ASHBURTON PISTOL CLUB inc
RULES & REGULATIONS.
The following rules have been implemented by the committee of the Ashburton Pistol Club Inc.
Any dispensation from these rules must be submitted to a full committee meeting for their consideration.
STANDARD SAFETY RULES & RANGE CONDUCT
Immediately on entering the range, every member and visitor shall sign the attendance book.
Every person entering the range, whether member or visitor, places themselves under the direct control of the duty Range Officer, committee member or their assistants and must at all times comply with such persons lawful directions and instructions.
No person shall refuse to obey the lawful instructions of the duty Range Officer or any other official acting in the proper function of the affairs of their office.
No person shall enter or leave the range with a loaded firearm.
Before any shooting takes place red warning flags shall be placed on the roadside.
No firearm shall be loaded until the shooter is on the firing line and the command "LOAD" has been given by the duty Range Officer. When not at the firing line, pistols will be unloaded at all times. Revolvers will have the cylinders open, semi-autos, the slide locked back. Special conditions apply to holster qualified members while involved in action match shooting.
Treat all firearms as loaded, always keep your firearm pointed down range.
FIRING POINT RULES
It is incumbent upon shooters to make themselves familiar with the variety of firing point commands used in the various section matches. Booklets are available from the NZPA as detailed in the BULLSHOOTER (bi-monthly NZPA magazine).
No person on the firing line shall touch a pistol while any other person is forward of the firing line.
No person shall touch any pistol without the owners permission.
The duty Range Officer shall personally check shooters guns are cleared before ordering personnel forward of the firing line.
The safety of competitors, range staff and spectators requires continual attention by all concerned. Correct firearm handling procedures must be adhered to at all times.
Caution must be exercised while moving on or about the range complex. Self discipline and a responsible attitude is necessary on the part of competitors, range staff and spectators. Where such self control is lacking, it is the responsibility of the duty Range Officer to enforce such conditions, competitors are also duty bound to assist in such enforcement.
The firing point will be kept clear at all times except for competitors actually firing and such range staff as may be necessary. Any person, competitor or otherwise, who interferes with or annoys any competitor in any way will be warned to desist, and failure to comply will result in that person being ordered off the range.
It is the duty of all shooters to clean up their firing points (bays) at the completion of their shoot. The range should also be swept, empty brass removed and in general left in a clean and tidy condition.
A.P.C. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
No alcohol or drugs are to be consumed prior to, or during shooting. Any person consuming alcohol, or under the effect of alcohol while shooting will immediately be expelled from the range, and the matter followed up with regards to further disciplinary action if deemed appropriate.
Holstered guns MAY NOT BE WORN outside the Ashburton Pistol Club complex area. Guns may not be removed from holsters, boxes or gun bags in the clubrooms or car park area.
Defined areas are set aside where members may clean or repair guns, or show to another person.
Holstered guns must be worn correctly with the gun belt through the trouser belt loops, or similar method of stabilising such equipment.
All holster qualified shooters must have their gun and holster approved for safety and compatibility by the club action training officer.
All holster qualified shooters must be assessed yearly for their gun handling abilities by the club action training officer.
Wilful damage to any club equipment, structure or asset caused by irresponsible shooting or any other means will not be tolerated. Such actions will result in immediate suspension and a full committee hearing to determine the future membership status of such offenders.
. All shooting undertaken by visitors must be directly supervised eg; a "B" endorsed member standing within arms length of the pistol.
Children under the age of 12 years may not shoot any handgun other than an air pistol.
Children/Youngsters aged 12 to 16 years are restricted to the use of a .22 calibre pistol. All shooting must be under the direct control and individual supervision of a qualified Range Officer or club instructor or B licence holder.
Junior club members aged 16 years and over may only shoot over .22 calibre if they have attended and passed appropriate training programmes organised and conducted by the clubs training officer. Members must receive written confirmation from the Training Officer that they are deemed safe and adequately skilled to shoot a calibre other than .22.
All members must be able to understand and respond to all range commands. People with hearing disabilities or language barriers must be able to show that they will be able to safely participate in pistol competitions, prior to applying to the committee for probationary membership.
