HARWINTON ROD AND GUN CLUB INC. RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1 Rules Overview 1 of 3 PURPOSE Members recognize that participation in Club activities and being on Club property in the presence of loaded firearms is a HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY which is inherently dangerous, and that the inherent hazards to members, guests, and visitors include loss of life, permanent paralysis and other serious bodily injury, damage to property, and related losses and damages. Members have voluntarily decided to become a Club member or to continue his/her Club membership despite all known and unknown risks of serious personal injury and/or death and other damages and losses presented by Club membership. Members acknowledge that skills, equipment, training, and personal discipline that are known to reduce the risks set forth above are within Member s own control, and that despite possessing the requisite skills, training, equipment and personal discipline to reduce risks associated with membership, the risk of serious injury and other harm exist nonetheless; The Harwinton Rod & Gun Club has established a set of rules for the purpose of maintaining the safety of its entire club membership and to secure the future of the club. These rules are to be understood by all members. Violations will be handled directly by the Board of Directors and can be as severe as loss of HRG membership. IGNORANCE OF THE RULES IS NOT AN EXCUSE. CATEGORIES The rules have been categorized into the following sections: General / Clubhouse Rules Archery Rules Bar Rules Dog Training Rules Fishing Rules Hunting Rules Pistol / Rifle Rules Trap Rules

2 Rules Overview 2 of 3 HRG Rules Enforcement In order to enforce the club rules in an effective manner, The Executive Board has created a Rules Enforcement Committee. The duty of this committee is to: review and investigate in a timely manner all rules violations reported to it. The committee will report its findings to the Board. The Mission of the Rules Enforcement Committee is to deal with all matters assigned to it: In a Fair, Firm, Consistent, and Timely Manner in the best interest of the club. Guest All Members and Guests must have a correctly completed current Hold Harmless Waiver 1 on file 2 with Harwinton Rod and Gun Club before taking part in any activity at the club. Since Members are responsible for their guests, the consequence for any guest of a member not having a Hold Harmless Waiver completed and filed with the club before taking part in any activity, will be that the Member will be dismissed from the club. This means that any time you bring a guest to the club for any reason you must immediately go to the clubhouse and have your guest properly fill out a Hold Harmless Guest / Participant Waiver and file it in the safe before proceeding to any other area of the club! As noted below, the forms can be found in the rack above the safe. 1 Hold Harmless Waiver Forms and Guest Participant Forms are located in Rack above the club safe 2 A hold Harmless Waiver will be considered to be filed once the properly completed form is: (a.) Handed in to any representative of the HRG who is in charge of registration for a club sponsored event, or (b.) deposited in the club safe

3 Rules Overview 3 of 3 Definition of Relative: The mother, father, significant other, sister (and immediate family), brother (and immediate family), daughter (and immediate family), or son (and immediate family) of an Active Member or Family Member. There will be no limit on the number of times a relative can come to the club with a member. Under special circumstances a member can petition the board and be granted "Relative" privileges for a non- member. (e.g. my uncle from Texas). The member MUST petition the Board of Directors in advance of the situation. If the Relative chooses to partake in or on club facilities (e.g. Indoor Archery, rifle range, pistol range and outdoor 3D course.) the Relative shall pay the non-member fee. Members are responsible for their Relatives. Relative Fee: A relative will pay a $5 fee each time they visit the club. Definition of Guest: A person that is at least 21 years of age and is not an Active Member, Family Member, or Relative as defined above. A guest may come to the club two (2) times only with a member. After this a guest must file an application for membership and pay a $25 application fee, which will be applied to the fees upon acceptance into the membership. Otherwise, the $25 application fee is nonrefundable. When the completed application and the $25 application fee are in the club s possession, the applicant may come to the club only with a member and the fee will be decreased to the "Relative" fee. If the guest chooses to partake in or on club facilities (e.g. Indoor Archery, rifle range, pistol range, Outdoor 3D course.) the guest shall pay the nonmember fee. Members are responsible for their guest. Guest Fee: A guest will pay a $10 fee each time they visit the club

