Public Range DAYS (special dates)

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*** Please check the CALENDAR on the HOME page for public range dates. ***

Southington Hunt Club is a private facility, open to the public only on specified dates.  ALL GUESTS MUST CHECK IN with a staff member for property waiver check and property pass.  Do not trespass on SHC Training Facility property when closed to the public -- SHC rents live fire ranges to private groups,  Law Enforcement, gun manufacturers,  and large 2A event promoters.   It is dangerous and unlawful to enter the property without permission or invitation -- trespassers will be prosecuted. 

Waivers:

Anyone and everyone -- regardless of shooting status or affiliation -- MUST SIGN the SHC Property waiver prior to entry.  Click HERE to complete online waiver 1 time per calendar year prior to arrival 

Check-in and general rules for public use:

All shooters must check-in with an authorized staff member upon arrival. (When you enter the property check for instructions near the cabin.) The 700yd  range is 100 yards to the left from the cabin. The 300 yard range is past the camping area and Pavilion and then to the right.   The Rogers Range is past the camping area on the right.  Follow signs. 

During public open range events, guests may utilize ANY range on the property that is open and specifically designated for public use on that day.   Speed limit on the property is 15 mph maximum.   Bathrooms are located in the shower house just above (east of)  the main camping area, or there may be Portajohns located nearby on the range . 

There will typically be one or more Range Safety Officers (RO/RSO) or SHC staff members on each range.  There will ALWAYS be at least one RO on the property during Open Range events.  If anyone has a question or safety concern, contact the RO or staff member.  To contact the Range Master or property owner with a concern or question call  (216)302-4110 and leave your name number and question.   In the event of an emergency call 911 and immediately notify a SHC RO or staff member. 

Eye and ear protection is required for anyone leaving their vehicle and visiting a live fire range. 

Side-by-side/UTV/ATVs and dedicated off-road vehicles are NOT allowed during open range events without prior permission. 

Consumption of alcohol or drugs are strictly prohibited on the property during any live fire event.  Some after hours or private social events may allow alcohol consumption, but never during live fire on the property.  Violators and/or intoxicated individuals will be removed from the property.

Pick up any and all trash.  There are trash cans and a dumpster at the entrance cabin. 

Pick up your brass, even if your not taking it with you!  Separate buckets for either spent steel cases or brass cases are made available. 

Do not shoot at anything except paper targets or proper steel targets designed to be used  as a target.  No shooting at "no shoot" props, barrels, barricades, automobile props, cans, bottles, electronics, garbage, etc.  If your using your own targets inform and show them to the RO. 

Ranges:

SHC has over 15 ranges or designated  spaces  that may (or may not) be open and available for use during public open range. These ranges include:

• Well head area (normally used for isolated pistol practice or rifle zeroing)
• Rogers Reactive Range (pneumatic driven reactive target systems)  
• 5 pistol bays
• Jungle runs (3)
• The bowl (closed during 700 use)
• 100 yard covered 
• 300 yard flat range (normally staged with a 100 yard firing line)
• 700 yard (200-700 in 3 separate shooting bays)
• 1000 yard (open only for special events)*

 * The 100/300/and pistol bays must be closed during use of 1000yd range. 

The 300 Yard Range and Pistol Bays:

This range is normally staged with a 100yd firing line to enable pistol/PCC shooting on the left and primarily carbine / rifle to the right.  Occasionally the range will be set up to shoot 200 yards or more (up to 450yds).  Both steel targets and paper target stands with backers are available for use during Open Range events. The 5 pistol bays are situated perpendicular and to the right of the 300.  No pistol bays in front of (to the north of) the adjacent perpendicular 300 range firing line may be utilized.  Speak to a staff member to see if a desired pistol bay is available for use during public Open Range events.  Full auto machine guns and large caliber firearms ARE allowed with the knowledge and permission of the active RSO or Range Master. Absolutely no rounds with penetrating bullets.  

