American Firearms & Ammo

Shotshells/trap loads, .50 BMG/Beowulf caliber rifles,17HMR, 17 Fireball, 220 Swift, or 22-250 are not allowed in the indoor shooting range. Rifle calibers will be 7.62 or lower, and shotgun slugs only. No exceptions. See below in rules for more information.

Shotguns are allowed with slugs only. For more information about our rules, please call us at 309-683-0111 or stop by.

Your health and safety are our foremost concerns while you are exercising your privileges here at our range. We wish for you to enjoy your time with us; that said there are some rules that are necessary. Please keep in mind that not all shooters are experienced, and we want to prevent the development of any unsafe habits, or acts that would adversely affect the enjoyment and safety of those at the range.

We ask that you familiarize yourself with the rules and layout of the range prior to engaging in any shooting activity. If there are any questions, please feel free to ask American Firearms personnel.

As we are involved with live fire activity, it is of utmost importance that everyone conducts themselves in a civil manner. There is to be no arguing, threatening, intimidation, physical abuse or verbal abuse of any kind. Such behavior may result in expulsion from the range, up to and including a ban from reentering the range, and any action taken will be at the sole discretion of the management.

Management will caution or expel anyone displaying unsafe handling of a firearm, or uncivil behavior; depending on the type of behavior. We must insist that you comply with all instructions from range personnel or you will be asked to leave. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM EXPULSION FROM THE RANGE.

WHO MAY USE THE RANGE

All members and shooters must not be legally prohibited from possessing firearms, and affirm so at each shooting session.
No lane may be rented for the purpose of shooting by anyone under the age of 18.
No one under the age of 21 may rent a range for the purpose of handgun shooting.
Shooters under 21 may rent or purchase long guns and buy ammunition for long guns on their own. They may not buy or rent handguns, or buy handgun ammunition on their own, due to federal law.
Anyone under the age of 16 must provide proof of having completed a firearms safety course; such as an NRA basic safety course or hunter's safety course.
Minors must be directly supervised at all times!
Rifle calibers will be 7.62 or lower. No 17 Fireball; 204 Ruger; 220 Swift; or 22-250. No other rounds that exceed 3600 fps.
Spectators are to remain in the retail or observation area.
No expectant mothers are allowed on the range at any time. Even very small amounts of lead contamination can affect unborn children.
The driver's license or government ID of all shooters will be held during the time that you are on the range.
Access to the range will be denied to anyone apparently under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

SAFETY RULES

When entering or leaving the range, make sure only one door is open at a time to limit noise.
All firearms must be cased when not on the range, and will not be uncased until on the firing line.
All firearms are subject to inspection by company personnel.
Anyone entering the range must wear eye and ear protection. In addition, any attire or jewelry that is deemed inappropriate for safety reasons will not be allowed (i.e., high heels, low cut blouses, jewelry that could interfere with the proper functioning of the weapon).
If unsafe behavior is observed, call Cease Fire, and notify range personnel.
Anyone with a limiting physical condition please notify range personnel for assistance.

AMMUNITION

All ammunition to be used at the range must be purchased at the range.
No shot shells or trap loads.
The only time exceptions will be made is in the circumstance where the caliber of round is not available.
All ammunition will conform to the following: industry standard pressures; no "hot loads"; no armor piercing, incendiary, or tracer rounds; no heavily lubed bullets causing excessive smoke; brass must have heads distinctively marked for identification; ammunition must be presented for inspection prior to shooting.
The range and its staff will be held not liable for the damage or injury incurred from the use of ammunition purchased. Any such issues must be resolved with the ammunition manufacturer.
No loaded magazines are to be brought into the building. All magazines will be loaded in the firing range area.

WHILE ON THE FIRING LINE

NO ONE IS EVER TO MOVE OR REACH ANY PART OF THEIR BODY IN FRONT OF THE SHOOTING LINE.
No holsters are to be used at any time.
No loaded firearms are to leave the firing lane for any reason whatsoever. If problems are encountered, keep firearm pointed downrange and alert range personnel.
All firearms must be kept pointed downrange when uncased. Failure to control muzzle direction will result in ejection from the range. DO NOT prop long guns up in a vertical position against walls, trays, benches or any other item.
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until you are ready to fire.
All fire must be aimed fire - no shooting from the hip. "Quick Draw" scenarios are not allowed.
No cross-lane fire is to be done.
Upon hearing the command CEASE FIRE unload all firearms, lay firearms down, and step back from the firing line until range personnel release the line.

DAMAGES

All damages caused by errant shooting will be paid for by the shooter.
To include, but not limited to: Cables, Target Hangers, Lights

ETIQUETTE

No food, drink, or tobacco of any kind is allowed in the range area. The use of all tobacco products is prohibited while on the property.
Ensure that you have your targets, ammunition, and other items prior to the start of your range time. This will ensure that you are using your scheduled range time to fire rounds downrange.
Be considerate of other shooters - DO NOT enter their shooting stalls at any time.
Please put brass and shells into provided containers, or sweep forward of the firing line to allow safe footing.
No brass is to be thrown away or taken from the range unless it is brass from your own firing session, do NOT attempt to police brass from other shooters.

REMINDERS

It is strongly advised that you wash your hands with cold water when finished shooting, prior to eating or drinking.
Don't forget to pick up your ID when you leave.

By my signature on the range release form, intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned acknowledges full and complete satisfaction by American Firearms and Ammo Supply, Inc. (hereinafter American Firearms) of all claims, demands, damages and liabilities based on my participation at the Shooting Range; waives, cancels, remises and forever discharges any obligation or liability of American Firearms for any claim based on my participation at the Shooting Range; and agrees and does hereby absolutely an unequivocally release from any liability and hold harmless American Firearms and any of its employees, instructors, agents, or representatives in regard to any use of the property or facilities. This release is for any and all liability for personal injuries and property losses or damage occasioned by, or in connection with any activity or accommodations on American Firearms property. The undersigned further agrees to abide by all rules and regulations of the Shooting Range and agrees to pay for any and all damages caused by their firearms, vehicle, self, and/or guests. I further understand that shooting can be dangerous and will at all times exercise safe gun handling practices. I agree to indemnify American Firearms from and against any and all manner of claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses of any nature or kind whatsoever, including attorney fees and court costs, which may now or hereafter be sustained, suffered or incurred by American Firearms as a result of any claims asserted by me or by any other member or guest as a result of my participation at the Shooting Range.

For anyone under 18 years of age, this statement must be signed by a parent or legal guardian who is present to accompany the minor while shooting.
All members and shooters must not be legally prohibited from possessing firearms, and affirm so at each shooting session.