The Ashburton Pistol Club committee acts within the Constitution of the club and as such reserves the right to terminate or suspend membership. The committee may at any time by letter invite any member within a specified time to resign for acting in such manner as may bring discredit to the club or for serious breaches of these rules. Such actions would include but not be limited to conviction on criminal or drugs charges. Should the member not resign in the specified time the committee shall meet to consider the matter. The member shall be allowed to offer an explanation, either verbally or in writing. The matter will then be put to a vote and if the committee decides by simple majority the member will cease to be a member.
A.P.C RANGE PROCEDURES
A Range Officer must be on duty, responsible for all shooting and general behaviour. If more than one person is shooting, one shall act as a Range Officer.
All pistols must be "cleared" in the safety zones situated on each range prior to and after all shooting.
The Range Officer is in complete charge of the range. Failure to comply with his/her lawful instructions will result in immediate suspension.
Members (shooters) are responsible for firearms in their charge. Any accident means that one or more safety rules were violated. That is why the club demands that you accept full responsibility for your actions. Its your gun, youre shooting it, and you have full control of the "disaster factors". If you cannot accept responsibility, this is not the sport for you.
Only NZPA holster qualified members are permitted to participate in Action Shooting which involves drawing and holstering a loaded handgun.
Members who are not NZPA holster certified may only wear a holstered handgun while directly supervised by the Ashburton Pistol Clubs , qualified Holster Instructor or other authorised persons,
Target placement must be carefully considered in order that all shoot through, stray or deflecting projectiles strike harmlessly into the berm.
The Range Inspectors Report shall be posted on each range. When placing targets the requirements of this report must be adhered to.
Reckless disregard for yourself or others will result in immediate suspension by the duty Range Officer or committee member.
It is the responsibility of any member who witnesses wilful damage or safety violations, to act on the matter immediately and then report the same to a committee member forthwith.
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All safety violations will be dealt with immediately, as appropriate, on the range. The matter will then be referred to a full committee meeting for their consideration and ruling.
In the event that a member or visitor accumulates three safety violations, that person will be required to appear before a full committee meeting wherein their membership status may be reviewed.
GENERAL
Members, visitors, range staff and spectators must all wear adequate ear, eye and foot protection while on any Ashburton Pistol Club range.
You are not entitled to purchase or carry a handgun until you have been granted a "B" endorsement.
Probationary membership and membership are two quite distinct classes. A probationary member does not become a member of the Ashburton Pistol Club until his/her membership has been approved by the committee. Please note that this is not an automatic procedure.
Prior to the committee recommending a "B" endorsement you must have attended an induction course, plus the basic UIT training programme. These courses are an introduction to pistol shooting which looks at all aspects of the sport. You must also have participated in no less than twelve club activities during your first six months of membership.
On completion of the six months probationary membership, providing you have met the attendance and training criteria, you may approach the club secretary requesting that an application for "B" endorsement be lodged. This is not an automatic committee procedure.
Once you have been granted a "B" endorsement you must abide by the Firearms Act which requires you to attend a club activity on no less than twelve times within any twelve month interval. Failure to do so may result in your licence being revoked by the police.
Members may only apply for their Holster Qualification once they have satisfied the Club Holster Instructor of their competence in safe gun handling practises. Suitability for this course is granted by the Ashburton Pistol Clubs Holster Instructor . It is advisable for members to have shot Tyro action matches before applying.
When using the kitchen facilities, please clean up afterwards.
All members have a responsibility to ensure that our facilities and equipment are maintained in top condition. Please be prepared and willing to attend Working Bees.
No member may remove any item of club equipment from the range without written permission from the committee.
All members must notify the Secretary of the club in writing of any change of address.
In the event that you require first aid of a minor nature, there is a first aid box located in the clubrooms, just inside the entrance door.
In the event of a serious emergency, other than a gunshot wound, dial 111. Our address is , 47 Cochranes Road, which is located off Seafield Road. If an ambulance is dispatched, have someone meet the ambulance at the corner of Seafield Road, to show them the precise location of the club. Do not move the patient.
In the event of gunshot wounds, we have been advised that it is imperative that you pad the wound to minimise blood loss and then transport the patient immediately to Ashburton Hospital. Have another person ring the hospital and the police and inform them that you are transporting a shooting victim immediately. Provide the police with the registration number of the car.
