NEW SERIES TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF RANGE SAFETY ON QSC RANGES.

This is a Virtual QSC RSO Connect session.  It is intended for current QSC OIC/RSOs and those that are in the training and certification process.  I can also briefly discuss the process to becoming a QSC RSO.  

Here is the MS Teams link.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTZiNWY5MzMtOWFhYi00MDk1LTkzYTYtOGM5NTE2NTU4YmEx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e2da978f-d1e7-4b2b-bf6d-1d28003460d9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ca31fbda-8310-4eea-8a9b-3917177cce99%22%7d

Example topics below.

• Snapshot of process to become a QSC RSO
• Requirements for RSO Rewards
• Specific Range requirements and safety measures
• Interacting with WTBN
• Mentor Expectations
• Mentee expectations
• Interacting with Range Control
• Radio communications Dos and Don'ts
• End of Training Report tips
• Rollover requirements
• Emergency scenarios
• RSOing for matches versus other
• Shooter indicators for special attention
• Your RSO Bag / tools
• Special Guest Speakers (i.e., Range Control, NRA, etc.)

The scheduled shotgun field use has been cancelled.

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Range Opening:  Report to Gate 7 off Willis Road at 0715. The gate closes at 0745. Range Safety Brief will be issued on the 1000-yard line at 0800. Upon confirmation that the QSC EMT is present, we will go HOT. Reminder: Get here Early. There will likely be a brief cease-fire, no more than 20 minutes, around 0945. This will be the only opportunity for new shooters who are prepared and can set their target up in this time frame to participate. It is strongly suggested that anyone wishing to take this opportunity be on location and ready to go no later than 0930. Weather is a factor and may result in changes to this schedule. This is the RSO cadre's call. Rain, extreme heat, and so on can result in a shortened range day.

Course of Fire: This is a 1000-yard shooting day only. If firing a 338 caliber, understand you may be refused if the airspace or distance X (6400yds) cannot be cleared. We ONLY know if 338 calibers can be approved on the morning of the event. Be prepared and bring an alternate caliber/rifle if possible.  

Steel & All Target Frames: Set up time is 0715-0745. UPON ARRIVAL SEE AN RSO FOR GUIDANCE AS TO WHERE TO SET UP. GATE 7 WILL CLOSE AT 0745. Don't come mid-morning and expect us to stop the range so you can set up, we come on time so you come on time. Big Boy Rules here. Lanes 20-29 are reserved for special targets and RSOs who spot for those challenges. Steel Targets are set at target points 30-50 only. Steel Targets: Have your frame perfected before coming to the range. You do not have time to fool around and build the Taj Mahal, have your steel target sorted out for quick install / take down. Don't be that guy...come ready. 

Shooters: All Shooters come prepared for quick target setup. No vehicles on any grass, keep on the roads. Targets, hydration, sunscreen, bug spray, and food - bring yours-- none provided. YOU MUST wear hearing protection and have eye protection per USMC base regulations.

Membership cards will be inspected to ensure you are a current club member (liability and safety). Membership cards that have expired can be renewed at club house.

Parking: Parking at 1000 yds permitted on the hill behind the 1000 yard line.

American Skeet & Trap, International Bunker Trap

The Shotgun Range includes 2 American skeet fields, 1 American trap field, and 1 international (bunker) trap field. 

The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the shotgun range requires, at a minimum, 1 Officer-In-Charge (OIC) and 1 Range Safety Officer (RSO) supervising the skeet and American trap fields. This field opening arrangement is typical when shotgun ranges are open. The SOP requires a second RSO at the international trap (IT) field for it to open. This means 3 qualified range officials must be on-site to open all shotgun ranges simultaneously. As a result, the IT field is only open when there is club-member demand and 3 qualified range officials are available. 

Please let the Club leadership know at least 5 days in advance if the IT field is desired and the shotgun RSOs will strive to meet your request. Check these notes for future openings.

On all shotgun ranges:

When open, range times are from 0900-1300. Check-in/Sign-in with the RSO before approaching the firing line on any shotgun field. Check-out with the RSO after shooting is completed to tally/record rounds fired.

