Membership Information for Cherokee Rod & Gun Club

What is the speed limit at the club?*
- 5 mph
- 10 mph
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
What are the allowable shooting hours? (except Sunday and Club meeting nights)*
- 6am - 9pm
- 8am - 7pm
- 8am - 6pm
- Sunrise to Sunset
On meeting nights, what time should firing cease on the lower range*
- 3pm when the office opens
- 5pm
- 7pm when the meeting is called to order
On Sunday, when is the earliest you can start shooting?*
- 12 noon, not a second before
- Before 9am, but not between 9 and 12.
- 1pm
On Sunday, what is the lastest time you can shoot?*
- 4:59:59 PM, not one second later
- As soon after 5pm as possible
- Sunset
Which are true about club Range Safety Officers?*
- Members and guests must comply at all times with the Range Officer's requests
- Range Officers are authorized to check Membership Cards, Driver’s Licenses, or other identification necessary to verify membership credentials
- A Range Officer has been approved by the Board of Directors and will have ID from the Board
Can tracer, incendiary or any form of explosive ammunition or explosive targets be used at the range?*
- Yes
- No
Which are required on all ranges?*
- Commercially produced hearing protection. The higher the attenuation the better.
- Eye protection. Prescription glasses fulfill this requirement, contact lens do not. Safety glasses are preferred.
- Spotting scopes so you can view your targets without having to call a cold range.
Where at the club is it allowable to have a firearm with the muzzle not pointing vertically upwards?*
- In the parking lot until you get to the firing line as long as it is cased or bagged
- From the firing line to the back tables or racks after the firearm has been verified to be empty and cased or bagged
- Only when on the firing line, no one is down range and the firearm is being picked up or put down on the firing bench
- All the above
When any unsafe firing condition is seen, such as a person or animal down range, who can call a CEASE FIRE!*
- Only Range Officers or Match Directors
- Any one that sees the unsafe condition
If a cease fire is called, what should you do?*
- Immediately stop firing, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Unload and safe the firearm if needed.
- Finish the shot you were just starting to take, then do the above.
Should you treat every firearm as if it's loaded even if you know it's empty?*
- True
- False
When a range is cold and people are down range forward of the firing line you should*
- Do not touch any firearm for any reason
- Have an empty chamber indicator (if available) inserted, detachable magazines removed and safeties engaged
- Get up from the bench and wait behind the yellow line
It is permissible to bag/case an unloaded firearm at the firing line and move it to the rear in a bag or case with the muzzle vertically upwards during a cold range with people down range?*
- Yes, the firearm is clear.
- No, there is no gun handling during a cold range when people are or could be down range.
Is it permissible to perform firearm maintenance such as tightening a stock screw or adjusting scope settings during a cold range with people down range?*
- Yes, the firearm is clear.
- No, there is no gun handling during a cold range when people are or could be down range
Is it permissible to bring a firearm to or from the car or back tables with the muzzle kept vertically upwards to the firing line during a cold range?*
- Yes, the firearm is clear.
- No, there is no gun handling during a cold range when people are or could be down range
How does the 25 yard rule work on the lower rifle/pistol range?*
- Paper targets may not be placed closer than 25 yards to the firing line.
- Paper targets may be placed closer than 25 yards as long as the fired projectile does not strike the ground within 25 yards.
Can steel targets be placed closer than 25 yards on the lower range?*
- Yes
- No
Can steel targets be placed closer than 25 yards on the upper range?*
- Yes - as long as you are not using center fire ammunition with jacketed bullets and the target manufacturers recommendations say it's OK.
- No
Do you need a fishing license for the fishing pond?*
- Yes - If the TN State Wildlife Resources Agency rules and regulations say you do
- No - the pond is on private land and stocked by the club
If there were any confusing or mis-worded questions above, what were they and how should they be improved?

CRGC Safety and Range Rules Quiz