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EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021 of 15

BAYOU RIFLES, INC. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

RULES FOR ALL FACILITIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021

Addicks Range 1300 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77084

Juliff Range

1803 County Rd 57, Brazoria County, Rosharon, TX 77583

http://www.bayourifles.org


TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Purpose....................................................................................................................... 3 2. General....................................................................................................................... 3 3. Variances ................................................................................................................... 3 4. Disciplinary Actions.................................................................................................. 3 5. Definitions .................................................................................................................. 4 6. Range Use Requirements ......................................................................................... 5 6.1. General Restrictions ......................................................................................... 5 6.2. Member Obligations ......................................................................................... 6 6.3. Firearm and Ammunition Restrictions........................................................... 7 6.4. Firearm Transportation, Handling & Storage............................................... 7 6.5. Firing Line Rules............................................................................................... 8 6.6. Approved Targets ............................................................................................. 9 6.7. Specific Rules for Juliff Facility....................................................................... 9 6.8. Juliff Range Sharing & Usage Rules ............................................................. 12 6.9. Specific Rules for Addicks Facility................................................................ 13

7. Emergency Procedures and Contacts ................................................................... 15 7.1. General Emergency Procedures .................................................................... 15 7.2. Juliff Information............................................................................................ 15 7.3. Addicks Information....................................................................................... 15


1. Purpose This document outlines the rules and procedures governing the use of the Addicks and Juliff outdoor shooting ranges operated by Bayou Rifles, Inc. (BRI). These rules and procedures apply to all individuals using these ranges.

2. General BRI ranges are designed to provide live-‐fire practice to authorized personnel in dedicated facilities where they can become proficient with firearms and practice both individual and group shooting sports. Individuals shall become familiar with these rules and procedures prior to using the range. All BRI Members are required to abide by these rules. All BRI Members are expected to politely point out the nature of the violation to any user violating these rules, request they stop, and if continued violation occurs, report the incident along with the violators name, if possible, to the Range Safety Officer on duty. If a Range Safety Officer is not on duty, please report the rule infraction to [email protected]. Any member violating any of these rules is subject to loss of membership.

3. Variances Any club member can ask the Board of Directors for an individual exception to any rule via mail or e-‐mail to [email protected]. If this request is approved, a variance letter issued by the Board will be provided for the member to carry while at the range. Upon request this variance letter must be displayed to any interested party so that members and guests will know the Board has approved the exception to the rule described in the letter.

4. Disciplinary Actions The By-‐laws direct the Board of Directors to establish and enforce rules. Therefore, all disciplinary actions taken against members will be decided by a vote of the Board of Directors. Examples of events which will lead to disciplinary action are unsafe acts such as inappropriate handling of firearms when people are downrange, handling firearms in a grossly unsafe manner, multiple or repeated safety rule violations, destruction of club property, theft of club property, formal firearm instruction (paid or unpaid), all commercial activities, use of alcohol or illegal drugs or being under the influence of such while on club property, allowing others to use your membership card, allowing others unauthorized access to club property, shooting at wildlife, shooting a center fire rifle at Addicks and/or not shooting into the designated berm or backstop. The examples listed above are not all inclusive; the Board of Directors reserves the right to evaluate all infractions for disciplinary action. After investigating a potential rule infraction, the Board will determine if disciplinary action is required. Depending upon the severity of the infraction, disciplinary action may be a warning, probation, temporary suspension, or termination of both membership and right of future enrollment.


If disciplinary action is taken the member will be notified in writing. The member has the right to petition the Board for reconsideration. Petitioning requires the member to attend the next board meeting and present his/her argument. If a temporary suspension is issued the member will be notified in writing that their privileges are suspended until they appear before the Board and present a case for reinstatement. Any member who is issued a temporary suspension will not be allowed to re-‐enroll until they have petitioned the Board for reinstatement and presented their case to the Board. The Board will consider the member’s input in its final ruling. See Article 9 of the Bylaws for additional information on disciplinary actions.

