Small Arms Tactical (SAT) Range

The Small Arms Training (SAT) Range is a 35-yard, four-bay complex.  Recreational calibers are authorized up to and including .223/5.56 and 7.62/.308. 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.

SAT Range description: https://quanticoshootingclub.com/small-arms-training-sat-range-35-yards

IMPORTANT – Please ensure you read the rules on engaging steel targets on the SAT range PRIOR to heading to the range. The OIC and RSOs cannot make any exceptions to these rules.

Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs) are mandatory for ALL FIREARMS on the SAT 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.

Range Operating Hours:

• Range Opens: 0800
• Sign in and target set up – 0800 thru 0840
• Safety Briefing: 0845 – at registration behind the firing line
• Range Goes Hot: 0900 or after confirmation the EMT is on site
• Range Closes to New Shooters: 1130 - Shooters arriving after this time WILL NOT be allowed to set up targets and/or shoot
• Last Target Changeout: 1145 – Last opportunity for shooters to adjust or set up new targets
• Last Hot Time: 1200 – Last hot time for the session
• Last Cease Fire: 1230 – Cease fire and case all weapons
• Last Cold: 1240 or once all weapons are confirmed cased by the RSO team
• Depart Range: 1300 – All shooters and staff must be off the range by 1300

Please note and understand that weather is a factor and may result in changes to the published schedule. This is the RSO team’s call. Rain, snow, extreme cold and extreme heat can result in a shortened range day.

Important Information

 

- The following are prohibited on the SAT range:

• Fully automatic fire
• Binary, forced reset triggers or bump stocks (simulated automatic fire)
• Tracer rounds / incendiary (API) rounds of any kind
• Trash, brass or ammo in the Port-a-Johns
• “Boutique” calibers such as 375 and 416 Cheytac
• Dueling Trees, Texas Stars, or other gimmick-like targets
• Executing shooting drills of any kind

 

- Form 1 and Form 4 firearms are permitted on the SAT range.

- All shooters from 8 to 17 years of age may only shoot under the direct supervision of a qualified adult, which means the adult must be present on the firing line and in direct supervisory contact of the child or young adult shooter. No one under 8 years of age will be allowed onto 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 the SAT 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 Holsters

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

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING DRAWING FROM THE HOLSTER

If drawing from the holster is permitted by the RSO team, the ONLY holsters shooters may draw from on ranges operated by the QSC are Outside the Waistband (OWB) strong side holsters. Any other holstering units may not to be used on the SAT Range. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Range Operating Notes:

• All shooters must bring their own targets and targets stands (paper and approved steel).  IF there is a plate rack on range, that CAN be utilized first come first served BUT do NOT depend on that option.  Match targets and props CANNOT be used in REC FIRE.
• At the start of the range day, you may bring CASED firearms to a BAY firing line during target set up time. 
• ALL FIREARMS WILL REMAIN CASED until after the safety briefing is complete and RSOs have communicated that a BAY firing line is Hot.
• If you are planning on firing multiple weapons during a rec fire event, all weapons not being fired must remain cased until you are ready to fire that weapon.
• When a weapon is on the firing line and is not being fired, the bolt or slide will be open, magazine/ ammo source will be removed, the safety will be in the “on” position and an ECI will be inserted in the weapon’s chamber.
• There will be no handling of uncased firearms while that BAY 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 1230.
• 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 NOTES REGARDING TARGETS

Please ensure your target stands can withstand the wind on the SAT 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.

All shooters MUST bring target systems with them to the range. The QSC DOES NOT provide target systems to members or guests. You will not be permitted to fire a weapon on the SAT range without a target system in place. In other words, you will not be permitted to fire any weapon into thin air.

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 SAT range.

READ THIS CAREFULLY - 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
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE .500 Smith and Wesson Magnum
• Pistol (Braced) / PCC / Rimfire Rifle - 25 yards
• Shotgun (Buck / Bird Shot) - 11 yards
• Shotgun (Slug) – PAPER TARGETS ONLY. NOT AUTHORIZED FOR STEEL ON SAT
• 5.56mm / .223 Ball – PAPER TARGETS ONLY. NOT AUTHORIZED FOR STEEL ON SAT
• 7.62mm / .308 Ball – PAPER TARGETS ONLY. NOT AUTHORIZED FOR STEEL ON SAT

IMPORTANT – YOU CANNOT ENGAGE STEEL TARGETS ON THE SAT RANGE WITH ANY OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS OTHER THAN WHAT IS SPECIFIED ABOVE. DO NOT ASK THE OIC OR RSOs TO MAKE ANY EXCEPTIONS AS THEY CANNOT BE GRANTED.

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.

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 SAT 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.