Bill's Range Rules & Policies

The safety of our guests is our first priority. Please review the following rules prior to your visit and watch our Safety Video. The Range Officer on duty has the final word on whether or not any person can shoot on the range.

Watch the Safety Video

This safety video provides an overview of Bill’s Gun Shop & Range rules and guidelines, helping visitors understand essential practices for a safe and enjoyable experience at our facilities.

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Getting Started

  • Check-In: Visit the range desk for supplies and lane assignment.

  • Entry: Use the double-door air lock one door at a time. Eye and ear protection must be on before entering.
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On the Range

  • Keep all firearms unloaded and cased until you’re at your lane.
  • Only one firearm should be out of its case at a time.
  • Place gear on the back shelf; keep firearms open and safe on the shooting table.
  • Targets must be hung at least 15 feet (red line marker).
  • If a cease fire is called or whistle sounds: unload, open the action, step back, and wait for instructions.
  • If you encounter a malfunction, leave the firearm pointed downrange shooting table and ask a Range Officer for help.
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Eye & Ear Protection

  • Ear muffs and eye protection must be worn in the gun range at ALL times!
  • No “foam” earplugs may be used as the sole source of hearing protection while in our ranges.
  • Both are available for purchase at the range.
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Minors

  • Minimum shooting age is 10 years old.
  • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21+ if not a parent/guardian).
  • Written permission required if bringing a minor who is not your child or legal ward.
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Brass Collection

  • You may collect your own brass, but only from behind the firing line.
  • Do not reach in front of the line or disturb others while they are shooting.
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Rentals

  • Rental firearms must use factory ammo purchased at Bill’s.
  • Return rental guns unloaded, with the action open and magazine removed, in the case provided.
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Ammunition Rules

The following types of ammunition are not permitted:

  • Ammunition with a muzzle velocity of 3,300+ feet per second
  • Armor-piercing, incendiary, tracer, explosive, or steel-core rounds
  • Steel shotgun rounds
  • Birdshot (buckshot or slugs only)
  • Exploding targets
  • Aluminum-cased ammunition
  • Restricted Calibers:
  • .17 Remington
  • .220 Swift
  • .222 Remington (40gr or less)
  • .22–250 Remington
  • .243 Win (96gr or less)
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Additional Items Not Allowed

  • Black powder or muzzle-loading firearms are not allowed.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted on the range, but are permitted in the lobby area.
  • Drawing from holster, hip shooting, or snap shooting is not allowed.
  • Open toe shoes are not permitted, but socks and shoe coverings can be worn.
  • Pregnant women are not allowed to be on the range.
  • Drugs, alcohol, or appearing under the influence is strictly prohibited.

Remember that our range officers are here for your safety and have full authority at all times. Unsafe behavior or failure to follow rules may result in removal from the range.

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Please reach out with any questions you have about our range rules and procedures. Simply fill out the contact form or call your nearest Bill’s Gun Shop & Range, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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