1. Only club members are allowed to shoot on the range - non-member must accompanied by a club member.
2. Shoot only at a designated target in an appropriate shooting area.
3. All archers shoot from and straddle a common shooting line unless at a 3D range where shooting is from a marked or staked location.
4. Arrows are knocked only after the shooting area is cleared and shooters are on the common line.
5. Don't draw the bow with a knocked arrow unless you are going to release the arrow.
6. Arrows are considered shot (spent) if they fall from the bow and cannot be reached with the aid of the bow while standing astride shooting line.
7. After shooting your designated number of arrows, step back from the shooting line until the signal to retrieve is given.
8. During archery shooting instructions or events, all bows will be placed on the bow racks prior to shooting. Arrows will be place in a side or ground quivers prior to the commencement of shooting and will only be knocked on the string after the archer is on line and the shooting line has been cleared.
9. After each end the bow will be returned to the bow rack.
10. Retrieve arrows only on the appropriate signal.
11. Never shoot an arrow up in the air.
12. Prior to each shooting session, the archer should carefully check bows and arrows to make sure both are in a proper state of repair.
13. Never shoot (release) your bow without an arrow in it (DRY FIRE).
14. Avoid wearing bulky clothes or jewelry that might interfere with
shooting.
15. Make certain arrows are the proper length for your reach.
16. Only one individual at a time should withdraw arrows from the target.
17. Always be conscious of the possible dangers of bows and arrows. Treat the tackle and the sport with respect.
18. There will be no broad heads arrows allowed on the range at any time.
19. Junior members MUST be accompanied by an adult club member to shoot. (18 or older)
The following Whistle System/Voice Commands will be used:
1. Two whistle blasts – Archers to the Shooting line
2. One whistle blast – Commence Shooting
3. Three whistle blasts – Retrieve arrows
4. Four or more whistle blasts in rapid succession – CEASE SHOOTING
a. Archers walk carefully to the shooting line
b. One foot on either side of the shooting line
c. Keep arrows in quiver, fingers off string
a. Remove arrows one at a time from quiver, load bow, shoot at target
b. When all arrows have been shot, step behind waiting line
c. Place bow on rack
a. Walk carefully toward your target to retrieve arrows
b. Stop at the Target line for additional instructions
a. Dangerous condition
b. Stop shooting, even if ready to release
c. Place arrow back in quiver
d. Wait for signal to resume shooting
e. Anyone who detects an unsafe condition can call a Cease Shooting
A list of safety rules could never address all situations. Archery Range Users are expected to be safety conscious and responsible at all times. Any questions regarding this document should be forwarded to the range master on duty.
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Carol Piri
Last updated: July, 2009