Rules

General Rules

  • Loaded guns are not allowed in buildings.
  • 10 MPH Vehicle Speed Limit on Grounds.
  •  Snowmobiles, Four Wheelers, and Trail Bikes not allowed on Club grounds.
    *Exceptions: Snowmobiles, Four Wheelers, or Trail Bikes may be operated on Club grounds for the purpose of work duties, or if used for transportation to and from the Club and operated in a safe manner.

In the interest of safety, the pond and/or ranges may be closed to allow for maintenance or operation of other club functions. Please observe posted signs.

Club Pond and Fishing

(Members only) Hours: Daily Sunrise to Sunset

  1. Members only. Wear your badges or be able to show them if asked.
  2. Catch limit, 3 fish per day. (Unlimited catch and release permitted provided barbs on hooks are removed and you must keep injured fish.)
  3. Absolutely no corn permitted.
  4. A valid Massachusetts Fishing License is required and you must comply with Mass. Fishing Regulations.
  5. Do not introduce fish from any other waters into the club pond. Exceptions: shiners or minnows for bate.)
  6. Ice fishing permitted.
  7. Do not leave benches, barrels, or trash on the ice.
  8. Vehicles are not permitted on the pond’s berms.  (Except as required for maintenance.)

  Trap & Skeet Ranges

Public Hours: (Open to the Public most) Sundays Noon. to 3:00 P.M. and most Thursdays 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. ABSOLUTELY NO SHOOTING AFTER 9:00 P.M.

Member Hours: (Members only or guests with members using Hand Traps (with Trap Committee approval when open to public) Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M. to Sunset and on Sunday 12:00 Noon to Sunset. Wear your badges.

  1. No alcoholic beverages if you are shooting, handling firearms or ammunition.
  2. Guns left in racks or unattended must have their actions open. (Exception: guns with break open actions left in racks)
  3. Guns must be carried unloaded with actions open and kept pointed in safe directions.
  4. Loaded guns not allowed in buildings.
  5. Do not load your gun until you are at your shooting station or if the flag is on the trap house.
  6. Load only one shell at a time unless you are shooting doubles or international.
  7. Do not close your action until it is your turn to shoot.
  8. Do not change stations with a shell in the gun.
  9. Do not leave misfired ammunition on the ground, in the trash or at the range. Dispose of it properly.
  10. Shot size larger than #7 1/2 is not permitted on the trap or skeet ranges.
  11. Follow “The Ten Commandments of Gun Safety” at all times.
  12. Be courteous, limit squads to six people. (Ten when shooting Protection)
  13. Use eye and ear protection when shooting or near shooters.
  14. Sign up for squad(s) before you shoot.
  15. The Range Officer has the final say.

Rifle & Pistol

Member Hours: Mon through Sat 8:00 A.M. to Sunset, Sun 12:00 Noon to Sunset

  1. Members only. Wear your badges or be able to show it if asked.(Members may bring a guest however the Member will be responsible for the guest’s actions)
  2. No alcoholic beverages if you are shooting, handling firearms or ammunition.
  3. Absolutely no fully automatic firearms allowed on the premises.
  4. Rapid-fire prohibited. (Maximum firing rate of 5 shots in 10 seconds)
  5. Do not use cans, bottles, metal, or explosive objects for targets. Use frames so that bullets going through the targets will not hit the frames, however will stop in the backstops
  6. Do not shoot at targets on the ground, on top of backstops, or in the air.
  7. Do not leave misfired ammunition on the ground, in the trash or at the range. Dispose of it properly.
  8. Follow “The Ten Commandments of Gun Safety” at all times.
  9. Not more than 5 shooters on the range at one time. (One shooter at each bench.)
  10. The 25 yard backstop may be used from the left three benches only.
  11. Do not handle Firearms, Magazines or Ammunition while people are Downrange.
  12. Do not go Downrange when people are handling Firearms, Magazines, and Ammunition, or until all Firearms are cleared empty and open.
  13. Downrange shall be considered anywhere beyond the Range Shelter’s target side roofline towards the backstops.
  14. Be courteous to others.

Archery

Member Hours: Daily Sunrise to Sunset and at night (under lights) during organized shoots.

  1. Members only. Wear your badges or be able to show it if asked.(Members may bring a guest however the Member will be responsible for the guest’s actions)
  2. No alcoholic beverages if you are shooting, or handling equipment.
  3. Absolutely no broad-head arrows allowed on the archery ranges.
  4. Legal Crossbows are allowed on the archery ranges without State Handicap Permit.
  5. Absolutely no firearms allowed on the archery ranges.
    (Exception: Shotguns may be used for hunting only on the upper archery  course. Please do not shoot at archery targets.)

Pheasant

The rules for Pheasant Hunts have been changed for safety and to accommodate all 8 Point members. All members are expected to comply and failure to do so may result in expulsion from the Club

  • Follow the 10 Commandments of Gun Safety
  • Hunter orange hats and vests are required
  • No Running or shooing game on the ground or in trees
  • Dogs must be on a leash until the hunt begins
  • MASS State Regulations apply.  (Limit 2 Birds per day, 6 Birds for the season)

Saturday Hunts are as follows

  • The hunts are limited to 16 hunters on Saturday morning. Only 8 hunters above and 8 hunters below the power lines.
  • The stocking starts at 7:00 am and the hunt will start at 8:00 am and the hunt must end by noon time. This allows a 1 hour safe period before the shooing ranges open
  • No stocking will take place in the afternoon, however you may hunt the power line and the area above the power line in the afternoon. Remember the shooting ranges open at 1:00 pm.
  • If more than 16 hunters desire to hunt, we will accommodate all by rotating Saturday morning reservations.

Ten basic Rules of Firearms Safety

  1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
  2. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep the action open and unloaded. Keep the safety “on” and your finger off the trigger.
  3. Be sure the barrel of the firearm is clear of obstructions. Check the chamber and magazine every time you pick it up. Only carry and use ammunition appropriate for your firearm.
  4. Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Agree to safe fields of fire for yourself and hunting companions and never swing beyond your area.
  5. Positively identify your target and what lies beyond. Make sure there is an adequate backstop when hunting or target practicing
  6. Unload your firearm when climbing a tree, crossing a fence, jumping a ditch or traversing slippery or steep terrain. Never pull a firearm toward you by the muzzle.
  7. Be aware of the potential for ricochet. Never shoot at a hard, flat surface or water.
  8. Unload firearms when not in use, leaving the action open. Transport and carry firearms unloaded and cased when traveling to and from the field or target practice
  9. Store firearms and ammunition separately in locked compartments and beyond the reach of children.
  10. Never use alcohol or drugs that can impair your judgment before or while shooting.

A copy of the club’s By-Laws is available upon request.

Remember: This is YOUR Club keep it SAFE and CLEAN.