FAQ
-How do I become a member?
Just come to any public range day and bring cash!
Yearly Memberships
Individual - $15
Couple - $20
Family - $25
-How do I get a key and use the range any time I wish?
Volunteer range officers are elected in our annual meeting every January. If you would like to be considered as a key carrying range officer contact our range secretary Dan Woodward at 801.369.2462.
Just come to any public range day and bring cash!
Yearly Memberships
Individual - $15
Couple - $20
Family - $25
-How do I get a key and use the range any time I wish?
Volunteer range officers are elected in our annual meeting every January. If you would like to be considered as a key carrying range officer contact our range secretary Dan Woodward at 801.369.2462.
Hobble Creek Range Rules
These range rules are designed with your comfort and safety in mind. Compliance with these rules is mandatory. Anyone having a difference of opinion or question concerning any of these rules should see a range officer. As a matter of practice, however, the established procedures must be followed as written. Any disagreement or discussion must take place off range, not in the middle of an incident or cease fire.
1. GUNS BROUGHT ONTO THE RANGE:
a. All firearms brought onto the range must be unloaded, have actions open and pointed in a safe direction, as soon as
uncased. Rifle racks are provided for safe storage.
2. RANGE OFFICER:
a. The range officers and safety officers have been charged with the responsibility of maintaining safe and orderly
usage of the range. They are there to assist you as well as enforce safe procedures.
i. The range officer on duty is in direct charge of the range at all times assisted by the safety officers.
Commands must be obeyed.
ii. The range officer will expel form the range any person handling a firearm in an unsafe manner who does
not correct this immediately upon request to do so. He/she may also void this person’s membership if the
problem is repeated.
iii. The range officer has the authority to inspect all firearms and ammunition and will restrict their use if, in
their judgement, they are unsafe or not in good working order.
iv. Courteous treatment of the range officers is expected from all shooters. Any person who subjects them to
harassment, verbal or physical, will have their membership suspended.
v. The range officer must be summoned upon weapon malfunction.
vi. Only targets authorized by the range officer and mounted on approved support frames are permitted on the
range.
vii. The range officer is not there to babysit children. If you bring children with you they must be supervised
by a non-shooting adult and behind the safety line at all times.
3. FIRING LINE PROCEDURES:
a. Always point the muzzle of the firearm up or, when on the firing lane, down range.
b. Keep the action open and firearm unloaded until ready to use.
c. If the range is busy, shooting is limited to half hour sessions.
d. Do not go in front of the firing line or leave the safety pit without permission from the range officer.
e. Know and obey all range commands.
f. Open, unload and bench or ground all firearms during the ceasefire.
g. Shooter is allowed only one gun on the bench at one time.
h. Check with the range officer first, if you would like to shoot your concealed weapon.
i. No smoking within 25 feet of the firing line.
4. EAR PROTECTION MUST BE WORN BY ALL PERSONS ON THE RANGE. THIS
INCLUDES NON SHOOTERS AND CHILDREN. EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN
BY EACH SHOOTER.
5. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR DRUGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE RANGE. NO
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS SHOULD BE CONSUMED BEFORE SHOOTING.
6. MEMBERSHIP ENTITLES YOU TO SHOOT AT THE RANGE ONLY WHEN AN OFFICER
IS SUPERVISING. THE RANGE IS CLOSED IF THERE IS NOT AN OFFICER PRESENT.
7. SHOOTERS ARE EXPECTED TO CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES. BY PICKING UP
THEIR GARBAGE AND SPENT BRASS.