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 and the rifle unloaded. Where appropriate, 
	magazines should be removed. Air Rifles should remain uncharged,
	unloaded and with the action open until shooting.

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.  
	Where target changers are used for Air Rifles, it is deemed polite
	to refrain from changing targets if someone at the firing point is
	shooting.

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 downrange 
	at all times. 

6.	No member may remove a rifle from the firing point,
	unless directed to do so by the Range Officer.

7.	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 has been trained to handle it safely.

8.	Rifles must be carried with the bolts or actions visibly open and
	in a safe manner. E.g. by the center of gravity of the rifle and not
	slung over a shoulder.

9.	.22 rounds must be kept in the blocks provided and used only as
	required. These rounds are rimfire and so may detonate if dropped 
	on a hard surface.

10.	Smoking on the range or near ammunition is prohibited.

11.	The consumption of alcohol before shooting is expressly prohibited.
	Any member who arrives at the range expecting to shoot is required
	to be free from the influence of alcohol or any other controlled
	substance, and will not be permitted to enter the range unless free
	from said influences.

12.	Only Range Officers and those actually engaged in shooting may be
	present on the firing point during a detail. No one shooting on a detail
	may leave the firing point without permission from a Range Officer.

13.	Members are required to familiarise themselves with the Club's
	General Regulations.

General Regulations

1.	All members, before they are allowed to shoot, must 
	a)	Have joined previous to that detail,
	b)	Have attended either the Safety Meeting held at the start of
		Michaelmas term, or one of the weekly Safety Briefings, and 
		have satisfied the Instructor 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.

	-	You may not book more than one detail per week in Michaelmas
		term unless otherwise informed by the Club.

	-	Unless you are otherwise informed by a Range Officer, you may
		not book more than one detail per day. 

	-	Squad training sessions are not counted as details, and so a
		squad member may attend squad training and book a detail in the
		same week, even in Michaelmas term.
		
	-	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.

	-	Members are required to turn up at the range at least 15 minutes
		before their detail is due to start. Those who arrive late for
		their detail forfeit their shooting time. Later details will
		not be delayed to account for lateness.

	-	Should a member be more than 15 minutes late past the start of
		his or her detail, that detail will be vacated. Should the
		member be more than 30 minutes late, it will be noted as a
		no-show.
	
	-	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.
		Failure to turn up for a detail which you have booked
		will lead to your shooting privileges being revoked until such
		time as a suitable apology is offered. You may not book details
		until after this apology is offered.

3.	Wilful damage to club property is a serious offence and will be
	treated as such.

4.	Most items of Club 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.
	This does not include removing rifles from the firing point after
	your detail unless directed to do so by the Range Officer.

6.	Each member is expected to clean up his/her shells and change
	his/her targets after the detail.

7.	Club files are confidential and may be consulted by Range Officers
	or Committee Officers only. Should you wish to see your records,
	you are entitled to do so, but a Range Officer or Committee member
	must retrieve them for you.

8.	Scoring is the job of the Range Officer / Statistics Officer and will be
	carried out in accordance with I.S.S.F. / N.R.P.A.I. / N.T.S.A. rules.

9.	Ammunition will be issued through and recorded by the Range Officer
	on duty 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
	or 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.

13.	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
	c)	posting their suggestions or queries on the general email
		mailing list maintained by the Club


D.U.R.C. Committee, 2000