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Safety Rules

Welcome to Pacific Rod & Gun Club.  We are very proud to have maintained a perfect safety record since the Club was established in 1928.  All Members and Guests are required to observe the safety regulations which follow.  Enjoy your day shooting at Pacific!
Types of Guns Allowed Shotguns Only
  • 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410
  • Minimum barrel length is 24 inches
  • No extended magazines!
Types of Shells Target Loads
  • STEEL or BISMUTH shot shells are to be used at this facility.
  • Absolutely no magnum or high base shells!
Safety Glasses and Ear Protection Required
  • Both are available at the Field House (near the flagpole)
Rules of the Game Sportsmanship
  • Please practice sportsmanship at all times and follow posted rules.
Alcohol/Drugs Prohibited
  • No alcoholic beverages allowed on shooting fields.
  • No person under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be permitted to use the facility.
  • No illegal substances are allowed on Club grounds.
  • Infractions of these rules will require removal from the property.
Gun Safety

  • ARRIVING…When removing your shotgun from your vehicle, immediately “break”/open the action and double check that the chamber is empty.
  • KEEP THE ACTION OPEN when not shooting.
  • When placing O/U and S/S shotguns in the gun rack, state that they are empty.
  • LOADING…shells may only be loaded when both feet are on the shooting pad and the muzzle is pointed downrange (in the direction of the lake).
  • LOADING LIMITS…one round for single targets and two rounds for doubles–never load more than two rounds, ever!
  • STEEL OR BISMUTH SHELLS ONLY.  The club reserves the right to check a shooters shells at any time.
  • A DROPPED LIVE ROUND…shall only be picked up after that shooter has completed shooting at that station.
  • UNLOAD COMPLETELY…check the chamber prior to leaving your shooting pad (pump and semi-auto users please take special note).
  • KEEP MUZZLE POINTED TOWARD GROUND or in a safe direction–DOWN RANGE OR SKYWARD.
  • DO NOT SHOOT if the bird(target) has broken the imaginary vertical plane at station #8 (High or Low House).  Under no circumstances will shooter turn around to shoot target.  DO NOT SHOOT DOUBLES AT STATION #8.
  • EYE & EAR PROTECTION must be worn AT ALL TIMES while shooting and bySPECTATORS within the confines of each shooting range/field.
  • NON_SHOOTERS keep to the rear of the fields or behind the fence.  Children must stay behind the fences unless “Junior-shooters” shooting under the supervision of a parent or adult.
  • When a CEASE FIRE is called, UNLOAD SHOTGUN IMMEDIATELY and obey all range commands.
  • If a shot shell fails to fire after the trigger is pulled (hang fire), DO NOT OPEN THE GUN ACTION FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS!!!!!!
  • PLACE DEFECTIVE AMMUNITION IN CONTAINERS marked “Defective Ammo” located on fields.
  • SQUAD MATES AND CLUB MEMBER shall point out any infractions of the above safety guidelines and offending shooter shall take immediate corrective action.  Repeated and/or grossly unsafe actions by anyone shall result in the suspension of club privileges.
  • SPECTATORS must remain behind the fences or be seated while inside the fences.
  • For everyone’s safety and the continued safe operation of the pacific rod & gun club, the above guidelines shall be enforced!

REMEMBER! SAFETY FIRST.  WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SAFETY RECORD.

If you have any questions about proper procedure and gun safety, please ask.  Do not feel offended if you are approached by a member with a suggestion on how to improve your gun safety.