Range #3 Rules and Regulations

Range #3 (R3) is the multipurpose range located to the west of range #2 (300-yard range)

R3 is open to LRPC members who have successfully completed the R3 orientation and have received the membership badge designation. A qualified member may have only one (1) guest on this range.

A)  QUALIFICATION FOR RANGE USE

1)    All members must attend a live fire safety orientation for R3 prior to using steel targets. Shooters must meet with the range officer and demonstrate their ability to engage multiple steel targets.

2)    Shooters must demonstrate proper range safety protocol.

3)    Qualified members will have the appropriate designation marked on their badge. Any member firing on R3 steel targets without R3 credentials, unless supervised by a qualified member, will immediately be suspended for 3 months and must attend a safety orientation before being reinstated. Failure to follow the range rules may result in suspension, loss of membership, or criminal prosecution depending upon the severity and is at the discretion of the board.

B)  AMMUNITION AND TARGETS

1)   Neither armor piercing or steel core ammunition are permitted. Permitted pistol ammunition is any caliber from .22LR to .45 Long Colt. Solid lead, frangible or polymer coated lead projectiles are recommended for steel targets at 20 yards or less.

2)   Club-provided AR-500 steel pistol targets (reactive targets) or club-provided standard wooden frame targets are the only acceptable targets. They must be attached to the provided hangers or supporting structure in the designated targeting area near the backstop when shooting.

3)   Members without a R3 certification may use the wood framed permanent target when the range is not in use by those shooting steel. Should a member with a R3 orientation desire to shoot, then the range must be yielded for steel plate shooting.

4)   There is a dedicated rimfire lane. This lane is designated for steel rated for rimfire only. No centerfire ammo is permitted in this lane. 

C)  PERMITTED FIREARMS

 Handguns and Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) using pistol ammunition are permitted.

D)  GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1)   R3 is open to LRPC members who have successfully completed the R3 orientation and have received the membership card designation for R3 usage. 

2)   Holster draw is permitted to qualified R3 members after satisfactorily completing a holster draw course. Qualified members will have R3H designation on their badge. (Reference section F below) Qualified holster draw members using inappropriate equipment will lose this qualification for at least three months and will be required to reapply. NO guest is permitted to participate in-holster draw unless it is a club sanctioned event. Shooters may start from a “ready” or “low ready” position behind the provided table placed at the center line of the range or perpendicular to the targeting device.

3)   The large table on R3 is a prep table where shooters may load their magazines. Handling of firearms is not permitted if shooters are forward of this table.

4)   A small range table will be placed at the desired shooting distance, the range will be declared hot and the shooter may then handle their firearm.

5)   Only one shooter may be on the firing line at any given time with the exception of a maximum of two shooters while using the dueling targeting systems. A guest may not shoot on the dueling targeting systems unless supervised by a R3 qualified non-shooting qualified member. Shooters will rotate through as they need to reload.

6)   Minimum shooting distance for steel plates is 30 feet (10 yards), and the maximum shooting distance is 90 feet (30 yards).

7)   Members are expected to practice good etiquette by allowing others to rotate through.

8)    All General Rules and Regulations apply as stated in the general rules and regulations section B) Grounds and Range Etiquette and Section C) General Safety Rules

E)  SAFETY

Reactive targets are expected to deflect bullet materials back toward the shooter.

Eye and ear protection are mandatory for all shooters and observers when steel targets are being used. Appropriate clothing and side-shields is recommended to protect against bullet fragments, e.g. long pants, long-sleeved shirt, a billed cap and closed-toed shoes.

F)  HOLSTER DRAW QUALIFICATIONS & RULES  

The purpose of this qualification is to allow members to improve the skills needed to compete at various competitive shooting events. This qualification is being offered as a privilege to members, not a right. Holster draw (Range #3 only) is limited to R3 qualified LRPC members (no guests) who are able to demonstrate a high level of firearms handling and safety. A RO designated by the board will perform the evaluation of all members wishing to qualify. The qualification will be for outside the waistband holsters only that meets the requirements as defined under section B. Shooters will need to demonstrate the firearm handling skills and discipline required to draw from a holster, engage a target and re-holster safely. Shooters will need to display these skills in accordance with that outlined in section 1). At least one RO will be present during this evaluation, which will be limited to 5 candidates. The RO has final authority to approve or deny any equipment used during this event.

1) Qualification Instructions

A range officer (RO) designated by the board will provide instructions on how to properly draw, engage a target, and re-holster in a safe manner from the holster. If at any time during the evaluation the RO determines you unfit to qualify, you will be asked to stop the qualification. If you are disqualified, you may stay for the remainder of the day to observe and learn. You may reapply for the qualification drill at a future date.

a)   Load the firearm, engage firearm safety if equipped, index finger outside trigger guard and insert firearm into the holster.

b)   Place your support hand on the center of your chest as you move your drawing hand to the holstered firearm and establish your grip.

c)    Remove your firearm from the holster with your finger indexed outside of the trigger guard and stage it in a safe direction away from your body and then you may disengage the safety when applicable.

d)   Bring the firearm to your chest with both hands forming a proper grip.

e)   Drive the firearm forward towards the target while moving your finger to the trigger and engage the target with proper sight picture and trigger press.

f)     Once firing is completed the shooter will re-holster. This is accomplished by first indexing the trigger finger to the frame of the firearm, engaging the safety if present, visually verifying no obstructions are present in the holster, and then returning the support hand to the chest while visibly watching the firearm enter the holster. The RO may request “show clear” prior to re-holstering.

