D.U.R.C. Regulations All members are required to acquaint themselves with all regulations. Ignorance of rules will not be accepted as an excuse. If in doubt, ask a Range Officer (R.O.). Safety Regulations 1. Never, under any circumstances, point a rifle - whether loaded or not - at anyone. 2. Except when actually engaged in shooting, the rifle bolt must be kept fully open. Where appropriate, magazines should be removed. 3. Target changing may be carried out only with the permission of the Range Officer - who will ensure, having called a ceasefire - that all actions are open and direct all shooters to stand clear of the rifles. 4. Members will not commence shooting until the Range Officer has given the "Commence Fire" instruction. They must stop immediately once the "Cease Fire" instruction is given. 5. Members must ensure that the rifle is pointing towards the target at all times. No member may remove a rifle from the firing point, unless directed to do so by the Range Officer. 6. In the event of any problem arising with a rifle, e.g. a round failing to detonate, call the Range Officer. Never attempt to deal with the problem yourself. He/She knows how to handle it safely. 7. Rifles must be carried with the bolts visibly open and pointing towards the ground. 8. Ammunition must be kept in the blocks provided and used only as required. .22 rounds are rimfire and if dropped on a hard surface may detonate. 9. Smoking on the firing point or near ammunition is prohibited. 10. Only Range Officers and those actually engaged in shooting may be present on the firing point during a detail. Noone shooting on a detail may leave the firing point without permission from a Range Officer. 11. Members are required to familiarise themselves with the Club's General Regulations. General Regulations 1. All members, before they are allowed to shoot, must satisfy the Range Officer that they are familiar with the Club's safety regulations. 2. Booking of details : - Details are booked on the grids provided at our front gate noticeboard. Each detail is of 30 minutes duration. - Members are required to turn up at the range at least 5 minutes before their detail is due to start. Those who arrive late for their detail forfeit their shooting privileges. - Unless you are otherwise informed by a Range Officer, you may not book more than one detail per week. Members may, if they expect details to fall vacant, turn up on the range, in the hope of getting a free detail. Whether he/she does will depend on the R.O., who will advise in accordance with the Committee's directions. - If two consecutive details fall vacant, the R.O. may terminate shooting for the night. - Unless you are sure that you can turn up, do not book a detail. - Should you have booked a detail and you subsequently find that you cannot attend, delete your name from the grid as soon as possible, thus enabling someone else to take your place. Several failures to turn up for details which you have booked may lead to your shooting privileges being revoked. 3. Wilful damage to club property is a serious offence and will be treated as such. 4. Many items of equipment, especially the rifles, are precision instruments. Members must ensure that they treat the equipment with the care and respect it deserves : e.g. don't use excessive force in opening and closing of rifle bolts. 5. Unless otherwise directed, members should replace equipment in it's proper place after use. This includes washing of mugs after coffee. 6. Each member is expected to clean up his/her shells after the detail. 7. Club files are confidential and may be consulted by Range Officers / Committee only. 8. Scoring is the job of the Range Officer / Stats Officer and will be carried out in accordance with U.I.T. / N.R.P.A.I. / N.T.S.A. rules. 9. Ammunition will be issued through and recorded by the Range Officer only. 10. Members are expected to pay for ammunition each night at current rates. 11. Members must comply with all reglations and all lawful directions / instructions of the Range Officer(s) while on the range, 12. Access to the range, whether by a member or non-member, is at the discretion of the Range Officer, who may withdraw that permission at any time subject to Article 15B of the Club constitution. 12A.Actions deemed by the Range Officer(s) to be in breach of the Safety Regulations or General Regulations may be punished by suspension or expulsion from the Club and/or by prosecution as outlined in Articles 15C, 19A and 19B of the Club Constitution. 14. Requests for letters or recommendations re firearms certificates will only be given consideration by the Committee in cases of the applicant being an active member of at least one year's standing. The Committee reserves the right of refusal. 15. In addition to the D.U.R.C. Club regulations, those contained in the Firearms Acts currently in force also apply to members. 16. The omission of regulations or directives from these regulations (Safety and General), does not mean that others cannot be enforced. The Committee reserves the right to add to or alter the regulations of this Club. 17. Members who have suggestions / queries may voice them by : a) discussing the matter with a Range Officer b) contacting the Committee - Box 69 Regents House, College. D.U.R.C. Committee, 1985