Policies and Procedures

Guest Policy

New Members

o 0 to 6 months --> No Guests

o 6 to 12 months --> One guest

Members after 12 months

• Maximum of 2 guests at one time per member after 12 months.

Conditions for all

• Only one firearm in use at one time.

• Guests without PAL must be supervised, and member with PAL must have care and control of the firearm.

• Members 100% responsible for their guests.

• A GUEST MAY ONLY ATTEND 4 TIMES LIFETIME.

Former Members are not eligible to be a be a guest. The guest program is meant to provide non-members the opportunity to visit the club seeking interest in joining.

Rifle Sight-In Policy

All members shall take these steps to sight-in a new rifle or a rifle with new optic or sights installed.

Ensure sights and optics are securely mounted to the rifle.
Bore sighting or laser bore sighting is a valuable tool.
All centrefire rifles shall be sighted in on Range #5A on the 50-yard target board.
Rimfire rifles may use 25-yard board on Range #6.
Once adjusted to within 3” (7cm) the member may use Range #4 and continue sighting in.

Background: Range #5A has a very high backstop with respect to the 50-yard target board and is better suited to contain errant shots as a result of misaligned or incorrectly installed sights and optics.

Rifles must be able to hit the paper at 50 yards on Range #5A before moving to Range #4.

This Policy is mandatory for all members regardless of experience.

Antique & General Firearm Policy

The RCMP Antique Firearm definition refers to some pre-1898 types—see C-46, Section 84.

Regardless of whether a true Antique or more modern, Crumlin Sportsmen’s Association requires the following:

Completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course or the equivalent.
Have and maintain valid PAL or RPAL (Possession and Acquisition License) or (Restricted PAL)
All firearms must be in proper working condition.
All ammunition must be correct for the firearm. Noting some older firearms were not designed for the internal pressures produced by modern cartridges or reloads.
Muzzle loaders of any type shall be loaded in accordance with standard practices with appropriate powder types and amounts with a projectile designed for the firearm.
Firearms may only be used on a range that is approved for that firearm type.

Indoor Range User Policy

Caution

Lead is Present in this range

In the Range

1. No Food or Drink is allowed in the range.

2. Limit duration in the range.

3. Spectators are discouraged.

4. Range Officers to monitor users.

Outside the Range

1. Wash hands after leaving range.
2. Food and drink is discourage in the basement.

Leaving the Property

There is a potential that lead particulate is on your clothing.
Take precautions upon arrival at home.

Lead is a “Designated Substance” as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario.

Children, young people and pregnant women and women of childbearing age are at greater risk.

Be Informed: Read the “Public Health Ontario—Lead Exposure Among Recreational Shooters”

Un boxing firearms on Ranges 4, 5A, 5B and 6

1. All firearms, namely Handguns, Rifles, Carbines & Shotguns must be transported unloaded in a case of some kind from your vehicle to the range.

2. All firearms in their case/container shall be placed on the shooting bench to be opened. Muzzle pointing downrange when opening the case.

Do Not open cases on rear shelf / counter.

Do not place uncased firearms on rear shelf.

3. Place your unloaded firearm on the bench, muzzle pointing downrange. Action open. Unloaded

4. No magazines inserted. Use a chamber flag

Chamber Flags are an excellent safety feature that demonstrates to others the firearm is unloaded.

Use of Vertical Racks on Range 4

Many members use these racks to allow rifle barrels to cool, or to store as they change rifles/calibers.

Unbox/uncase on the shooting bench.
Make it safe.
Insert a chamber flag.
Lift muzzle to vertical. [ UP ]
Carry rifle vertical and place in the vertical rack.
Do not touch or handle any rifle in the vertical rack when people are down range.