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 0945-1000. 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.
General Information
Welcome - Members with capable equipment and a desire to learn, or improve their precision rifle marksmanship. Please contact Kevin Roth (kroth@qscva.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 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.
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 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. (i.e., Milk Jug Challenge)
Steel Targets are set at Lanes 30-41 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.
The American Skeet and Trap shotgun range includes 2 American skeet fields and 1 American trap field.
The international (bunker) trap field is inoperable for the foreseeable future due to high-cost repairs necessary to refurbish the system.
On all shotgun ranges, range times are usually from 0900-1300. However, OIC may delay a start time and/or advance a closure time at any time and on their own volition due to multiple factors. This includes, but is not limited to, on-scene weather (extreme heat, cold, high winds, rain, snow, giant flaming meteors), other QSC activities such as membership meeting, and/or general lack of member participation. It is always best to arrive closer to the range opening time than the closing time. Be ready to shoot the final rounds at least 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time.
All shooters shall check-in/sign-in with the OIC/RSO before approaching the firing line on any shotgun field.
All shooters shall check-out with the OIC/RSO after shooting is completed to tally/record rounds fired.
Practice gun safety at all times.
1. Never enter the QSC clubhouse with a firearm.
2. Carry all shotguns unloaded with the actions open until you are standing at your firing position.
3. For members using auto-loaders and pump actions, load a maximum of two shells at a time - only.
4. Only 7.5, 8, and 9 shot is allowed. Never use shot larger than size 7.5. Slugs are not allowed.
5. 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.
6. Hearing and eye protection is always required when shooting.
7. One game (trap or skeet) is 25 rounds and costs $6. Shooters must have scan cards to activate the readers located at each American skeet field to pay for the games on those fields.
8. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed on the shotgun fields when the range is hot. Children 8 -18 must be continuously and immediately supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. The OIC/RSO may direct a child 8-18 to cease fire if the firearm being used does not fit the child's frame size as a matter of safety.