RONNIE SUNSHINES LTD
UNIT 4 CANALSIDE, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1EG

Air Gun Shooting Range Rules and Regulations General Rules

The person booking the gun range is responsible & liable for the entire group they have booked for and needs to ensure that each person has read the rules and waiver of liability.
We advise that each person wanting to use the range should make their own booking.


General Rules

• To hire a gun and to use the range you must be over 18
• Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult over 21, who is responsible for them & must stay with them at all times, ratio one adult to one minor, minimum age is 12.
• The Range Officer is in charge at all times, their word is final.
• Users must be of good character and sound mind. Service will be refused to anyone under the influence of controlled substances, drugs or alcohol.
• Only shooters and coaches are allowed on the range; no one is permitted forward of the firing line.


Equipment and Safety

• All airguns must be unloaded, cased, and have a safety flag in place when brought into the shop and range.
• Air rifles must be within the legal limit of 12 foot-pounds, & air pistols within 6 foot-pounds.
• Only .22 and .177 airgun pellets are allowed on the rifle range. Only .177 pellets and 4.5 mm steel BBs are allowed on the pistol range.
• All guns must be in good safe working condition and are subject to safety inspections at any time.
• Only one gun per shooting bench; all other guns must be secured in a case or slip. No more than two people per shooting bench.
• Eye protection is mandatory on the pistol range and advised on the rifle range

Shooting Protocol

• Shoot only from your assigned bench. Do not change benches.
• Only direct line-of-sight firing is permitted. Shoot only at designated targets.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until on target.
• Misuse of range property or firing at anything other than designated targets will result in suspension of membership and liability for damages.

Handling Malfunctions and Airfills

• For airfills, ensure the gun is unloaded, safety catch engaged, safety flag inserted, and pointed down to the floor at all times when bringing it down to the shop.
• If the gun has a malfunction, keep it on the bench, engage the safety catch, insert the safety flag if possible, and consult the Range Officer or staff member for assistants.
• When temporarily leaving the firing point, remove the magazine, check the gun is unloaded, engage the safety, insert the safety flag, remove ammo and magazines from the bench and lay the gun on the bench pointing down range.

Completion of Shooting Session

• Unload the airgun, insert the safety flag, and case the gun upon completing your session.

• Hire guns, ensure the gun is unloaded, safety catch engaged, safety flag inserted, and pointed down to the floor at all times then bringing it down to the shop and hand it to a member of staff.

• Assume all guns are loaded and keep barrels pointed down range at all times.


Conduct and Compliance

• The Range Officer has the authority to ban anyone handling an air weapon unsafely.
• It is an offence under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968 for prohibited persons to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Report any rule violations to the Range Officer or staff. Your safety is our priority.


Miscellaneous

• Unattended equipment is at the owner's risk; Ronnie Sunshines Ltd is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items.
• For any uncertainties, consult the Range Officer or member of staff—we are here to help.
• Keep the range safe by abiding by the rules and ensuring others do the same.


Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment


RONNIE SUNSHINES LTD
UNIT 4 CANALSIDE, BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP4 1EG

Waiver of Liability

By making a booking and entering the gun range , intending to be legally bound, I acknowledge full and complete satisfaction with Ronnie Sunshines Limited for all claims, demands, damages, and liabilities arising from my participation at the Ronnie Sunshines Limited airgun range. I hereby cancel, remit, and forever discharge any obligation or liability, and agree to release and hold harmless Ronnie Sunshines Limited, including its employees, instructors, agents, representatives, officers, or board members, from any liability related to the use of the property or facilities of Ronnie Sunshines Limited range.

This release covers any and all liability for personal injuries, including death, and property losses or damages occurring in connection with any activity or accommodations on Ronnie Sunshines Limited range property.

I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of Ronnie Sunshines Limited range and to pay for any and all damages caused by their firearms, ammunition, vehicle, self, and/or guests.

I further understand that shooting can be dangerous and commit to exercising safe gun handling practices at all times. I agree to indemnify Ronnie Sunshines Limited against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses of any kind, including legal fees and court costs, which may be sustained or incurred by Ronnie Sunshines Limited as a result of any claims asserted by me or any other member or guest due to my participation at the Ronnie Sunshines Limited range.