Waiver and Release of Liability

WHEREAS, in consideration of the use of the shooting range and facilities operated by Hillsdale College, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Undersigned agrees to the following:

The Undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees to have voluntarily applied to use the shooting range and facilities operated by Hillsdale College. It is understood and acknowledged that the use of a shooting range in which others, as well as the Undersigned, are engaged in shooting activities involves inherent extreme hazards, dangers, and risks. The Undersigned represents that he/she is physically able, emotionally stable, and fully competent to participate in training and shooting activities and that he/she freely, knowingly, and voluntarily assumes the risks of participating in such activities, including the risks of possible exposure to contagion by being around others, property damage, bodily harm, and death.

The Undersigned acknowledges, understands, and agrees to follow all shooting range and facilities rules and directives.

The Undersigned affirms that he/she has and will refrain from being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or medications that might impair judgment prior to, and during, shooting sports activities. Further, the Undersigned affirms that he/she understands the possession and influence of unlawful drugs is expressly prohibited on Hillsdale College property, and that Hillsdale College, as the owner of this property, reserves the right to deny access or to require the removal of any guest from the premises for any reason it deems necessary.

The Undersigned affirms, under penalty of law and perjury, that he/she can legally possess or rent a firearm and that he/she has no criminal or mental background that restricts the Undersigned from such possession.

The Undersigned acknowledges that certain ammunition is restricted on this range and that he/she may not use steel or aluminum case, armor piercing, steel core, incendiary, tracer, or reloaded ammunition outside of manufacturers’ specifications. If such is used, any damages resulting from such use may be billed directly to the Undersigned.

In addition, the Undersigned does for himself/herself, and on behalf of his/her heirs, executors, administrators, officers, directors, owners, partners, agents, brokers, employees, insures, and assigns, hereby releases, acquits, indemnifies, and holds harmless Hillsdale College and its heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, officers, directors, owners, partners, agents, brokers, employees, insurers, assigns, and all other related persons, entities, affiliates, predecessors, and successors, from any and all claims, actions in law or equity, causes of actions, demands, rights, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses, and compensation whatsoever arising from any illness, damage to property, injury to person, or death, (whether predicated upon negligence or otherwise) in connection with attending an event, being in contact with other attendees and the use of Hillsdale College’s shooting range and facilities or participation in any activities therein. The Undersigned takes full legal and financial responsibility for any illness, damage or harm to himself/herself, and to his/her minor guests, if any, and for damages or harm to other individuals on the premises, rental equipment, or other range equipment that is a result of the actions of the Undersigned and/or his/her minor guests.

Hillsdale College Range Safety

Basic Range Safety Rules

ALWAYS point all firearms in a safe direction

ALWAYS keep your finger outside the trigger until you are ready to fire

ALWAYS keep your firearm unloaded until you are ready to fire

ALWAYS treat every firearm as if it were loaded

Know your target and what is beyond

Know and obey all range commands

Shoot only at authorized targets

Do not handle a firearm or stand at the firing line where firearms are present while others are downrange

STOP shooting immediately when the command CEASE FIRE is given

Everyone has the right and responsibility to call CEASE FIRE if you witness an unsafe condition

Eye and ear protection are required at all times while in the shooting area

All ammunition is subject to inspection and approval

All handguns, rifles, and shotguns are subject to approval

Only one (1) person may be shooting in a booth at a time unless accompanied by an instructor

Never shoot on the range if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Smoking is not permitted on the range or in the Lodge

Firearms should be unloaded when not shooting or moving between Stations

If you have a stoppage/malfunction, keep gun pointed down range. Ask range staff for assistance if needed

Sporting Clays –

Stay on the trail. Do not go forward of the stands

Do not attempt to maintenance target machines

I have received all Range Safety Information 

Hillsdale College Media Release

Hillsdale College, a Michigan nonprofit corporation, is a liberal arts college dedicated to academic excellence and institutional independence. Hillsdale College and its collaborators may conduct oral interviews, photograph or film, collect documents and other tangible and electronic objects, host events, create educational materials and news articles, and create work product and merchandise (such as books and video) for sale or distribution (collectively, “Materials”). Some of these Materials may include images or other recordings of the individual named below (“Participant”).

By signing this Authorization Agreement and Release (“Agreement”), Participant agrees to allow Hillsdale College to use the Materials in connection with its nonprofit mission (the “Mission”), including, without limitation, preparation of a brochure to be used in fund-raising any of its purposes or uses. 

Hillsdale College may record Participant’s statements, image, voice, comments, and actions (“Likeness”).  Hillsdale College may use the recordings and Materials in any lawful manner relating to its Mission. The recordings may become a permanent part of Hillsdale College’s collections and will be made available to educate students or to encourage donors to give to Hillsdale College. The Materials are the property of Hillsdale College and Participant waives any claim to rights in the Materials.

This permission is for all media now known or later developed, worldwide, royalty-free, and in perpetuity. It is for the benefit of Hillsdale College, its licensees, successors, and assigns.

Participant releases Hillsdale College from any liability (and agrees not to sue Hillsdale College) for its use of Participant’s Likeness as described in this Agreement or otherwise permitted by law.

Participant is over the age of eighteen (18). If Participant is not 18 years of age, the undersigned is the parent or legal guardian of the Participant and the parent or legal guardian represents that he/she has the legal authority to sign this Agreement on behalf of the Participant.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. It is the entire agreement between Participant and Hillsdale College.

Participant has not been promised anything in exchange for this Agreement.

By signing this Agreement, the Undersigned affirms that he/she has read, understands, and will comply with the requirements as set for the herein, and does hereby agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Hillsdale College, its shareholders, officers, managers, assigns, heirs, or employees harmless from any act or omission for which the Undersigned and/or his/her minor guests is/are directly or indirectly responsible. This instrument binds the Undersigned and his/her executors, administrators, assignees or heirs.

Minor Authorization Agreement

I, the undersigner (Parent/Guardian), give my written consent for the named individual to participate in the shooting of firearms at Hillsdale College. I agree to enforce all shooting range rules, policies and directives with the Minor and to supervise and monitor all activities of the Minor while on the shooting range and facilities and to release, acquit, indemnify and hold harmless Hillsdale College, its shareholders, officers, managers, assigns, heirs, or employees for any harm to, or resulting from the activities of, the Minor while on the shooting range and facilities.