It is every members responsibility to, understand and follow the RANGE RULES. Excuses such as "I have never heard of this before", or, "I did not see it in the newsletter", etc. are NOT acceptable. Any violation of the Range Rules, MAY constitute loss of membership!
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Rev. 06/12/2019


SHOOTING HOURS: 9:00am till 9:00 pm or dusk (whichever comes first)

    1. All persons, members and guests using Central Whidbey Sportsmen's Association facilities MUST sign in upon arrival and sign out upon departure in the RANGE LOG located at the main gate entrance. The person who signs in is the RESPONSIBLE PERSON. Guests must be accompanied by a club member at all times.
    2. Vehicles may park at the rear of the rifle range firing line.
    3. Vehicles displaying a handicap permit may drive to the entrance of all bays.
    1. Firing will "cease" on all CWSA ranges during any Military and/or Navy flight operations on adjacent property and will remain in effect until aircraft depart the area
    2. All ranges are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
    3. Targets
      1. Except for provided steel in Bay 1 or 5, provided gong targets on the short Range 13, 100 and 200 yard range, Metal shotgun sled in range 6, and provided pins and pin tops on the Pin Range, paper/cardboard targets are the ONLY AUTHORIZED TARGETS ON ALL RANGES except for organized events/competitions authorized by the Executive Committee.
      5. The Pin Range and shooting bays 1 through 5 are for pistol use only and pistol caliber's only, NO RIFLE CALIBER'S. Except for organized events/competitions authorized by the Executive Committee.
      7. The Archery range # 15 is located adjacent to the trap range. The trap range is closed when archery is being shot. Archery is closed when trap is being shot. Recurve, compound or crossbows may be used. BROADHEADS OF ANY TYPE OR BLUNTS ARE STRICKLY PROHIBITED. Field points. bullet points and broadheads "IN BROADHEAD TARGET ONLY is the only authorized arrow tips. Ranges are first come first serve.
    4. Shotguns
      1. The only permitted shot sizes on the Trap Range are #7½ and /or SMALLER. Do not shoot trap when the Archery range, 100, 200 yard rifle range or bays 3, 4 or 5 are in use. The 100 and 200 yard ranges are CLOSED when the Trap Range is in use. All ranges are first come first serve.
      2. The Short Range #13 has the 10, 25, 50, and 75 yard target boards for use ONLY by firearms firing a single projectile per trigger pull. SHOTGUNS firing SLUGS ONLY are permitted on the firing line of the Short Range #13. If you need to pattern a shotgun, or anything else firing multiple projectiles such as "The Judge", using shot from OOO down to #12 you may do so by going to Range # 6 and utilize the metal sled target for Shotgun and tactical shotgun shooting. There is also a pattern steel plate located in the corner of the Trap Range that may also be used for SHOTGUNS ONLY using #7½ or smaller shot. NO STEEL SHOT OR SLUGS WILL BE FIRED AT THE STEEL PATTERN BOARD. Use nothing that will cause a dimple in the steel. Grease for the pattern board is located in the back room of the club house.
    5. Maintenance
    6. FULLY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS are not permitted on the premises. Additionally, firing any weapon at a sustained high rate of speed is PROHIBITED except for organized events/competitions authorized by the Executive Committee. (This type of firing is sometimes called a "Magazine Dump.")
    7. SAFETY
      4. When a cease fire is in effect and the range is “cold”, ALL firearms shall be cased, racked, holstered or laid down with actions open, magazines removed and/or cylinders cleared, and "Chamber Flags in place" while muzzles are pointed downrange. Shooters shall step behind the safety line and shall NOT handle or touch their firearm. This is the ONLY time when you may advance in front of the firing line.
      8. Central Whidbey Sportsman Association Is a NON-SMOKING and NON-VAPING facility.
    8. Range Safety Officer
      1. Range Safety Officers, hereafter called RSO's are hereby vested with the authority to investigate possible violations of association rules. Any RSO who determines a violation has occurred shall make every effort to correct the violation through education and voluntary compliance by the member committing the violation.
It is every member's responsibility to, understand and follow the RANGE RULES. Excuses such as "I have never heard of this before", or, "I did not see it in the newsletter", etc. are NOT acceptable. Any violation of the Range Rules could constitute loss of membership