4 General / Clubhouse Rules 1 of 2 GENERAL RULES 1. Members must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file. 2. Membership cards must be carried while on club grounds and be presented upon request. 3. A club member MUST be at least twenty-one (21) years old to bring a guest to the club. 4. There is NO HUNTING on club grounds (123 Campville Hill Road Harwinton), except for approved functions. 5. All parking is in the upper parking lot or down by the club house. 6. There is NO PARKING in the lower parking area on the first and second Tuesdays of each month unless you are a Board Member or Handicapped Permit Holder. All others must park in the upper parking area. 7. There is NO parking down by the ranges. No one is to park in the assigned areas without a pass. Handicap Passes are given out by the State of Ct. Please contact Club Secretary, Committee Chairman and /or a BOD. 8. No ILLEGAL DRUGS are allowed on HRG property or leased land. 9. Stay off land adjoining club owned or leased property. 10. Keep the grounds clean! CLUBHOUSE RULES 1. All guests must sign the guest book and have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file. 2. Members are responsible for their guests, including filing Hold Harmless Waiver and signing the guest book. 3. Due to insurance requirements, alcohol BYOB (Bring your own bottle) is NOT allowed on or in club property. 4. The last member leaving the clubhouse should make sure it is secure. 5. A $25.00 per check penalty plus any other fees from our bank will be imposed to any member for any bank returned check. 6. Smoking Rules: There is no smoking anywhere in the clubhouse during any KIDS EVENT. There is no smoking in the KITCHEN or the INDOOR ARCHERY RANGE at any time. There is no smoking in the MEETING ROOM during ANY Regular, Special, or Board Meeting.

5 General / Clubhouse Rules 2 of 2 7. The bar will be closed during all Regular or Special Membership Meetings. 8. If you use the kitchen, clean it and keep everything where it belongs. 9. Keep the clubhouse clean! 10. No dogs are allowed in the clubhouse at any time. (Exception: Service Dogs)

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7 Archery Rules 1 of 5 Each Even Year (2014, 2016, etc.) All members of Harwinton Rod & Gun Club must attend the Range Safety Seminar prior to using ANY of the firearm or archery ranges. During the seminar the club rules, range rules, general firearm and archery safety will be reviewed and stressed. Any member who does not attend the seminar and sign off on the attendance sheet will NOT be allowed to use the ranges until they make arrangements to attend the seminar. HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER All Archers and Guests must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file before engaging in, or observing any Archery Event ARCHERY SIGN IN & SIGN OUT All archers and guests must sign the log book prior to using any of the archery facilities and sign out when they have finished. Log books are located to the left of the door for the indoor range, at target #1 on the 3 D range, and on the side of the outdoor target butt. The following information MUST be included in your log entry: Date - Name - Time In - Time Out Check one of the following boxes on the form; Member - Guest - League GENERAL RULES 1. Know and obey all range rules and commands. 2. Club members are responsible for ensuring their guests know the archery rules. 3. No ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES or NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS are allowed on any archery range. 4. No person who has consumed alcohol or non-prescription drugs may be on any archery range. 5. Any person who has consumed any substance prescribed or non-prescription and adversely affected by said substance may not be on any archery range. 6. There is NO SMOKING in the indoor archery range at any time. 7. When a range official is present, he/she will signal when it is clear to approach the targets and pull your arrows.

8 Archery Rules 2 of 5 8. In the absence of an assigned range official, the most senior (decided by age) HRG Member that is present will act as the range official. 9. The minimum age that a family member can participate without a parent or legal guardian present for any indoor archery league is 16 years old and no guest is permitted. 10. The minimum age that a family member can participate without a parent or legal guardian present for any outdoor 3D archery event is 18 years old and no guest is permitted. 11. The minimum age that a family member can shoot a bow in the indoor archery range without a parent or legal guardian present is 18 years old and no guest is permitted. 12. The minimum age that a family member can shoot a bow/crossbow in the outdoor 3D archery range without a parent or legal guardian present is 18 years old and no guest is permitted. SAFETY RULES 1. Crossbows are to be used ONLY on designated archery areas: outside 3D course and Crossbow range. Crossbows are NOT allowed in the indoor archery range. 2. Always walk on all archery ranges. Listen for and heed any warning or directions from range officials or fellow shooters. 3. Stand behind the established shooting line while waiting to shoot. Indoors, this is normally the 20 yd. or 18 meter line. Outdoors it is at the distance marker or stake. 4. When shooting, straddle the established shooting line. 5. Keep arrows in your quiver or un-knocked while archers are down range. 6. Do not shoot an arrow when another archer is down range. 7. Make sure everyone has stopped shooting before stepping in front of the shooting line. 8. Always keep your arrows pointed down or toward the target.

