In accordance with Springfield Sports Club (SSC) regulations, when more than 1 shooter is engaged in shooting activities on a range, 1 individual must serve as the Acting Range Officer (ARO).
If 3 or more shooters are engaged in shooting activities on a range, the ARO must refrain from shooting unless another individual present assumes the duties as ARO
If less experienced shooters are engaged in shooting activities on a range, regardless of the number of shooters, the ARO must refrain from shooting and concentrate solely on their ARO duties
The ARO must be familiar with and ensure that all shooters obey all SSC rules/regulations.
The ARO has the full and final authority and responsibility for the safe and efficient conduct of shooting on the Range.
In relation to safety matters the ARO has the power to expel any person or persons who do not obey all range rules or who jeopardize the safety of any person on the Range.
A report of the incident and the name and address of the offender (with membership number if applicable) must be forwarded to the Chief Range Officer within seven (7) days.
Any dispute with a decision or instruction of the ARO must be brought before the SSC Board of Directors for resolution.
All flags and warning signs must be displayed as required by the range rules.
The ARO must ensure that only approved targets are used and that they are placed so that all projectiles from aimed shots will be captured by the backstop or intermediate mound.
The ARO must remain on the firing line at all times during the running of a shoot and when firearms are on the Line. This is both a safety and a firearm security requirement.
The number of shooters to be under the control of a ARO on a particular Range shall be dependent upon the physical characteristics of the particular range and the type and skill of shooters utilizing the range on that occasion.
The ARO is responsible for the calling of all cease fires and other instructions to shooters.
The range Officer must be watching the shooters and is responsible for the reporting of any range incidents in accordance with the SSC Policy on range Incidents.
In the event of an incident / accident on the firing line the ARO must immediately call a cease fire and render the situation as safe as possible for all concerned. If an incident results in personal injury, appropriate first aid and/or medical assistance should be sought as soon as is possible. The ARO must submit a written report of an incident, together with any corroborative evidence and / or names and addresses of any witnesses to the Chief Range Officer (ARO).
It is the responsibility of the ARO to personally check and clear the firearms of each shooter on the firing line prior to any person moving forward of the firing line or any person removing a firearm from the firing line.
When calling a cease fire for any reason other than for persons to go forward of the firing line it is the ARO’s discretion whether shooters must clear their firearms and move back from the firing line.
The ARO also has authority over the conduct of shooters off of the firing line and when not actually engaged in duties in relation to shooters on the firing line.