700 Yard Precision Range: 

There are 3 shooting bays on the 700 range:  The main range, a roof-top shooter bay, and off-vehicle shooter bay.  Zeroing:  For safety reasons, shooters are not able to establish a 100yd rifle zero on the 700yd range.  Ask a staff member where a 100 zero has been staged on the property for the event. (Typically at the 300 range or at the Wellhead range)  Shooters on the 700 should have an accurate BDC reticle or a scope with an external turret capable of dialing elevation.  Iron sites or red dot optics are ONLY permitted on the 700 with express SHC RO knowledge, permission and supervision.  NO FULL AUTO guns, STEEL CORE or TRACER rounds are allowed.  The 700-yard range has various props used in PRS style matches that are available for shooters to train with.    All distances on the main 700 range will be provided. Please do not intentionally shoot target racks/bolts / or T-Posts.

The main 700 range has various steel targets from 200 yards about every 50 feet out  to 700 yards.    Absolutely NO shooting short of 200yds or at standing water or streams. There is typically a "technical"  ("enemy" pickup truck prop with surrounding steel targets) at set known distance on the main 700  range.  The truck is not intended to be a target in and of itself -- please don't shoot it deliberately.   

The Rogers Range:

The Rogers Range is a 4 bay reactive pneumatic driven target house designed for advance pistol and PCC training.  The primary use of the Rodgers Range is SWAT  law enforcement training, however the range may be available for public use  during special day and night time events for skill development and entertainment.   See the SHC Rogers Range web page for more  information.

100 Yard Range:

SHC maintains a 100 yd range with covered shooting position and tables to shoot from.   This range also has lights and electric service.   While not typically utilized during public range dates, it may be open during bad weather or if the 300 is leased for a private event.  It is located past he camping area and dining pavilion, right through the safety gates and then to the left (at Blueberry Hill) where the 300 road splits off to the right. 

1000 Yard Range

Located just past the 700 yard range bays, the 1000 yard shooting platform and bay provides precision shooters with steel targets  from out to 1000 yards.  Operation of this range is only during special dates and times, as it requires SHC to close all pistol bays, the 100yd and 300yd ranges.  An RO must be present during 1000 yd range use.  See the 700 yard range above for rules that also may pertain to shooting at the 1000 yard bay.

Safety is our first priority!

• SHC is a cold range.  All firearms must remain unloaded unless instructed to load by an RO, or shooters are on the firing-line during live fire.  Carry pistols are allowed in accordance with Ohio law, but firearms must remain concealed and holstered unless in used in an emergency.  Your carry pistol and range pistol should not be confused.
•  All Shooters are expected to lock bolts open and/or utilize chamber flags when moving their rifles around the range.
• All shooters are expected to keep muzzles pointed up when moving their rifles around the range.
• Absolutely NO magazines are to inserted and carried in a firearm unless you are on the firing line preparing to  shoot.
• If any gate is closed then DO NOT OPEN IT.  Contact a staff member.  
• If pylons or caution tape are set up across a road, NO NOT BYPASS THEM.   Contact a staff member. 
• Do NOT wander around the property. You should only be on designated ranges at all times.  Safety violations will result in immediate removal from the property. 
• AD’s / ND’s will not be tolerated and shooters may be immediately  asked to leave.
• All visitors to the property (regardless if shooting or not) must fill out the online electronic waiver HERE once per calendar year.
• LARGE Caliber (IE 50BMG ETC) are NOT normally permitted during public open range without express permission.  Please contact Range Master at  (216) 302-4110‬ to arrange a time that you can utilize the range for these calibers.  Full Auto 50 caliber operation normally requires private range rental with RO present. 
• Anyone performing an unsafe act or damaging property will be removed and potentially banned from the facility.

Please check the Calendar on the HOME page for cancellations or changes. Property pass entrance fees will be published online  for all events and open range dates.

Contact us at  SHCtrainingfacility@gmail.com or (216)302-4110‬ for more information.