Practice gun safety at all times. Never enter the QSC clubhouse with a firearm. Carry all shotguns unloaded with the actions open until you are standing at your firing position. For members using autoloaders and pump actions, load a maximum of two shells at a time only.

Only 7.5, 8, and 9 shot is allowed. Never use shot larger than size 7.5. Slugs are not allowed. 

RSOs have discretion over what types of shotguns are allowed. Generally, shotguns should have shoulder stocks and barrels longer than 24 inches. The firearm must be in good working order.

Hearing and eye protection is always required when shooting.

One game (trap or skeet) is 25 rounds and costs $5. Shooters must have scan cards to activate the readers located at each American skeet field to pay for the games on those fields. Paper punch cards (available in the clubhouse) are used to pay for American and international trap games.

Please be ready to shoot at least 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time. RSOs may close the range early due to unsuitable weather conditions.

Ironman Range - Recreational Fire

Ironman Range is a general-purpose pistol, rifle, and tactical shotgun fire range. Distances are 7 yards to 460 / 700+ yards.  Recreational calibers are authorized up to and including .338 Lapua and 50 BMG. However, Range Control may place restrictions on authorized calibers at any time for any reason.Their decisions are NOT negotiable. Do not ask the RSOs to question Range Control’s decisions.

Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs) are mandatory for ALL FIREARMS on the Ironman Range. No exceptions. If you need ECIs for your firearms, please stop by the clubhouse and purchase one ($1.00 each) for each firearm you intend to shoot on the range. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

If the gate is open and the red flag is not up, this means the RSOs are not present. DO NOT ENTER Ironman Range until the RSOs arrive.

Please present your current QSC membership card upon sign in.  Prior to entering the range, all guests must check in at the QSC Clubhouse and pay guest fee, sign waivers and present guest pass to a range RSO prior to shooting.

Drawing from holster is permitted at the discretion of the RSOs on the Ironman range. If the range is crowded, the RSOs may restrict all drawing from the holster until the range is less crowded.

Range Operating Hours:

• Range Opens: 0800 – sign in and target set up

• Safety Briefing: 0845 – at registration behind the firing line

• Range Goes Hot: 0900 or after confirmation the EMT is on site

• Last Target Setup: 1245 - Shooters arriving after this time MAY NOT set up targets

• Last Cease Fire: 1330 – Cease fire and case all weapons

• Last Cold: 1340 or once all weapons are confirmed cased by the RSO team

• Depart Range: 1400 – All shooters and staff must be off the range by 1400

Range Operating Hours Notes:

• At the start of the range day, you may bring CASED firearms to the firing line during target set up time. 

• ALL FIREARMS WILL REMAIN CASED until after the safety briefing is complete and RSOs have communicated that the firing line is Hot.

• There will be no handling of uncased firearms while the firing line is cold.

• Shooters must be prepared to case all weapons at the last cease fire. If your weapon needs time to cool down, please make plans to do so prior to 1330.

• Our objective is to maintain a cycle of 45/15 minute hot/cold times throughout the day.

• Shooters showing up throughout the day will first sign in and then receive a safety brief from an RSO prior to carrying gear to the firing line.

TARGETS

Shooters must bring their own targets, target stands, tools, fasteners, personal protective equipment, and other materials.

Targets are limited to paper, wood, plastic, and approved ballistic steel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure your target stands can withstand the wind on the Ironman range. If your target falls over because it’s not properly anchored, you will have to wait until the next cold time to make corrections.

Steel Targets

• Ballistic steel targets must be a minimum of 3/8" thick and constructed of AR-500 steel. 

• All steel targets must be mounted or hung with a forward cant to deflect all bullet fragments towards the ground. 

• Steel targets must not be compromised meaning there must not be excessive pitting or holes in the targets.

RSOs will inspect steel targets to ensure these requirements are met. If they are not, you will not be permitted to use those steel targets on the Ironman range.