5. Definitions Firearms Rifle: Any firearm that in its current configuration is classified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) as a rifle. Pistol: Any firearm that in its current configuration is classified by the BATFE as a handgun. Shotgun: Any firearm that in its current configuration is classified by the BATFE as a shotgun. Other Firearm: Any firearm that in its current configuration is classified by the BATFE as "other" firearm. For Bayou Rifles rules this will be classified as a shotgun, and follow shotgun rules, if it is capable of shooting shotgun shells. If this "other" firearm is not capable of shooting shotgun shells, Bayou Rifles will classify it as a rifle and all rifle rules will apply. Note that some "other" firearms covered by the National Firearms Act are restricted at Bayou Rifles by Rule 6.3.9. Any firearm with any classification not included in the four defined above is not allowed at Bayou Rifles ranges without written approval from the Board of Directors. Send an email with questions or requests to [email protected] Other Definitions SOP: Standard Operating Procedure. These rules, policies, and procedures govern the use of the Addicks and Juliff shooting ranges. Firing Line: That part of the range where shooting benches are placed designated as a live fire activities area. RSO: Range Safety Officer. Cease Fire: Shooters stop shooting, magazines are removed, firearms are cleared of all ammunition, firearms are placed on shooting bench with actions open and muzzles pointed down range, or in a rifle rack with muzzles pointed up, and high visibility empty chamber indicators are inserted into each breech.


Firing Line Safe: Cease Fire is in effect; stay away from shooting benches. NO HANDLING OF FIREARMS IS ALLOWED. Firing Line Hot: No Cease Fire is in effect; guns may be handled and fired obeying all rules. Approved Firing: Deliberate, controlled, and aimed fire that results in every shot hitting the intended approved target and subsequently striking the impact berm or backstop. Excessive Rate of Fire: Any rate of fire that does not allow the shooter to be certain each shot strikes the intended target and subsequently strikes the impact berm or backstop. Uncontrolled Firing: Firing from the hip with a firearm designed to be fired with the butt shouldered, or any other type of firing in which the firearm is not aimed by having the shooter's eye aligned with the firearm sights and the sights aligned with an approved target. Live Fire Activities: An activity that involves the discharge of a firearm. Individuals involved in a live fire activity include the shooter, Range Safety Officer, and supporting personnel such as scorekeepers, timers, and other individuals participating in a shooting activity on a hot range.

6. Range Use Requirements These SOP's define what every person engaged in live fire activities must know prior to being permitted to use the Addicks and Juliff shooting ranges. These SOP's are available on the Bayou Rifles, Inc. website at www.bayourifles.org .

6.1. General Restrictions The following restrictions apply to both Addicks and Juliff shooting ranges: 1. Shooters may not consume alcoholic beverages or drugs (including prescription and

over-‐the-‐counter medications) that will affect his or her ability to participate with a maximum state of awareness and in a completely safe manner, before or during live fire activities. The Range Safety Officer will deny range access to anyone coming to the attention of the Range Safety Officer who is or appears to be in violation.

2. No alcohol or illegal drugs of any kind are permitted on the premises. 3. Members may not use any Bayou Rifles facility for any type of business or commercial

activity without prior approval of the Board of Directors. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, commercial firearms instruction, LTC classes, NRA certification, and using pictures taken at our ranges for advertising. Formal or certified training classes are not allowed (even if they are provided without charge) unless prior approval is obtained from the Board in each instance. Only informal instruction for family members or close personal friends will be permitted without prior Board approval. For questions or additional clarification of this rule, send an email to [email protected] .

4. No signs or literature that is commercial or political may be posted or distributed at any Bayou Rifles facility. This restriction applies to all commercial advertising and to campaign material for all elections, including national, state, local, and club elections.

