Range Rules

Two-A Farms, LLC

1160 South County Road 600 East Butlerville, IN 47223

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APPENDAGE D:

RANGE FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

Section 1. General

The range address is: 1160 S. County Road 600 E., which is between Jennings County East County Road 50 South and East County Road 150 South.
The range has no land line, telephone service as of November 2024.
The hours for guns usage is: 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM Sunday through Saturday.
Two-A Farms sanctions formal, shooting events that occupy parts of the range at various times. Some events cause the entire range to be shut down. These are rare. Otherwise space is always provided for informal shooting by the membership. Refer to the range calendar at www.2afarms.com for the schedule of events. You may also review the monthly newsletter.

Section 2. Purpose of our Range Rules

Two-A Farms, LLC has adopted the following Range Rules to better ensure the safety of our members, non-member guests and the persons and property of our neighbors.

By following our range rules you will wisely use and protect our property.

More importantly, you will ensure that all fired rounds remain on our property.

Section 3. Your Responsibility

It is your responsibility to help keep Two-A Farms a safe place to shoot. You are responsible for all bullets you and your guest fire on our range.
Always follow the range rules. Two-A Farms requires you to review our range rules at least once a year. The latest edition can be found at www.2afarms.com. The range rules are frequently updated to meet changing conditions.
Ensure your guests are instructed in the basic gun handling rules (see section 8) and range commands (see section 9) used on our range before they are allowed to handle a gun on the range. Also ensure that the guests have appropriate hearing and eye protection. It is your responsibility to diligently monitor the actions of your guest and require they remain with you while handling a gun. You will be held accountable for their actions.
Two-A Farms sets the limit on the number of guests you may bring at a time to two guests per membership. You may have a guest at the range only if you are there with them. Never give your gate swipe card to a non-member. All guest are required to file a release of liability waiver, found under the waiver section of our website, www.2afarms.com. This is an electronic form and will be submitted electronically. All guests are also required to pay the $20 guest fee. Guest passes may be purchased on the website and are found under the “Pricing & Plans” menu.
Individual memberships are for you alone. Family memberships are limited to those living in your household including children until age 21. Children under 18 must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
All members of the club shall conduct themselves in a cordial or business-like manner, practicing good sportsmanship at all times, while doing the business of the club or using the range facility.
If you are asked by another member to show them your membership card, do it.
Remain aware of your surroundings and what others around you are doing. If you observe someone committing a range rule violation or any unsafe action, call it to their attention. If they continue the violation get their identity or take a picture, get license plate number, note the time of day and report it to a range director as soon as possible.
If someone calls to your attention you are violating a range rule or committing an unsafe act, thank them for addressing it with you. Don’t be defensive, discuss it with them and consider your actions and make any appropriate changes necessary to keep the range safe.
It will be your responsibility to confront any suspicious person and ask to see their membership card. If they are not a Member or a guest of a Member also there ask them to leave. If you need assistance contact a range director.

Section 4. Enforcing the Range rules and Conduct Standards for Members

Two-A Farms, LLC has established a standard of conduct while doing business of the club and Range Rules to be followed by all Members and Guests at all times. Failure to comply will result in serious consequences imposed by the range directors.

The seriousness, consequences of the act, and the cooperation level of the Member will be considered in determining an appropriate discipline. Discipline could include an ejection from the range on the day of the infraction, a loss of range privileges for a time period, a loss of membership or any other as determined by the range directors. You may be held financially accountable for property damage you or your guest caused.

Section 5. Entering and Exiting the Range Electric Gate

The range gate is motor operated. The electronic gate swipe card for the range gate is for members use only. A card is issued once to each member. If your card is lost report it immediately so that it can be deactivated. A spouse or family member over the age of 18, may be issued an additional card for a $10 fee when a family membership is purchased.
The range directors ask that the range gate be kept closed at all times except when a formal shooting event is in progress and then only open for the necessary time to allow any non-members access to a public event. In that case the match director is in charge of the gate.
Range Directors and Match Directors have the ability to lock open the gate when necessary. The person who locked open the gate is responsible to put it back in normal operation before they leave. This rule is intended to protect our property from non-members and trespassers. Never leave the gate open if you are the last person to leave the range. If you cannot close the gate report it to a range director.
If someone is waiting at the gate to enter as you are leaving let them use their swipe card to enter. If someone is waiting to enter by tailgating your entry stop your car just inside the gate allowing the gate to close. Then proceed to the range.