9 Archery Rules 3 of 5 9. Shooting Procedures: Wait behind the waiting line until the clear to shoot signal is given. After you have shot all your arrows, step back from the shooting line, hang your bow on the rack, and wait behind the waiting line two or three yards behind the shooting line. If you drop an arrow, leave it on the floor/ground until everyone has completed shooting and you are told it is clear to retrieve the dropped arrow(s). After everyone is done shooting and behind the waiting line, the all clear signal will be given Walk forward to retrieve your arrows. 10. Pulling Arrows: Two archers at a time from each target may pull their arrows. Generally, the arrows in the top portion of the target should be pulled before the arrows on the bottom. Stand to the side of the target and make sure that no one is standing behind your arrows. After you have pulled all of your arrows, return to the waiting line. 11. Whistle Commands If there are a large number of people shooting, the range official may choose to use a whistle system to manage the shooting line. Two blasts Archers may approach the shooting line. One blast Begin shooting. Three blasts Stop shooting, walk forward and get your arrows. Four or more Stop shooting IMMEDIATELY and put your arrow in your quiver. 12. Shoot only at your designated target. 13. Broadheads: BROADHEADS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE INDOOR RANGE, 3-D RANGE, OR THE FITA TARGET RANGE. Do not shoot Broadheads at any 3-D target. Broadheads may be shot only at specific targets designated for that purpose. 14. On the 3-D course: Shoot targets in numerical sequence (1, 2, 3, etc)! Do NOT walk backwards (13, 12, 11, etc.) on the 3-D course. On walk-back targets, always leave your bow at the shooting line. Place your bow in front of the target if you are searching for lost arrows. DO NOT MOVE any of the 3-D targets or shooting stakes. If you see a problem with an existing target, report it to the archery committee.

10 Archery Rules 4 of 5 HOUSEKEEPING 1. Targets for the indoor range are located in the bins on the left wall of the range just before the target butts. 2. For routine practice/shooting, use the cardboard Flint Round target faces (THESE ARE THE LEAST EXPENSIVE TARGETS). Or use a target that has been used before and is still good. 3. If you are going to shoot only a few shots, use a target that has been used before. 4. Use a target commensurate with your ability. 5. Do not use a five spot target unless you can keep all arrows in the 4-ring. THESE ARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE TARGETS! 6. When done shooting, remove the target from the target butt. 7. If the target is still good (Would you use it again?) put it back in the bin. 8. If the target has been shot out (You wouldn t use it again) dispose of it in the trash barrel. 9. Keep ranges clean. 10. In the indoor range pick up and put worn out paper targets in the TRASH BARREL 11. On the outdoor ranges, whatever you bring on the course, take it out with you. 12. If you see anything that should be picked up or thrown away, DO IT! 13. If you see others leaving trash on any range, report them to the Archery Committee by dropping a note in the safe. 14. Do not deface the target butts in any way. 15. Do not force pieces of paper, cloth or any other material into the target webbing. 16. Do not make an aiming dot or any other marks directly on the webbing of the target butt. 17. If you want to shoot at a single dot make it on the reverse side of a Flint Round target face and mount it on the target butt. 18. Do not make any marks of any kind on the 3-D targets. 19. Return everything you use back to where it belongs. 20. Clip boards belong on the wall next to the bulletin board on the left side of the range. 21. Score sheets belong in the bins by the bulletin board on the left side of the range. 22. Arrow tubes belong at the rear of the range by the soda machine. 23. The paper tuner belongs at the rear of the range by the soda machine. 24. The arrow cutoff saw belongs on the table with the bow vice.

11 Archery Rules 5 of 5 RANGE COURTESY 1. While many archers don t mind talking, laughing, etc. while they are shooting, some prefer not to have these kind of distractions; to try to accommodate everyone, please stand at least five (5) yards behind the shooting line while others are shooting and talk in a low voice, undetectable within a 5 yard courtesy zone. 2. When the archer on the target next to you is in the process of shooting, do not step off the line until he/she completes the shot.