Minimum engagement distances for portable ballistic steel targets:

• Pistol - 10 yards (No pistol magnum calibers, FN 5.7 or +P ammo on steel)

• Magnum Caliber Pistols (.357mag, .44mag, +P) – 25 yards

• Pistol (Braced) / PCC / Rimfire Rifle - 25 yards

• Shotgun (Buck / Bird Shot) - 11 yards 

• Shotgun (Slug) - 55 yards

• 5.56mm / .223 Ball - 110 yards

• UPDATED - 7.62mm / .308 Ball - 165 yards

• UPDATED - .300 Win Mag - 410 yards

Steel shooters may be segregated to one side of the firing line or other, and with a minimum lateral distance of 6 feet between steel shooters.

PLEASE NOTE - No dueling trees, Texas Stars, or other gimmick-like targets. 

Paper Targets 

• Non-metal pistol targets placed closer than 25 yards must be as tall as the shooter.  

• Targets must not exceed the height of the impact area when viewed from your intended shooting position on the firing line.

Shooters must bring their own targets, target stands, tools, fasteners, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and other materials. The QSC only provides a safe range to shoot on.

FIRING LINE

Shooters are responsible for ensuring their target stands are not in the line of sight of other targets and they are not shooting someone else’s target. Know what is up and down range of your target. The RSOs will check this, and lost range time will result if an issue is discovered. 

CLEAN UP – PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT

All target material, shell casings, and trash must be removed from the range after firing. There should be no trace of activity left on the range other than lead in the berms. If you pack it in, pack it out. 

POLICE YOUR BRASS - All shooters are required to police their brass. Brass buckets are provided by QSC for brass, NOT trash. 

ENVIRONMENTAL  

QSC does not provide water, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.Shooters must bring their own.

RSOs

Your RSOs are volunteers, here for the safety of all club members and guests on the range.  Their commands are not negotiable. 

Our goal is to provide a SAFE, EFFICIENT and FUN range day for members and guests.

The Shotgun Range includes 2 American skeet fields, 1 American trap field, and 1 international (bunker) trap field. 

The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the shotgun range requires, at a minimum, 1 Officer-In-Charge (OIC) and 1 Range Safety Officer (RSO) supervising the skeet and American trap fields. This field opening arrangement is typical when shotgun ranges are open. The SOP requires a second RSO at the international trap (IT) field for it to open. This means 3 qualified range officials must be on-site to open all shotgun ranges simultaneously. As a result, the IT field is only open when there is club-member demand and 3 qualified range officials are available. 

Please let the Club leadership know at least 5 days in advance if the IT field is desired and the shotgun RSOs will strive to meet your request. Check these notes for future openings.

On all shotgun ranges:

When open, range times are from 0900-1300. Check-in/Sign-in with the RSO before approaching the firing line on any shotgun field. Check-out with the RSO after shooting is completed to tally/record rounds fired.

Practice gun safety at all times. Never enter the QSC clubhouse with a firearm. Carry all shotguns unloaded with the actions open until you are standing at your firing position. For members using autoloaders and pump actions, load a maximum of two shells at a time only.

Only 7.5, 8, and 9 shot is allowed. Never use shot larger than size 7.5. Slugs are not allowed. 

RSOs have discretion over what types of shotguns are allowed. Generally, shotguns should have shoulder stocks and barrels longer than 24 inches. The firearm must be in good working order.

Hearing and eye protection is always required when shooting.

One game (trap or skeet) is 25 rounds and costs $5. Shooters must have scan cards to activate the readers located at each American skeet field to pay for the games on those fields. Paper punch cards (available in the clubhouse) are used to pay for American and international trap games.

Please be ready to shoot at least 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time. RSOs may close the range early due to unsuitable weather conditions.

VINTAGE PRECISION RIFLE TEAM MATCH

April 20 & 21, 2024

Guest registration to access the base, please contact the Match Director James Otto: ottoman_1972@yahoo.com

Registration: Range 4, 300 yard line 0730-0830. Firing will begin on Range 4 at 0900 daily.

Entry Fees: Cash only. $20/day.

Parking will be in the Weapons Bn parking lot by the flag pole. The only authorized vehicles down range will be the RSO and OIC.  DO NOT drive down range to drop your gear off.

Rifles Allowed: CMP Rules: Vintage Sniper with the addition of Vietnam Era, Modern, and other rifles. The intent and spirit of this match is to utilize similar rifles and optics that our service members were issued.