Section 6. Safety Equipment

There is a First Aid Kit, and Trauma kit located at the center conex, as well as at the north and south towers.
Fire extinguishers are located at the center conex, as well as at the north and south towers. Do not hesitate to use a fire extinguisher if you believe one is needed.
Use of the club First Aid kit or a Fire Extinguisher should be reported to a range director so they can be replaced or recharged.

Section 7. Range Safety

The range directors have complete charge of the shooting ranges of the Corporation, including the scheduling of the range time and management of range safety. The range directors have the authority to appoint assistants.
It is expected that all members and shooting organizations give full cooperation to the range directors and to any appointed assistants.
Formal shooting events shall have a self-appointed range officer for that event. Your cooperation with that person is expected. Regardless, never commit an act that you believe is unsafe. Your choice is to discuss the matter with the event range officer and not participate in the event. If the event range officer fails to correct an unsafe condition contact a range director as soon as possible.

Section 8. Gun Handling and Shooting Rules

For the protection of all members and guest, always follow and practice all gun safety rules, especially these four fundamental rules:
- Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Do not assume a gun is unloaded, even if you believe it is. Always double-check the chamber before and after handling to confirm it is empty.
- Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to shoot. The muzzle should always be directed in a safe direction, meaning the path of fire is controlled and no one is in danger, even when the firearm is unloaded.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Your finger should remain straight and outside the trigger guard until your sights are on the target and you have decided to fire.
- Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. Know what you are shooting at and be aware of your surroundings to ensure your backstop is adequate to stop the bullet and that no one is in the line of fire.
Unloaded condition for the range means that all ammunition has been verified to be removed from the gun and the action is locked open (if locking open is practical). This includes completely removing easily detachable magazines. All rounds must be removed from fixed magazines and revolver cylinders. Black-powder firearms must have no ball or powder in chamber and, for percussion guns, the caps must be removed.
Loading or unloading a gun on the range anywhere other than the firing line is prohibited.
All firearms are to be transported to and from the firing line in an unloaded and safe condition. Firearms should be removed from cases at the vehicle and transported to the line in such a manner that anyone on the range can visually see that the weapon is in an unloaded and safe condition. (see section 11. Range Commands).
Loaded handguns may be carried on range property but must be safely secured. Loaded handguns must be safely secured unless you have a position on a firing line and the line is "hot".
Range boundaries are marked by the southern treeline (right side of range), and red and yellow limit posts to the northern side of the range (left side of range). All shooting shall be done firing directly east unless targets are in front of a berm. There are houses, a road, and livestock to the north. No firing shall be done in this direction.
Be mindful of potential livestock that escapes the fences of the farm building to the north. It is the shooter’s responsibility to be aware of his/her target and what is beyond it. Intentional or accidental shooting of livestock will be ground for immediate membership termination and the offending member will be responsible for reimbursing the property owner for his losses.
Hunting is not allowed on range property. Shooting of wildlife on range property will be grounds for immediate membership termination.

Section 9. Range Commands

The range command "THE RANGE IS HOT", means that shooting may commence. The first person ready to begin shooting after a period of time in which the shooting had ceased, should use this command and observe all of the other people on the firing line for "APPROVAL" and allow them time to replace their safety equipment, before firing a shot.
The range command "CLEAR", means you want to make it safe to go down range. You must make eye contact with every person on the firing line and get back from them the signal "CLEAR", before anyone goes down range.
Before you give anyone a "CLEAR" signal, all your guns must be unloaded, the actions opened and the magazines out. You are not obligated to stop firing immediately. You may finish your string of shots; however you are obligated to answer the call by responding, "NO, NOT CLEAR, WAIT".
The range command "CEASE FIRING", is a command for all shooting to stop immediately, signifying that an emergency or dangerous situation has occurred.
The range status COLD means all shooting has stopped and no one is expected to fire a round. It may be safe to remove your eye and hearing protection but it does not necessarily mean the range is CLEAR to go down range. That must be verified before you go down range.
During formal competition, follow the commands of the Range Officer or match Director. They will be explained at the match. The commands usually are: "Load and make ready", “Ready on the left?", "Ready on the right?", "Commence firing", “Cease firing” or as instructed at the match. You are expected to respond if you are not ready.

