Spring 2020

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MembershipDues Structure for 2020 Regular Member Dues First Year Member

8 HRS $110.00 16 HRS 7 HRS $125.00 15 HRS 6 HRS $140.00 14 HRS 5 HRS $155.00 13 HRS 4 HRS $170.00 12 HRS 3 HRS $185.00 11 HRS 2 HRS $200.00 10 HRS 1 HRS $215.00 9 HRS 0 HRS $230.00 8 HRS

$245.00 7 HRS $260.00 6 HRS $275.00 5 HRS $290.00 4 HRS $305.00 3 HRS $320.00 2 HRS $335.00 1 HRS $350.00 0 HRS

Alternate Dates for Dues Payment

Due to the ever changing situation with COVID-19, dates for physically paying your dues have changed. As of now, the new dates are:

April 25 & 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and May 6 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bring your 2019 Membership Card (with credited work hours), range/padlock key, copy of current NRA membership status and dues payment. If you do not have a current key to exchange, a new key will be $5.

To renew before these dates please use the mail-in procedure.

Renewal Through the Mail To pay your dues by mail, please submit the following: Failure to do so could result in loss of membership: 1. 2019 Membership Card and range/padlock key (with

credited hours). 2. Photocopy Of Your Current NRA Membership Status,

(Mailing label from your magazine has all this information, just clip and send)

3. Dues Payment (Check/Money Order Only – NO CASH!) 4. $5.00 Mail-in Handling FEE (just add this to your dues

payment – membership will NOT be processed without this)

REMINDER: Your range/padlock key will need to be sent in when mailing in your BRC Membership card, NRA mem-bership status and payment. Membership card and new key will be mailed to you. Include your E-mail address if you want con-firmation that your check has been received.

MAIL TO: JON NORTEMANN

1831 ARROWHEAD DR., BELOIT, WI 53511-3809 If above conditions are not met, your membership will not be processed. This option should be exercised only as a last resort. We will make every effort to process the mail renewals as quick-ly as possible. This process for mail renewal has been done for many years and a processing time of one to two weeks should be expected. We are also requesting that payments be made by check or money order, whenever possible. Remember: Your dues must be paid by May 6th, 2020 before the club meeting. The Board has decided that since current members have 5 opportunities to pay their dues and also have a mail-in option to pay dues, any member not paying their dues by May 6th, 2020 will be required to go through the new member applica-tion process if they wish to continue their membership. Please call Jon Nortemann (608) 751-0413 or David Steenblock (608) 754-8501 with any questions.

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Hey Y’all! Spring is almost here and the busy season for d i s c i p l i n e shooting at the club is upon us!!! Hurray!! Make sure to always check the calendar before you come out to make sure the range you are wanting to shoot at isn’t booked. We are working on putting an NRA Basic Pistol, Illinois Conceal Carry, Reloading and a Range Safety Officer Training classes together. (All separate classes :-) So be on the look out for that. I would like to remind all of you to pull out your rule book and refresh your selves on range rules. (They are also on our website!) With member renewals happening in February it is just a good plan to fresh yourself. Especially if you don’t frequent the range. As you all know we will be having new members coming in March! Please make them feel welcome and help with out when needed. We will also be having Range Orientations that are mandatory for our new members but are always open and we encourage all members to attend to learn more about our ranges and disciplines. Have a good spring and hopefully will see you out on the range! Julie Wagoner, President

From the President New Officers for 2020

From the Chief Range Officer

Pictured from left to right: Charlie E. Brown (Treasurer), Julie Wagoner (President), Bill Ruck (Vice President), Rob Lowery (Secretary).

Welcome to the 2020 season. Good weather is right around the corner and many events have already been scheduled.

Do you or someone you know have a youngster that would like the Youth Sports Fest? That is one of my favorite events of the year. Information is on the web site.

We have discipline events starting as well, participate or just observe the many oppor-tunities to try a new discipline.

Somethings never change and that includes safety at our range. The rule book tells you what you can and cannot do on the ranges. Questions can be answered by the dis-cipline head named on your membership card. Remember, display your badge and get one for guests to use when you sign them in. Guests need to be signed in before they shoot at the club house, black powder lodge or the shed out back.

Safety concerns such as the unsafe use of the range should be brought to my attention. Information needs to include who, what, where and when in order for us to help with correction. If you are unable or reluctant to contact an offender, prompt notification helps us make corrections. Most of us have phones that will take pictures if necessary. We expect members to be civil to one another and thank the members that help keep the range safe.

