1. Always follow the four rules of gun safety.

1.1 Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. (Down range only when on the firing line)

1.2 Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

1.3 Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.

1.3.1 Magazine removed, action open, and chamber flag inserted (as applicable).

1.4 Always know your target and what lies beyond it.

2. Know and obey all range commands, employees, and Range Safety Officers (RSOs).

3. Be sure your gun is safe to operate.

3.1 When function checking a new firearm or newly assembled firearm a maximum of 3 rounds loaded is permitted.

3.2 Know how to operate your gun safely and ask for help if you do not already.

4. Use only the correct ammunition for your firearm.

4.1 No rifle or pistol ammunition 50 BMG or larger is permitted.

4.2 No incendiary, explosive, or armor penetrating ammunition is permitted.

4.3 Shotgun shells loaded with buckshot or birdshot must be fired at lanes A or B.

5. Eye and ear protection is required at all times during live fire.

6. Range users are not permitted to holster or unholster any firearm or conceal any firearm on their person (excluding active duty law enforcement).

6.1 Range users are never permitted to draw or shoot from a holster.

7. All firearms entering the range should happen during live fire in a safe manner.

7.1 All firearms entering the range should be unloaded.

7.2 Use a bag or carrying case when possible.

7.2.1 Uncased firearms must have the action open and magazine removed with a chamber flag inserted with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction (up).

7.3 Case and uncase firearms on the firing line with the muzzle pointed down range before interacting with the firearm.

7.4 No firearms will enter the range during a ceasefire.

7.4.1 Range users may enter the range during a ceasefire after check in and firearms may be left with the cashier.

8. An emergency ceasefire can be called by any individual by yelling “Ceasefire”.

8.1 When an emergency ceasefire is called, immediately stop shooting, leave your firearm on the firing line, step behind the red line, and await further instruction.

9. Only the RSO can start live fire once it is safe to do so.

10. When the ceasefire is announced you will hear the one minute warning: “One minute to ceasefire, stop shooting now, use this time to unload your firearm, remove the magazine, insert your chamber flag, and step behind the red line.” Once the ceasefire has been announced the red lights will illuminate above the firing line and at the range entrance.

10.1 Chamber flags are required for all firearms on the firing line during a ceasefire.

10.2 Firearms should never be handled during a ceasefire.

10.2.1 Cased firearms should not be transported or handled during a ceasefire.

10.3 Magazines must be removed when possible, tubes unloaded, and muzzleloaders dry during a ceasefire.

10.4 Never cross the red line during a ceasefire.

10.4.1 Take any targets or non-firearm equipment from the firing line before the ceasefire is called. Ask an RSO for help if you need to retrieve something during a ceasefire.

11. Only go down range during a ceasefire once announced by an RSO and when the red lights are illuminated.

12. During live fire, range users are only permitted to fire at paper targets and provided steel.

12.1 Humanoid targets are restricted to simple silhouettes not distinguishable as any individual. (such as a standard IDPA target)

12.2 Targets must be posted in designated posting locations for each specific lane.

12.3 Do not shoot at wildlife or range infrastructure.

12.3.1 If an animal enters the range, notify an RSO to have a ceasefire called.

13. Rapid fire is prohibited.

13.1 Two shots in quick succession are allowed with one second before the next shot.

13.2 Three rounds or more in quick succession will be warned for a rapid fire violation.

13.3 Fully automatic fire is prohibited.

14. All range users must check in at the office with a valid liability waiver prior to entering the range.

15. The use of drugs or alcohol on Issaquah Sportsmen's Club property is prohibited. Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied the use of club facilities.

16. Only collect your own spent casings.

16.1 Brass left on the range belongs to the RSO on duty.

17. Unfired rounds (Duds) must be handed to an RSO or disposed of in the red dud box.

17.1 Unwanted ammunition or accessories can be donated during hours of operation to the cashier.

18. Black powder firearms including muzzleloaders are to be treated with the same rules and respect as any other firearm as outlined in these rules.

18.1 Muzzle loading requires additional knowledge of safe operation and precision loading to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Visit here for more information.