Wildwood and District Rod and Gun Club

2026 Range Operating Rules

1. Purpose and Authority

1.1 These Range Operating Rules govern the use of all facilities operated by the Wildwood and District Rod and Gun Club (WRGC).

1.2 All Members and Guests must comply with these rules at all times while on Club property.

1.3 Requests for exemptions or variances from these rules must be submitted in writing to the WRGC Executive Board for approval, either at a monthly meeting or by email at:
wildwoodrodandgun@gmail.com

1.4 Failure to comply with these rules may result in suspension or revocation of range privileges.

2. Member and Guest Responsibilities

2.1 All Members and Guests assume full responsibility for their actions while on or off Club property.

2.2 Members must always wear their current WRGC membership card in a visible manner while on the Range.

2.3 Members must not provide the gate lock combination to:

  • Nonmembers, or

  • New Members who have not completed the required orientation course.

2.4 Members are responsible for the conduct and safety of their Guests at all times.

2.5 Members may bring one (1) Guest per day.

2.6 An individual may only attend the Range as a Guest twice per calendar year, after which membership is required.

2.7 All Members and Guests must sign the Range register upon arrival, clearly recording:

  • Full name

  • Membership number (if applicable)

  • Ranges to be used

2.8 Youth under 18 years of age must:

  • Be continuously supervised by a member, and

·        Remain within arm’s reach of a PAL certified adult while shooting.

·        Children must be supervised at all times while on club property

3. Legal Compliance and Prohibited Conduct

3.1 All firearms, ammunition, and accessories must comply with the Canadian Firearms Act and all applicable laws.

3.2 No 50 BMG class rifles are permitted. The Range is not certified for this caliber.

3.3 Consumption of alcohol, cannabis, or illegal drugs on Club property is strictly prohibited.
Any person found in violation must leave immediately. The incident must be reported to a WRGC Executive.
If required, the RCMP non‑emergency line will be contacted: 780‑727‑4446.

3.4 Pets are not permitted on Range property.

3.5 Hunting is prohibited on Range property.

4. Range Access and General Safety Rules

4.1 Shooting is permitted only during daylight hours. No shooting is allowed before daylight or after dark.

4.2 The Range gate must be locked at all times.

4.3 Raise the red Range Flag before shooting starts; the last shooter must lower it on leaving. The same applies to the Archery Range.

4.4 Firearms must only be loaded at the firing line.

4.5 Always maintain safe muzzle direction. Firearms must never be pointed at any person or unsafe direction.

4.6 Shooters must fire only from the designated firing line unless written approval has been granted by the WRGC Executive.

4.7 Only one (1) firearm is permitted on a shooting bench at any time on the rifle and pistol ranges.

4.8 A holster worn on the waist is permitted on the pistol and rifle ranges.

  • Handguns may only be holstered while the shooter is stationary.

  • Shooters must not walk around the Range with a loaded handgun in a holster.

5. Firearm and Range Use Restrictions

5.1 On the rimfire/pistol range:

  • Shotguns and large caliber centerfire rifles are prohibited.

  • Rifles chambered for pistol calibers are permitted, including but not limited to:
    9mm, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt.

5.2 To reduce maintenance, Members using magnum calibers must not engage the 100‑yard gongs.

5.3 Misfires or dud ammunition must be placed in the designated containers provided on the rifle and pistol ranges.

6. Targets and Shooting Conduct

6.1 Only paper or clay targets are permitted unless otherwise approved in writing by the WRGC Executive.

6.2 Prohibited targets include, but are not limited to:

            Glass

            Propane Tanks

            Plastics that shatter

            Rocks

            Tannerite or similar explosive materials

6.3 Shooter supplied metal targets are permitted on the rifle and pistol ranges only when placed inside the gong enclosures.

6.4 Do not shoot target frames, gong enclosures, or any wood structures. Targets must not be placed on frames or enclosures.

6.5 All shots must be directed into the backstops. Shooting into trees, side berms, or the ground is prohibited due to ricochet risk.

7. Cease Fire Procedures

7.1 Any person on the Range may call a “CEASE FIRE” if an unsafe condition is observed.

7.2 When a Cease Fire is called:

  • Stop shooting immediately.

  • Unload firearms.

  • Remove magazines.

  • Lock actions open.

  • Firearms may remain on the bench pointing downrange or be placed in a rack.

7.3 During a Cease Fire, firearms must not be touched for any reason.

7.4 The acting Range Officer (or designated shooter if no RO is present) must confirm ALL CLEAR before anyone goes downrange.

7.5 Before going downrange:

  • Verify all firearms are unloaded as described above.(7.2)

  • Activate the Range Flag to Green.

7.6 Firearms may not be uncased or handled by arriving shooters while a Cease Fire is in effect.
Uncased firearms must remain secured in vehicles until the Range is live.

7.7 “RANGE IS LIVE” may only be called after:

  • All persons have returned from downrange, and

  • All shooters confirm it is safe to resume firing, and

  • The Range Flag is changed from Green to White.

8. Coordination and Courtesy

8.1 If no Range Officer is present, shooters must coordinate cease fires among themselves.

8.2 If two or more shooters are present, one shooter must act as the Range Officer.

8.3 When arriving at the Range and vehicles are present, shooters must confirm that no one is downrange before setting up or firing.

8.4 Use of the Trap Range must be coordinated with other users if the Range is already occupied.

9. Property Care and Parking

9.1 Members and Guests must clean up after themselves, including:

  • Garbage

  • Shotgun hulls

  • Brass

  • Used targets

9.2 Club supplied sandbags, wood boxes, and shooting aids must be returned to the storage shed after use.

9.3 All vehicles are required to park exclusively within the designated parking lot.

9.4 Parking behind the Clubhouse is strictly prohibited.

10. Reporting and Enforcement

10.1 Members are encouraged to report safety concerns or rule violations to the WRGC Executive at: wildwoodrodandgun@gmail.com

10.2 Every Range user is required to follow these rules. Those who do not may face consequences, such as losing their privileges to use the Range.