Range Rules
Following are general Range Rules for Worland Shooting Complex. Click here to read the full Standard Operating Procedures document.
Range Discipline, General Rules and Guidelines
These are the rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Worland Shooting Complex. They will be followed unless otherwise directed by an authorized Range Officer, or changed by the Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors.
These range safety rules and regulations are designed to make the range as safe as possible to operate, as well as to conveniently accommodate as many members as possible, at any given time. The Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors has the authority and approval from its members to regulate all the operations on the property leased from the City of Worland to conduct activities involving firearms. The Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors shall authorize, approve, schedule and oversee all such conduct involving the range leased from the City of Worland, Wyoming. This SOP, with any changes or revisions, as dated above will supersede all previous rules, directives, motions and guidelines. If this SOP is changed or revised by the Board of Directors, then this SOP will be marked accordingly showing the new date it was changed, revisited, and/or approved.
The Worland Shooting Complex membership is open to all persons having an interest in the shooting sports who have paid their dues and desire to continue as members. Membership requires that all persons sign a basic indemnification statement, part of which shall include that the person agrees to abide by all by-laws, rules and safety precautions, as well as the range Standard Operating Regulations and Procedures. Membership also requires that persons give the Worland Shooting Complex accurate, up to date identification and contact information to include the following: full name, address, date of birth, phone number, or e-mail. Persons who do not meet, and/or follow these criteria may be rejected for membership or may lose their membership status should the information they provide prove to be incorrect.
The Worland Shooting Complex range, located at Worland, Wyoming, is known and classified by the NRA Range Source Book as a passive range. This means there is not a Range Officer or duty supervisor on site when the range is open.
In addition to the safety rules and precautions listed in this guide, the club will use the appropriate rules and guidelines from the following shooting organizations and authorities: The National Rifle Association, Civilian Marksmanship Program. Single Action Shooting Society, Amateur Trap Association, National Sporting Clays Association, National Skeet Shooting Association, National 4-H Shooting Sports, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Rules, International Practical Shooting Confederation, International Defensive Pistol Association, National Congress of Old West Shooters, National Shooting Sports Manual, any other nationally recognized shooting sports authority when such said activities are being conducted on the ranges.
With the exception of organized tournaments, or the clubs approved activities and events, the use of the range is restricted to members holding a range membership. Of course, all members may bring guests to the range. The authorized guest must stay with the member at all times. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guest. Members may bring their pets, and other animals to the range (i e Horses). All children and animals must be under supervision at all times and are not allowed to move around at will.
For all shooting and shooting sports activities involving members, the club normally gives the highest priority to youth and women’s programs and events. Most all other activity and events will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
When shooting on the range, a junior (under 18) must be supervised by an adult supervisor, or parent, who is a member.
The range is open from sun up to sun down. No shooting will be done at night unless approved by the Board of Directors. Should the range be closed for events or other reasons, the Board will try to notify the members with newsletters or other means of information media or mail.
The gate to the range will remain locked. Members will ensure that they lock the gate “both” after entering the range, and again after leaving the range. The only exceptions to this are when the Board of Directors have scheduled and approved the various shooting activities, tournaments and matches. This is including but is not limited to the following: weekly trap and skeet shoots, 4-H activities, CMP and NRA matches, and basically any event or activity that the general public or non-members may take part. In these cases, the gate can remain open for the duration of the event/activity.
Safety glasses and hearing protection are mandatory when on the range during shooting, by shooters and spectators. All range members and guests are personally responsible for range safety, and safe shooting. Everyone will wear eye and ear protection when in close proximity of personnel discharging firearms at the Worland Shooting Complex.
Any firearms or other property of the WSC is NOT to leave the range boundaries without the written approval of the Board of Directors.
The use of contraband, illegal drugs, mind altering prescription medications, and alcohol is prohibited on the Worland Shooting Complex. If you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, then you do not belong on the range. Members should report any contraband, illegal drugs, or intoxicated behavior to the police, and then to the Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors. Members, who violate these rules, can lose range privileges, and may face criminal, and/or civil legal consequences.
No one is permitted to shoot at wildlife. Hunting or shooting live animals is prohibited. Even during hunting season, the hunting or shooting of game such as deer, antelope, rabbits, birds, or any wildlife is not allowed without permission of the Board of Directors. The shooting of predators, such as prairie dogs, jack rabbits, coyotes and other such varmints is prohibited unless approved by the Board of Directors. Members who violate these rules can lose their range privileges, and may face criminal or other legal consequences.