RULES & REGULATIONS.
The following rules have been implemented by the committee of the Ashburton Pistol Club Inc.
Any dispensation from these rules must be submitted to a full committee meeting for their consideration.
STANDARD SAFETY RULES & RANGE CONDUCT
Immediately on entering the range, every member and visitor shall sign the attendance book.
Every person entering the range, whether member or visitor, places themselves under the direct control of the duty Range Officer, committee member or their assistants and must at all times comply with such persons lawful directions and instructions.
No person shall refuse to obey the lawful instructions of the duty Range Officer or any other official acting in the proper function of the affairs of their office.
No person shall enter or leave the range with a loaded firearm.
Before any shooting takes place red warning flags shall be placed on the roadside.
No firearm shall be loaded until the shooter is on the firing line and the command "LOAD" has been given by the duty Range Officer. When not at the firing line, pistols will be unloaded at all times. Revolvers will have the cylinders open, semi-autos, the slide locked back. Special conditions apply to holster qualified members while involved in action match shooting.
Treat all firearms as loaded, always keep your firearm pointed down range.
FIRING POINT RULES
It is incumbent upon shooters to make themselves familiar with the variety of firing point commands used in the various section matches. Booklets are available from the NZPA as detailed in the BULLSHOOTER (bi-monthly NZPA magazine).
No person on the firing line shall touch a pistol while any other person is forward of the firing line.
No person shall touch any pistol without the owners permission.
The duty Range Officer shall personally check shooters guns are cleared before ordering personnel forward of the firing line.
The safety of competitors, range staff and spectators requires continual attention by all concerned. Correct firearm handling procedures must be adhered to at all times.
Caution must be exercised while moving on or about the range complex. Self discipline and a responsible attitude is necessary on the part of competitors, range staff and spectators. Where such self control is lacking, it is the responsibility of the duty Range Officer to enforce such conditions, competitors are also duty bound to assist in such enforcement.
The firing point will be kept clear at all times except for competitors actually firing and such range staff as may be necessary. Any person, competitor or otherwise, who interferes with or annoys any competitor in any way will be warned to desist, and failure to comply will result in that person being ordered off the range.
It is the duty of all shooters to clean up their firing points (bays) at the completion of their shoot. The range should also be swept, empty brass removed and in general left in a clean and tidy condition.
A.P.C. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
No alcohol or drugs are to be consumed prior to, or during shooting. Any person consuming alcohol, or under the effect of alcohol while shooting will immediately be expelled from the range, and the matter followed up with regards to further disciplinary action if deemed appropriate.
Holstered guns MAY NOT BE WORN outside the Ashburton Pistol Club complex area. Guns may not be removed from holsters, boxes or gun bags in the clubrooms or car park area.
Defined areas are set aside where members may clean or repair guns, or show to another person.
Holstered guns must be worn correctly with the gun belt through the trouser belt loops, or similar method of stabilising such equipment.
All holster qualified shooters must have their gun and holster approved for safety and compatibility by the club action training officer.
All holster qualified shooters must be assessed yearly for their gun handling abilities by the club action training officer.
Wilful damage to any club equipment, structure or asset caused by irresponsible shooting or any other means will not be tolerated. Such actions will result in immediate suspension and a full committee hearing to determine the future membership status of such offenders.
. All shooting undertaken by visitors must be directly supervised eg; a "B" endorsed member standing within arms length of the pistol.
Children under the age of 12 years may not shoot any handgun other than an air pistol.
Children/Youngsters aged 12 to 16 years are restricted to the use of a .22 calibre pistol. All shooting must be under the direct control and individual supervision of a qualified Range Officer or club instructor or B licence holder.
Junior club members aged 16 years and over may only shoot over .22 calibre if they have attended and passed appropriate training programmes organised and conducted by the clubs training officer. Members must receive written confirmation from the Training Officer that they are deemed safe and adequately skilled to shoot a calibre other than .22.
All members must be able to understand and respond to all range commands. People with hearing disabilities or language barriers must be able to show that they will be able to safely participate in pistol competitions, prior to applying to the committee for probationary membership.
