Hurlburt Field Rifle & Pistol Club Standard Operating
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6 HURLBURT FIELD RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) October 2012 Website for SOP, Calendar of Events, Range Brochures: http://www.myhurlburt.com/ (then click on “Rifle and Pistol Club”) (http://www.myhurlburt.com/pages/rifleandpistolclub.html) Rev (3) 13 June 2014 1 On behalf of the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron (SOFSS) and the Hurlburt Field Rifle & Pistol Club Membership Advisory Council (MAC), welcome to the Hurlburt Field Rifle & Pistol Club. Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable range facility for our members. Collectively, we run a very safe (and strict) operation. Members are held accountable to a high standard of discipline therefore, compliance with this Standard Operating Procedure is critical. We respectfully request your cooperation to keep our facility a safe and disciplined club. I am normally available at the Club House on Saturday mornings and work a flex schedule during the week. If you need to contact me for any reason, please call me at 850-884-7629 or 850-217- 1922 (cell). My mid-week office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 0900-1200 (these hours are approximate). To confirm an appointment with me, please send an e-mail at least one day prior to [email protected] Thank you, Michael Sheehan, Range Manager Your Membership Advisory Council (MAC) Chairman CMSgt (ret) Bill Walter 217-5428 [email protected] Vice Chairman Lt Col (ret) Mike Radford 269-2113 [email protected] Executive Officer MSgt (ret) Jim Patterson 939-8788 [email protected] Chief Range Safety Officer SMSgt (ret) Ed Fowler 543-1197 [email protected] Chief Training Officer CMSgt (ret) Ed Winkelseth 499-0225 [email protected] Range Manager Mr. Michael Sheehan 217-1922 [email protected] 2 HURLBURT FIELD RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implements AFPD 34-1, Air Force Services Combat Support Program, by providing guidance for the operation of the Hurlburt Field Rifle and Pistol Club. Operational procedures, safety, base, and member responsibilities are listed in this SOP. These procedures apply to all personnel participating in any activity occurring on the HFR&PC range complex. Responsibilities: All Hurlburt Field Rifle & Pistol Club (aka the Club) members are responsible for ensuring compliance with this SOP. Membership Advisory Council Members (hereafter called the MAC), NRA Certified Range Safety Officers and the Range Manager will perform periodic spot inspections of the Range Complex to ensure compliance. Club members are responsible for instructing their guests on the contents of this SOP. Violation(s) of this SOP or unsafe firearm handling may result in loss of range privileges, and/or appropriate administrative actions under the provisions of the UCMJ or Federal Law. NOTE: Our ranges are very busy and scheduled events may occur that restrict general range access. To confirm range availability, it is highly recommended that members check the daily range schedule before traveling to the range. The schedule can be found at this web address: http://www.myhurlburt.com/ (then click on “Rifle and Pistol Club”, then click on “Calendar of Events”) References: AFI 36-2226, Combat Arms Program, 26 Feb 2003 AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, 1 Aug 1998 AFM 91-201, Explosive Safety Standards, 12 Jan 2011 AF 34-121, Other Recreational Membership Clubs Program, 19 Jul 1994 AFM 31-101, Security HFI 91-203, Thunderstorm and Lighting Response, 15 Jun 2001 HFI 13-201, Airfield Operations, 27 Nov 2010 Eglin Test Directive No. 9994T F32 Florida Statutes, Chapters. 790 and 784.05 3 Table of Contents Manager’s Welcome 2 Responsibilities and References 3 Section 1: Organizational/Club Role 5 Section 2: Membership Eligibility/Badges 7 Section 3: Range Capabilities and Common Procedures 9 Section 4: Firearms and Ammunition Restrictions 16 Section 5: Firing Limitations and Prohibitions 17 Section 6: Transporting Firearms To and From Firing Lines 18 Section 7: Range Operating Hour Restrictions 20 Section 8: Placing Ranges in Operation 21 Section 9: Range Commands and Conduct on Firing Line 26 Section 10: Safety, Standardization and Rules Enforcement 30 Section 11: Leaving the Range 35 Section 12: Spectators, Paid Guests and Dependents 37 Section 13: Special Procedures and Qualifications 40 Section 14: General Policy, Restrictions and Prohibitions 44 Section 15: Range Maintenance 46 Appendix A: Club Officer Roles & Responsibilities 47 Appendix B: Club-Sponsored Events 51 Appendix C: Universal Firearms Handling Rules 52 4 SECTION 1: ORGANIZATIONAL/CLUB ROLE 1.1. The Hurlburt Field Rifle & Pistol Club exists to: a) Promote firearms handling safety, familiarity, and marksmanship among military members, their dependents, eligible personnel and authorized guests. b) Instruct basic small arms firing techniques and marksmanship. c) Conduct and encourage small arms competition among military members/organizations and civilian competitors in cooperation with the Florida Sport Shooting Association, USA Shooting, the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). d) Advance competitive shooting programs among military members and U. S. citizens, contributing to national defense and public safety. e) Ensure safe firearms and ammunition transportation and storage practices. f) Promote good sportsmanship and community relations. 