Nra nra programs national rifle association nra sports develops exciting, recreational shooting programs for all skill levels. For those who are ready to take the next step and open a worldclass shooting facility like tom, nra range services is standing by to help turn opportunity into reality. In general, minnesota has adopted the shooting range construction and operation standards contained in the 1999 edition of the. While the actual range you select may not be the nra range in fairfax, va, its safety rules and regulations are a standard nationwide. If specific exceptions are not made, the official nra rules apply. Nra blog nra range services helps range owners build. Range accessibility checklist national rifle association. Nra sports 3 gun experience events will need to have a minimum of two current nra certified instructors andor range safety officers present. The source book discusses methods and technologies which may result in a fuller use of range operations. Shooting sports is an important part of our bsa camping operations. The alert examines firing range operations, exposure assessment and control methods, existing regulations, and exposure standards and guidelines. The states that have taken this approach are florida, kansas. This alert presents five case reports that document lead and noise exposures of law enforcement officers and students.
The use of a range for centre fire rifle, in addition to handgun, will often be dependant on the economics of the necess ary construction andor the danger area available. Nra explore nra range development and operations course. Each lane includes boots for a target frame at both 10 and 25 meters. Limitations of ballistic performance on ranges 02065 02075 e. This etl provides criteria for the design and construction of air force small arms ranges, and applies to both new construction and major renovations.
Source book design the nra range source book is designed to provide technical guidance and. Shooters 2901 gun club road augusta, ga 30907 7067550424 phone 7069551244 fax. The nra range source book is designed to provide technical guidance and. All orders subject to shipping fees and sales tax where applicable.
A key element for advancement in any profession is continuing education. Instead, their laws encourage ranges to comply with the national rifle association s nra range safety standards by protecting those that do from civil liability, criminal prosecution, and injunctions related to a range of actions including violating safety standards, operating an illegal nonconforming use, and exceeding acceptable noise standards. These regulations must be read in conjunction with the current rules of shooting published annually by the nra. Over thirty chapters of information on range operation and construction collected for you in a threering binder. In order to have a safe and fun shooting sports program, the bsa has set forth safety standards and training for all volunteers and staff who will be in charge of shooting sports activities. Baffled range a handgun or rifle range whose design has incorporated a series of overhead andor ground baffles, or similar construction features, that serve to contain all fired bullets and ricochets to the active range area. The industry standard recommendations for the design and operation of facilities like the. A guide to planning and constructionpublished by the national rifle association. Shooters who are not familiar with shooting terms targets, equipment, positions, scoring procedures, etc. The nsc has no responsibility for any accident, injury, loss or damage arising from noncompliance with these regulations. A description of how the proposed shooting range design compares to the design standards in the nra range source book. Standard operating procedures your range name 100 center shot road firing line, virginia xxxxx sample only it is up to the local cluborganizationfacility to determine whether standard operating.
Cdc indoor firing ranges niosh workplace safety and. Range safety officer tshirt restricted item chief range safety officer tshirt restricted item chief range safety officer longsleeved tshirt restricted item range perimeter signs 10pk range rules poster. Ranges are categorized by the type of construction, shooting activity, target, firearms and. The goal of whole building design is to create a successful highperformance building by applying an integrated design and team approach to the project during the. Range design and construction guidelines vii list of tables table 1.
Range design criteria june 2012 1 range design criteria 1. This etl is directive in accordance with air force instruction afi 321023, design and construction standards and execution of facility construction projects, and afi 36 2226, combat arms program, and must be used by a range designer when designing a new range or renovating an existing range. Its a pistol range, the original post doesnt tell us how far he wants to shoot so its wide open but im betting 200yds is a touch more than intended. The types of tournaments which are sanctioned are listed in rule 1.
Best management practices for lead at outdoor shooting ranges. In the interests of safety, any breach of these regulations is to be reported immediately to range control. It replaces the cehnc 1110 series range design manuals. The 2012 nra range source book is a technical source book for shooting range builders and operators. Find an nra sports event at your local club or range. Firing range space types include backstops, shooting booths or firing pointspositions, target carrier systems, firing range control centers, spaces related to the use, cleaning, and storage of firearmswhich may require special. Design use the standard zero range layout referenced above as the basis for the range. Recommended minimum engagement distances backsplash28 table 2. The nra design and contract document manuals contain information relating to the design. The rdg 1 identifies and defines interface points between the targetry system contractor and the range. Realistically a pistol range out to 100 yards is fairly long so if we take the numbers from nra book then that tells us that the range berm should be bench. Wbdg is a gateway to uptodate information on integrated whole building design techniques and technologies. Microsoft word range designs for shooting sports 512018 author. Range specific walkways, routes and trails include those used to access or move between riflepistol ranges, shotgun ranges and to move within rangesbays including accessing target placement area.
