Groveton Fish & Game Club Range Rules

 
Range Discipline
These range safety rules and regulations are designed to make our range as safe as possible and to safely and conveniently accommodate as many of our members as possible at any given time. All members have authority to enforce these safety rules and regulations.

The Groveton Fish and Game Club, Inc. is not responsible for enforcing either State or Federal Firearms Laws. We urge any member with questions about these laws to contact an attorney or law enforcement officer for this purpose. 

General Range Use

• The range is open from 8:00 A.M. until sundown.

 

• With the exception of organized events or special club activities, the use of the range is restricted to members holding a range membership, and their guests. The range member must be present when his or her guests are using the range and is fully responsible for the supervision and conduct of their guests.  Members are limited to two guests per visit. 

 

• All guests to the range must sign a GFGC Release and Assumption of Risk (available on website).

All members are strongly encouraged to wear their badge in plain view and be able to produce their membership receipt when asked.

• The range on which an event is being held will be closed for that day to non-participants.
  
  
• No illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages are permitted on club property at any time.
  
  
• No unauthorized ATV or snow machine use is permitted on club property at any time.
  
  

• Junior members (under age 16) must be supervised by a parent or guardian having full range
  privileges.
  
  
• All personal litter should be removed from range property. Spent cases must be picked up and placed in the trash barrels.

 

• Pets and children must be under the constant supervision of an adult, and are not permitted to run at will.
  
  

• For range safety, rifle shooters are encouraged to use an Empty Chamber Indicator when away from
  he shooting bench and when servicing targets downrange. If no Empty Chamber Indicator is available, the breech must be in the open position.

 

• All safety rules and regulations must be strictly adhered to at all times, without exception.

 

• No fully automatic firearms are permitted.
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• The use of firearms not designed to be fired from the shoulder or hand-held are prohibited.

 

• The use of tracer or incendiary ammunition is prohibited.
    

• The use of armor piercing ammunition on any steel target is prohibited.

 

• Firearms may be handled only when the firing line is ready (that is, when firing is permitted). NEVER, EVER handle a firearm during a cease-fire.
  
  
• If you handle a firearm when anyone is in front of the firing line you WILL be asked to leave the
  range property immediately.
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• The muzzles of all firearms must be kept pointed downrange and toward the targets at all times or
  placed on a shooting bench with the breech open.
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• Before shooters proceed forward of the firing line, the line must be made “safe”; that is, all firearms
  must be placed on a shooting bench, with the breech open and the muzzle facing down range. The
  use of an Empty Chamber Indicator is recommended.
  
  
• When transporting a firearm to and from a firing bench, it must be unloaded and should be in a gun
  case.

 

• At all times, treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
  
  
• Targets representing ANY identifiable person are strictly forbidden.
  
  
• Any firing at glass, wildlife or any other improper target is strictly prohibited.
  
  
• There will be no reckless rapid firing on any range.
  
  
• The wearing of hearing protection and proper eye protection is required for all shooters and anyone
  standing along the firing line and all must provide their own.
  
  
• Firearms shall be loaded on the firing line only (except muzzleloaders).
  
  
• Shooting at signs is prohibited. Anyone found doing so will have their membership revoked.

 

• Outside groups using the range must be accompanied by either a director or current club member for the duration of the range use.

 

• All firing at the rifle range must be done from under the covered bench area.  If you want to shoot shorter distances, then move the targets closer and line them up with the 100-yard berm.
  
  

Rules for the Handgun Range
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• Shotguns and rifles larger than .22 rimfire are not permitted on the pistol range.

 

• Only traditional handgun calibers are permitted on the pistol range.

 

• The absolute minimum safe distance for shooting steel targets is 10 yards.
  
  

• When loading a handgun, always keep it pointed downrange. Never point the gun to the side.
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• Junior members (under age 21) are not permitted to fire handguns unless accompanied by a
  qualified instructor, parent or guardian who must be a current club member.

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• Police barriers are not to be used as targets or target frames.
  
  
• The use of centerfire rifle ammunition is not permitted on any steel pistol target.

Rules for Black Powder Firearms
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• Only black powder or black powder substitutes may be used.
  
  

• No smoking within 8 feet of black powder.
  
  
• All loading will be done from pre-measured loads.
  
  
• Pre-measured, self-contained loads only may be used on the firing line.

 

• All capping and priming will be done on the firing line only.

 

• No duplex loads are to be used in muzzleloaders.

 

• All powder cans and horns must be kept closed and on the loading bench.

 
Otis Pond Fishing Rules

• Unless otherwise posted, all club members are permitted to fish in Otis Pond.

 

• Youth age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult club member.

 

• Current NH fishing license required for anglers 16 and over.

 

• NH Fish & Game Department Fishing regulations must be followed.

 

• Keeping of fish is encouraged because trout do not overwinter well.  Please make good use of the fish.

 
Updated August 2026