Just the necessary stuff to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time!
Range Safety Video
We want to make sure your most common questions related to range safety and, well, “etiquette” are answered. So we’ve made a video that we’d like EVERYONE to watch. (hint: there’s going to be a test)
LIABILITY WAIVER
All visitors, including minors and spectators, to Okeechobee Shooting Sports are required to complete a Liability Waiver. As of January 1, 2016 all members and guests are required to fill out an electronic waiver at the Pro-shop. This is a one-time process, however all waivers completed prior to January 1, 2016 will need to be renewed.
NOTE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF MINOR CHILDREN:
If you are sending your child with a friend or relative, please click the link below and fill out the form online. This process only takes about two minutes.
RULES
All visitors must read and abide by the General Range Rules of Okeechobee Shooting Sports and review the Additional Range Rules by Sport and Location.
- No open toed shoes.
- Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times near any shooting area.
- All actions must be kept open unless on the firing line and the range is hot.
- No loaded firearms behind the firing line or while people are down range.
- All firearms must be pointed in a safe direction at ALL TIMES whether transporting them to the firing line or on the firing line.
- A Range Safety Officer (RSO) must be present at all times.
- If an RSO is not present, please notify the main office (863-357-3006) prior to handling any firearms.
- Only use the range designated for your course of fire.
- Be courteous and aware of shooters around you and on other ranges.
- Notify your RSO or range staff of any unsafe firearm handling or behavior.
- If you have any questions or are unclear about any safety procedures, please speak with range staff prior to handling any firearm.
- Be absolutely sure of what is behind your target and where your bullets will be going after they have hit or passed through their intended target or if they miss the intended target!
- If a bullet goes over the berm, or if you have an accidental discharge, you will not be permitted to shoot the rest of the day.
- No firing from the hip on any range.
- Yes, you can bring your own ammo! However, make sure the ammunition you intend to use is permitted on the range you intend to use it on.
- For your convenience, we carry a large selection of reasonably priced ammunition in our Pro Shop. Stop by before you hit the range, you’ll find all you need here on the range.
Additional Range Rules by Sport and Location
Please read and become familiar with the rules of each area you are utilizing. If there are rules prohibiting something you would like to do, please ask a Range Safety Officer before shooting.
