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Arrival Procedures and Etiquette

Every range will prefer that you bring your firearms into the facility unloaded and cased. Don’t worry if you don’t have the plastic case that came with your pistol. Most range bags have handgun compartments. You can also pick up an inexpensive soft or hard case at a local gun or sporting-goods store. The important part is not to walk in the front door carrying an exposed firearm. Don’t uncase your firearms — unless otherwise instructed by a range employee — until you’re at your shooting-lane position.The counter staff will explain procedures to you upon arrival and before you enter the range area. Many businesses use safety-briefing videos to make sure all new visitors understand the range rules. Most indoor ranges use a double-door air- and sound-lock system between the counter area and the firing range. You’ll enter through one door into a small room. After the first door closes, you open the second and make your way to the shooting area. This keeps lead material out of the common area and isolates the sound inside the range. If both doors are open, even for a second or two, those in the store or lounge area can be exposed to dangerous noise levels.You should put on your hearing and eye protection before entering the “lock” to the range. If you’re new to shooting and don’t have safety glasses and ear muffs yet, never fear. Every indoor shooting range will have sets to use or rent, so lack of gear shouldn’t stop you. Indoor ranges contain and amplify sound, so I like to “double up” on hearing protection with foam first, then over-the-ear muffs. It makes a big difference.While indoor ranges almost always have employees on duty, they may or may not have a Range Safety Officer (RSO). When you check in at the front counter, they’ll let you know. If an RSO is not present on the shooting line, be sure to ask any last-minute questions at the counter.

Shooting Procedures and Etiquette

Indoor ranges usually run “hot” because there’s no need to walk downrange to check or change targets. Usually, some type of target-retrieval system brings a target hanger right to your shooting counter. Controls at your station allow you to send the target downrange to the desired distance after hanging a new target or applying masking tape over holes in a used one. You’ll also notice that each shooter is assigned a lane, and each lane is segregated from its neighbors by a barrier. Be sure to stay in your lane. If you step back from the firing line for any reason, never bring your firearm with you, even if it’s unloaded. Why? Rule No. 1: A gun is always loaded! Just as you would at any other range, be sure your muzzle is always pointed at the backstop, even while your gun is resting on the counter. Be especially careful when loading, unloading and racking your pistol’s slide that your muzzle remains pointed safely downrange during the entire process.Be sure to shoot straight down your lane and at your target only. This is especially important at an indoor range, as the side walls may not be rated as safe backstops. Also be careful to avoid shooting at upward or downward angles. Bullets will damage the floor and ceiling areas, and you’ll be responsible for those charges. It’s also dangerous! The backstop is engineered to safely trap bullets, so be sure you’re shooting directly at that. Oh, one more thing — be sure to step right up to the shooting counter. If you shoot from a step or two back, then you may actually be behind other shooters.

Departure Procedures and Etiquette

Unload and pack up your firearms, keeping muzzles pointed downrange, at your shooting position. A gun should never leave that area unless unloaded and in a case. It’s also good etiquette to retrieve your target, remove it from the target backer and either throw it away or take it with you.As for your spent cartridge cases, ranges operate differently. Some want you to leave your brass on the floor. Others want you to pick it up. Those ranges will have brooms and dust pans in the shooting area to help you do that. There will be a bucket for spent brass that’s separate from the trash can for used targets and such. When you check in, the counter staff should tell you what they expect for brass cleanup.Last but not least, be safe. As you would at any other range, make it clear to your shooting-lane neighbors that you’re being safe. Keep your gun on the table unless you’re actively shooting, loading or unloading. Watch your muzzle and keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot. And have fun!