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River Falls Gun Range Rules and Policies
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River Falls Shooting Range Rules
The River Falls Shooting Range is a privilege to be enjoyed by interested River Falls residents. Our
range is committed to strict adherence to gun safety and gun handling rules. The following rules apply
to everyone, novice and expert alike. Violation of these rules may result in revocation of shooting
privileges. Gun safety is everyone’s responsibility and a “zero-tolerance” policy will be enforced against
violators.
All shooters must pass a gun safety test before using the range. A shooters safety card will be issued to
River Falls residents upon passing the gun safety test. Shooters must present their shooters safety
card upon request by another shooter (non-residents must present their gun safety quiz). Non-resident
guests must be accompanied by a River Falls resident. Shooters safety cards will not be issued to non-
residents.
All shooters must sign in as range users before shooting.
All shooters must sign a liability release form prior to shooting on the range.
Shooting hours are 9:00am to sunset.
A trap thrower and shooting benches are provided for the enjoyment of River Falls homeowners and
their guests. Shooters must provide their own clay and paper targets.
Range Rules:
1. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
2. Always point gun muzzles down while approaching
shooting area.
3. No more than two people are allowed at a shooting
bench at one time.
4. Keep the action open and firearm unloaded until
ready to use.
5. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until ready to fire.
6. Only one gun at a time is allowed in the shooting area (even if two people are present).
7. Carry only one gauge/caliber of ammunition when shooting. When at the range with more than one
firearm, use one at a time and when complete, store that firearm and its ammunition before using the
next one.
8. Be sure the firearm and ammunition are compatible.
9. Know what you are shooting at and what is beyond your target. Be mindful of adjacent areas and
shoot in a safe direction.
10. Shoot only at designated targets. Do not shoot any animals down range (jackrabbits, prairie
dogs, crows, etc.).
11. Firearms can only be fired from established shooting stations.
12. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the range. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or
drugs will not be allowed to shoot.
13. Be sure ground level targets have a backstop.
14. Anyone on the range may call a ceasefire.
15. During a ceasefire, open the action and ground or bench your firearm. NO HANDLING OF
FIREARMS WHEN ANOTHER SHOOTER IS DOWN RANGE.
16. Always call a ceasefire before going down range. Make sure everyone has “made safe”.
17. Eye and ear protection are required.
18. Shooters are required to retrieve their used shot shells and brass and other casings. Leave no
trash behind.
19. Shooters age 17 and under (21 for pistol range) must be accompanied by an adult River Falls
resident (property owner) and his/her parent or guardian.
River Falls Shooting Range Release and Indemnity Agreement
Anyone who wishes to shoot at the River Falls Shooting Range must complete a Shooting Range Release
available to others for any purpose, and is for the sole use by this range to properly identify the user and
record the users agreement to hold River Falls and its residents and/or landowners harmless for any
accidents that may occur while on the shooting range.
Click on the link below to download this form. There are 2 types of files available. The first will require a
program that can read MS WORD files and the second is a PDF file that will require a PDF reader. You can
Please print, complete and sign this form. Then return it to a Gun Range officer.
River Falls Shooting Range Gun Safety Test
Anyone who wishes to shoot at the River Falls Shooting Range must pass a Gun Safety Test.
Click on the link below to download this form. This will require a program that can read MS WORD files.
Please print, complete, and return it to a Gun Range officer.