Nationwide CCW

Range Safety Briefing & Waiver

I understand that there are various risks involved with my participation as a shooter in shooting activities at the Nationwide CCW. I understand that those risks include, but are not limited to, injuries or death caused by the following: gunshot; the negligence of other participants in the vicinity; faulty equipment, firearms or ammunition provided by myself or other participants; lighting conditions; weather; excessive noise; excessive distance to medical care facilities; and excessive traffic on routes to medical care facilities. I agree that, prior to participating in these activities, I will inspect facilities and equipment and, if I believe any are unsafe, I will immediately advise an employee of the NATIONWIDE CCW.

I am fully aware of risks and hazards connected with being on the premises and participating in these types of activities, and I am fully aware that there may be risks and hazards unknown to me connected with being on the premises and participating in these types of activities, and I hereby elect to voluntarily enter upon the above named premises and engage in these activities knowing that conditions may become hazardous or dangerous to me and my property. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risk of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of my participation in these activities, whether caused by the negligence of myself, other participants or otherwise. I acknowledge that I read and fully understand the NATIONWIDE CCW Range Safety Briefing and I agree to follow and comply fully with the rules contained therein.  I further agree to comply with and follow all NATIONWIDE CCW range commands and instructions.

In consideration for receiving permission to participate in the  above referenced activities as a shooter, I hereby assume all risks associated with these shooting activities and shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the Nationwide CCW and its affiliate ranges and their officials, officers,  employees, volunteers and agents and any other individuals or entities connected in any way to the NATIONWIDE CCW from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributed to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from the above described shooting activities. It is my express intent that this informed consent and waiver of liability shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a Release, Waiver, Discharge and Covenant Not to Sue any individuals in any way connected with the aforementioned NATIONWIDE CCW.

Assumption of Risk:        

By signing this Agreement, you ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME THE RISK AND DANGERS OF ILLNESS, DISEASE, MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS, INJURY OR DEATH, caused by or related to COVID-19, by voluntarily entering the property of Nationwide CCW or its affiliate ranges and their facilities and participating in or viewing activities.  No one guarantees that you will not become infected with COVID-19. 

SAFETY INTRODUCTION 

Nationwide CCW hosts shooters who represent a wide range of abilities and experience with firearms. Our procedures and rules are designed to provide a safe environment for all shooters, no matter what level of experience they have.

Every shooter is required to conduct themselves according to our Safety Rules. Please read them carefully so you understand what is expected for your own safety – and for the safety of those around you.

Anytime the Handgun Ranges are open, a Range Safety Officer (RSO) will be present. The RSO oversees safe operation of the Range, and to use our facilities or affiliate facilities you agree to follow the instructions of the RSO on duty.

SAFE GUN HANDLING RULES 

1.ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT.

2.ALWAYS KEEP THE ACTION OPEN AND THE FIREARM UNLOADED UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO USE IT.

3.KNOW YOUR TARGET, AND WHAT IS BEHIND AND BEYOND YOUR TARGET.

4. BE SURE THE GUN IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND SAFE TO OPERATE.

5.KNOW HOW TO OPERATE THE GUN SAFELY.

6.USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR GUN.

7.ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION.

8.NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR FIREARM(S) AT ALL TIMES, STORE GUNS SO THEY ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.

GENERAL RANGE RULES 

1. KNOW AND OBEY ALL RANGE COMMANDS.

2.KNOW WHERE OTHERS ARE AT ALL TIMES.

3.SHOOT ONLY AT AUTHORIZED TARGETS.

4.FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE SAFETY OFFICER IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CARRY OUT THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST – THEN ASK FOR AN EXPLANATION.

5.WHEN A “CEASE FIRE” IS CALLED, YOU WILL REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FROM YOUR FIREARM OR CYLENDER, UNLOAD ANY AMMUNITION IN THE CHAMBER OR INTERNAL MAGAZINE, OPEN THE ACTION, GROUND OR BENCH THE FIREARM FOR THE DURATION OF THE CEASE FIRE.

6. NATIONWIDE CCW MAINTAINS A COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND GUNS DURING A CEASE FIRE. WHILE THE CEASE FIRE IS IN EFFECT, DO NOT HANDLE, TOUCH OR MOVE ANY FIREARM. DO NOT STAND AT THE FIRING LINE. STAND BEHIND THE YELLOW SAFETY LINE OR DESIGNATED AREA.

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED AT THE BACKSTOP DURING LIVE FIRE PERIODS. WHEN THE RSO STATES THAT GUNS MAY BE MOVED, NATIONWIDE CCW REQUIRES THAT THE MUZZLE BE POINTED STRAIGHT UP WHILE THE GUN IS MOVING. DO NOT MOVE A GUN WITH THE MUZZLE POINTED DOWN OR HELD LEVEL.

RANGE COMMANDS 

NATIONWIDE CCW uses “plain language” commands that are somewhat different from the standard line commands used at many ranges. We do this so the commands are clear to inexperienced shooters and public shooters who are not familiar with military or NRA command phrases. Here is the sequence of commands beginning from a Cease Fire period:

1.“Shooters may step to the line and make ready to fire.” (Shooters are permitted to do everything to ready the firearm except pulling the trigger.)