5. Wearing a visible holstered firearm (open carry) is prohibited on all ranges at all times, except for on-‐duty Law Enforcement Officers in uniform.


6. Drawing and firing from a holster is prohibited. During participation in scheduled matches, LTC holders are not allowed to carry on their person, either open or concealed.

7. No shooting at wildlife. 8. No bullet impacts off the range or into buildings, signs, storage containers, sheds, or any

other structure or range feature that is not an approved impact area. 9. No repeated misses of the target board, or bullet strikes that ricochet causing a danger

of bullets leaving the range. 10. Overnight camping is not permitted unless approved in advance by the Board of

Directors. 11. Members may not share the code to any combination lock on any Bayou Rifle facility

with anyone for any reason. 12. Members may not allow others to use their membership badge. 13. The speed limit on all properties is 10 mph. Do not drive off road. Park in designated

areas unless otherwise directed by the Match Director or RSO.

6.2. Member Obligations 1. Membership badge must be visible, worn by the member to whom it was issued, and

available for inspection at all times while on any Bayou Rifles facility, except during scheduled matches and maintenance. An electronic copy of your membership badge on your electronic device is not allowed as a substitute for a visible membership badge.

2. Members may have no more than 2 shooting guests on the line at one time. If the line is full members take priority at the firing line over guests.

3. Bayou Rifles is established for the benefit of its members. There are strict limitations on the number of guests permitted. Each member may have no more than 6 total guests, either shooting or not shooting, without Board approval. Members may not deliberately combine their guest privileges to create a larger group of guests. Approval for larger groups or organized events can be requested by sending an e-‐mail to [email protected].

4. The member is responsible for his/her guests’ compliance with all of these rules and must be present in close proximity to all guests. The member must actively ensure that all of his or her guests can and do safely handle and control firearms.

5. Lock the gate behind you (with the lock reset to 0000) upon entering or leaving the range, except prior to, during, and immediately after a scheduled match.

6. Members and guests will at all times comply with the range commands and directions of the Range Safety Officer or any member of the Board of Directors.

7. During matches, members and guests will at all times comply with the range commands and directions of the Match Director.

8. Consult the Match Director for any approved additions or changes to normal range procedures during match conditions.

9. Members are obliged to report any infractions of these Rules as soon as practical to a Range Safety Officer (RSO) present or to any member of the Board of Directors or to [email protected] . Include the following information: date, time, facility, range, vehicle license plate & identification (name if possible) of violator. Avoid any confrontation; if necessary, leave the range and then report the infraction. If serious or life threatening, call law enforcement. See Emergency Contact Information on p. 15.


10. Members and their guests are required to collect all spent cartridge cases, shotgun hulls, and targets, and to remove them from the vicinity of the firing line or target frames. Recycle all unwanted spent cartridge cases into the marked containers provided.

11. Eye protection and hearing protection are required on all firing lines and in all pit areas. 6.3. Firearm and Ammunition Restrictions Any additional firearm classifications not included in the four types defined under Firearm Definitions in Section 5, are not allowed at Bayou Rifles ranges without written approval from the Board of Directors. Questions related to unusual firearms can be sent via email to [email protected]. Only approved firearms and ammunition are permitted. See the Specific Rules for each facility for details. A member may request permission to use prohibited firearms or ammunition by sending an e-‐mail to [email protected]. The following restrictions apply to both Addicks and Juliff shooting ranges unless specifically stated otherwise: 1. No center fire rifles or shotguns are allowed at the Addicks shooting range. 2. Fully automatic firearms are prohibited. 3. Slide-‐fire or any other device or any technique that mimics automatic firing is

prohibited. 4. Binary triggers or similar devices that fire when pulled and also fire when released are

prohibited. 5. Adapters allowing shotguns to fire centerfire or rimfire cartridges rather than shotgun

shells are prohibited. 6. .50 caliber Browning Machine Gun (BMG) or any cartridge based on the .50 BMG is

prohibited. 7. Armor-‐piercing, tracer, incendiary, and/or explosive ammunition is prohibited. 8. Fireworks and explosive or destructive devices of any sort (including explosive targets

such as Tannerite) are prohibited. 9. The use of legally owned sound suppressors or short barrel rifles is allowed. Appropriate

federal paperwork must be available for inspection by any club member upon request. The device must be in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and laws related to the possession and use of such a device. Any other firearm or device that requires a tax stamp from the BATFE to own or use is prohibited.