If you damage something or see damage, please contact the discipline head or range construction. If it poses an immediate danger please try contacting someone until you are able to speak to someone in person. Deliberate damage is not tolerated but things do happen. The range construction committee does an amazing job of keeping the range is great shape.

Lee Thompson, CRO 608-290-3335 phone or text email: shootbrc@gmail.com

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Hello BRC members new and old, It is time I wrote about our Pistol discipline. Primarily we concentrate on a shooting sport known as Precision Pistol or formerly called “Bullseye”. Not all of us are Master or High Master shooters, but we try. To some of you, this may not be of any interest or you may have already tried it and just do not care for it. But here goes. To those who stay with me. We shoot off-hand and run a league indoor and outdoor. The guns we use are a .22, a center fire (.32 S&W, .38 special, 9mm and 45 ACP. We shoot a 3 gun league for our indoor and 2 guns for the outdoor leagues. Outdoor would be .22 and a center fire gun. This includes the .45 ACP. If you have an interest in what we do, please contact me. My number is on your membership card. The pistol director, me, does not have control over how the indoor range is run. If you have questions about calibers, and the times the indoor range is open I can be contacted.

As an example the Pistol league has control of the indoor and outdoor ranges on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The indoor range has league shoots on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Tuesday nights we practice. During our summer league we have matches every Tuesday night and practice on Thursday starting in June running into September. You can check our web-site calendar for the days and dates. January 3, 2020 we cleaned out the lead from the indoor range. I would like to thank the members who helped, Wally Marshall, Brian Beebe, John Bunger, Tom Whiney, Mike Keating, Roy Rice, Ron Fieset, Kevin Herrick, Brad Weisensel, John Budzynski, and if you slipped out the door without signing the sheet–Thank you! Cleaning the indoor range is not the most pleasant job, but with the crew we had, it made the job go quite fast. Thanks to all! I think that about wraps it up for me. Jon Kittleson

Precision Pistol

Payment of Dues 2020

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2020 NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest

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Dear Parent/Guardian of NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest Participant,

Enclosed you will find a pre-registration form for each youth participating in the event. Please fill in ALL information and mail these ASAP to the following address:

Beloit Rifle Club P.O. Box 975

Beloit, WI 53512-0975

Mailing them right away prevents a late start on the morning of the event and allows us time to make a nametag and a frame-ready “Certification of Participation” for each youth. Certification of Participation will be awarded at the conclusion of the event.

A friendly reminder: NO YOUTH WILL PARTICIPATE UNTIL WE HAVE A COMPLETED RELEASE FORM ON FILE. DO NOT BRING ANY

FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION OF ANY TYPE.

If the youth has his/her own hearing or eye protection that fits them properly, you are welcome to bring them.

The “MODEL’S RELEASE” at the bottom of the form is due to the demand for pictures from our event. The Beloit Rifle Club holds the rights usage and will not give them out unless we feel it is to the benefit of the Organization.

SATURDAY, May 9, 2020 is the day of the event. Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the program starts at 9:00 AM and concludes at 4:00 PM. Participants must be present by 9:00 AM and attend both the safety and program orientations to participate in the event! Certification of Participation will be awarded at the conclusion of the event.

Thank you and see you at the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest! Tom Helbig, Event Coordinator BRCYouthSportsFest@gmail.com

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2020 NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest – Registration Form

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Host/Event Location: Beloit Rifle Club

851 East Philhower Road Beloit, Wisconsin 53512

Date and Time: Saturday, May 9, 2020

8:00am – 4:00pm Lunch is included!

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In an increasingly urbanized world, young people are getting fewer chances to experience some of the shooting and outdoor activities we take for granted. Shooting gives young people the opportunity to participate in an exciting and challenging sport that may be enjoyed throughout their entire lifetime.

Shooting teaches responsibility and self-discipline while developing concentration skills and building self-esteem. Because shooting does not place emphasis on strength, endurance, speed, or gender; boys and girls of various sizes, ages, and physical abilities can participate together on a relatively equal basis.

The NRA Day Program - Youth Sports Fest was developed to introduce young people to our American history and heritage, and to the rewarding, lifelong sport of shooting! This program acquaints young people with a variety of shooting and outdoor activities in a festival-like event! It is a recreational, non-competitive event designed to offer youths a hands-on introduction to shooting by Nationally Certified Instructors and is a welcome opportunity for youths who might not otherwise get an opportunity to experience America’s outdoor traditions.

