All federal, state, and local firearm laws MUST be obeyed.

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4 GUN SAFETY RULES

1. ALWAYS treat your firearm as if it is loaded.
2. ALWAYS point your firearm down range.
3. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
4. ALWAYS be aware of your target and what is beyond it.

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GUN RANGE – RULES & REGULATIONS

1. ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection while shooting. All people entering any firearm range bay MUST wear proper ear and eye protection.
2. NO uncased firearms outside of your shooting lane. Firearms must be in a secured case, zippered or clasp/lock. Plastic Bags (Clear or Not) are unacceptable.
3. DO NOT load ammo outside of your lane.
4. DO NOT reach beyond the firing line.
5. NO person permitted downrange when shooters are in the firearms range bays.
6. DO NOT shoot the floor, ceiling, walls, or any range equipment; all rounds must impact the back stop.
7. Rifles must have sights to be used on our range.
8. DO NOT draw from a holster and fire.
9. NO rapid-fire, bump, or slide-fire devices.
10. NO fully automatic fire.

1. Maximum of 2 shooters per lane.
2. ALWAYS shoot from designated firing positions.
3. While on the rifle range, ONLY shoot at targets designated for rifles (i.e., some targets are ONLY designated for rimfire pistols/rifles, while all AR 500/SR 500 steel gong targets are designated for both centerfire and rimfire rifles up to 7.62/308).
4. NO firing from rifle range firing positions while shooters are on the pistol range.
5. DO NOT move targets from their pre-assigned labeled locations/distances.
6. The minimum shooting distance for paper targets is 5 yards (15 feet). Minimum shooting distance for steel AR500/SR500 targets is 30 yards. Targets will be placed at or beyond these distances by range staff.
7. ALWAYS use ammo purchased from WPTOFR in rental firearms.
8. West Virginia DNR requires all brass casings to be picked up and removed from the range following each session; all shell casings must be removed past the firing line following each shoot to prevent slips & falls. Trash receptacles will be available on the range, or you may take the casings with you when you leave.
9. Brass MUST only be collected from behind the firing line while any shooter is in a firing range bay.
10. Used targets, empty ammo boxes and other trash must be taken with you or placed in the trash BEFORE leaving the range.
11. NO instructing or qualifying students on WPTOFR's range, unless you are a certified pistol and/or rifle instructor with pre-arranged training/qualifying range sessions. Instructor credentials MUST be submitted & approved by WPTOFR management prior to instructing/qualifying any student on the range.
12. NO pregnant women on the range.
13. NO low-cut shirts; wear appropriate attire to shield from hot shell casings.
14. NO open-toed flip-flop shoes, Crocks or sandals.
15. NO alcohol, illegal drugs, or any other form of impairment while on WPTOFR
16. NO food, drinks or chewing gum are permitted on the range.
17. NO smoking or smokeless tobacco in the store or on the range.
18. The use of cell phones, including texting, is strictly prohibited while handling a loaded forearm or actively shooting.
19. We recommend washing your hands after using the range to remove power residue.
20. First time visitors are not allowed to rent a firearm or accessories if shooting alone.

1. NO targets, with real life images of people, can be used on our range.
2. ALWAYS use the correct ammunition for your firearms.
3. Certain ammunition is restricted from use on our range, these are:

• Green Tip 5.56
• 338 LAPUA
• 50 BMG
• 50 Beowulf
• 458 SOCOM
• 45x39
• 7mm PRC
• 7mm Rem Mag
• 300 PRC
• 300 Win Mag
• Bird Shot
• Buck Shot
• NO tracers, armor piercing, or incendiary rounds
• NO ammo with a steel core, steel case or steel shot
• NO ammo with a flat face projectile
• NO muzzle-loaders or black powder allowed

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• All ammo brought with you to use on the range MUST be inspected by the RSO before you enter the firearm range bays.
• Firing a shot on the range that results in the bullet striking anything other than the target and/or backstop, may result in a damage or repair fine and/or your removal from the range.
• WPTOFR is NOT responsible for any damage to, or loss of personal equipment used in any firearm range bay.
• A violation of ANY WPTOFR Range Rule may result in immediate removal from the range and forfeiture of any and all fees paid.
• WPTOFR Range Rule violations may lead to a shooter being permanently banned from using the range at the discretion of the RSO.