2.“Everyone check eyes and ears.” (The fire command will not be given until all persons at the range are wearing eye and ear protection.)

3.“Fire at will.” (All shooters are free to fire their weapons until “Cease Fire” is called.)

4.“Cease fire.” (All shooters will stop firing their weapons immediately.)

5.“Make your weapon safe, remove magazine, slide back, and ejection port facing upward so everyone can see the firearms is unloaded.” (All firearms must be fully emptied of ammunition.)

6.“If you have a gun you want to bring to the line or remove from the line, or if you want to move to a different distance, you may move the gun now.” (When moving your firearm(s) from one location to another, you must keep the muzzle pointed skyward while moving the gun.)

7.“Step behind the yellow line.” (No shooters will be permitted to go downrange until all persons are physically separated from the guns at the line.)

8.“Anyone wanting to check, change or hang targets may do so.” (Shooters are permitted to go downrange to targets. All others remain BEHIND THE YELLOW LINE.)

AT THE RANGE 

1.Upon arrival, please wait for the Nationwide CCW representative (or their Range Safety Officer) at your vehicle. The RSO or representative will check you in.

2.Follow the instructions of the RSO in transporting your gun from the vehicle to the range.

3.Whenever you are carrying a gun, it is the policy of NATIONWIDE CCW to hold the gun with the barrel pointed skyward, action open and empty chamber indicator in place (if you have one). The empty chamber indicator must be visible while carrying firearms. 

4.The RSO is responsible for the safety of all shooters. Instructions given by the RSO must be followed without question.

5.This is a COLD RANGE. That means you cannot load or handle a loaded firearm until the RSO gives you permission to do so.

6.The RSO will assign a shooting bench to you. You may place any shooting equipment or accessories on the assigned bench, but the firearm may not be taken to the firing line until the RSO specifically instructs you to do so.

7. The RSO will also provide your first paper target, which will include your name and the date.

1. DO NOT go downrange until the RSO has called a cease fire AND instructed you may do so. Under some conditions, the RSO may instruct you and other shooters at your range to self-direct cease-fires. Unless such instructions have been given, shooters may NOT self-direct cease-fires.

2.“Shooting from the hip” is not permitted at any recreational range. Holstered pistols, and drawing from a holster, is not permitted.

3. No rapid shooting is permitted. Firing faster than one shot per second is a violation of our rules.

4.Stop shooting immediately upon the “Cease Fire” command, without regard to who called the command. Any shooter or spectator who observes an unsafe condition is authorized to call “Cease Fire,” and all other shooters are obligated to stop firing and step away from their firearm.

5.Eating, smoking and drinking from open (non-lidded) containers is prohibited. Lead particles are attracted to moist surfaces such as food, cigarette filters and beverage rims. Ingesting lead from any of those sources is dangerous.

6.Airborne lead particles contaminate every surface at the range. Hands should be washed in COLD water and soap to remove particles. (Warm or hot water opens skin pores and allows the lead to penetrate the skin.)

7.Pregnant women ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE RANGE for babies safety. If you are or believe to be pregnant, notify us immediately 

8.Shooters must remain behind the firing line at all times while shooting is in progress, and may not shoot from any position forward of the firing line. Prone shooting is NOT permitted at the range.

9.Targets:

•Shoot only at authorized targets. Targets are assigned to each individual and they will be scored, therefor you MUST shoot at your own target ONLY. 

• Targets are to be removed from the target frame upon completion of shooting and given ONLY to Nationwide CCW RSO or Instructor.

10.Range B (the Rimfire “Plinking” Range) is restricted to .22 rimfire ammunition only (22 Long Rifle or slower.) .17 caliber ammunition is NOT permitted, due to their higher impact energy which exceeds the capacity of the range to contain ricochets.

PROHIBITED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION 

Only the ammunition listed below may be used at the range:

•  Tracer-type ammunition is prohibited, due to the risk of wildfire ignition.

•  The mining of lead from any range berm is prohibited.

I certify that I am physically able and have not been advised against participation in these types of activities by a health professional. I hereby authorize emergency medical treatment in the event of injury or illness.

I certify that I have read all the provisions of this informed consent and waiver of liability form and fully understand all of the same. If any provisions contained in this informed consent and waiver of liability form are held to be invalid, void or illegal by any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this informed consent and waiver of liability agreement form and shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other provision herein contained.

By typing your name below you acknowledge that you understand above rules, agree to abide by them, and represent that:

A.  I have read the foregoing release, understand it, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed;

B.  No oral representation, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made;

C.  I am at least twenty one (21) years of age and fully competent; and

D.  I execute this Release for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.

E. I further understand that as stated on the course page, checkout process, refund policy and under terms and policies of this website, i fail to follow all direction and command or fail to know the basic as it is a perquisite, it may be ground from dismissal from the course without refund.