Section 10. Guns Training

If you would like some personal guns safety instruction, contact the a range director or visit our web page (www.2afarms.com) where you will find links to our Trainers.

We have several instructors in the Club who are well versed in a variety of shooting sports .

Section 11. Universal Range Rules

All Shooters and those observing at or near the firing line must wear hearing and eye protection. Eye glasses with the rating ANSI Z87.1/3 offer the best eye protection. When shooting steel plates wrap around glasses are recommended.
Do not leave a loaded gun unattended on the firing line. Two-A Farms encourages the use of chamber flags as an additional visible indicator that a gun is in an unloaded condition.
Members are allowed to exercise (jog, walk, do calisthenics, etc.) on Two-A Farms property, but must do so in a way which does not interfere with shooting on the bays or block traffic. Shooting accessories such as vests and carriers can be worn when exercising. Handguns may be carried but must be safely secured. Long guns may not be carried in a loaded condition when exercising.
Always ensure targets down range are as straight in front of your firing position as possible, to ensure the bullet path is down range toward the impact berm. Do not intentionally shoot over the berms (the dirt banks that divide the shooting bays) or the impact berms behind your target. Never fire a round in the air, at a bird in a tree or an animal on a berm. Never throw targets up into the air and shoot at them with a handgun or rifle.
Consider the trajectory of your bullet. From your shooting position, aim at your target. Then move your aim to the side of the target. If your sights are above the impact berm you would shoot over it. For example, if you are in the prone position with a high powered rifle aiming at a target 6 feet high and 100 yards away, the round’s trajectory would carry it over the impact berm. You must not allow this to happen. This can be corrected by lowering your target height or moving your target closer to the impact berm or by elevating your shooting position.
Never climb up on a berm because above the side berm height there is danger of ricochets from the adjacent bays.
Never swing a gun so as the muzzle is pointing down the firing line where the shooters are standing. This is referred to as the 180 degree rule.
All shooters on any bay must maintain the same firing line. In other words, no shooter should establish his firing line in front of or behind the other shooters. If someone does this, cease firing and call them back in line.
Always pick up your duds from the range. Take them home and discard them. Never place them in the trash barrels, because we often burn the trash. If a properly labeled receptacle for duds is provided at the range you may use it to discard duds.
Pay close attention to your and other’s children. Never allow them to wonder in harm’s way. Do not allow them to pester other shooters. If necessary call Cease Fire and wait for the parent or guardian to gain control of the Children.
Children should never be allowed to touch a gun or live ammunition without the permission of a parent or authorized guardian. Children under the age of 18 must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
It is critically important that you make every effort to keep all fired bullets on our property. It is imperative to our security, to life and to property. The range impact berms are designed to offer protection only from their respective firing lines.
The use of alcohol or illegal drugs or being under the influence of any mind altering substance while at the range will not be tolerated and shall be grounds for immediate ejection from the range facility and further disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the club.
Any serious injury which occurs on the range shall be reported to a range director as soon as possible and practical.
All members shall abide by all Federal, State and Local laws while using the range facility.
Hunting is not allowed on our property. Killing the wildlife is prohibited.
All members are to protect, preserve and use wisely the property and resources of the Club.
Theft and vandalism of club property or another member's property will not be tolerated.
Lost and found property must be reported within 24 hours of you taking possession of the found property. Notify a range director of any items lost or found.
If the range you are shooting on has a “Person Down Range” alarm system you must turn it on before going down range. Turn off the alarm after all persons have returned to the firing line. No shooting or loaded guns are permitted while the alarm is on.

