Thinking of becoming a member of Hunter's Run Gun Club?  Please read the following Range Rules and Regulations. The rules and regulations are designed to ensure your visit with us, whether you are a new shooter or a veteran marksman, is safe and enjoyable. Anything you can do to be safe is greatly appreciated by your fellow shooters and us. If you have any questions, please contact our staff.

 

:: General Rules ::

  • Eye and ear protection must be worn when shooting or observing on any of the ranges

  • Shooters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on the range

  • Be sure your firearm is safe to operate and know how to operate it safely

  • Always keep your firearm unloaded, finger off the trigger and pointed in a safe direction until you are in the designated shooting station

  • Never hand a loaded firearm to another person

  • Use only the correct ammunition for your firearm. If you have any questions, please consult a member of management

  • No inexperienced shooters are allowed on any ranges without prior instruction and an experienced shooter.

  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the shooting fields

  • Individuals displaying the effect of, or thought to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be prohibited from using any of the ranges

  • Children must not be left unattended

  • Please clean up your shooting area after shooting. Please place empty shells and trash in trash containers before you leave the area. Please remove all targets and tacks on Rifle and Pistol Ranges after use. Brass may be left on the ground.

  • Management or authorized members are eligible to remove any shooter whose behavior is detrimental to the safe operation of any of the ranges

  • If unsafe behavior is noticed, please make sure that Management is notified of such act immediately

  • Please read and understand the Range Rules and Regulations before your proceed to any of the ranges.

  • Violation of any of the Range Rules may lead to permanent barring from the Shooting Center. Please ask Management for clarification if you have any questions.

:: Shotgun Sports ::

  • Only shotguns appropriate for clay target shooting are allowed on the ranges/fields. Assault type shotguns are prohibited.

  • All shotguns must have full-length stock.

  • All shotguns must be kept safe when not on the firing line/station. Keep all actions open, and barrels pointed at the ground or up in the air.
    Only lead shot sizes 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, 9, steel shot and slugs are not allowed

  • Gauges larger than 12 are prohibited

  • A round of skeet, trap, or 5-stand consists of 25 targets. Additional targets requested may result in additional charges.

  • Shotguns are to be loaded only at the shooting station. All shotguns must be empty and open at all times unless your are the shooter in the shooting station

  • While on a shooting field never load more than 2 shells at one time in your gun and never shoot more than once at a target.

  • Always check bore for obstruction after a misfire and before firing next round.

  • Only shooters participating in a round of shooting are permitted on the fields. Skeet and Trap squads shall consist of no more than five shooters.

  • Only employees of Hunter’s Run or authorized members are permitted in the trap and skeet houses.

:: Rifle and Pistol Range ::

  • The Rifle and Pistol Range is for Members and their guests only

  • Members are responsible for their guests and should make certain to explain the Range Rules

  • Never enter the Range without signing in first, there are times when workers are downrange and they must be cleared out before the Range is safe to use

  • Never extend any part of your body forward of the firing line for any reason

  • NO RAPID FIRING OR SHOOTING FROM THE HIP

  • Only paper targets are allowed on the Range and must be posted on the posting boards. Do not place targets on/over the upright posts which hold the boards

  • Refrain from shooting if a train is passing along the backside of the Gun Club Property

  • When finished shooting, unload and case your firearm before leaving the bench

  • If you have a malfunction or a jam that you can not clear, lay the firearm on the bench keeping the muzzle down range, and ask for assistance

  • No fast draw and firing allowed without prior management approval

  • Only load firearms when on the firing line, keeping the muzzle pointed down range at all times

  • Never walk downrange until a “cease fire” has been declared and all weapons have been placed in the proper safe position

  • During a “cease fire”, place all weapons on the bench or in a holster with the action open and do not touch the weapon until the range is declared “clear”

  • Do not enter the Range on days the Club is closed or before or after hours of operation. If this policy is violated your membership will be terminated

 

Safety is paramount and containment of our shoots mandatory for a safe and healthy range.

 

 

 

1365 Northwest Drive  |  Port Allen, LA 70767 | Ph: (225) 387-3507