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HomeRange Safety Rules

Safety at the Club

BRRC has an effective safety protocol in place. The summary of this protocol is shown below.

Safety Rules
  1. Firearms Permitted: All types of legal rifles and handguns in centre-fire and rim-fire calibres. Full automatic firearms may not be used at Range Burlington.
  2. Ammunition: All types of legal ammunition with the following exceptions: Absolutely no armor piercing, incendiary, tracer or Steel core or Steel Jacketed projectiles, in any Calibre, are permitted on the range. No 50 BMG calibre allowed .
  3. The backstop is rated for all legal ammunition and calibres; including pistol, rifle and shotgun (slugs only). .50BMG specifically and all steel-core, tracer, incendiary, explosive and armor-piercing projectiles “are Prohibited.”
  4. Shotguns may be used from the ports with solid projectiles (slugs) only.
  5. Firing distances: a minimum of 10 meters from the shooting ports to 50 meters at the backstop.
  6. Downrange shooters must maintain a minimum of 10 meters from the backstop to minimize backsplash hazard.
  7. Targets permitted: paper targets and steel reactive targets. All steel targets must be shrouded to minimize backsplash and be placed at the backstop. Steel targets may only be used during shooting disciplines and under the supervision of a club director.
  8. Targets must be hung in such a way that all rounds hit the backstop.
  9. Range Safety Lights: there are two lights, "Red and Green" in the ceiling at the centre of the Firing Line. When the Red Light is on; it means the Range is "Hot" and shooters may approach the ports. When the Green Light is on; it means that the Range has been cleared; no one may step over the Yellow Safety Line to approach the ports. These lights, are controlled by the “Red Door” on the left of the Firing Line. When the door is closed, the red light is on. When the door is open, the green light is on.
  10. There are two Large Red Buttons located near the floor, on each side of the Firing Line Area. These buttons are for Emergency use only and when activated, will notify Police, Fire and Ambulance Services. When activated the Club doors will be automatically unlocked to allow access.
  11. There is a telephone in the Lounge; in case of an emergency dial 911 and activate the Blue Pull Station to release the club doors.
The Canadian Firearms Program
Storing Firearms Safely
Unload and lock your firearms!

Store the ammunition separately or lock it up. It can be stored in the same locked container as the firearms.

Non-Restricted Firearms

Attach a secure locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock (or remove the bolt) so the firearms cannot be fired; or Lock the firearms in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into.

Restricted and Prohibited Firearms

Attach a secure locking device so the firearms cannot be fired and lock them in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into; or lock the firearms in a vault, safe or room that was built or modified specifically to store firearms safely.

For automatic firearms, also remove the bolts or bolt carriers (if removable) and lock them in a separate room that is difficult to break into.

Transporting Firearms Safely
Non-Restricted Firearms

Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transportation.

Restricted and Prohibited Firearms

Unload the firearms; and attach secure locking devices to the firearms; and

Lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container; and remove the bolts or bolt carriers from any automatic firearms (if removable)

Obtain an Authorization to Transport: call 1-800-731-4000

Leaving Any Class of Firearm in an Unattended Vehicle

Lock non-restricted firearms and locked containers carrying restricted or prohibited firearms in the trunk or in a similar lockable compartment.

If the vehicle does not have a trunk or lockable compartment, put firearms and firearm containers out of sight inside the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

If you are in a remote wilderness area and cannot lock your non-restricted firearms inside your vehicle, unload them and put them out of sight. Attach a secure locking device to the firearms unless they are needed for predator control.

The Canadian Firearms Program (cont’d)
Displaying Firearms Safely
Unload and lock your firearms!

Here are the rules for displaying firearms in your home: Ammunition cannot be displayed with, or accessible to, the firearms.

Non-restricted firearms

Attach secure locking devices to the firearms; or lock the firearms in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into.

Restricted and Prohibited Firearms

Attach secure locking devices to the firearms; and securely attach them to something that cannot be moved.

For automatic firearms, also remove the bolts or bolt carriers (if removable) and lock them in a separate room that is difficult to break into.

Some rules may be different for firearms displayed away from home – for example, at a gun show. Contact the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) for more information.

Remember

Don’t forget to renew your firearms license before it expires.

Contact the CFP within 30 days if your address changes.

It is important to store, transport and display your firearms safely to prevent accidents and deter loss or theft. Protect yourself and others.

The Canadian Firearms Program
1-800-731-4000 (toll-free)
www.rcmp.gc.ca/cfp
CFP 1238 EF (2012/10) V3