The preceding drill will be performed without ammunition in the firearm. The applicant will be afforded 3 dry fire attempts to demonstrate proficiency. Holster draws will be performed with only one shooter on the line at any time. Attendance at Club holster draw events is highly recommended to build baseline skills prior to attempting to qualify.

2) Gear Requirements

Holsters - club approved holsters must be a hard, molded shell type holster, such as   Kydex or plastic.

a)   Holsters will be inspected by the RO prior to qualification attempts. All holsters will undergo a test for retention. The firearm will be unloaded, verified safe, and then placed into the holster. The holster will be turned upside down and the firearm must stay in the holster. Failure of the firearm to stay in the holster will disqualify the holster for use. Any secondary retention holster such as a Safariland holster will still be subject to the retention test to determine if the locking mechanism is functional.

b)   

Examples of quality holster companies are Bravo Concealment, Safariland, Blade tech, Tier1 Concealment, and T-rex arms. These are not the only acceptable manufacturers but are listed for reference only. Holsters with thumb release locks are acceptable.

c)    Leather holsters that are able to retain the shape of the firearm without the firearm in the holster may be acceptable.

d)   Examples of non-acceptable holsters would include but are not limited to: pocket, thumb strap release, Cordura nylon soft shelled, shoulder, cross draw, Uncle Mike’s universal, Versacarry, and Serpa style holsters which prevent the firearm from being drawn by pressing a button or lever are prohibited.

e)   Holster belts need to effectively support the holster, firearm, magazines and any other attached equipment. The belt must be able to stay stationary during the drawing of the firearm and not slide up or down the waist during movement.

3) Firearms - Pistols and handguns capable of holstering on the hip.

a)   Handguns capable of firing in single action mode must be drawn with either the safety on or in double action mode.

b)   Striker fired pistols may be drawn without a safety as they are considered “double action” or “safe action” pistols.

c)    The safety of a single action firearm is disengaged once the firearm clears the holster and is pointing in a safe direction. An accidental discharge would disqualify the shooter.

d)   Single action revolvers can be drawn only with the hammer down. Once the muzzle is in a safe direction the shooter may cock the hammer prior to firing.

4) Safety Brief

Always follow your RO commands. A designated “safe” table is where firearms will be inspected by the RO and confirmed clear before being placed in a holster. Ammunition is not allowed on your person while at the “safe” table. If ammunition is found on a shooter at the safe table, the shooter will be disqualified for the day.

Some terminology will be used during these drills, and are as follows:

a)   Load and make ready – Shooter will load firearm and assume ready position

b)   

Ready position – Whatever position the RO has chosen to perform the drill, such as hands at sides.

c)    Are you ready? - Shooter will answer “yes” if ready, “no” if not. If you are not ready do not say “yes,” inform the RO you are unsure of what you are being asked to do.

d)   

Stand by - This command will be issued prior to the fire command or audible start signal

e)   UP/ FIRE - These are your start commands, these commands indicate to draw and fire

f)     Unload and show clear – Shooter will remove the magazine, lock the slide to the rear, and show the RO the firearm does not have any ammunition within the chamber. Revolvers will show empty cylinders.

g)   If clear, slide forward, hammer down, and holster – The shooter will close the slide on an empty chamber, pull the trigger at the berm down range, and holster the firearm.

h)   Range is clear - The RO has deemed the line safe, and the range is once again cold, all firearms will be unloaded and holstered or boxed without any ammunition in the firearm.   

i)     180° - This is in reference to the imaginary line that exists at the shooter's back, if a firearm crosses this line, it is an immediate disqualification.

j)     Manage your ammunition - The RO will use this command when they feel you need additional rounds to complete your string. This is your command to reload your firearm by adding additional rounds.

4) Assessment

a)   Dry runs will be performed 3 times prior to live fire.

b)   Shooters will load and make ready with 1 round in the firearm, then re-holster.

c)    At the start signal, the shooter will draw and present the firearm to the target.

d)   The shooter will engage the target, and re-holster.

e)   The 1-round live fire drill will be performed 3-5 times.

f)     Shooter will unload and show clear.

g)   If clear, slide forward, hammer down, and holster.

h)   Range clear command given. The line will be declared safe at this time.

The assessment drill will be performed at the shooter's pace to observe the ability to draw, fire, and re-holster safely. This drill must be performed without flagging of the shooter, breaking the 180-degree rule, not allowing the trigger finger to travel into the trigger guard prior to being ready to fire. Candidates must adhere to all safety standards before advancing to the qualification.

All candidates will undergo a final evaluation consisting of 25 rounds fired on a paper, a cardboard IDPA qualifier target, or a USPSA standard target. The qualification is as follows:

15-yard line: Drawing from the holster, the shooter will fire 5 rounds in 10 seconds.

7-yard line: Drawing from the holster, the shooter will fire 5 rounds in 10 seconds.

7-yard line: Drawing from the holster, the shooter will fire 5 rounds in 10 seconds.

5-yard line: Drawing from the holster, the shooter will fire 5 rounds in 7 seconds.

5-yard line: Drawing from the holster, the shooter will fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds.

5-yard line: Drawing from the holster, the shooter will fire 2 rounds in 4 seconds.

PASSING PERCENTAGE: 80% (20/25 ROUNDS IN THE SILHOUETTE) 

If the qualifier goes over on the allotted time, any additional shots will be counted as a miss.

 Failure to pass the qualification does not mean a member is barred from reapplying for the qualification.

All LRPC general rules and regulations apply. Open carry outside of R3 as defined by the outer poles and sign in the back is strictly prohibited. Regular R3 shooters take president over individuals wishing to do draw drills. Any member drawing from a holster without this qualification will be suspended from membership immediately.