Shooting range standard operating procedure gun club road llc dba. Outdoor range facility standards required recommended 1. Holstered, in section 4 of these rules, the range safety officer manual. Air force, etl 1118 small arms range design and construction. The standard catalogs standardsdefinitions are roughly similar to the nras for modern guns, but its definitionsstandards for antique gun conditions are markedly different. Together with our more than five million members, were proud defenders of historys patriots and diligent protectors of the second amendment. The automatic target retrieval system can place targets at any distance, in onefoot increments from 7 to 150 feet. The nra s safety performance standards are specified in its range source book i. About four years ago, wodack approached esworthy to inquire about combining specific design criteria into a specialized, modern system. Nra range services helps range owners build better businesses. The nra range source book is designed to provide technical guidance and typical examples of physical layout and equipment used on shooting ranges for various firearms, ammunition types and shooting activities. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with these rules, especially if you will be taking the nra range test.
Disciplinespecific standards are listed with each course of fire. The updated version of the nra source book includes both information on outdoor and indoor ranges, and an extensive vendors list of. Designing your outdoor shooting range buckeye firearms. Featuring 15 shooting booths, the nra range has ample room for pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooting.
Gun range owners suit says nra safety standards have no. Each lane has a foxhole and prone firing position at the firing line. Nra standards welcome to the national roads authority standards website. A maintenance plan for the shooting range and a description of how the maintenance plan compares with the nra range source book. Nra range services offers a number of resources to public and private ranges across the country including onsite assistance, educational seminars, grants and much more. The 50yard, wheelchair accessible nra range is open to all nra members and the general public. Bmp for lead at outdoor shooting ranges best management practices for lead at outdoor shooting ranges notice this manual is intended to provide useful general information to shooting range ownersoperators. Planning a shooting range facility is a major undertaking. This document will be approved and maintained by the office of. Department of energy doe livefire ranges for use in planning new facilities and major rehabilitation of existing facilities. The design and construction of most outdoor ranges is such that the ability of the range to contain bullets is determined by the fact that they must be fired in a. The nra range manual is an excellent reference for range safety development.
Take an online course, learn from the nra range technical team and find other educational materials and resources. However, the source book explicitly states that it is merely a guide and should not be used to establish design standards or criteria for shooting ranges, which vary based on many factors, including location and type of shooting. The program, range facilities and officials must comply with standards established by the nra. Ranges national shooting sports foundation shooting range public relations, if you have any doubt about the adequacy of your range design, obtain the shooting range manual from the nra. The range should be in a relatively safe and isolated area. As articles about irresponsible rural gun owners allowing rounds to escape from homemade ranges featuring poorlyconstructed backstops continue to make headlines, buckeye firearms association is dedicated to continue efforts to educate gun owners on the importance of range responsibility. Nra shooting range services the nra range source book page. From gun safety rules and training programs, to information for parents about firearms in the home, the nra is dedicated to providing resources and services to educate shooters of all ages about the safe handling and storage of firearms. The nra range development and operations online course is designed to educate potential and current range owners and operators in identifying potential problems associated with range development, environmental issues and safety.
Nov 22, 2017 gun range owners suit says nra safety standards have no place in texas law. The firing range space types are special indoor facilities used to train and certify federal law enforcement personnel in the use of handguns, shotguns, rifles, etc. The targets and firing points are raised above ground level. The intent of this etl is to provide the minimum design criteria. The range design guide rdg is a webbased tool that provides guidance for design and construction of us army training ranges. Reducing exposure to lead and noise at indoor firing ranges. Gun range owners suit says nra safety standards have no place in texas law. Definition of outdoor shooting range in this article, unless the context otherwise requires, outdoor shooting range or range means a permanently located and improved area that is designed and operated for the use of rifles. Anticipate needing, at a minimum, 2to3 volunteers to help run your. The outer perimeters of the range shall be secured by a natural barrier or adequate fencing when there is a risk of trespassing by unauthorized persons. However, additional environmental regulations may apply to your shooting range. All errors in this handbook should be notified to iain robertson by email at iain. Indoor range design guide meggitt training systems. Nra instructors and volunteers will need to be able to set targets the day before and also help in the cleanup process on the final day.
Range design criteria june 2012 9 shooting, size of target frames and carriers, and the spacing of target frames or carriers. Additionally, this document should be used as a guide for any ranges purchased as equipment. To order support materials, please call the nra program materials center toll free at 18003367402, or visit us online at. The nra range is open to the general public nra members and nonmembers for recreational shooting, and is also used for a variety of programs including nra basic firearm training courses, competitions, league shooting, junior shooting programs, nra instructor training courses, shooting clinics and more. National rifle association nra of america, the nra range source book. Proactive shooters is proud to offer the nra range safety officer certification course the nra range safety officer. Nra shooting range services the nra range source book. Plans for outdoor pistol range on private property. Guidelines for designing an indoor firing range ventilation system. Design criteria for shooting ranges national shooting sports foundation the national rifle association offers a number of helpful resources, including, but not limited to. The national rifle association is americas longeststanding civil rights organization. The united states environmental protection agency epa does not certify or approve ranges, range design or lead management practices.
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