12 Bar Rules 1 of 1 HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER All Members and Guests must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file. BAR SIGN IN &SIGN OUT All guests must sign the guest book prior to being served at the bar. The guest book is located just inside the front door to the clubhouse. Date - Time In - Time Out Name - Address - Sponsor Name BAR RULES 1. The bartender may not server any guest not properly signed in to the guest book. 2. No one under the age of twenty one is allowed to sit at the bar. 3. Only a committee bartender may open, operate, or close the bar. 4. Only committee bartenders are allowed behind the bar. If necessary, a committee bartender may assign a member to watch over the bar for no longer than ten minutes. However, no alcohol is to be served while the committee bartender is absent. 5. The bar will close by 12:00 midnight every day except on special events approved by the Permittee. 6. The bartender has the obligation and right to refuse to serve anyone for just cause. 7. Upon the bartender s resignation or end of service, he/she must turn in their keys. 8. Pertaining to phone calls, a patron is Always here. 9. Profanity is discouraged 10. There are no guest fees for use of the bar. 11. No bartender may drink alcoholic beverages while on duty, nor tend bar while impaired. 12. Should the committee bartender believe that a patron is intoxicated, he shall have the right to confiscate that member s car keys. The bartender shall further attempt to secure an alternative ride for the member, it possible. Any member who does not abide by the bartender s decision shall be suspended immediately from using the bar and this privilege only reinstated by the Board. 13. Whenever a patron of the bar is shut off by the committee bartender, the committee bartender shall complete a shut-off form.

13 Dog Training Rules 1 of 2 Each Even Year (2014, 2016, etc.) All members of Harwinton Rod & Gun Club must attend the Range Safety Seminar prior to using ANY of the firearm or archery ranges. During the seminar the club rules, range rules, general firearm and archery safety will be reviewed and stressed. Any member who does not attend the seminar and sign off on the attendance sheet will NOT be allowed to use the ranges until they make arrangements to attend the seminar. HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER All Members and Guests must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file before engaging in or observing any Dog Training Activity. Dog Training SIGN In / SIGN OUT All members and guests must sign the log book before using the dog training area and sign out before leaving. The log book and tags are located at the property entrance. Date - Name - Time In - Time Out Hunting License Number Tag Numbers and Species Used. Guest Name (if any). DOG TRAINING RULES 1. Members are responsible for their guest; Members must accompany their guest at all times. 2. Game birds, which are permitted to release for the purpose of dog training year round, include Pheasant, Chukar Partridge, Quail, Duck, etc basically Northeast game-farmed birds. Pigeon are also permitted and do not require tagging. 3. All harvested game birds must be tagged with the training area s state allocated Pheasant tags and entered into the logbook upon leaving. 4. Training hours are ½ hour after sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. 5. There is no formal schedule at this time. Coexistence with other trainers on a given day is permissible but requires strict adherence to the hunter safety guidelines. 6. All gunners must possess a valid Connecticut hunting license. 7. Anyone entering onto the designated training area must wear blaze orange in accordance with current DEP regulations. 8. All guns must be kept unloaded, with breach or action open, until entering the training area.

14 Dog Training Rules 2 of 2 9. There will be no excessive shooting (Note: Your gun shall never contain more than 3 shells at a time. Guns capable of holding more than 3 shells must have a plug.) 10. Tread lightly. If we upset the fragile habitat, we can be assured that we will all lose training privileges. Do not stomp or break up the precious ground cover while kicking-up (flushing) a bird. Gunners are responsible for picking up their used shells. 11. So it is understood by all, there is a zero tolerance policy for the use of drugs and alcohol while training on club properties. Anyone found in violation of this rule will immediately lose his or her training privileges for the remainder of the year.

15 Fishing Rules 1 of 2 HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER All Members and Guests must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file before engaging in or observing any Fishing Activity. FISHING Sign in & Sign Out All fishermen must sign the log book upon entering the pond area and complete the catch information before leaving. The log book is located near the pond. Date - Name - Time In - Time Out Number of fish taken and species FISHING RULES 1. Fishing hours are ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset, or as posted. 2. A club member MUST be at least eighteen (18) years old to fish the club pond(s) by themselves. 3. No fishing on stocking days. 4. Ice fishing is NOT allowed on any of the HRG properties unless it is an approved event by the HRG BOD. 5. A valid Connecticut fishing license and membership card is required to fish at the pond. 6. Fishing in the silt pond, or kids pond, is limited to children under the age of 12 and handicapped children of members, with adult member supervision. 7. The fishing week starts ½ hour before sunrise on Sunday and ends at ½ hour after sunset on Saturday. 8. Opening day, and 1 day immediately following stocking days are limited to: Members and member s spouse, children and grandchildren. 9. Active members may bring their children and grandchildren under age 21 to fish but they must all share the member s bag limit. 10. Creel (bag) limits: Regular Active member 4 trout per day, 10 per week. Family memberships 6 trout per day, 15 per week (with a minimum of two family members present) 11. Members may bring non-family member guests to fish on their (member s) bag limit. The member is responsible for their guest fees, conduct, knowing the rules, and must accompany the guest at all times.

