Safety is my watchword. Nothing happening on the shooting range is more important than safety.
Situational awareness will help me stay safe from my fellow shooters, the unexpected, and myself. I realize that by being aware of everything around me, I am better able to head off unsafe situations before they happen.
Keeping my chamber empty until I am ready to shoot will help me ensure safety.
Ricochets are common on frozen ground, but can happen any time. I can mitigate ricocheted rounds by shooting only approved targets on approved target stands.
Our range rules forbid the consumption of mind-altering substances before and during firearms use. I will be sober while on the range and I will be watchful of the sobriety of fellow shooter.
Brass, target debris, and trash diminish safety on the range and it looks bad. I will remove all of my refuse and any left behind by other shooters. The condition of the range is a reflection of stewardship of our shooting range.
I believe that the best teaching method is to teach by example. I will model safety, sportsmanship, cooperation, and stewardship so that other shooters may use my example to emulate.
Within the rules of the range, I will respect other shooters’ right to enjoy their style of recreational and competitive shooting.
Bethel Sportsman's Club 