1. All Federal, State and Local firearm laws must be obeyed. All shooters must be US Citizens or permanent resident with
accompanying drivers license or green card. [Visitors from out of the country may shoot on the range if one of the following
criteria is met: 1) Visitor has a valid and current hunting license in accordance with Federal law requirements 2) Visitor is
an approved member of the Visa Waiver Program and can provide proof of their status in the program (passport with Visa
Waiver stamp or approval email/letter from the Visa Waiver Program).]
2. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, Range Master and Range Staff must be obeyed at all times.
3. Range Master and Range Staff have the right to inspect all firearms, ammunition and equipment.
4. Everyone must follow the Four Basic Rules of Firearm Safety at all times:
1. Treat all guns as if they are loaded.
2. Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to shoot or destroy.
3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you are ready to shoot.
4. Be sure of your target, what is in line with it and what is beyond it.
5. Load and unload firearms only on the firing line and in your shooting lane.
6. All weapons must be pointed down range at all times.
7. All firearms must be cleared and breech open when removed from the firing line
8. Shooters must put on eye and hearing protection prior to entering the range and keep it on until they exit.
9. If any problem should occur with your weapon while on the firing line, leave the jammed or malfunctioning firearm pointed
down range on the tray in the firing station, and immediately contact the Range Safety Officer.
10. No drawing from a holster and firing without prior approval from the range master. No shooting at objects on the floor, walls or
ceiling. Shooters are responsible for any and all damage to our range that comes from reckless, negligent, or careless shooting.
11. Cross lane firing is strictly prohibited. Shoot only at your own target within your designated lane at all times.
12. No one is allowed to be forward of the firing line at any time, under any circumstances.
13. Be sure you are using the correct ammo for your gun at all times. Only factory produced ammo is allowed to be used on the
range. Hand or privately loaded ammo, tracers, explosive or armor piercing ammunition is strictly prohibited. Shotguns are
allowed with slugs or buckshot only.
14. All brass, once fired, is considered “lost brass.” Shooters may only collect their personal fired brass as long as they do not
disrupt the shooters around them or create a safety hazard.
15. No food or drink is permitted on the range.
16. No one will be permitted on the range if they are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substances.
17. Shooters under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
18. If you intend to do bodily harm to yourself or others you are not permitted on the range at any time.
19. Only one loaded firearm is permitted at a single time. No other gun handling is allowed behind the firing line.
20. No open toed shoes are allowed on the range.
21. Always be courteous and aware of other shooters around you on the range.
22. Immediately notify the Range Safety Officer of any unsafe practices on the range.
23. All Class III weapons must be checked in at the Range Station without the required federal stamp.
24. No Black Powder weapons are allowed.
25. Firearms brought onto the property must be unloaded and in a secure case, range bag, or holster prior to entering the facility.
26. It is the shooter's responsibility to understand how to operate the firearm safely and ensure that it is in proper working
order, as well as understanding all safety features prior to shooting.
27. All rental firearms must use range ammunition purchased from Bostwick Creek Shooting Academy.
28. Upon the "CEASE FIRE" command from the Range Safety officer, all shooters must stop shooting immediately, put down the firearm faced towards the target, and step back from the firing lane. Shooters may return to the firing lane only after the "ALL
CLEAR" signal has been given.
29. Never pass a loaded firearm to another person. Place unloaded firearms on the tray in your firing station and allow the next
person to pick it up and load it. All firearms must be unloaded (with the breech or cylinder open) in order to move to another
firing lane.
30. All shooting should be in a safe and controlled manner. BCSA does not permit "dual wielding" or "two gun shooting"
at any time.
31. Only authorized targets may be used and are subject to Range Master approval. The Range Master reserves the right to
prohibit any target that is deemed offensive, inappropriate, or unsafe in their sole opinion.
32. Expectant mothers are not permitted on the range without a physician's prior approval.
33. Always check with the Range Safety Officer if you are unsure if your firearm or ammunition is permitted.
34. BCSA reserves the right to eject or refuse service to anyone who inappropriately handles a firearm or would potentially
endanger the safety of our patrons or staff.
35. Please ask the Range Master or Range Safety Officer for clarification if you have any questions on the Range Rules and
Regulations.
36. No one is allowed to be forward of the firing line at any time.
Physical address:
1350 Sungarden Rd
Green Cove Springs, Fl 32043
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun.
(Author unknown)
Phone: (386) 937-5856
(386) 295-4343
Bostwick Creek Shooting Academy