16 Fishing Rules 2 of No Catch & Release. 13. No live bait (shiners) or chumming is allowed. 14. No more than 2 rods per person. (Total # of member & Guest rods not to exceed Membership Bag Limit)

17 RULES AND REGULATION BIRD HUNTING RULES 1 of 3 Each Even Year (2014, 2016, etc.) All members of Harwinton Rod & Gun Club must attend the Range Safety Seminar prior to using ANY of the firearm or archery ranges. During the seminar the club rules, range rules, general firearm and archery safety will be reviewed and stressed. Any member who does not attend the seminar and sign off on the attendance sheet will NOT be allowed to use the ranges until they make arrangements to attend the seminar. HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER All Members and Guests must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file before engaging in or observing any Hunting Activity. BIRD HUNTING SIGN IN & SIGN OUT All hunters must sign the log book when entering and leaving the property. Log books are located at the property entrances. The following information must be included in your log entry: Date - Name - Time In - Time Out The number of birds, if no birds were taken a 0 (zero) must be logged. BIRD HUNTING 1. Hunters must have Back Tags. The Back Tag includes the Landowner s Dinner ticket. 2. Hunters will be assigned to a specific group according to tag number and color. 3. A schedule will be posted prior to the start of the bird season indicating which property each group will be allowed to hunt on any specific stocking day. There will be no restrictions on the non-stocking days. 4. On stocking days, hunters will only be allowed to hunt on the property assigned to their group. Anyone found deliberately hunting on a property not assigned to his or her group will be asked to leave and will have their hunting privileges suspended for two additional weeks. 5. Daily bag limits will be as follows: Active Member - 2 pheasants. Family Membership - will entitle the member and the family member, when hunting together, a total of 3 pheasants. 6. Guests are NOT allowed at any time.

18 BIRD HUNTING RULES 2 of 3 7. Members may NOT bring family members (i.e. children, spouse) along to watch them hunt ON STOCKING DAYS. 8. Members MAY bring family members (i.e. children, spouse) along to WATCH them hunt on non-stocking days provided they are in accordance with CT state laws. 9. All hunters must possess a valid Connecticut hunting license, and display an HRG back tag. 10. Anyone entering onto club hunting properties must wear blaze orange in accordance with current DEP regulations. 11. Any leased land will be for bird hunting only (No deer hunting.) 12. Hunting Times are Morning Session: 8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Afternoon Session: 1:00 P.M. ½ hour after sunset. Refer to the Sunset Table. Stocking Times are: Morning Session: 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M Afternoon Session: 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 13. No one will leave the designated assembly area to start hunting before 8:00 A.M (morning session) and before 1:00 P.M. (afternoon session.). 14. All areas will have designated parking assembly areas. Anyone found parking in prohibited areas, blocking driveways or roads, leaving the assembly area prior to the 8:00 A.M. starting time, or removing existing bar-ways, gateways, fences will be asked to leave the property. 15. All dogs must be kept under control at all times. Dogs must be kept on a lead when entering or exiting the property. Members that are unable to keep their dog(s) under control will be allowed two warnings by the bird committee. If a third warning is issued, that club member will NOT be allowed to hunt with a dog(s) until the bird chairman is satisfied that the problem has been corrected. 16. All guns must be kept unloaded, with breach or action open, until entering the hunting area. 17. So it is understood by all, there is a zero tolerance policy for the use of drugs and alcohol while hunting on club properties. If you are found in violation of this rule you will immediately lose your hunting privileges for the remainder of the year. 18. There will be NO excessive shooting. Shooting has been a major contribution to our land loss in the past. Your gun shall never contain more than 3 shells at a time. Guns capable of holding more than 3 shells must have a plug.