Section 12. Guns

Except for the listed prohibited guns in “B” below, you may use any gun that is legal to own, designed for hunting, target shooting or military use.
These guns are prohibited for use on the Two-A Farms range (except during special events): The Browning 50 cal. Machine gun and any rifles that fire the same cartridge or one based off of the 50 BMG case regardless of bullet caliber, including the 416 Barrett, 408 CheyTac and 375 CheyTac. Any centerfire cartridge larger than .338 Lapua shall not be fired on the range.
Those prohibited guns use ammunition designed for extreme, long range shooting and retain unusually high energy thousands of yards beyond our range depth.Additionally the extreme, sonic muzzle blast is hazardous to those standing to the sides of these guns.
Before you invest in any extremely powerful, unusual or new designed gun or ammunition contact a range director to verify that it can be used on the Two-A Farms range.

Section 13. Ammunition

Observe the signs at the range bays which describe what type guns and cartridges are allowed or prohibited on a particular bay. This is for good reason. High powered or bottle necked cartridges can penetrate or cause potholes in the steel plates on the pistol bays. This could lead to an injury later when a bullet hits a pothole and comes straight back.
Except the listed prohibited ammunition in “C” below, you may use any ammunition that is legal to own.
These ammunitions are prohibited for use on the Two-A Farms range: Browning 50 cal. Machine gun and any cartridge based off of it, including the 416 Barrett, 408 CheyTac, and 375 CheyTac. Incendiary, and tracer rounds are all prohibited from use on the range due to the fire hazards they present.Armor piercing ammunition shall not be fired at steel targets on the range.The use of armor piercing ammunition on steel range targets will be considered destruction of range property and will be subject to immediate membership termination.
Contact a range director if you have a question regarding approved ammunition.
It is not practical to prohibit and regulate all ammunitions used on the Two-A Farms range. As with other matters in the shooting sport your education and good sense will keep Two-A Farms a safe place to shoot, protect our members from injury, and our targets and other property from un-necessary damage.
Lost live ammunition can often be found on the range. In not knowing the origin of these, there is a risk in firing them. If they are a reload you are putting yourself under the competence of the person that reloaded it. Re-loaders can break down the ammo and use the components.

Section 14. Explosives

Explosive devices that are illegal, destructive to the property or that could cause death or serious injury are prohibited from use on the range property, by the general membership. The owners may approve the use of explosive devices for good reason by properly trained persons, on an as needed basis.
Included in the prohibited explosives are Tannerite and all other Exploding Rifle and Pistol Targets.

Section 15. Steel Plate Targets

Steel plate targets are provided on the rifle range at varying distances. Steel targets shall not be shot with cartridges larger than 30 caliber, or at velocities greater than 3,200 feet per second.
Our newer plates are made of AR500 steel and installed at an angle to deflect the ricochet to the ground.
Steel plate targets are provided on the pistol bays. The 25 yard bay prohibits the use of bottle necked and other high powered center fire, rifle cartridges. Check the signs posted on each bay. Also reference the range bay specific rules.
Shoot only pistol caliber bullets and 22 rim fire at these. It is OK to use a rifle that shoots pistol calibers such as a lever action 357, 45 Colt and 9 MM carbines.
It is NOT OK to shoot rifle caliber, bottle neck cartridges at the steel targets in prohibited pistol bays even if fired from a pistol such as the Thompson Contender.
All steel targets on the 25 yard pistol bay are designed for pistol calibers only.
If you bring your own steel targets to use, make sure that they are designed for the caliber you are using.
Steel targets that hang will deflect the bullet to the ground. Steel targets that fall backwards will deflect the bullet upward.
The following rules for shooting steel plate targets are from the various manufactures of them.

Steel targets should be shot no closer than 30 feet with a handgun.
Steel targets should be shot no closer than 100 yards with a standard centerfire rifle cartridge.
Steel targets should be shot no closer than 100 yards with shotgun slugs.
Steel targets should be shot no closer than 50 yards with 00 Buck shot.
Steel targets should be shot no closer than 15 yards with lead bird or rabbit shot.
Steel targets should not be shot at more than a 20 degree angle.That will cause a sideway ricochet.
Never shoot a steel target on our range with steel shot, a BB gun or pellet rifle.

