Range Rules

Range

Shooting Range Rules & Requirements

At K-Tron Enterprizes Inc., dba Whispering Pines Shooting Range (WPSR), safety is always our top priority. Trigger discipline must always be first priority on the range. An NRA Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) is on site during all live fire. The RSO enforces all range rules, can assist if needed, and has final say over all personnel on the range. All federal, state, and local firearm laws must be obeyed.

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4 Gun Safety Rules

  • ALWAYS treat your firearm as if it is loaded.
  • ALWAYS point your firearm down range.
  • ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
  • ALWAYS be aware of your target and what is beyond it.

Rules & regulations

  • ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection while shooting. Everyone entering any firearm range bay must wear proper ear and eye protection.
  • NO uncased firearms outside your shooting lane. Firearms must be in a secured case (zippered or clasp/lock). Plastic bags are not acceptable.
  • DO NOT load ammunition outside your lane. DO NOT reach beyond the firing line.
  • NO person is permitted downrange when shooters are in the firearm range bays.
  • DO NOT shoot the floor, ceiling, walls, or any range equipment. All rounds must impact the backstop.
  • Rifles must have sights to be used on our range. DO NOT draw from a holster and fire.
  • NO rapid-fire, bump-fire, or slide-fire devices. NO fully automatic fire.
  • Maximum of 2 shooters per lane. ALWAYS shoot from designated firing positions.
  • On the rifle range, ONLY shoot at targets designated for rifles. Some targets are only for rimfire pistols/rifles. AR500/SR500 steel gong targets are designated for both centerfire and rimfire rifles up to 7.62/308.
  • NO firing from rifle-range positions while shooters are on the pistol range.
  • DO NOT move targets from their pre-assigned labeled locations or distances.
  • Minimum distance for paper targets is 5 yards (15 feet). Minimum for steel AR500/SR500 targets is 30 yards. Range staff place targets at or beyond these distances.
  • ALWAYS use ammunition purchased from WPSR in rental firearms.
  • West Virginia DNR requires all brass casings to be picked up and removed after each session. Collect brass only from behind the firing line while any shooter is in a bay. Used targets, empty ammo boxes, and trash go in the receptacles or leave with you.
  • NO instructing or qualifying students on WPSR unless you are a certified pistol and/or rifle instructor with a pre-arranged session. Credentials must be submitted and approved by WPSR management first.
  • NO pregnant women on the range. NO low-cut shirts — wear attire that shields you from hot casings. NO open-toed flip-flops, Crocs, or sandals.
  • NO alcohol, illegal drugs, or any other impairment on WPSR property. NO food, drinks, or chewing gum on the range. NO smoking or smokeless tobacco in the store or on the range.
  • Cell phones, including texting, are prohibited while handling a loaded firearm or actively shooting. (The source document says “forearm”; the intended meaning is firearm.)
  • We recommend washing your hands after using the range to remove powder residue.
  • First-time visitors may not rent a firearm or accessories if shooting alone.
  • NO targets with real-life images of people.
  • ALWAYS use the correct ammunition for your firearm.

Restricted ammunition

Certain ammunition is restricted on our range, including: Green Tip 5.56, .338 Lapua, .50 BMG, .50 Beowulf, .458 SOCOM, 5.45×39, 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 PRC, .300 Win Mag, bird shot, and buckshot. NO tracers, armor piercing, or incendiary rounds. NO ammunition with a steel core, steel case, or steel shot. NO ammunition with a flat-face projectile. NO muzzle-loaders or black powder.

All ammunition you bring for range use must be inspected by the RSO before you enter the firearm range bays. A shot that strikes anything other than the target and/or backstop may result in a damage or repair fine and/or removal from the range.

WPSR is not responsible for damage to, or loss of, personal equipment used in any firearm range bay. A violation of any WPSR rule may result in immediate removal from the range and forfeiture of any and all fees.