Events include: *American History and Heritage *Firearms Safety & Instruction *Muzzleloader Shooting *Rifle & Pistol Shooting *Archery *Air Rifle Shooting *Shotgun Shooting *Steel Challenge *Cowboy Action Shooting

Certification of Participation will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. We Supply Everything! DO NOT bring any firearms or equipment.

Event limited for youths ages 8 to 18 years old!!! Register Early – Spots are limited to the first 150 Registrants!!! We welcome, and encourage parents to stay throughout the day and join us for lunch, but do ask you to consider a donation to cover the cost of your lunch.

Mail completed registration form and your check, payable to: Beloit Rifle Club

P.O. Box 975 Beloit, WI 53512-0975

Email: BRCYouthSportsFest@gmail.com

All Certified Instructors and Assistants are Volunteers. No course fees go to compensate for their time. For more information contact the Beloit Rifle Club: Email: BRCYouthSportsFest@gmail.com

NOTICE: Due to limited openings for this popular event, Registration Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE if you cancel less than 30 days before the event.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cut here and mail with check----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Form 2020 NRA Day Camp Youth Sports Fest Registration Form

Guardian’s Name________________________________________________________________ # of youth(s) attending_____________________ Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________ Phone # (______) ______ - ____________

Note: Registrations must be post marked no later than Monday, May 4, 2020.

You may register on the day of the event (IF additional spots are available), but the registration fee will increase ($20.00 per youth). Email Address____________________________ (used to confirm registrations)

Pre-registration fee for each youth: $15.00 Total Enclosed: $_______________ Child’s Name/Age:_____________________ Additional Children’s Name(s)/Age(s): ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

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RELEASE, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

Participant’s (YOUTH’S) Full Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian must read and sign this RELEASE, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, in consideration of my child (both parent/guardian and child may hereinafter be referred to as the “participant”) being allowed to participate in the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest, involving instruction and coaching in firearms handling and the shooting sports, on the ranges and facilities of the Beloit Rifle Club and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and

sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledge, I, the child’s Parent/Guardian, for myself and for and on behalf of the Minor, acknowledge and agree to the following: Parent/Guardian herby certifies that the above named youth is of the proper age and maturity to learn about firearm safety, the history of our American Heritage and the role firearms

played in it, and to handle firearms in learning the fundamentals of shooting sports. Parent/Guardian (on behalf of himself and the child) furthermore waives for themselves and their executors, administrators, assignees or heirs, any and all rights and claims for injuries, illnesses, damages or losses to participant, and any other actions or demands whatsoever, which participant, individually or jointly and severally, may have or which may arise against the Beloit Rifle Club, Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club, Beloit Field Archers, Beloit Izaak Walton Conservation Club, Pine Tree Pistol Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), any Sponsors, and staff and volunteers of

the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest. Parent/Guardian and the child understand that firearms and their ammunition may be hazardous and that they (even a picnic on the range premises) can cause injury or death in certain

circumstances. Knowing that, Parent/Guardian, for and with the child, accepts the natural risks of damage or injury which may in any way whatsoever exist, arise out of, be related to, or be connected with: participation in or attendance at the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest and the course of instruction, and/or coaching; the Premises, including any latent defect in the Premises; the child’s and/or Parent/Guardian’s presence on or use of said Premises; the child’s and/or Parent/Guardian’s property (whether or not entrusted to Beloit Rifle Club, Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club, Beloit Field Archers, Beloit Izaak Walton Conservation Club, Pine Tree Pistol Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), any Sponsors, and staff and volunteers of the NRA Day Program Youth

Sports Fest.); and, the discharge of firearms. The Beloit Rifle Club, Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club, Beloit Field Archers, Beloit Izaak Walton Conservation Club, Pine Tree Pistol Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), any Sponsors, and

staff and volunteers of the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest shall not be liable for, and the child and Parent/Guardian on behalf of themselves, executors, administrators, assigns or heirs, hereby expressly release and discharge the Beloit Rifle Club, Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club, Beloit Field Archers, Beloit Izaak Walton Conservation Club, Pine Tree Pistol Club, National Rifle

Association (NRA), any Sponsors, and staff and volunteers of the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest from any and all claims. Parent/Guardian (on behalf of Parent/Guardian and the child) hereby expressly assume the risk of entering the Premises and of taking part in activities which include, but are not limited to, the

discharge of firearms and firing of live ammunition. Parent/Guardian (on behalf of Parent/Guardian and the child) furthermore acknowledges and agrees that they have read, understand, and will at all times abide by all rules, regulations, directions

and procedures imposed by the Beloit Rifle Club, Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club, Beloit Izaak Walton Conservation Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), any Sponsors, and staff and volunteers of the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest.