1.2. Role of the 1ST Special Operations Force Support Squadron (1 SOFSS): The Community Services Flight manages the Club ranges through the Outdoor Recreation Activity. These ranges are the property of the 1st Special Operations Wing and are known as the Hurlburt Field Rifle and Pistol Club Ranges. 1.3. Hurlburt Field Rifle & Pistol Club definition: 1st Special Operations Wing/HFR&PC ranges and facilities are utilized by a specific group of authorized personnel known collectively as the Hurlburt Field Rifle & Pistol Club. 1.4. The HFR&PC is an official Hurlburt Field organization which falls under the command of the 1st SOFSS. Other Hurlburt Field organizations are authorized range access provided financial compensation is completed through the 1 SOFSS and de-confliction with the Club MAC has been made. a) Club membership is a privilege and all members and authorized guests must exercise strict adherence to this SOP to ensure standardized and safe operations. b) Any member demonstrating a lack of discipline, safe conduct, professionalism, or regard for fellow members, will be evaluated by the MAC for administrative action. c) Military members may have membership privileges revoked and actions reported to the 1 SOFSS Commander and/or routed through respective command structures. d) Retired, Civil Service or Dependent members will be reported to the 1 SOFSS Commander for action and possible disbarment from Club facilities. 1.5. Funding Sources: The Club is required to be a self-sustaining operation; therefore, sufficient revenue is essential to fund daily operations. Revenue generated by Club annual membership dues, special events, and guest pass sales provides funds for operations and maintenance through the management of the 1 SOFSS Outdoor Recreation Activity. 5 1.6. Operations of the Club Ranges: Daily operations and maintenance of ranges and facilities are the combined responsibility of 1 SOFSS employees and all Club members. a. The Club House is accessible by all club members via lock box on the Club House door. b. All club members are provided the combination to the key box when initially joining the club or renewing their annual membership. c. For safety reasons children less than 10 years of age are NOT ALLOWED on or near firing lines whenever the ranges are in active use (“HOT”). d. Children are authorized in the Club House at all times. Parents or Guardians of children must ensure children are not left unattended at any time. e. Toys, games, books and children’s videos are maintained in the Club House for dependent children and their parents. f. Children less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by their sponsors at all times while on Club ranges. g. Since minor children are presumed to be occupying the Club House at any time, firearms and ammunition are NOT allowed in the Club House. h. Certified Instructors conducting MAC-approved special classes may be allowed to bring training firearms into the club house under very tightly controlled conditions. 1.7. Mandate to Guard Against Trespassers: Members must report trespassers discovered firing on the range(s). Trespassers must be reported to 1st SOW Security Forces immediately at 884-7777. Tell Security Forces there is a trespasser (possibly armed) on the range and they will respond accordingly. Toys, games, books, and videos are on hand in the Club House for accompanied minor children under ten years of age who are not allowed on the firing lines. Special classes and quarterly meetings are held in the club house. 6 SECTION 2: MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY 2.1. Personnel eligible for membership: a) Active duty and retired military members and their dependents. b) National Guard or Reserve personnel c) Department of Defense Civil Service personnel (Active and Retired) d) Contractor personnel authorized unrestricted-access to Hurlburt Field. 2.2. Joining time and location: a) Initial joining and annual renewal is accomplished almost every Saturday between 8:00 and 10:00 AM at the range clubhouse. b) Anyone unable to join on Saturday morning can contact the Range Manager (see page 2) to schedule an appointment to join during the week. 2.3 Membership Types: Since members are permitted use of range facilities without the presence of the Range Operations staff, all members are required to be trained and qualified to act as a Range Safety Officer (RSO) before they can fire. There are two levels of RSO qualification. a) “Basic Member” Qualification: Permits range privileges for the member only. No dependent or guest privileges are allowed under any circumstance. This training level is set for individual privileges only.