SAINT
VRAIN ARCHERY AND BOWHUNTERS CLUB
SAFETY REGULATIONS
1. Remember that safety is the foremost consideration by
all users.
2. Remember at all times that a bow and arrow is a deadly weapon that is as
dangerous as a gun in the
hands of an irresponsible person.
3. Never release an arrow when you cannot see where it will land. Never shoot an
arrow straight up.
Make sure the target is clear before you shoot. KNOW YOUR TARGET AND BEYOND!
4. Always point your arrow tip in a safe direction. POINT YOUR ARROW IN A SAFE
DIRECTION!
5. Never shoot when another person is in front or to the front and side of you.
Never shoot towards
anyone holding a target or allow someone to hold a target at which you shoot.
6. Never brace or draw another archer’s bow without their permission.
7. Never shoot a broken arrow. Please inspect each arrow carefully as it is
retrieved. Remember that
most archery accidents are self-inflicted.
8. When shooting on the practice range, never draw your arrow or shoot before
the range captain’s
order of "ALL CLEAR".
9. Upon completion of shooting on the practice range, always wait for the range
captain’s order of
"SAFE TO RETIREVE YOUR ARROWS" before going forward of the shooting
line.
10. If there is no range captain or SVABA officer at the practice line, the
oldest member shooter
present will assume the roll of range captain at the practice range.
11. Never dry fire your bow or shoot without an arrow on the bow.
12. You must follow instructions of the range officers (they will be wearing a
special orange vest).
All unsafe or disruptive action on the range will not be tolerated and will be
corrected immediately
by the range officer. Uncooperative use will be asked to leave the range
immediately. Unsafe
members will loose their membership status and the police may be called for
unsafe behavior.
13. You must be at least 16 years old to shoot at the range alone. All children
must be accompanied by
a supervising adult.
SAINT VRAIN ARCHERY AND BOWHUNTERS CLUB RULES
1. A Range Pass Card must be worn and be visibly carried at all times when on
the range.
2. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the range.
3. No pets are allowed on the range.
4. No broadheads are allowed on the range except on the Broadhead practice area.
5. No crossbows are allowed on the range.
6. Guests are allowed to visit the outdoor range one time only
before joining the club.
GUESTS MUST SIGN AN INSURANCE WAIVER! THIS IS A MUST!
An active club member must accompany guests.
Guests or prospective members cannot shoot the range by themselves.
7. Always be sure the target field is clear before shooting.
8. Always leave your bow in front of the target while looking for arrows or have
a member watch for
other shooters.
9. Never cut across the archery field. Stay on the designated paths at all times
and walk in the
direction that the targets are marked.
10. Never remain at a target longer than necessary, move on to the next shooting
position.
11. Carry out all broken arrows, personal trash, and personal items from the
course.
12. Lost arrows, which are "found", should be brought to the
designated area near the sign in area
so they can be retrieved by the owner at a later time.
13. Slow shooters or large shooting groups must allow faster shooters/groups to
pass through. Both
parties should do so courteously. No more than six shooters may be in one group
and only if this
group does not slow down shooters behind.
14. When entering and leaving the range you must stay on the designated entry
road.
15. Leave the main gate as you find it. If it is open, leave it open. If it is
locked, lock it. The range
gate should remain locked at all times.
16. Do not give the lock combination to anyone. This combination may be several
times per year.
17. Hunting or shooting at wildlife on the property is strictly forbidden.
18. There is NO SMOKING allowed on the range.
19. Report rule and safety violations to an officer for appropriate action.
20. The City of Longmont does occasional inspections of the landfill site that
last for 4-6 hours.
The range will be closed during these inspections. A sign will be posted and no
shooting will be
allowed!
Updated 3/25/03
Updated 2/5/02