Section 16. Other Targets

Each bay is equipped with a target frame at the back of the bay. These are constructed of vertical 4x4 posts with 2x4 cross beams. Target boards should be attached to the 2x4’s in the area BETWEEN 4x4’s. This will help to ensure the majority of damage done to the frames occurs to the cheaper 2x4’s. When possible, targeted area should be in the space between 2x4’s so that your bullets are not impacting the wooden frame.
Do not intentionally shoot the frames. Place your target on cardboard between frame boards.
Position your target between you and the range back berm. Keep your target stand on the range ground. Never place it high on a back berm.
Never use glass bottles, concrete blocks and junk as targets. Many competitive shooting sports require a prone position. Such debris can cause damage to maintenance equipment and also cause injury. Blue plastic and steel barrels are not approved targets.
Aluminum cans, plastic bottles and shotgun hulls are OK for targets but always police the grounds and clean up all your mess before you leave.
Exploding targets are prohibited: see section 14 Explosives A & B.

Section 17: Range Bay Specific Rules

Pistol Bay

25 Yard Bay

The 25 yard bay is restricted to handguns, carbines and rifles shooting pistol caliber ammunition. No high power bottle neck or straight wall cartridges designed for rifles are allowed even if fired from a pistol such as the Thompson Contender or an AR15 with a short barrel. It is the cartridges that are banned not the guns shooting them.
The falling plate racks, texas stars, and other permanent steel on the 25 yard bay are designed for 22 rim fire and centerfire pistol calibers only.
Examples of (not necessarily all) approved cartridges for this bay: 22 Rim Fire, 25 auto, 32 auto, 380 auto, 9MM, 38 Spl., 357 mag., 40 S&W, 10 MM, 41 mag., 44 mag., 45 Auto, 45 Colt, 50 action express, bottle neck cartridges designed for pistols such as 357 sig., 30 Mauser and Win. 44-40.
Examples of (not all) banned cartridges for this bay: 17 cal. Rim fire, 22 TCM, 22 Rem jet, 222 Rem., 223 Rem, 5.56 X 45 MM, 7.62X39, 30 M1 Carbine, 308 Win., 30-30, 30-06, 45-70 Government, and any other high powered rifle cartridges. Additionally, do not shoot the steel plates with any cartridge with a velocity of 1800 FPS or more.
Shotguns using lead pellet shells and slugs may be fired on this bay but not at the plate racks. Pistols that fire shotgun shells are approved but not at the plate racks.

General Purpose Bays

50 Yard Bay

You may shoot any guns and cartridge allowed on the range.

100 Yard Bay

You may shoot any guns and cartridge allowed on the range.

1,000 Yard Range

You may shoot any gun and cartridge allowed on the range

1,000 Yard Rifle Range

The 1,000 yard rifle range is normally open to the members for informal shooting.
NOTE ! Any time orange safety cones are present at the end of the 25 yard bay, the 1,000 yard rifle range is in the closed position do not attempt to use this range. It means down range maintenance work is being done or that a special event is underway.
Rifles, handguns and shotguns may be used on the 1,000 yard rifle range. You may use any gun or ammunition on the 1,000 yard rifle range except those banned. See sections 14 B and 15 C.
The 1,000 yard rifle range is equipped with an alarm system to alert that “Persons are Downrange”. Before anyone goes down range the alarm system must be turned on. When multiple persons are going down range all person should turn on a switch. The alarm system must remain on as long as a person remains down range of the shooting line.
No shooting or loaded guns are permitted while the alarm is on.
In the event you arrive and find the alarm on and see no persons downrange, before turning off the alarm you must thoroughly search the 1,000 yard range by going downrange to insure no one is present, including behind the target berms.

Special Rules For Elevated Platforms on 1,000 Yard Range

The 1,000 yard range has two elevated platforms as well as a conex deck and a second story conex with shooting windows.

No more than 14 individuals shall be present on a given platform at any time, including the stairs.
Youth must be accompanied by and under the constant supervision of an adult.
Course-of-fire instructions will emphasize that muzzles of loaded rifles be kept pointed towards the back berm. Those on the ground must take care not to point muzzles upwards as people on the platforms are above them. And those on the platforms must take care not to point muzzles downwards as the people on the ground are below them.

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Two A Farms