19 RULES AND REGULATION BIRD HUNTING RULES 3 of 3 ` 19. Tread lightly. We need to treat all property as if it were our own (Colebrook is our own). If we upset the landowners, we can be assured that we will not hunt this property again. Hunters are responsible for picking up their used shells. 20. Notices pertaining to bird hunting throughout the year will be posted inside the club in a designated area and on the HRG Web site under the Members Area. 21. Currently our Colebrook property is registered with the state as tag-exempt. This means that you do NOT have to tag any birds with State tags that are harvested from the Colebrook property. 22. If there are any questions or problems, please contact the bird chairman, the chairman s information is located on the Harwinton Rod and Gun Web site. 23. The minimum age that a family member may Bird Hunt on HRG property either stocking or non-stocking days without a parent or legal guardian present is 18 years old and no guest is permitted.

20 RIFLE / PISTOL RULES 1 of 3 Each Even Year (2014, 2016, etc.) All members of Harwinton Rod & Gun Club must attend the Range Safety Seminar prior to using ANY of the firearm or archery ranges. During the seminar the club rules, range rules, general firearm and archery safety will be reviewed and stressed. Any member who does not attend the seminar and sign off on the attendance sheet will NOT be allowed to use the ranges until they make arrangements to attend the seminar. HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER All Members and Guests must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file before engaging in or observing any Rifle/Pistol Activity. RIFLE/PISTOL SIGN IN &SIGN OUT All members and guests must sign the log book before using the rifle/pistol range and sign out before leaving. The log book is located at the range entrance. Date - Name - Time In - Time Out Caliber of weapon being used. Bench Number used. RIFLE/PISTOL RULES. 1. Shooting hours are from 9:30am to sunset every day. Refer to Sunset Table. 2. There is a minimum 2 second interval between shots unless in a scheduled shooting event. Example: (1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi shoot, 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi shoot) 3. Automatic firearms are not allowed on HRG ranges. 4. Eye & ear protection is mandatory for all shooters and required by all spectators. 5. No person shall engage in any type of shooting while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There is NO drinking of alcohol on any of the ranges at any time. 6. Do not deliberately shoot target stands, range markers or supports. 7. Dry firing or discharging of muzzleloader caps will be conducted as if it were live fire. 8. Only sporting cartridges are to be fired on the range / the list is posted on the range. 9. One shooting stand per shooter. 10. Store all wooden target stands back to the bench in which they came / benches, rails and targets stands are all numbered. 11. Members are responsible for cleaning up after themselves, all paper targets are to be removed from the target stand, target stands returned to their places, all brass picked up and your trash removed from the range when you leave.

21 RULES AND REGULATION RIFLE / PISTOL RULES 2 of No food or drink on the covered shooting benches. 13. Do not walk on top of the dirt berms that protect the shooting rails. Authorized targets at both the rifle and pistol range are to be centered. Standard paper targets or cardboard may be attached to the target stands by staples, tacks or tape. 14. You may use your own metal gongs or swing targets on the Rifle or Pistol range but you must remove them from the range when you are done. 15. Rifles are not allowed on the Pistol Range. 16. Pistols are allowed on the Rifle Range. All Pistol Shooting will be shot at a distance of 25 yards or more. You may not shoot any closer. All shooting is done from inside the pavilion. 17. Shooting on the rifle range is done from inside the pavilion there is no shooting down range with any fire arm. 18. Do not pattern your shotgun using bird shot on the wooden target stands. 19. Do not cross fire onto another target or area of the range not directly in front of you. 20. Unauthorized targets not approved for the rifle or pistol range are (but not limited to) clay bird, glass bottles, tin cans, metal cans exploding targets, rocks, plastic jugs, balloons, wooden boards, 3D archery targets when set out. 21. There is no trash barrel on the ranges WHAT YOU BRING IN. YOU TAKE OUT 22. No vehicle may be taken onto the range area without the authorization of the Rifle, Pistol or Trap Chairman 23. Any member who violates these rules will be subject to suspension from both the pistol and rifle range or expulsion from the Harwinton Rod and Gun club. 24. Report violations to the Range Chairman or the Board of Directors. 25. The minimum age that a family member can shoot a rifle and/or pistol on the rifle range without a parent or legal guardian present is 21 years old and no guest is permitted. 26. The minimum age that a family member can shoot a pistol on the pistol range without a parent or legal guardian present is 21 years old and no guest is permitted. 27. The minimum age that a family member can participate at a rifle and/or pistol event without a parent or legal guardian present is 21 years old and no guest is permitted. BASIC SAFETY RULES 1. Watch the muzzle of your firearm and ALWAYS point it down range. 2. All firearms must be holstered or cased when brought to the range. If you do not have a case then the firearm must be unloaded and have the action open. 3. Treat all firearms as if they were loaded. 4. Firearms may not be handled while any one is down range.

