Safety
Fairfax Rod & Gun Club, Inc.
The Fairfax Rod and Gun Club Range Rules:
- Full Range Rules (Published September 14, 2021)
- Quick Range Rules (Published September 14, 2021)
Safety at The Fairfax Rod and Gun Club
Safety at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club is the primary responsibility of every member, family member, and guest. Absolute adherence to our safety rules is expected at all times. Shooting safety is achieved by following the Four Rules of Gun Safety and the rules set forth within the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club’s Range Rules.
The Four Rules of Gun Safety:
- All guns are always loaded.
- Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
- Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Range Safety Orientation Classes:
A key element of safety at the Fairfax Rod and Gun Club is the Range Safety Orientation (RSO) class, held on the first Saturday of every month. (Click here for dates.) The RSO class is required for all club members and is a good idea for everyone else who enjoys our club, in leagues, as family members, or guests. When attending the RSO, wear comfortable shoes, have hearing and eye protection, a notebook and a pen, and bring your full attention!
Safe Shooting and See You on the Range!
Ted Bradford, Safety Chairman ([email protected])
Range Etiquette
Members are reminded that range etiquette is important and an essential component of all members being Range Safety Officers. As a reminder, police your firing points, pick up brass, chairs and benches moved should be placed back into position. Make sure you are firing on CLUB TARGETS, not a target someone else has brought to the range. Ask if unsure. If you need to go down range, politely ask for a ceasefire instead of just turning on the lights and announcing you are going down range. Be familiar with, and follow, all the range rules for the range you are shooting on. Ensure everyone is back before resuming your course of fire. And finally, remember club members have priority over guests.
Club Entrance
The photograph below describes the entrance to the club from Signal Hill Rd (yellow highlight). You must yield when entering or stop when leaving the club (green highlight). Don’t have an easily avoidable accident at this intersection.
Club Range Rules Updated
Range Safety Orientation May 2, 2020