Range 1- Recreational Fire

Weather permitting, we may extend the firing line outside the Range 1 shoot house. If shooting in the prone position, it is advised to bring a shooting mat with you.

Range 1 - General Purpose Pistol, Rifle, and Tactical Shotgun Recreational Fire.

This is a 300-meter unknown distance range. Recreational calibers are authorized up to and including 50 BMG.

Range 1 description: https://quanticoshootingclub.com/range-1-320-yards

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• 338 Lapua is PROHIBITED on Range 1 per the USMC range SOP. However, be advised Range Control may place further restrictions on ammunition eligibility this weekend at any time for any reason. Their decision is NOT negotiable. Do not ask the RSOs to question their decision.
• There are updates to some minimum distances and new restrictions for shooting steel reactive targets. Please see the changes below in the Steel Reactive Target section of these notes. RSOs will check all distances for steel reactive targets prior to allowing the range to go hot.

Empty Chamber Indicators (ECIs) are mandatory for ALL FIREARMS on the Range 1. No exceptions. If you need ECIs for your firearms, please stop by the clubhouse and purchase one for each firearm you intend to shoot on the range.

Range Operating Hours:

• Range Opens: 0800
• Sign in and target set up – 0800 thru 0840
• Safety Briefing: 0845 – at registration behind the firing line
• Range Goes Hot: 0900 or after confirmation the EMT is on site
• Range Closes to New Shooters: 1130 - Shooters arriving after this time WILL NOT be allowed to set up targets and/or shoot
• Last Target Changeout: 1145 – Last opportunity for shooters to adjust or set up new targets
• Last Hot Time: 1200 – Last hot time for the session
• Last Cease Fire: 1230 – Cease fire and case all weapons
• Last Cold: 1240 or once all weapons are confirmed cased by the RSO team
• Depart Range: 1300 – All shooters and staff must be off the range by 1300

Please note and understand that weather is a factor and may result in changes to the published schedule. This is the RSO team’s call. Rain, snow, extreme cold and extreme heat can result in a shortened range day.

Range Operating Notes:

• At the start of the range day, you MAY bring CASED firearms to the firing line during target set up time. 
• ALL FIREARMS WILL REMAIN CASED until AFTER the safety briefing is complete AND RSOs have communicated that the Firing Line is Hot.
• There will be NO handling of uncased firearms while the firing line is COLD.
• If you are planning on firing multiple weapons during a rec fire event, all weapons not being fired must remain cased until you are ready to fire that weapon.
• When a weapon is on the firing line and is not being fired, the bolt or slide will be open, magazine/ ammo source will be removed, the safety will be in the “on” position and an ECI will be inserted in the weapon’s chamber.
• Shooters must be prepared to case all weapons at the last cease fire. If your weapon needs time to cool down, please make plans to do so prior to 1230.
• Our objective is to maintain a cycle of 45/15 minute hot/cold times throughout the day.
• Shooters showing up throughout the day will first sign in and then receive a safety brief from an RSO prior to carrying gear to the firing line. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- The following are prohibited on Range 1:

• Fully automatic fire
• Binary, forced reset triggers or bump stocks (simulated automatic fire)
• Tracer rounds / incendiary (API) rounds of any kind
• Trash, brass or ammo in the Port-a-Johns
• “Boutique” calibers such as 375 and 416 Cheytac
• Dueling Trees, Texas Stars, or other gimmick-like targets
• Executing shooting drills of any kind

- .50 caliber requires air space clearance only granted at the time of range opening. It is strongly advised to bring a back-up rifle of another caliber in the event MCBQ Range Control cannot clear the airspace on the day of the shooting event.

- All shooters from 8 to 17 years of age may only shoot under the direct supervision of a qualified adult, which means the adult must be present on the firing line and in direct supervisory contact of the child or young adult shooter. No one under 8 years of age will be allowed onto the range.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If RSOs are not present, DO NOT ENTER the shooting house on Range 1.

Please present your current QSC membership card upon sign in.  All guests must check in at the QSC Clubhouse and pay guest fee, sign waivers and present a guest pass to a range RSO prior to shooting.

If we are inside the shooting house on Range 1 and depending on the number of shooters arriving, you may have to wait in queue to get a spot on the firing line.

Drawing From Holsters

The following rules apply to drawing from holsters on Range 1:

• If the firing line is inside the shooting house - Drawing from holsters is prohibited per the USMC Range 1 SOP. There are no exceptions to this rule.
• If the firing line is forward of the shooting house - Drawing from holster is permitted at the discretion of the RSOs. If the range is crowded, the RSOs may restrict all drawing from the holster until the range is less crowded.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING DRAWING FROM THE HOLSTER

If drawing from the holster is permitted by the RSO team, the ONLY holsters shooters may draw from on ranges operated by the QSC are Outside the Waistband (OWB) strong side holsters. Any other holstering units may not to be used on Range 1. There are no exceptions to this rule.