6.4. Firearm Transportation, Handling & Storage The following restrictions apply to both Addicks and Juliff shooting ranges. 1. Transporting Firearms to and from the firing line:

a) All firearms that will be fired or handled at the firing line must be carried to and from the firing line unloaded in a case, box or bag or (if uncased) carried with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

b) Uncased firearms may not be carried to or from the line during a ceasefire.


c) If the line is hot, an uncased firearm may be carried to or from the firing line if it is unloaded, the action is open, a high visibility empty chamber indicator is inserted into the breech to signify the chamber is empty, and the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.

d) During a ceasefire, cases or boxes or bags containing unloaded firearms may be carried to or from the firing line, but they cannot be opened until the line is hot.

2. Firearms handling and storage during a ceasefire. a) Uncased firearms may not be handled for any reason during a ceasefire. b) All uncased firearms not stored in a gun rack, must have the magazine out (revolvers

will have cylinder left open), the chamber empty, the muzzle pointed down range, and have a high visibility empty chamber indicator inserted into the breech to signify the chamber is empty.

c) All uncased firearms stored in a gun rack, must have the magazine out, the chamber empty, and have a high visibility empty chamber indicator inserted into the breech to verify the chamber is empty.

d) After making the line "safe" all shooters will step back from the bench and away from the gun racks and will verify that no firearms are being handled. Members may then go forward of the firing line to post targets or retrieve brass.

3. When the shooting line is "hot". a) Members may handle, load or discharge firearms consistent with all other

applicable range rules. b) No one may go forward of the firing line while the firing line is “hot”. c) Cases, boxes or bags containing unloaded firearms may be opened and the firearms

removed taking care to keep muzzles pointed down range. d) Uncased firearms may be carried to and from the firing line if they are unloaded, the

actions are open, the muzzles are kept pointed in a safe direction, and they have a high visibility empty chamber indicator inserted into the breech to signify the chamber is empty.

e) All uncased firearms that are not stored in a gun rack and are not actively being shot must have the magazine out (revolvers will have cylinder left open), the chamber empty, the muzzle pointed down range, and have a high visibility empty chamber indicator inserted into the breech to signify the chamber is empty.

f) All uncased firearms stored in a gun rack, must have the action open, the magazine removed, and have a high visibility empty chamber indicator inserted into the breech to signify the chamber is empty.

6.5. Firing Line Rules 1. At all ranges, the condition of the firing line is either “hot” or “safe”. In the absence of

an RSO or Match Director to declare the condition, the members present will agree on the condition and communicate it to all on the firing line.

2. Keep finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. 3. All firearms shall be pointed down range during uncasing, handling, loading, aiming,

firing, unloading, clearing, cleaning, and re-‐casing. 4. Drawing and firing from a holster is prohibited. 5. During participation in scheduled matches, license to carry (LTC) holders are not allowed

to carry on their person, either open or concealed.


6. All firing shall be done directly down range so that all bullets impact the backstop and strike at least 2 feet above grade. Intentional crossfire is prohibited.

7. Whenever setting sights or confirming settings, begin at shorter ranges (25/50, then 100 yards) prior to firing at 200, 300, 600 or 1000 yards.

8. All firing shall be done from the regulation firing lines, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors. At the Juliff 25/50 yard range a firing line forward of the concrete pad is allowed as long as all shooters agree to a common firing line and shots fired impact the backstops.

