RANGE RULES AND POLICIES
General Guidance
Ask staff if unsure about safety, firearms handling, or range procedures.
Following these rules ensures a safe, enjoyable experience for all shooters.
- Capitol Range & Firearms (CRF) reserves the right to deny participation due to safety concerns.
General Conduct
Valid government-issued ID required for entry.
Shooters 18+ may shoot unsupervised.
Children 10–17 must be accompanied by a guardian 21+.
Only controlled, supervised firing allowed.
Automatic fire, FRT, or binary triggers require management approval.
Follow all Range Safety Officer (RSO) commands – the RSO has final authority.
Maximum 3 shooters per lane with only one firing at a time.
No food, drinks, gum, or smoking on the range.
Dispose of all trash in designated bins.
Clothing must cover the body adequately; tank tops, spaghetti straps, low-cut tops, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, and uncovered boots are prohibited.
Firearms Safety
Always follow the Four Firearm Safety Rules:
Treat every firearm as loaded.
Point firearms in a safe direction.
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready.
Be aware of your target and what is beyond.
Firearms must remain unloaded until instructed to load on the firing line.
Keep firearms cased or holstered until on the firing line.
Place firearms on the bench with muzzles downrange and actions open until ready.
Do not handle firearms behind the firing line.
If a firearm is dropped or malfunctions, place it safely on the bench and notify range personnel.
Never leave firearms unattended.
No holster draws unless qualified by a RSO.
Firing Lane Rules
Fire only at your assigned target. No cross-lane shooting.
No unaimed fire, hip shooting, or dangling firearms.
During a “CEASE FIRE!”, immediately bench your firearm muzzle downrange and follow RSO instructions.
After shooting, unload and case firearms at the shooting point.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times.
Clothing must prevent contact with ejected brass.
Ammunition Policy
- Allowed calibers:
- Pistols: All calibers.
- Rifles: Up to 5.56 on all lanes; up to .308 on Red Bay.
- Shotguns: Slugs only.
Only brass-cased ammunition permitted.
Prohibited ammo: steel, bi-metal, steel-core, green tip, armor-piercing, tracer, or incendiary rounds.
CRF range rentals require ammo purchased at CRF.
Ask staff if unsure about ammunition type
Youth Participation
Minimum age: 10 years old (parental discretion applies).
Children must be able to hold and aim the firearm safely from the bench.
Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on the lane at all times.