LOS ALTOS ROD AND GUN CLUB
14750 SKYLINE BOULEVARD, LOS
GATOS, CA 95033
www.losaltosrodandgunclub.com
OPEN THURSDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY
PHONE (408) 867-3106
HOURS: 9 AM to
5 PM (WINTER HOURS 9 AM to 4 PM
from NOVEMBER 1 through APRIL 1)
RANGE
FEE IS $15.00 PER PERSON (CHILDREN UNDER 18 - $7.50 PER PERSON)
We value your business. However, to conform with Federal and California laws anyone
under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or have
written consent signed by their parent or legal guardian and be accompanied by
a person over 21 years old who will supervise the minor (handguns), or be
accompanied by a person over 21 years old who will supervise the minor (rifles
and shotguns). Anyone between 18
and 21 years old planning to shoot a handgun must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian or have written consent signed by their parent or legal guardian
to shoot a handgun at this range.
You must be at least 21 years old to purchase pistol ammunition and at
least 18 years old to purchase rifle and shotgun ammunition. We reserve the right to require proof
of age from any customer, and to use our discretion and judgment in determining
who we allow to use our facilities.
Consent forms are available at the office and
on our web site.
RANGE SAFETY RULES
VEHICLES MUST NOT EXCEED A
WALKING SPEED!
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR MIND ALTERING SUBSTANCES ARE NOT
PERMITTED ON RANGE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME!
THIS MEANS EITHER IN THE CONTAINER OR INGESTED!
RULES ARE IN ENGLISH AND MUST BE UNDERSTOOD, FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH ANY SAFETY RULE MAY
RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EXPULSION FROM THE PREMISES!
1. The
Los Altos Rod and Gun Club reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone.
2. Everyone
going on the shooting range must pay an entrance fee, except for babies in
arms.
3. Everyone
who goes on the shooting range (goes down the hill to the west of the office) MUST wear eye and ear (hearing)
protection.
4. THE RANGE OFFICIALS MUST BE OBEYED PROMPTLY. REFUSAL WILL RESULT IN EJECTION FROM THE RANGE.
5. Firearms
MUST NOT BE HANDLED during a “CEASE
FIRE”, either in a vehicle, on a bench, or anywhere else. Do not return to the bench for any
reason during a “CEASE FIRE”.
6. ALL FIREARMS MUST BE UNLOADED AT ALL TIMES
WITH THE ACTIONS OPEN AND DETACHABLE MAGAZINE REMOVED, except at time of
firing.
7. Firearms
MUST BE POINTED DOWN RANGE at all
times, except when transporting to and from the firing points, when the MUZZLE WILL BE POINTED UP. This does not apply to Black Powder
loading procedures. If you shoot
Black Powder firearms, ask for the BLACK
POWDER RULES.
8. Firearms
should never be pointed above the target stand. When shooting come up from the bench and sight directly at
the target. DO NOT POINT THE FIREARM IN AN UPWARD POSITION AND COME DOWN TO THE
TARGET. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE
TRIGGER AND OUT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD, except when you are actually
squeezing off a shot.
9. The
firing line is designated by the forward leading edge of the shooting bench
towards the targets. When at the
firing line the MUZZLE MUST EXTEND TO OR
BEYOND THE FIRING LINE.
10. DO NOT hand a loaded firearm to anyone.
11. Rifles and
handguns ARE NOT ALLOWED on the Trap
Ranges.
12. NO display of firearms in parking or
picnic areas.
13. Hip
shooting and fast draw ARE NOT permitted. No holsters or holstered guns are
permitted, except by authorized personnel on the 2P Range.
14. The
following are NOT PERMITTED on this
range: FULLY AUTOMATIC FIREARMS, ARMOR-PIERCING BULLETS, INCENDIARY BULLETS,
TRACER BULLETS, TRIGGER ACTIVATORS, 50 CALIBER BMG AMMO, EXPLODING TARGETS, AND
ANY FIREARM THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS. All PISTOL-GRIP LONG GUNS may only be fired with butt plate against the
shoulder (fixed stock and/or folding stock extended). IF NO SHOULDER STOCK,
THE FIREARM IS NOT ALLOWED ON THIS RANGE.