TARGETS

Shooters must bring their own targets, target stands, tools, fasteners, personal protective equipment, and other materials.

Targets are limited to paper, wood, plastic, and approved ballistic steel.

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING TARGETS:

Please ensure your target stands can withstand the wind on the Range 1. If your target falls over because it’s not properly anchored, you will have to wait until the next cold time to make corrections.

All shooters MUST bring target systems with them to the range. The QSC DOES NOT provide target systems to members or guests. You will not be permitted to fire a weapon on Range 1 without a target system in place. In other words, you will not be permitted to fire any weapon into thin air.

Steel Reactive Targets

• Ballistic steel targets must be a minimum of 3/8" thick and constructed of AR-500 steel.
• All steel targets must be mounted or hung with a forward cant or the ability to react / rebound with a bullet hit so as to deflect all bullet fragments towards the ground.
• Steel targets must not be compromised meaning there must not be excessive pitting or holes in the targets
• RSOs will inspect steel reactive targets to ensure these requirements are met. If they are not, you will not be permitted to use those steel targets on Range 1.

PLEASE NOTE - No dueling trees, Texas Stars, or other gimmick-like targets.

Minimum engagement distances for portable ballistic steel reactive targets:

• Pistol - 10 yards (No pistol magnum calibers, FN 5.7 or +P ammo on steel)
• Magnum Caliber Pistols (.357mag, .44mag, +P) – 25 yards
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE .500 Smith and Wesson Magnum
• Pistol (Braced) / PCC / Rimfire Rifle - 25 yards
• Shotgun (Buck / Bird Shot) - 11 yards
• Shotgun (Slug) - 55 yards
• 5.56mm / .223 Ball - 110 yards
• 7.62mm / .308 Ball - 165 yards
• 300 Win Mag – Not authorized, paper targets only
• .50 Caliber – Not authorized, paper targets only
• 6.5 Creedmoor – Not authorized, paper targets only
• 6.8mm – Not authorized, paper targets only

NET-NET: NOTHING ABOVE 7.62mm ALLOWED ON STEEL REACTIVE TARGETS ON RANGE 1

Steel shooters may be segregated to one side of the firing line or other, and with a minimum lateral distance of 6 feet between steel shooters.

Paper Targets 

• Non-metal pistol targets placed closer than 25 yards must be as tall as the shooter. 
• Targets must not exceed the height of the impact area when viewed from your intended shooting position on the firing line.

FIRING LINE

Shooters are responsible for ensuring their target stands are not in the line of sight of other targets and they are not shooting someone else’s target. Know what is up and down range of your target. The RSOs will check this, and lost range time will result if an issue is discovered. 

CLEAN UP – PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT

All target material, shell casings, and trash must be removed from the range after firing. There should be no trace of activity left on the range other than lead in the berms. If you pack it in, pack it out. 

POLICE YOUR BRASS - All shooters are required to police their brass. Brass buckets are provided by QSC for brass, NOT trash. 

ENVIRONMENTAL  

QSC does not provide water, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.

RSOs

Your RSOs are volunteers, here for the safety of all club members and guests on the range.  Their commands are not negotiable. 

Our goal is to provide a SAFE, EFFICIENT and FUN range day for members and guests.

The American Skeet and Trap shotgun range includes 2 American skeet fields and 1 American trap field.

The international (bunker) trap field is inoperable for the foreseeable future due to high-cost repairs necessary to refurbish the system. 

On all shotgun ranges, range times are usually from 0900-1300. However, OIC may delay a start time and/or advance a closure time at any time and on their own volition due to multiple factors.  This includes, but is not limited to, on-scene weather (extreme heat, cold, high winds, rain, snow, giant flaming meteors), other QSC activities such as membership meeting, and/or general lack of member participation. It is always best to arrive closer to the range opening time than the closing time.  Be ready to shoot the final rounds at least 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time. 

All shooters shall check-in/sign-in with the OIC/RSO before approaching the firing line on any shotgun field.

All shooters shall check-out with the OIC/RSO after shooting is completed to tally/record rounds fired.

Practice gun safety at all times.

1. Never enter the QSC clubhouse with a firearm.

2. Carry all shotguns unloaded with the actions open until you are standing at your firing position.

3. For members using auto-loaders and pump actions, load a maximum of two shells at a time - only.

4. Only 7.5, 8, and 9 shot is allowed. Never use shot larger than size 7.5. Slugs are not allowed.

5. RSOs have discretion over what types of shotguns are allowed. Generally, shotguns should have shoulder stocks and barrels longer than 24 inches. The firearm must be in good working order.

6. Hearing and eye protection is always required when shooting.

7. One game (trap or skeet) is 25 rounds and costs $6. Shooters must have scan cards to activate the readers located at each American skeet field to pay for the games on those fields. 

8. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed on the shotgun fields when the range is hot. Children 8 -18 must be continuously and immediately supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. The OIC/RSO may direct a child 8-18 to cease fire if the firearm being used does not fit the child's frame size as a matter of safety.