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Skeet / Trap & 5 Stand Rules
Following are the rules for Skeet and Trap Field and 5 Stand. Range Master has the authority to evict anyone from the shooting range for any violation of these rules without refunds. If you have any questions, call 409-643-5990.
- Positive identification required.
- Shirts and shoes required on firing line.
- No profane or abusive language.
- Intoxicants and horseplay are prohibited.
- Illegal weapons are prohibited.
- Know how the gun operates.
- Be sure your gun and ammunition are compatible.
- The Texas City Municipal Shooting Range recommends that you wear eye and ear protection to prevent injury while shooting, but it is not mandatory.
- All minors 17 years or younger will be accompanied by a parent or guardian. While the minor is firing or handling a firearm, the parent or guardian shall stay within the immediate area and shall not fire or handle another firearm.
- Breach or action must be open at all times unless you are on a shooting station.
- Must shoot at least a number 7-1/2 (1-1/8 ounce) shot shell.
- Two rounds may be loaded for all shooting stations except station number 8.
- Shoot only from the firing line and respect the rights of others.
- Do not point any weapon at anyone whether the weapon is loaded or unloaded (must be pointed in a safe direction at all times).
- Squads are limited to five shooters. There will be no exceptions.
- All squad members shooting will complete high house station number 8 before anyone shoots the low house station number 8.
- Be sure of your target and what is beyond.
- No new skeet-trap or 5 stand rounds will be started 30 minutes prior to the fields being closed.
- Notify the Range Master for any assistance or for any malfunctions that might have occurred.
- Must follow Shooting Range employee's instructions.
- Shooting prohibited except during officially supervised hours.
- The Texas City Municipal Shooting Range will not be responsible for any accidental injuries, lost items, defective or malfunctions of weapons or ammunition.
- Any complaints should be directed to the Range Master.