15. Rapid fire
shooting is restricted to 22 CALIBER RIMFIRE only. It is permitted only on the 40 yard Tin Can Range and only under direct range officer supervision. All other shooters must allow a minimum
of two (2) seconds between each shot.
16. Center fire
and Black powder rifles are not allowed on the 15/25 yard range. There are 25 yard target positions
available on the 50 yard range.
17. Anyone
under age eighteen (18) years must be constantly supervised by an adult. They are not allowed to run free, they
must stay with the adult responsible for them. The adult CAN NOT
be shooting while supervising.
18. Only the
following may be used as targets on the Tin Can Range: tin cans, aluminum cans and plastic
bottles not to exceed 1 gallon jug, empty or filled with water only. No beverages,no rocks or dirt. No pressure vessels or aerosol cans.
19. Confine
pets to your car, truck cab, enclosed camper or a cage in your truck bed. NO
pets on leash.
20. Shotguns, loaded with bird shot are allowed only on the 40 yard Tin Can Range, Trap Ranges (no larger than number 4 shot) and firing at the patterning board (no larger than number 4 shot). Shotguns, loaded with slugs are permitted on the Tin Can Ranges, 50 yd and 100 yd Ranges. Buckshot is only allowed on the 40 yard Tin Can Range.
21. While shooting
on the hand traps, shoot only from the left side of the mechanical traps on the
cement shooting platform provided.
KEEP HANDS AND ARMS CLEAR OF
THROWING ARM AND OUTSIDE OF THE SAFETY RING. Load only when in the shooting position. If using pump or semi-automatic
shotguns, load ONLY TWO ROUNDS AT A
TIME. DO NOT hand a loaded firearm to anyone. Only standard size, BIODEGRADABLE CLAY BIRDS
may be used. NO SPORTING CLAYS allowed. The launcher must be left in the released position when
unattended. If there is no shooter ready to shoot, the launcher must be
un-cocked.
22. On any
specific range (i.e., 100 yd, 50 yd, Tin Can, 15-25 yd) DO NOT change shooting stations, unless you do so during a firing
sequence, and all of your equipment is moved to the new position.
23. Be aware of
your own targets and DO NOT shoot at
someone else’s target. SHOOTING AT ANYTHING OTHER THAN YOUR TARGET
MAY RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE RANGE.
The
benches and target frames are marked for your convenience. DO
NOT CROSSFIRE AT TARGETS.
24. All
handguns, including revolvers and semi-auto pistols are not permitted on the
100 yd rifle range. There are
shooting positions on the 100 yard Tin Can Range and six target frames to its
right where handguns may be fired.
25. In case of
a misfire (failure to fire or hang fire),
Keep your firearm under control and the muzzle pointed down range for at least one full minute, before
attempting to eject the cartridge.
26. You are
only allowed to pick up your own brass.
27. Photograph and
Video Policy: We permit a person
to take photographs or videos of his group, but not of other people on the
range. We wish to respect our
customer's privacy, and require our customers to do likewise.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL SAFETY REMINDERS
Cease fire is every
20 minutes, with a 3 minute warning before the cease fire is called. The Range Officer will announce over
the P.A. system: “CEASE FIRE. CEASE FIRE. Unload and make safe all firearms. Lock
all slides to the rear and remove all magazines. If the slide does not lock
open, place an empty cartridge between the slide and chamber. Open cylinders,
bolts, lever actions . Lay your unloaded firearms on the shooting station with
the muzzles pointed down range. If, for any reason, you encounter problems
making your firearm safe, advise the range safety officer immediately. ”
When all have done this, the range officer will announce “All shooting stations are safe. You may go
forward to post, check or retrieve your targets. . . .
When you return from down range, return directly behind the white safety
line. Do not stop or hesitate at the shooting stations for any reason.”
When posting your
targets, post them below the white line and in the center of the wooden target
frame. All shooters are responsible
for their own targets, tin cans, plastic containers, empty shot gun hulls,
etc. Garbage cans are provided on
the range for your convenience.
RANGE PERSONNEL ARE
HERE FOR YOUR SAFETY. We require
that you give them your full attention.
OBEY ALL RANGE
SIGNS. REPORT ALL INJURIES TO THE
RANGE OFFICIAL IMMEDIATELY. Rev.
8/3/2008