22 RIFLE / PISTOL RULES 3 of 3 5. Keep your finger off the trigger until you re ready to fire. 6. Defective or damaged firearms must be cleared at the line then cased and removed from the range. PROCEDURES 1. All firearms must be pointed down range at all times, firearms not being used will be behind the firing line and must be in a gun case on the bench or in the racked unloaded. 2. Shooters may not move forward down range until the line has been cleared and agreed upon by all the other shooters on the firing line. 3. All firearms will be unloaded when anyone goes down range or is down range and all shooters move behind the red line and away from the benches. 4. No handling of any fire arms for any reason when shooters are down range. 5. Shooting on the pistol range is done from different distances first member on the range or RSO is in charge. GUEST ON THE RANGE 1. All guests must sign in under the members name and fill out the log book. 2. All guest fees must be paid before you and your guest start shooting. Envelopes are in the club house / please put your name on the envelope and place the envelope with the fee in the safe. 3. Members are responsible for paying guest fee / the guest fee is posted on the ranges. 4. Members are responsible for their guest and the safe use of the range. 5. Members are allowed to bring (1) one guest (per visit) to the range. 6. The member must remain with their guest at all times and supervise their actions. 7. HRG members have first right for use of the range. If the range should get busy the guest will be ask to move to the member s bench who has brought them. This is so that HRG members have first right for use of the range. RANGE CLOSURE 1. The range will be closed from time to time it is up to you the member to know when these times will be. The dates will be posted in the club newsletter and on the bulletin board inside the shooting pavilions. 2. Board of Directors approval is needed for any shooting events held on HRG ranges.

23 Trap Rules 1 of 2 Each Even Year (2014, 2016, etc.) All members of Harwinton Rod & Gun Club must attend the Range Safety Seminar prior to using ANY of the firearm or archery ranges. During the seminar the club rules, range rules, general firearm and archery safety will be reviewed and stressed. Any member who does not attend the seminar and sign off on the attendance sheet will NOT be allowed to use the ranges until they make arrangements to attend the seminar. HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER All Members and Guests must have a current Hold Harmless Waiver on file before engaging in or observing any Trap Activity. Trap SIGN in / SIGN OUT Since trap is a monitored activity (i.e. there is a range officer present running the activity) all sign in and sign out information is collected by the range officer during the activity so no additional information is necessary. TRAP RULES 1. Shooting hours are from 9:30am to sunset every day. 2. You must pay for the round and any ammo you need before leaving the range. 3. When the round is ready to begin you will be called to your station by the Range Officer. 4. When not firing, stand with your gun open at the action, unloaded, and muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 5. In the firing rotation, when the shooter immediately before you calls for a bird, then and only then will you be allowed to slip a shell into the chamber of your shotgun. 6. Call for a bird in a loud voice, using the word pull. A pull is not late until 3 seconds or more have passed after the bird is called for. Note: These are American Trap Association rules. 7. After firing, eject the spent case from your shotgun immediately. 8. There will be no talking on the stations. Reserve your comments until the round is completed.

24 Trap Rules 2 of 2 9. When it s time to change to the next station, you will be instructed to do so by the Range Officer. The shotgun must be unloaded, open at the action, muzzle down, when changing stations. 10. If your shotgun malfunctions, point the muzzle towards the outfield until you clear up the trouble. If you have a misfired shell, point the shotgun towards the outfield and count to thirty. Then eject the shell and load a new shell. You will be allowed to take your shot over again for that reason only. After the round is over, put the misfired shell in the proper container. 11. Shooters will not leave their stations at the end of the round until they are told the range is clear by the Range Officer. When you leave the station, your gun will be open at the action, unloaded and the muzzle down. 12. The rifle range is closed during trap shooting. Alcohol will not be tolerated (see rifle range rules). Any violations will result in your ejection from the shooting range. 13. The minimum age that a family member can participate without a parent or legal guardian present for Friday / Sunday Trap shooting is 16 years old and no guest is permitted.