9. All firing must be aimed to hit a paper target placed between the frames or to hit a silhouette target where their use is approved.

10. Rifles must be fired from the shoulder using two hands, except when using bags or rests. Hip shooting is prohibited.

11. Pistols may be fired using either a one-‐hand or two-‐hand grip. 12. Pistols must be brought to eye level before aiming and shooting. Hip shooting is

prohibited. 13. The use of Ransom Rests, Hyscore Machine Rests, Caldwell Lead Sleds, gun vises or

other mechanical devices that securely hold a firearm and permit aiming and firing into a backstop is permitted.

14. Excessive rate of fire is unsafe and prohibited. Shooters should always limit their rate of fire to be certain that every shot will hit the intended target and impact the berm or backstop. Bayou Rifles Range Safety Officers and members of the Board of Directors have the authority to discipline any observed unsafe rate of fire.

6.6. Approved Targets 1. Approved target frames are those supplied by Bayou Rifles or an instructor approved by

the Board of Directors in his/her course of instruction. 2. Approved targets are as defined in the Specific Rules for each facility. 3. Firing at other than approved targets is prohibited. 4. Attaching targets to wooden frames, number boards, other structures, or anywhere

other than approved target locations is prohibited. 5. To prevent frame damage, targets should be attached as far away from wood/metal

frames as practical but in no case can targets be attached within 4 inches of the wood/metal frames.

6.7. Specific Rules for Juliff Facility 1. Hours of operations are sunrise to sunset. 2. The Juliff Range has limited garbage pickup. Use the bins for range trash only. 3. .50 caliber Browning Machine Gun (BMG) and any cartridge based on the .50 BMG are

prohibited. 4. Permitted Calibers & Cartridges

Rifles a) Smokeless powder ammunition except as prohibited. See Rule 6.7.3.

b) Any black powder rifle or musket. Pistols c) Smokeless powder ammunition except as prohibited. See

Rule 6.7.3 d) Any black powder pistol that is muzzle-‐loaded or fires a

straight-‐wall pistol cartridge.


Shotgun with 18" or longer barrel fired from the shoulder

e) Slugs only on all fixed-‐distance ranges; only size 7½ or smaller shot on Flying Target Range; any size shot or slugs at the patterning board.

Shotgun not fired from the shoulder

f) No slugs allowed; only size 7½ or smaller shot on Flying Target Range; any size shot (no slugs) at the patterning board.

5. 200/300 Yard Rifle Range and 600/1000 Yard Rifle Range

Priority

a) See "Juliff Range Sharing and Usage Rules for Long Ranges" (Section 6.8) below for important additional information. These two ranges have a total of eight firing lines: 200, 300, 600, 800, 900 and 1000 yards on the 600/1000 Range, plus 200 and 300 yards on the 200/300 Range. Only ONE of these eight firing lines may be used at any one time. When any one of these eight firing lines is active, no persons, ammunition, or firearms are allowed at any of the other seven firing lines.

Firearms b) Smokeless or black powder shoulder-‐fired center fire rifles only. No shotguns or pistols are allowed. See Section 6.7.10 for rules governing selection of acceptable ammunition for long range usage.

Targets c) Paper targets or paper targets backed with cardboard or similar material attached to plastic webbing and placed at least 4” from wood.

d) Members may be in the pits at the 200/300 or 600/1000 Ranges when the line is hot as long as communication can be established with the firing line.

e) No one may enter or leave the pits until it has been confirmed the line is safe.

f) Firearms may not be handled for any reason when moving to or from the pits during safe conditions.

6. 75 & 100-‐yard Range

Firearms a) Smokeless or black powder shoulder-‐fired rifles, shotguns firing only slugs, smokeless or black powder pistols.

Targets b) Paper (attached to plastic webbing and/or attached to cardboard and pinned to plastic webbing) placed at least 4” away from all wood.