The Ashburton Pistol Club committee acts within the Constitution of the club and as such reserves the right to terminate or suspend membership. The committee may at any time by letter invite any member within a specified time to resign for acting in such manner as may bring discredit to the club or for serious breaches of these rules. Such actions would include but not be limited to conviction on criminal or drugs charges. Should the member not resign in the specified time the committee shall meet to consider the matter. The member shall be allowed to offer an explanation, either verbally or in writing. The matter will then be put to a vote and if the committee decides by simple majority the member will cease to be a member.
A.P.C RANGE PROCEDURES
A Range Officer must be on duty, responsible for all shooting and general behaviour. If more than one person is shooting, one shall act as a Range Officer.
All pistols must be "cleared" in the safety zones situated on each range prior to and after all shooting.
The Range Officer is in complete charge of the range. Failure to comply with his/her lawful instructions will result in immediate suspension.
Members (shooters) are responsible for firearms in their charge. Any accident means that one or more safety rules were violated. That is why the club demands that you accept full responsibility for your actions. Its your gun, youre shooting it, and you have full control of the "disaster factors". If you cannot accept responsibility, this is not the sport for you.
Only NZPA holster qualified members are permitted to participate in Action Shooting which involves drawing and holstering a loaded handgun.
Members who are not NZPA holster certified may only wear a holstered handgun while directly supervised by the Ashburton Pistol Clubs , qualified Holster Instructor or other authorised persons,
Target placement must be carefully considered in order that all shoot through, stray or deflecting projectiles strike harmlessly into the berm.
The Range Inspectors Report shall be posted on each range. When placing targets the requirements of this report must be adhered to.
Reckless disregard for yourself or others will result in immediate suspension by the duty Range Officer or committee member.
It is the responsibility of any member who witnesses wilful damage or safety violations, to act on the matter immediately and then report the same to a committee member forthwith.
.
All safety violations will be dealt with immediately, as appropriate, on the range. The matter will then be referred to a full committee meeting for their consideration and ruling.
In the event that a member or visitor accumulates three safety violations, that person will be required to appear before a full committee meeting wherein their membership status may be reviewed.
GENERAL
Members, visitors, range staff and spectators must all wear adequate ear, eye and foot protection while on any Ashburton Pistol Club range.
You are not entitled to purchase or carry a handgun until you have been granted a "B" endorsement.
Probationary membership and membership are two quite distinct classes. A probationary member does not become a member of the Ashburton Pistol Club until his/her membership has been approved by the committee. Please note that this is not an automatic procedure.
Prior to the committee recommending a "B" endorsement you must have attended an induction course, plus the basic UIT training programme. These courses are an introduction to pistol shooting which looks at all aspects of the sport. You must also have participated in no less than twelve club activities during your first six months of membership.
On completion of the six months probationary membership, providing you have met the attendance and training criteria, you may approach the club secretary requesting that an application for "B" endorsement be lodged. This is not an automatic committee procedure.
Once you have been granted a "B" endorsement you must abide by the Firearms Act which requires you to attend a club activity on no less than twelve times within any twelve month interval. Failure to do so may result in your licence being revoked by the police.
Members may only apply for their Holster Qualification once they have satisfied the Club Holster Instructor of their competence in safe gun handling practises. Suitability for this course is granted by the Ashburton Pistol Clubs Holster Instructor . It is advisable for members to have shot Tyro action matches before applying.
When using the kitchen facilities, please clean up afterwards.
All members have a responsibility to ensure that our facilities and equipment are maintained in top condition. Please be prepared and willing to attend Working Bees.
No member may remove any item of club equipment from the range without written permission from the committee.
All members must notify the Secretary of the club in writing of any change of address.
In the event that you require first aid of a minor nature, there is a first aid box located in the clubrooms, just inside the entrance door.
In the event of a serious emergency, other than a gunshot wound, dial 111. Our address is , 47 Cochranes Road, which is located off Seafield Road. If an ambulance is dispatched, have someone meet the ambulance at the corner of Seafield Road, to show them the precise location of the club. Do not move the patient.
In the event of gunshot wounds, we have been advised that it is imperative that you pad the wound to minimise blood loss and then transport the patient immediately to Ashburton Hospital. Have another person ring the hospital and the police and inform them that you are transporting a shooting victim immediately. Provide the police with the registration number of the car.
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