Targets: Conventional SR, SR-3C, & MR-1.

Rests: Sand bags or pack that the shooters will provide for themselves.  As-issued Harris bipods may be used with M40A3/5, MK13’s and M24’s. The butt of the rifle will be supported by the shooters shoulder, non-firing hand, or sand sock. 

Relays: Squading will take place on the 300 yard line.   Hat, eye and hearing protection is required to be worn in the pits.

There will be 3 categories: Vintage, Vietnam and Modern. If categories are mixed it will be of the higher category.

Saturday:

MATCH 1: 300-yd prone, 5 minute sighter period for both shooters, 10 record shots per shooter, 20 sec. exposures. Targets: SR-3

MATCH 2: 600-yd prone, 5 minute sighter period for both shooters, 10 record shots per shooter, 20 sec. exposures. Targets: MR-1

MATCH 3: 600-yd prone slow fire (pull and mark each shot), 20 record shots per shooter. Targets: MR-1 (43 min/team).

Sunday:

MATCH 4: 800-yd prone slow fire, unlimited sighters, and 15 record shots per shooter using the MR-1 target (40 minutes/team).

MATCH 5: 900-yd prone slow fire, unlimited sighters, and 15 record shots per shooter using the MR-1 target (40 minutes/team).

MATCH 6: 1000-yd prone slow fire, unlimited sighters, and 15 record shots per shooter using the MR-1 target (40 minutes/team).

Allowed rifles

See CMP Rules: 6.0 http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CMPGamesRules.pdf

M70:

• Action: Winchester Model 70 long action with claw or push feed.
• Optic: Unertl, Lyman Super Targetspot 8x, 10x, 12x with 1.5” front obj ¾” tube.  Recoil spring will be removed. 3-9x 40mm Redfield w/ Redfield jr mount. Original or reproduction scopes and mount. No picatinny scope mount or scopes with tubes larger than 1”.
• Barrel Length: 24” Heavy target barrel.
• Caliber: 30.06
• Stock: Wood sporter or marksman stock w/ glass bedded action.

M40:

• Action: Remington 700.
• Optic: Redfield 3-9x 40mm w/ Redfield jr mount. Original or reproduction scopes and mounts. No target knobs, picatinny scope mount or scopes with tubes larger than 1”.
• Barrel Length: 24” Remington Varmint contour.
• Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62mm NATO
• Stock: wood sporter type with integral cheek rest and glass bedded action.

M21:

• Action: M1A or M14 no lugs.

• Optic: M84, Redfield 3-9x 40mm with or without ART, Leatherwood 3-9x ARTII, and M-1000 2.5-10x 44mm. Original or reproduction scopes and mounts. No scopes with tubes larger than 1”

• Barrel: Standard weight barrel only. No Medium or Heavy Barrels.
• Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62mm NATO
• Stock: Standard Mil spec wood stock and glass bedded action. No heavy contour match stocks.
• The gas cylinder and front band may be unitized.
• Flash hiders may be reamed

M40A1:

• Action: Remington 700.
• Optic: Redfield 3-9x 40mm, Weaver T-10, Unertl or USO MST-100 10x with Redfield Jr or Unertl clip slot mount. Original or reproduction scopes and mounts. No picatinny scope mount or scopes with tubes larger than 1”.
• Barrel Length: 24” Medium-heavy target barrel.
• Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62mm NATO
• Stock: McMillan A1 fiberglass stock and glass bedded action.

M40A3:

• Action: Remington 700.
• Optic: Unertl or USO MST-100 10x, S&B PM II LP 3–12×50, or equivalent scope not exceeding 12x.  DD Ross or Badger 30 min base with Badger Rings.
• Barrel Length: 24” Medium-heavy target barrel.
• Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62mm NATO
• Stock: McMillan A4 fiberglass stock and glass bedded action.

M40A5:

• Action: Remington 700.
• Optic: S&B PM II LP 3–12×50, Premier Reticle 3-15x50mm, or equivalent scope not exceeding 15x. DD Ross or Badger 30 min base with Badger rings.
• Barrel Length: 24” Medium-heavy target barrel w/ Surefire MB762SSAL/RE.
• Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62mm NATO
• Stock: McMillan A4 fiberglass stock and glass bedded action.

