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. 

• No Full Auto.
• No Binary.
• No Tracers / Incendiary.
• Form 1, Form 4 OK.
• No trash or ammo to be left in Port-a-johns!!

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 - 6.5 Creedmoor, .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 Sports Mentorship Program" (SSMP) iss designed as a way for Marines / Navy and other junior military members from the military services who may not have access to shotguns to come out and shoot skeet and trap. We match an experienced QSC shot-gunner one-on-one with an enlisted (E1-E4) military service-member. We provide the shotgun and the 50 rounds of ammunition so they can shoot two 25-round "games". The cost for the targets is just $10 for the two games. In addition, QSC offers any active-duty E-1 to E-4 a free, 2-year QSC membership!

This is a low-cost means to experience the speed and thrill of shooting two shotgun sports while learning from experienced QSC members! 

Participation is easy:

1. Visit the QSC clubhouse located half-way between the Fire Station and Weapons Training Battalion (MCB-4), on a weekend and obtain a free membership.
2. While at the clubhouse sign-up for a Mentored Skeet and Trap Shoot – or send an email requesting an appointment to shoot skeet and trap to steve.austin@quanticoshootingclub.com.
3. QSC will provide an experienced mentor to conduct orientation on skeet and trap fields safety, etiquette, target shooting advice – for free.
4. The mentor will provide Marine / Navy person a sporting shotgun to use – for free.
5. QSC will provide, while inventories allow, 50 rounds of shotgun ammunition, enough for 2 games to participating Marines and Navy or other military personnel – for free.
6. Eligible personnel will pay just $10 each to cover the cost of targets used during the shoot.

THIS IS NOT A RECREATIONAL FIRE DAY - THIS IS PRECISION FIRE ONLY

Course of Fire

0700 - 0715 Gate 7 Opens for target placement

0735 - Gate 7 closes.

AFTER Target set up, shooters should take Garand Rd across Range 4 to gravel road on left side of Raneg 4.  Park no further than the 300 yd line along gravel road, right side of the gravel road.

0745 - Safety Brief at the 100 YD Line

0800 - First Shot at 100 yard line for confirming zero or obtaining velocities

0900 - 100 yard firing complete

0900 - 0930 - Target cleanup - move to 300 yard line.

0930 - 1030 - Firing at the 300 yard line

1030 - 1045 - Target cleanup, move to the 600 yard line

1045 - 1145 - Firing at the 600 yard line

1145 - 1215 - Target removal and placement for 1000 yard session - See 1000 yard Calendar Item

Range Opening

• Report to Gate 7 off Willis Road nolater than 0715.
• The gate closes at 0735.
• Range Safety Brief will be issued on the 1000-yard line at 0745.
• Upon confirmation that the QSC EMT is present, we will go HOT.

• 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.  

General Information

• Welcome - Members with capable equipment and a desire to learn, or improve their precision rifle marksmanship.  Please contact Kevin Roth (kevin.roth@quanticoshootingclub.com) in advance of range day.
• Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs) are mandatory for all uncased firearms.  RSOs MAY have ECIs for $1 and they are available for $1 at the QSC Office.
• All Shooters come prepared for quick target setup. No vehicles on any range grass, keep to the roads (See parking for 100 and 300 YD Lines above. 
• 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.

• No Full Auto.
• No Binary.
• No Tracers / Incendiary.
• Form 1, Form 4 OK.

Steel & All Target Frames

• Set up time is 0715 - 0735. 
• UPON ARRIVAL SEE AN RSO FOR GUIDANCE AS TO WHERE TO SET UP. 
• GATE 7 WILL CLOSE AT 0735. 
• 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 Lanes 30-50 only and can be set up for 300 and 600 YD firing lines.  100 YD Line - Only 22 LR caliber precision rifle on Steel.  Plan for paper targets to check 100 YD zero.
• 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. 

THIS IS NOT A RECREATIONAL FIRE DAY - THIS IS PRECISION FIRE

0800 - 1130 - Fire at the 100 / 600 yard lines - See Separate Calendar Item 

1130 - 1145 - Target placement at the 1000 yard target line

1145 - 1300 - Firing at the 1000 yard line.

1300 - Firing ceases for the day

1300 - 1315 - Target removal and range cleanup - Range departure no later than 1530. 

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. 

• 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.  

General Information

• Welcome - Members with capable equipment and a desire to learn, or improve their precision rifle marksmanship.  Please contact Kevin Roth (kevin.roth@quanticoshootingclub.com) in advance of range day.
• Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs) are mandatory for all uncased firearms.  RSOs MAY have ECIs for $1 and they are available for $1 at the QSC Office.
• All Shooters come prepared for quick target setup. 
• 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.

• No Full Auto.
• No Binary.
• No Tracers / Incendiary.
• Form 1, Form 4 OK.

Parking

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

Steel & All Target Frames

• Set up time is 1200 - 1215. 
• UPON ARRIVAL SEE AN RSO FOR GUIDANCE AS TO WHERE TO SET UP. 
• GATE 7 WILL CLOSE AT 1215. 
• Lanes 20-29 are reserved for special targets and RSOs who spot for those challenges.
• Steel Targets are set at Lanes 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. 

THIS IS NOT A RECREATIONAL FIRE DAY - THIS IS PRECISION FIRE ONLY

Course of Fire

RANGE NOTES - Precision Rifle Fire at Varying Distances on Range 4.

Check calendar immediately prior to your home departure for any last minute changes from Range Control (Semper Gumby!).

0715: \\\\\ TARGET SET UP \\\\\.  Line up outside Gate 7 along Willis Rd (straight-away prior to bend for SAT Range & Ironman).  Wraps up by 0740 (no exceptions).

0745: SAFETY BRIEF.  At the 100 yard line.

0800-0830: LIVE FIRE “ZERO” CONFIRMATION.  Thirty minutes (no mas!). Only paper targets from this distance unless shooting 22LR. This is not intended for a brand new firearm or scope that’s never been shot or even bore sighted.

0830-0845: REPOSITION.  Optional - Case up and push back to 300 yard line. It will be OIC’s call to allow anyone downrange to adjust targets (don’t expect to).

0845-0930: LIVE FIRE @ 300YDS (OPTIONAL).  Steel-engagement with lesser calibers (5.56, 308, 7.62).  Continued paper target engagement for magnum calibers.

0930-1000: \\\\\ TARGET ADJUSTMENT & REPOSITION \\\\\. Target set up for late arrivals, adjustment & repaint for existing ones.  Push back to… 500/600/700yds(?).

1000-1045: LIVE FIRE @ _____YDS. Steel-engagement for lesser calibers plus 6.5CM, 300WM, 50BMG.

1045-1115: \\\\ TARGET ADJUSTMENT & REPOSITION \\\\\.  Same as previous.  Push back to 1000yds.

1115-1200: LIVE FIRE @1000YDS. 

XXXX-YYYY: TBD, accordingly