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WEST VIRGINIA AGE & ID RESTRICTIONS

1. Must be 18 or older to use the range unaccompanied.
2. Minors (under 18 years old) can shoot, but must be at least 10 years old, 54" tall, and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
3. Children under the age of 10 years old are NOT permitted in any firearm range bay.
4. ALL shooters above 18 must possess a valid state-issued ID or US passport and/or a valid CCW license, unless considered a second shooter accompanying a WPTOFR shooter member with a valid state-issued ID and/or a CCW license.
5. Must be 21 or older to possess or rent a handgun OR purchase handgun ammo.
6. Must be 18 or older to possess or rent a long gun OR purchase long gun ammo.
7. Prohibited Persons:
   • Persons which the ATF defines as those who have been convicted of a felony or domestic abuse, people who have been found mentally unfit in a court of law, and people who have been involuntarily committed to a facility for mental health treatment.

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PRE-FIRE

• All firearms must be holstered or cased while going to or from the firearm range bays. NEVER handle uncased or un-holstered firearms behind the firing line.
• All shooting MUST be conducted in a safe, controlled and accurate manner; dual wielding or two-gun shooting is NOT permitted at any time.
• No more than four (4) people per lane allowed at any point, and no more than two (2) people in an individual firing range bay at any point. ONLY one (1) active shooter with ONLY one (1) active firearm is allowed.
• REMEMBER, all firearms should be considered loaded at all times.

ACTIVE SHOOTING

• All commands given by the RSO MUST be followed.
• Rapid fire and double tap are ONLY permitted with RSO approval when no other firearm range bays are occupied.
• Should you observe any unsafe behavior or condition by anyone, please report it to the RSO immediately.
• Upon the RSO’s command “CEASE FIRE”, stop all shooting immediately, put down your firearm and back away from the firing line. Do not re-approach the firing line or pick up your firearm until the “ALL CLEAR” signal has been given by the RSO.
• Always keep firearms pointed down range and in a safe direction.
• If your gun malfunctions or misfires, and you are unable to resolve the issue, lay it on the table in the stall facing downrange and notify the RSO immediately. NEVER for ANY REASON leave your firing range bay with an un-attended, un-cased or un-holstered firearm laying on the table.
• Always keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. If you wish to draw from a holster, you MUST be qualified by the RSO first.
• NEVER CROSS THE FIRING LINE FOR ANY REASON!
• Do not attempt to retrieve anything that falls in front of the firing line. If you drop a piece of equipment that lands in front of the firing line, ask the RSO for assistance.

POST SHOOTING

• Always wash your hands immediately after shooting and/or handling your firearm.
• NEVER handle un-cased or un-holstered firearms behind the firing line.
• When you are done with your session and ready to leave the firing line, first, get the attention of the RSO, secondly, make sure your firearm(s) is/are empty and secured by either holstering or cased while you remain on WPTOFR

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By signing this Release below, Participant acknowledges and agrees not only has been provided sufficient time to review and understand this Release but also has had the opportunity to have this Release reviewed by legal counsel of Participant’s choice, and to receive the advice of such legal counsel, prior to executing this Release, if Participant desired to do so. If any part of this Release is deemed to be void and/or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

In consideration of the Participant executing this Release and paying any applicable fees, WPTOFR hereby grants the Participant access to the WPTOFR gun firing range.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Participant has executed this Release as of the Effective Date ______/______/__________.

Name: _______________________________ Signature: _________________________________

Witness Name: ________________________Witness Signature: ____________________________

Date: ______/______/___________

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