The purpose of this document is to convey to all TAC members the importance of safety and the regulations pertaining to the range. It will also be used to present these safety rules and regulations to all participants, both members and guests, before starting any and all TAC sponsored archery events. Club members are responsible for conveying these safety rules and regulations to any guest who may accompany them to the range during non-sponsored archery activities. Each member is responsible for their guests actions.

Violation of any of these safety rules or regulations will be cause for expulsion from the club and participation in all events at the club's range. 

After being presented and understanding the following safety rules and regulations all members will be required to sign and date the acknowledgment form before being allowed to shoot at the range.

1. NO ALCOHOL: Drinking of alcohol of any kind is not permitted. 

2. CROSSBOWS ONLY ALLOWED ON THE BROAD HEAD LANE: Longbows, recurves, and compound bows can be used on any target.

3. NO BLUNT POINTS ALLOWED EVER :BROAD HEAD POINTS ONLY ALLOWED ON THE BROAD HEAD LANE, Target points and field points can be used on any target.

4. NO “SKY-DRAWS”: Do not point an arrow above the target while drawing the bow. Stay below 90 degrees. This will prevent any arrows from
    being released accidentally at a steep angle and sending it a long distance behind the target.

5. SHOOT FROM DESIGNATED SPOTS TO DESIGNATED TARGETS: Shoot 90 degrees from target and not at any angle less then 90 degrees.

6. CLEAR THE LINE BEFORE PULLING ARROWS: Always wait for the last shooter to finish shooting. Someone should at that time, clearly and loudly call "PULL" and wait for all        shooter to rack their bows before stepping over the line towards the targets to retrieve you arrows. Do not
remove you bow from the rack until all shooters have returned to the shooting line. Always look down range and beyond the targets to be sure the area is clear before shooting.

7. NO “STUMP” SHOOTING: Do not shoot at anything other than the targets from the appropriate spots. Stumps, trees, leaves, cans, animals, etc. are not to be used as a target.

8. CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT: For longbows and recurves, always inspect you strings for broken or frayed strands before stringing the bow. For Compounds, inspect the string,  cables and cams for problems before shooting. Check that the location of the nocking point, the sights, rest and other items are secure. If you use a release, look it over for dirt and mechanical soundness. Arrows need to be inspected for straightness, secure fletching, tight points and nocks that are not cracked, loose or positioned wrong. Make sure you have the correct arrows for the bow you are going to shoot. Adjustable sights should be checked for the correct setting for the distance you are going to shoot.

Most importantly, we must help each other by looking out for one another. Take time to look around and become aware of the surroundings. If you are not 100 percent sure that the situation is safe, do NOT shoot. Take time to make sure things are safe. 

All violations should be reported to a club officer as soon as possible. If someone is in an unsafe situation, help them by reminding them of the rules and regulations and if someone reminds you thank them. 

LET’S HELP EACH OTHER KEEP IT SAFE FOR ALL.