7. 25 & 50-‐yard Range

Firearms a) Smokeless or black powder shoulder-‐fired rifles, shotguns firing only slugs, shotgun firing shot shells (used only at the patterning board), smokeless or black powder pistols.

Air Guns b) Any air rifle or air pistol .25 caliber or smaller. Targets c) Paper (attached to plastic webbing and/or attached to cardboard

and pinned to plastic webbing) placed at least 4” away from all wood.

8. Pistol Bays at Juliff

Pistols a) Any smokeless or black powder pistol can be used if chambered in the allowed cartridges specified in Rule 6.7.8.g-‐h


Rifles b) All rimfire rifles are allowed. c) Center-‐fire rifles can be used only if chambered in the allowed

pistol cartridges specified in Rule 6.7.8.g-‐h. d) Other center-‐fire rifles are not allowed.

Shotgun e) No shotguns are allowed. Air Guns f) Any air rifle or air pistol is allowed. Allowed cartridges g) Any straight-‐wall pistol cartridge (designed for pistol) not

larger than .50 caliber is allowed. h) The following reduced-‐wall cartridges are allowed: all rimfire,

5.7x28mm, .22 Hornet (pistol), .22 Jet (pistol), .22 TCM, .270 Ren, .30 Mauser (.30 Tokarev), .30 Luger, 8mm Nambu, .30 Carbine (pistol), .32-‐20, .357 Automag, .357 SIG, .357/45 GWM, 38-‐40 and .44-‐40.

Targets i) Only paper targets attached to plastic webbing or attached to cardboard and pinned to plastic webbing are allowed. Targets should be placed at least 4” away from any wood.

Firing Line j) The firing line can be moved forward, but all shooters in the same bay must shoot from a common firing line and distance.

k) The firing line must be physically established at the desired shooting distance by placing a portable shooting bench or table, all firearms, all ammunition, and all other equipment in use at the designated firing line.

l) First member in a bay acts as range officer for that bay. m) All shots fired must impact the berm.

9. Shotgun Flying Target Range Refer to Section 6.8 "Juliff Range Sharing & Usage Rules for Long Ranges" for additional information about using the Shotgun Range.

Firearms a) Shotguns only. Targets b) Clay shotgun targets using club supplied throwers only.

c) See Rule 6.7.4.e-‐f for shot sizes (no slugs). d) Throw and shoot only to the North.

10. Special ammunition rules for long range usage

a) The basic rule for use of ammunition at longer ranges (300-‐1000 yards) is that the bullet must be stable in flight at the point of impact on the target. All shots must impact the berm behind the target frames.

For example, when shooting .223/5.56mm, the approved range is 40-‐59 grain bullet = 300 yards maximum 60-‐79 grain bullet = 600 yards maximum 80-‐90 grain bullet = 1000 yards allowed b) For maximum approved ranges using other calibers and/or bullet weights, contact

the High Power Director. c) Ammunition types and calibers not ordinarily used in NRA long range competition

require specific approval by the Board of Directors, High Power Director or the High Power Director designee.


11. Long Distance Qualification a) Each shooter is individually responsible for his or her safe shooting activities. To

shoot at the 600 yard line and farther, the shooter must know his/her rifle and its ammunition capabilities. The shooter must demonstrate to the High Power Director or his designee that he/she can hit an approved target from the extended yard line with each shot impacting the berm behind the target.

b) A current NRA high power classification card is the most expedient form of qualification. Successful completion of one of the Bayou Rifles scheduled across-‐the-‐course matches or 600 yard mid-‐range matches or long range matches, will also serve as qualification. Otherwise, a member must review the Long Range Qualification document (available from the High Power Director) and attend a scheduled qualification class to demonstrate proficiency in order to qualify for shooting at 600 yards and beyond.