This instrument binds Parent/Guardian, the child, and their executors, administrators, assigns and heirs forever.

→ Signature of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Print Name of Parent/Guardian:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Print Name of Minor AS TO APPEAR ON HIS/HER NAMETAG:____________________________________________________________________________________________________

MODEL’S RELEASE I hereby grant to the Beloit Rifle Club, Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club, Beloit Field Archers, Beloit Izaak Walton Conservation Club, Pine Tree Pistol Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), any

Sponsors, and staff and volunteers of the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest, the right and permission to copyright and/or use, reuse, publish and/or republish photographic images or pictures of me taken during the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest for advertising/promotional purposes. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless the Beloit Rifle Club, Rock County Rifle

and Pistol Club, Beloit Field Archers, Beloit Izaak Walton Conservation Club, Pine Tree Pistol Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), any Sponsors, and staff and volunteers of the NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest from any liability resulting from use of the above-mentioned photography or use of my name. I understand that I have no control over the manner of use of materials

produced and hereby waive any right to pre-approve or inspect materials prior to distribution.

→ Signature of Parent/Guardian if participant is a minor:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of NRA Day Program Youth Sports Fest Particpant:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE:

1. Applications must be turned in BY December 31st of the year prior to the year which you wish to become a member. You do not need to come to the “Dues Collection” Day, that is for the collection of dues of current members. A letter will be sent to all potential new members in February inviting them to the March meeting. Each new member who wishes to join the club is required to attend that meeting.

2. I realize that a public records background check will be conducted. If I am not a resident of the State of WI, I will be required to present a “FOID” card, or its equivalent, prior to admission to Beloit Rifle Club. Also, as of the general club meeting, 3 June 2015, all new Beloit Rifle Club members must attend and complete “one” of “three” orientation sessions offered during the first year of their membership or renewal of membership will not be possible.

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At the March meeting, an orientation session will be provided by the various disciplines, the membership directors, grounds keepers and chief range officer. Each person will emphasize the factors of SAFE range operation, as it applies to their discipline.

4. New member induction takes place at this March meeting of the Beloit Rifle Club. Your dues are payable at this time and it is also the time when you will get your membership card and key(s). Dues will be collected at end of a short club meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION: You must be a member of the National Rifle Association. There may not be any felony convictions on you record from this State or any other State in this country. You must have a membership number from the National Rifle Association. That number must be on the front side of this document. Putting the words “Applied For”, where the NRA membership number should be will cause this application to be mailed back to you. Do not return it until the NRA membership number is added. Remember the application due date is THE 31ST of DECEMBER of the year prior to the year that you wish to join. The Beloit Rifle Club takes in members only once a year. SUGGESTON: Make a photocopy of this document and the completed membership application for your records.

BELOIT RIFLE CLUBCenter-Fire Bench Rest & 100/500 Meter Range Complex

Center-Fire Bench Rest Matches for 2020 will be held on the following Saturdays beginning at 9:00AM and concluding by 12:00 PM. These matches are open to all BRC members. There will not be a fee for this season. Any Center-Fire or Rimfire Riffles are allowed.

May 2, 2020 July 18, 2020 May 16, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 30, 2020 Aug 15, 2020 June 6, 2020 Aug 29, 2020 June 20, 2020

All Matches will be held on the 100/500 Meter Range Complex, most are fired at 100 yards. 500 Meter Range The 500 Meter Range consists of 18 shooting benches, the first 12 are for general use by all members and their guests. The benches are numbered 1 thru 18 from left to right. BENCHES 13 THRU 18 ARE POSITIONED FOR USE OUT TO 500 METERS AND ARE ONLY TO BE USED BY THOSE BRC MEMBERS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THE QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR THAT RANGE. NO GUEST IS ALLOWED TO USE THIS PORTION OF THE RANGE. The following club members are authorized to qualify members on the 500 Meter Range: Bruce Nygren: 815-978-9767 Bill Larson: 608-317-6919 Chuck Mongan: 815-721-3967 Norm Larson: 815-543-6882 Julie Wagoner: 815-742-1718 Bill Ruck: 608-364-0345 Kyle Schleim: 608-921-6520 Bill Powell: 608-931-1343 Everett Bennett: 815-389-3302 Paul Schuler: 815-519-2141 Wally Marshall: 608-332-9187 The qualification process is posted in the club house and on the bulletin board at the 500 meter range. That process is: 1. Shoot a 3 shot group a 100 yards to verify rifle zero. 2. Obtain bullet weight and velocity. 3. Calculate the necessary sight change to impact at 500 meters (547 yards). 4. Prove proper sight adjustment from calculations in step "3" by shooting another 3 shot group at 100 yards with the calcu-lated adjustments made to your sights. The group should be 9 inches to 17 inches high depending on bullet speed and weight. 5. After the rifle is properly adjusted to strike high at 100 yards, the shooter to be qualified must fire 4 shots at 500 meters; all shots must strike within a 20 inch square steel plate. More than 4 shots are allowed as needed. 6. Upon completion of the above orientation, the member's

