Range Rules

At Black Dog, we want you to have fun but be safe!

  • Only airguns currently not requiring a firearms certificate are allowed on the airgun range.

  • It is the responsibility of the airgun owner to ensure all air rifles and pistols are within the legal limitations of under 12 ft. lbs for rifles and under 6ft. lbs for air pistols.

  • All air pistols must stay within your bag/container until you reach the firing point on the pistol range.

  • The Airsoft range and rifle range are to be treated as two separate ranges.

  • Under 16’s must ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

  • A duty Range Officer must be present before any shooting commences.

  • The instructions of the duty Range Officer must be followed at all times.

  • Never cross the shooting benches.

  • When moving between firing points your airgun must be disarmed at all times with breech open and empty. Multishot magazines must be removed. If the magazine system is fixed, only ever load one shot. Guns must be carried muzzle down or pointed down range.

  • Never point your airgun at anything other than a specified marked target. Only ever fire your gun in a designated shooting area.

  • If handed an airgun, always check it is disarmed first.

  • Do not touch any other person’s airgun without their express permission.

  • If you have finished shooting, place airgun in a gun rack or bag.

  • When moving to or from the airgun range all airguns must be bagged.

  • Compressed air cylinders are not permitted on the airgun range. Cylinders must stay within the car park area unless permission is given by the duty Range Officer.

  • Dry firing is only permitted at the firing point.

  • If you have difficulty rising from a sitting or prone position, either put your rifle on the ground or shooting cushion, or ask another shooter to help by holding your gun. Avoid swinging your gun round in the air.

  • All participants and visitors should take adequate precautions to protect their hearing against possible noise damage on the range.

  • If you hear “STOP STOP STOP!” it means you MUST stop firing. If your airgun is armed, place it on the shooting bench with the muzzle pointed down range and let the duty Range Officer know your rifle is still loaded. Do not recommence shooting until the Range Officer announces “RANGE CLEAR”. During a ceasefire do not look through the scope or sight a target. Never rest the muzle on your foot.

  • Emergency evacuation: see notice on site