When on FCSC’s property, the following gun safety rules must be observed. 

• ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
• ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
• ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
• ALWAYS treat every gun as though it is loaded.
• ALWAYS be sure of your target and what is in front and behind it.
• NEVER point a gun down range while someone is down range.
• NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
• Minors (under the age of 18) MUST be accompanied by an adult.
• ALL shooters must be on the same line.
• ANYONE may call a cease fire for any perceived safety concern.
• BEFORE going down range all shooters must observe the following rules:
  1. All shooters must agree to cease fire by verbal as well as eye contact before proceeding down range.
  2. All weapons must be cleared with actions open before proceeding down range.
  3. Before going down range you must announce “going down range” before crossing the firing line.
  4. No weapons may be handled while any person is down range.
• Guns may ONLY be shot on FCSC’s designated Trap, High-power, Pistol and Black Powder ranges.
• Failed to fire (dud) rounds MUST be disposed of in the marked disposal container located at each gun range.
• Eye and ear protection MUST be worn during shooting by everyone at range.
• Violations of these rules or acting in a generally unsafe manner can and will lead to loss of your membership at FCSC.

In case of emergency a first aid kit is in the clubhouse.

Club Address:15400 Brush Run Road

FCSC’s range rules and gun safety rules are always in effect on this range.   Not following them and the rules that follow can/will result in your dismissal from FCSC.

 The following rules are for FCSC’s high-power range only:

• ONLY paper targets may be used. These paper targets must be affixed to the black target panels not to the frames.
• Absolutely NO targets on the top or to the sides of backstops.
• Shotguns may ONLY be shot with single projectile (slug) ammunition.
• NO shooting of .50 caliber BMG rounds.
• If you have any questions or feel you need an exemption for some reason then you must to contact the Board of Directors of FCSC. ONLY the Board of Directors of FCSC can approve exemptions.
• It is the responsibility of the member to keep abreast of any changes to rules. The large signs posted are for attention and only a summary. These rules can be modified at any time by Fern Creek Sportsman’s Club to meet changing needs. Updated rules will be posted at the high power range, in the club house and at ferncreeksportsmansclub.org.  Check for new postings before using range.