6.8. Juliff Range Sharing & Usage Rules for Long Ranges 1. Range and firing line priorities for the 200/300 Range and the 600/1000 Range

a) Which one of these two ranges (200/300 or 600/1000) can be used? 1) 600/1000 Range has priority Tuesday & Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. 2) After 12 noon on Tuesday & Friday, the 200/300 Range has priority. 3) At all other times these two ranges are first come first served with proper

shooting courtesy displayed. b) When 600/1000 Range is active, which firing line on that range has priority?

1) The yard line of a scheduled match will have priority the Friday morning (8 a.m. to 12 noon) before the match.

2) If no match is scheduled for the following weekend, the 1000 yard firing line will have priority on Tuesday & Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

3) At all other times these firing lines are first come first served with proper shooting courtesy displayed.

4) The 200 and 300 yard competitive firing lines on the 600/1000 Range are used only for special matches approved by the Board of Directors. They are not used for practice.

c) When 200/300 Range is active, which firing line on that range has priority? 1) 200 yard firing line has priority 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 2) 300 yard firing line has priority 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 3) At all other times these two firing lines are first come first served with proper

shooting courtesy displayed. 2. Range Usage

a) Certification 1) All shooters using the 600/1000 Range (members and guests) must be certified

for long range shooting. See Section 6.7.11. b) Only ONE firing line can be active

1) These two rifle ranges have a total of eight firing lines: 200, 300, 600, 800, 900, and 1000 yards on the 600/1000 Range, plus 200 and 300 yards on the 200/300 Range. Only ONE of these eight firing lines may be used at any time.

2) When any one of these eight firing lines is active, no persons, ammunition, or firearms are allowed at any of the other seven firing lines.

c) When either firing line at the 200/300 Range is active (matches or practice) 1) The 300-‐yard sign shall be displayed as OPEN.


2) The sign at the 600/1000 Range gate must be displayed as CLOSED. 3) Entering or leaving the 200/300 pit area is prohibited unless the 200/300 firing

line has been confirmed "safe”. 4) Going north beyond the 200/300 pits (entering the 600/1000 yard range) is

prohibited when the 200/300 range is active. 5) If you remain in the pits to operate targets for another shooter, you must

remain on the walkway next to the safety impact berm. 6) If you park your car near the pit area while the 200/300 is active, it must be on

the side of the road. d) When any firing line at the 600/1000 Range is active (matches or practice)

1) The 200/300 Range will be closed, with the closure rope put up, and the sign at the 300 yard line displayed as CLOSED.

2) The 600/1000 Range gate is to be left open, and the sign at that gate shall be displayed as OPEN.

3) When the match or practice is complete, the 600/1000 gate must be closed and locked, the 600/1000 sign turned to CLOSED, the 200/300 sign turned to OPEN, and the 200/300 closure rope lowered to reopen the 200/300 Range.

e) Shotgun Range 1) Entering, leaving, or using the Shotgun Range is allowed when either the

200/300 Range or the 600/1000 Range is active. 2) All shotgun shooting and throwing of the targets should be to the North. 3) When high power matches are in progress at either the 200/300 Range or

600/1000 Range, shotgun shooters must notify the Match Director and the RSO (if one is on duty) that the shotgun range is being used.

6.9. Specific Rules for Addicks Facility 1. The only rifles allowed at the Addicks Range are rimfire rifles, air rifles, and black

powder rifles as specified in Rule 6.9.6.a-‐d. No center fire rifles are allowed. 2. Rimfire .22 caliber conversion devices for centerfire rifles are permitted, provided no

centerfire ammunition or centerfire magazines are present at the facility. 3. No shotguns are allowed at Addicks, and no shotgun shell can be fired from any type of

firearm at Addicks. 4. Approved Pistol Calibers: Only the following pistols and ammunition shall be allowed.

a) Black Powder -‐ Pistols that are muzzle-‐loaded or fire straight-‐wall pistol cartridges. See Rule 6.9.6.a-‐d for approved shoulder-‐fired black powder firearms.

b) Smokeless Powder -‐ Any straight-‐wall pistol cartridge (designed for pistol) not larger than .50 caliber. In addition, the following reduced-‐wall cartridges are approved: all rimfire, 5.7x28mm, .22 Hornet (pistol), .22 Jet (pistol), .22 TCM, .270 Ren, .30 Mauser (.30 Tokarev), .30 Luger, 8mm Nambu, .30 Carbine (pistol), .32-‐20, .357 Automag, .357 SIG, .357/45 GWM, 38-‐40 and 44-‐40.