M24:

• Action: Long Action Remington 700.
• Optic: Leupold Ultra M3A 10×42mm or Leupold Mk 4 LR/T M3 10×40mm. Leupold base and rings.
• Barrel Length: 24” Medium-heavy target barrel.
• Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62mm NATO
• Stock: H-S Precision PST-024.

Mk13 Mod 0 & 5:

• Action: Long Action Remington 700 or Stiller
• Optic: Leupold Mk 4 LR/T 10x or 16x, Nightforce 5.5-22x or 8-32x
• Barrel Length: 26” Lijia
• Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
• Stock: McMillian A2 or AICS 2.0

SVD Dragunov:

• Optic: PSO-1 4x fixed.
• Barrel Length: 24”.
• Caliber: 7.62x54R
• Stock: Skeletonized wooden stock.

M1903A4:

• (03A3 receiver, 03A3 hand-guard, no sights, C stock or scant-type stock)

• M73B1 (Weaver 330C 2.5X telescope), M73B2, M81, M82, M84, 4x Stith-Kollmorgen. Non-issue scopes: Lyman Alaskan, Weaver K2.5

• .30-06 cal.

1941A1 Springfield:

• (C stock, Standard 1903 sights with Unertl type scope on Unertl type mounts and bases)

• Winchester A5, Winchester B5, Winchester B3, USMC original issue: Unertl 8X

Sniper Telescope, Non-issue scopes: Unertl, Lyman or Fecker 6X or 8X scope with up to a 1.5” objective; Leatherwood Malcolm 3X or 6X, Note: All scopes must have external

adjustment and no recoil spring.

• .30.06 cal.

M1C and M1D:

• M81 (Lyman), M82, M84, Non-issue: Stith-Kollmorgen 4X, Lyman Alaskan

• .30.06 cal.

SAFN/M1949 (semi auto)

.30-06, 7 mm, 7.65 mm, 8 mm

(Used by several countries)

OPI 4X scope, Echo mount

Germany:                                                        Switzerland:

8x57 mm Gewehr 98                                        7.5 mm M1931/42 Sniper Rifle

8x57 mm Karbine 98                                        7.5 mm M1931/43 Sniper Rifle

ZF4, ZF39, ZF41                                              1.8X in M1931/42,

Non-issue: Weaver K4                                      2.8X in M1931/43,

Gewehr 43 or Karbine 43 (semi-auto)    

ZF4

Great Britain and Commonwealth                  USSR:

Countries:                                                       7.62 mm M1891/30 Mosin Nagant

.303 cal. No. 1, Mk III Series SMLE                   PE, PU

Aldis, Periscopic Prism scope,                          7.62 mm Tokarev M 1938 (SVT-38)

Winchester A5, William Malcolm 3X                  7.62 mm Tokarev M 1940 (SVT-40)

or 6X                                                                PU

Great Britain and Commonwealth                  Yugoslavia & Czechoslovakia:

Countries:                                                       7.92 mm M1948 (YUG)

.303 cal. Enfield No. 3 Mark I (T) or                   7.92 mm VZ 24, with 24” or 30” barrels

Pattern 1914 (T) or P-14 (T)                             (CZE)

M1918 Telescope, Aldis, Periscopic                  ZF4, ZF39 variants, ZF41

Prism scope, Winchester A5,                            Non-issue: Weaver K4

William Malcolm 3X

Great Britain and Commonwealth                  Sweden:

Countries:                                                       6.5 mm M41 series Sniper Rifles

.303 cal. No. 4 Mark I (T)                                  Ajack 4x90 mm (German),

No. 32 (M32 variants)                                       Aga 3x65 mm (M42 or M44)

Non-issue: Lyman Alaskan,                              Non-issue: Weaver K4

Weaver K2.5 or K3

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ble 7-- Vintage Sniper Rifles and Scopesifles Scopes

Japan:

6.5 mm Type 38 Sniper Rifle

6.5 mm Type 97 Sniper Rifle

6.5 mm Type 99 Sniper Rifle

7.7 mm Type 99 Sniper Rifle

Original scopes only

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