Rifle Shooting

The rifle range consists of target boards and earthen backstops at 50, 100, 200 and 300 yards. The shooting is done from six concrete benches with adjustable steel seats. The entire firing line is housed for protection from the elements.

Handgun Shooting

The handgun range consists of an earthen backstop at 25 yards from the firing line. The handgun house contains four covered firing stations.

Range Rules

1. The Main Gate must be kept locked at all times. During club authorized activities, such as meetings, sporting clays shoots, picnics, special events, etc, the Main Gate may be left open for the duration of that activity. Upon completion of the specific activity, the Main Gate must be locked.
2. Members must not give the lock combination to non-members.
3. Shooting hours are from 9:00 AM until sunset.
4. Eye and ear protection are required for all persons on or near the firing line.
5. All shooting must be done in the safest possible manner. In addition:
• Firearms must be fired downrange so that all bullets are contained in a Club constructed backstop.
• Rifles and pistols may only be shot at properly mounted paper targets located in front of a Club constructed backstop.
• Shotguns may be shot at clay targets using shot size not larger than # 7 ½. The only exception is that shotguns using larger than # 7 ½ pellets may be shot at a patterning target on the 50 yard rifle. Shotguns using slugs or sabots are considered to be centerfire rifles.
• Targets must be posted such that bullet strikes do not impact the target board posts.
• Use of any other type of target, such as metal spinners, balloons, metal animal silhouettes, poppers, etc must have prior Board of Directors approval.
6. Any firearm not previously sighted in must be sighted in at the 50 yard range. This includes shop bore sighted scopes.
7. All firearms shall be unloaded, both chamber and magazine, when not in use. Additionally firearms shall be made safe in one of the following manners:
• Rifles with bolts removed on the bench or placed in racks with actions open.
• Handguns on the bench with slides locked back and magazines removed or actions open.
• Shotguns unloaded and placed in racks. If racks are not available, shotguns must unloaded, carried with muzzle pointed up or down, and action locked open or “broken”.
8. No firearm shall be handled while personnel are downrange. Cased firearms may be brought to/from the range but must remain cased while personnel are downrange.
9. Commissioned peace officers and Minnesota handgun licensees may carry a loaded handgun on BSCC property, but the handgun shall not be removed from its holster. If the peace officer or handgun licensee wishes to use his handgun then he must comply with all Range Rules.
10. Rifles are not permitted on the Pistol Range. The only exceptions are that 22 Long Rife caliber rifles and compressed air powered rifles may be shot on the Pistol Range.
11. The following are prohibited without prior approval from the Board of Directors:
• Fully automatic or burst fire firearms.
• Large caliber, military cartridges such as the 50 BMG.
12. Alcoholic beverages may be consumed only at or in the direct vicinity of the clubhouse. Shooting is prohibited after any consumption of alcohol.
13. The BSCC property is a game sanctuary. No animals, including predators, may be shot, trapped or otherwise injured or killed.
14. There shall be no wanton destruction of Club property. Shooters must remove their targets when done shooting. Used targets, trash, etc must be deposited in the appropriate containers.
15. Firearms and compressed air guns shall not be used on the archery range, nature trails or in the campground facilities.
16. All members, family and guests must conduct themselves in a courteous, responsible manner. Be Minnesota nice.
17. The Board of Directors may be petitioned for variances to the above rules.
18. Failure to comply with the above rules may result in disciplinary action including possible loss of club membership.
19. The Club does not employ formal range officers. Therefore it is the duty of every member and guest to ensure that all activities are accomplished in the safest possible manner.

Note: The Rifle Range is here as a result of a lot of work from a few club members. Take care of it as funds and resources for maintenance are limited. SAFETY FIRST and ENJOY!