5. Fire only at the targets directly in front of your shooting position. Cross firing is prohibited.


6. Permitted Cartridges, Firearms, and Targets by range:

a) Small-‐bore Rifle and Silhouette Range (Range 1) Firearms 1) Pistols are prohibited.

2) Only rifles chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. Air Guns 3) Any air rifle or air pistol .25 caliber or smaller. Targets 4) Paper attached to an approved target frame, club-‐supplied silhouettes,

club-‐approved metallic silhouettes on approved stands (contact Small-‐bore Rifle Silhouette Division Chairman for written approval which shall be in the member’s possession while on the facility).

5) Air guns larger than .22 caliber must use small-‐bore silhouettes, not air-‐gun silhouettes.

b) Pistol Bullseye Range (Range 2) Firearms 1) Smokeless powder pistols firing approved calibers (see Rule 6.9.4.b).

2) Rifles chambered for rimfire cartridges only. 3) Black powder pistols firing approved calibers (see Rule 6.9.4.a). 4) Black powder shoulder-‐fired rifles or muskets firing a single soft lead

projectile (ball or miniball). Air Guns 5) Any air rifle or air pistol .25 caliber or smaller. Targets 6) Paper attached to a cardboard insert placed in an approved frame. c) Pistol 15 yd. Short-‐Work Range (Range 3) Firearms 1) Smokeless powder pistols firing approved calibers (see Rule 6.9.4.b).

2) Black powder pistols firing approved calibers (see Rule 6.9.4.a). 3) Rifles chambered for rimfire cartridges only.

Air Guns 4) Any air rifle or air pistol .25 caliber or smaller. Targets 5) Paper (attached to plastic webbing or attached to cardboard and pinned

to plastic webbing) placed at least 4 inches away from all wood. d) Pistol Silhouette Range (Range 4) Firearms 1) Smokeless powder pistols firing approved calibers (see Rule 6.9.4.b).

2) Rifles chambered for rimfire cartridges only. 3) Black powder pistols firing approved calibers (see Rule 6.9.4.a). 4) Black powder shoulder-‐fired rifles or muskets firing a single soft lead

projectile (ball or miniball). Air Guns 5) Any air rifle or air pistol .25 caliber or smaller. Targets 6) Club-‐supplied silhouettes, paper attached to an approved target frame,

and club-‐approved metallic silhouette targets placed on approved stands (contact Small-‐bore Pistol Silhouette Division Chairman for written approval which shall be in the member’s possession while on the facility).


7. Emergency Procedures and Contacts 7.1. General Emergency Procedures 1. Call 911 and/or appropriate law enforcement agency. See details below. 2. Render aid to the best of your ability. 3. Send someone to meet the responders at the road outside the front gate and direct

them to the location of the emergency. 7.2. Juliff Information Juliff Range Address: 1803 County Road 57, Brazoria County, Rosharon, TX 77583 Juliff Gate GPS Coordinates: 29.4534, -‐ 95.4500 EMERGENCY: 911 Non-‐Emergency Brazoria County Sheriff’s Dept. (281) 331-‐9000 7.3. Addicks Information Addicks Range Address: 1300 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77084 Addicks Gate GPS Coordinates: 29.7929, -‐ 95.6172 EMERGENCY: 911 Non-‐Emergency Houston Police Dept. (713) 884-‐3131

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