The following materials are prohibited to be used as targets: including, but not limited to: containers that have hazardous material inside (i e paint cans), or bottles, or any type of glass item, or any type of container that may be under pressure. (i e spray cans). Explosive targets are prohibited unless approved by the Board of Directors. Personnel will not shoot at the number boards (yard markers), the target frames or target holders. Only Items and material that are designed and intended to be shot at, shall be used as targets. All targets shall be kept inside the boundaries of the range and placed in such a manner that all projectiles, be it from rifle, pistol, shotgun, or arrow, shall land and remain inside the range as best can be expected. Example: steel targets shall be placed with the top leaning forward, so the splatter goes into the dirt. All shooters will plan and aim all shots so that the projectiles will be kept inside the berms or designated shot falling areas. Persons who shoot or handle weapons carelessly, recklessly, or dangerously, or fail to follow these guidelines may lose their range privileges and their membership could be cancelled.
Since the Worland Shooting Complex is a passive range and a range officer or a duty supervisor is not normally on the range during hours of operation, the following safety precautions and gun handling procedures shall be observed at all times:
Organizations, or persons, or members, that wish to use the range for other than the normal, routine, individual shooting activity, shall be issued the request form (enclosure 1), containing the rules, required shooting plan, and general contact information. Once the Board of Directors has the needed information they will approve (or not) and schedule as required, the requested shooting activity.
Some shooting sports and activities may last longer than one day. Therefore when the club is hosting such activities and events, dry camping is allowed on the range. The Board of Directors will issue guidelines as required for such activities.
This SOP will not contain requirements or guidelines for cost or fee’s that may be charged for the use of the range. When organizations, persons, or members wish to use the range for special events, tournaments, daily, weekly, or monthly shoots, the Board of Directors will approve and schedule the activity, and inform the personnel responsible for conducting the activity/event, of the approved dates and cost/fee’s for the use of the range.
The club shall post signs at all of the ranges where they conduct shooting activities to inform its members of the basic rules and other general information. These signs shall list the basic safety precautions for the designated disciplines of that particular range, such as Shotgun, Pistol, and Rifle etc. The following safety information shall be posted in the area of the front gate.
Think Gun Safety while on the Range
1. Treat all guns as if always loaded. Handle all firearms accordingly
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Consciously keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond.
5. A “firearms safety”, is a mechanical device that can fail.
These are the rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Worland Shooting Complex. They will be followed unless otherwise directed by an authorized Range Officer, or changed by the Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors.
These range safety rules and regulations are designed to make the range as safe as possible to operate, as well as to conveniently accommodate as many members as possible, at any given time. The Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors has the authority and approval from its members to regulate all the operations on the property leased from the City of Worland to conduct activities involving firearms. The Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors shall authorize, approve, schedule and oversee all such conduct involving the range leased from the City of Worland, Wyoming. This SOP, with any changes or revisions, as dated above will supersede all previous rules, directives, motions and guidelines. If this SOP is changed or revised by the Board of Directors, then this SOP will be marked accordingly showing the new date it was changed, revisited, and/or approved.
The Worland Shooting Complex membership is open to all persons having an interest in the shooting sports who have paid their dues and desire to continue as members. Membership requires that all persons sign a basic indemnification statement, part of which shall include that the person agrees to abide by all by-laws, rules and safety precautions, as well as the range Standard Operating Regulations and Procedures. Membership also requires that persons give the Worland Shooting Complex accurate, up to date identification and contact information to include the following: full name, address, date of birth, phone number, or e-mail. Persons who do not meet, and/or follow these criteria may be rejected for membership or may lose their membership status should the information they provide prove to be incorrect.
The Worland Shooting Complex range, located at Worland, Wyoming, is known and classified by the NRA Range Source Book as a passive range. This means there is not a Range Officer or duty supervisor on site when the range is open.
In addition to the safety rules and precautions listed in this guide, the club will use the appropriate rules and guidelines from the following shooting organizations and authorities: The National Rifle Association, Civilian Marksmanship Program. Single Action Shooting Society, Amateur Trap Association, National Sporting Clays Association, National Skeet Shooting Association, National 4-H Shooting Sports, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Rules, International Practical Shooting Confederation, International Defensive Pistol Association, National Congress of Old West Shooters, National Shooting Sports Manual, any other nationally recognized shooting sports authority when such said activities are being conducted on the ranges.
With the exception of organized tournaments, or the clubs approved activities and events, the use of the range is restricted to members holding a range membership. Of course, all members may bring guests to the range. The authorized guest must stay with the member at all times. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guest. Members may bring their pets, and other animals to the range (i e Horses). All children and animals must be under supervision at all times and are not allowed to move around at will.
For all shooting and shooting sports activities involving members, the club normally gives the highest priority to youth and women’s programs and events. Most all other activity and events will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
When shooting on the range, a junior (under 18) must be supervised by an adult supervisor, or parent, who is a member.
The range is open from sun up to sun down. No shooting will be done at night unless approved by the Board of Directors. Should the range be closed for events or other reasons, the Board will try to notify the members with newsletters or other means of information media or mail.