name and $5.00 processing fee, will be forwarded to Jon Nortemann. A special "RED 500 Meter" badge, with the mem-bers name will be made for the member to wear. The member will also have his/her membership card signed to substitute for the badge until it arrives. THE 500 METER RANGE IS FOR QUALIFIED BRC MEMBERS ONLY! NO GUESTS! We have over 250 mem-bers qualified. Before members may use the shorter range target boards, 200 meters, 300 meters and steel targets, which co-exist on the 500 Meter Range, they MUST BE QUALIFIED AT 500 METERS. Guests are not allowed to use the shorter ranges on the 500 Meter Range at any time. NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED BRC MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO USE THE 500 METER RANGE, BENCH POSITIONS 13 THRU 18 REGARDLESS OF THE RANGES AT WHICH BACKSTOPS AND TARGET BOARDS ARE INSTALLED. I will be qualifying members to use the 500 meter range on any Wednesday morning that the 'Wednesday Morning Group' shoots, between 9:00 AM and noon. You may call the other 10 members to set up other times if needed. Also I will qualify members on those Saturdays that Center-Fire Matches are held, immediately after those matches. If you are shooting a caliber that is damaging our steel targets and/or range facilities, PLEASE STOP. This club belongs to each BRC member and needs to be treated with respect. Normal wear and tear is expected but should not be accelerat-ed. Thank-you. Remember: 1. No unintended discharge of a firearm. 2. No rounds to leave the range. 3. Wear your safety glasses and hearing protection 4. ALL members, whether new this year or a 40 year plus vet-eran have a duty to see that our rules and procedures are fol-lowed. Politely remind each other if infractions are observed. We have a 'jewel' of a club. Please keep it that way. THANK YOU! 5. No 50 BMG's to be used on Club grounds at any time! 6. Always wear your Membership Badge. Email or call if you have questions. Paul Schuler 815 623 2268 Email: pschuvett9@aol.com Safe and Accurate Shooting Every barrel and action is a law onto itself. No two are alike!! Paul Schuler

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The 2020 winter .22 rifle and pistol indoor Silhouette shooting season start-ed on January 6th, and it will end on Monday, April 27th. Again this year we are shooting on Monday evenings. We shoot paper silhouette targets on our indoor range. Come out and join us any time between 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Bring more than one gun, if you would like to. This is a great chance to practice your offhand rifle and pistol shooting skills. Remember, these evenings are casual and intended to be for fun. Everyone is urged to join us. Let’s have some good participation again this year. Our annual "Frosty Iron Challenge", was held on Saturday, January 18th, 2020. The information flyer for this match says, " Only a blizzard will cancel this event." We came so very close to doing just that. The weather was terrible. The temperature was 25 degrees, with 20 to 25 mile per hour winds, overcast, and 6" of snow the night before. Only two shooters came out to participate. Dennis Loertscher was the match winner in Standard Rifle (Heavy) Class, hitting 20 out of 40. Mike Koehler was the match winner in Hunter (Light) Class hitting 11 out of 40.

The 2020 summer outdoor Silhouette tar-get shooting season will start on Thursday, May 4th. We will shoot a 40 round practice match every Thursday night starting at approximately 5:15. In addition, our 80 round monthly NRA sanctioned matches are scheduled on Saturdays again this year. The scheduled dates for these tournaments are May 23, June 27, July 18, Aug 22 [Wisconsin State Championship], and Sept 19. All shooters are encouraged to participate. Also, mem-bers can get in about six easy work hours if you come out and help set targets for the day. If you have any questions, call Steve Schmalz at 608-362-7172 for more details. Be safe and have a great 2020! Steve Schmalz Silhouette Director 608-362-7172

Silhouette

Violations Corner

- No centerfire rifles (.223/5.56) on the East Bay Range or Defense Range. - Shooting glasses, ear-muffs and/or hearing protection are always required in the shooting areas.

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New Membership Induction 2020