The gate to the range will remain locked. Members will ensure that they lock the gate “both” after entering the range, and again after leaving the range. The only exceptions to this are when the Board of Directors have scheduled and approved the various shooting activities, tournaments and matches. This is including but is not limited to the following: weekly trap and skeet shoots, 4-H activities, CMP and NRA matches, and basically any event or activity that the general public or non-members may take part. In these cases, the gate can remain open for the duration of the event/activity.
Safety glasses and hearing protection are mandatory when on the range during shooting, by shooters and spectators. All range members and guests are personally responsible for range safety, and safe shooting. Everyone will wear eye and ear protection when in close proximity of personnel discharging firearms at the Worland Shooting Complex.
Any firearms or other property of the WSC is NOT to leave the range boundaries without the written approval of the Board of Directors.
The use of contraband, illegal drugs, mind altering prescription medications, and alcohol is prohibited on the Worland Shooting Complex. If you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, then you do not belong on the range. Members should report any contraband, illegal drugs, or intoxicated behavior to the police, and then to the Worland Shooting Complex Board of Directors. Members, who violate these rules, can lose range privileges, and may face criminal, and/or civil legal consequences.
No one is permitted to shoot at wildlife. Hunting or shooting live animals is prohibited. Even during hunting season, the hunting or shooting of game such as deer, antelope, rabbits, birds, or any wildlife is not allowed without permission of the Board of Directors. The shooting of predators, such as prairie dogs, jack rabbits, coyotes and other such varmints is prohibited unless approved by the Board of Directors. Members who violate these rules can lose their range privileges, and may face criminal or other legal consequences.
The following materials are prohibited to be used as targets: including, but not limited to: containers that have hazardous material inside (i e paint cans), or bottles, or any type of glass item, or any type of container that may be under pressure. (i e spray cans). Explosive targets are prohibited unless approved by the Board of Directors. Personnel will not shoot at the number boards (yard markers), the target frames or target holders. Only Items and material that are designed and intended to be shot at, shall be used as targets. All targets shall be kept inside the boundaries of the range and placed in such a manner that all projectiles, be it from rifle, pistol, shotgun, or arrow, shall land and remain inside the range as best can be expected. Example: steel targets shall be placed with the top leaning forward, so the splatter goes into the dirt. All shooters will plan and aim all shots so that the projectiles will be kept inside the berms or designated shot falling areas. Persons who shoot or handle weapons carelessly, recklessly, or dangerously, or fail to follow these guidelines may lose their range privileges and their membership could be cancelled.
Since the Worland Shooting Complex is a passive range and a range officer or a duty supervisor is not normally on the range during hours of operation, the following safety precautions and gun handling procedures shall be observed at all times:
- A. No one is allowed forward of the firing line until all fire arms are unloaded, with actions opened, or the hand gun is securely holstered on the person
- B. Firearms that are not securely holstered will be unloaded and will not be handled while persons are down range. (Example: setting up targets)
- C. Handguns may be loaded and carried by personnel but must remain securely holstered while conducting shooting activities, unless that specific discipline requires said handgun to be unloaded, (example: cowboy action shooting, SASS)
- D. Take out what you bring in. It is the shooters/members responsibility to police brass and keep trash off the range. If you place a target, then remove that target and place it where it belongs once you’re finished on the range.
- E. Everyone is a range officer and will sound off and notify other personnel when they see an unsafe condition. The first person on the range will act as a range officer and coordinate the firing line concerning down range access for target review and placement.
- F. When shooting activities are being conducted by a specific discipline such as weekly skeet or trap shoots, 4-H Shooting Sports, or an NRA/CMP match, or any similar type of shooting activity, the designated range officer will have absolute control of the firing line, and is responsible for the safe operation of the activity/event.
Organizations, or persons, or members, that wish to use the range for other than the normal, routine, individual shooting activity, shall be issued the request form (enclosure 1), containing the rules, required shooting plan, and general contact information. Once the Board of Directors has the needed information they will approve (or not) and schedule as required, the requested shooting activity.
Some shooting sports and activities may last longer than one day. Therefore when the club is hosting such activities and events, dry camping is allowed on the range. The Board of Directors will issue guidelines as required for such activities.
This SOP will not contain requirements or guidelines for cost or fee’s that may be charged for the use of the range. When organizations, persons, or members wish to use the range for special events, tournaments, daily, weekly, or monthly shoots, the Board of Directors will approve and schedule the activity, and inform the personnel responsible for conducting the activity/event, of the approved dates and cost/fee’s for the use of the range.
The club shall post signs at all of the ranges where they conduct shooting activities to inform its members of the basic rules and other general information. These signs shall list the basic safety precautions for the designated disciplines of that particular range, such as Shotgun, Pistol, and Rifle etc. The following safety information shall be posted in the area of the front gate.
Think Gun Safety while on the Range
1. Treat all guns as if always loaded. Handle all firearms accordingly
2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Consciously keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond.
5. A “firearms safety”, is a mechanical device that can fail.