VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RANGE SAFETY RULES OR OTHER SUGARBUSH ARMORY RULES OR POLICIES MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REPRIMAND, THE LOSS OF RANGE PRIVILEGES, AND/OR DISMISSAL FROM THE PREMISES.  THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OF ANY KIND FOR INDIVIDUALS/PARTIES EXPELLED FROM THE RANGE FOR SAFETY VIOLATIONS.

1. Entry into the Range and use of the Range may be denied and/or terminated at the discretion of Sugarbush Armory employees or a designated range safety officer, with or without cause, at any time.
2. Sugarbush Armory employees and designated range safety officers have unquestionable authority regarding the operations of the Range.
3. No one is allowed on the range under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substance.
4. In accordance with New York State law, the minimum age to enter the Range is 12 years old.  Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
5. In accordance with State and Federal laws, the minimum age to rent a long gun is 18 years of age and the minimum age to rent a handgun is 21 years of age.  Due to insurance regulations, rental firearms may only use ammunition purchased from Sugarbush Armory at part of the rental.
6. Sugarbush Armory reserves the right to refuse rental to any individual, with or without notice, at any time.  In order to rent any firearm, individuals must be accompanied by another individual of legal age (i.e., in groups of 2 or more).  No individual will be allowed to rent firearms if alone.  (Exceptions: Active Law Enforcement Personnel or other professionals with appropriate credentials, and holders of a valid State-issued firearms permit presented at the time of rental)
7. All firearms, ammunition, and personal property brought into Sugarbush Armory are subject to inspection and require approval from a Sugarbush Armory employee or Authorized Range Safety Officer prior to use.  Sugarbush Armory reserves the right to refuse entry to any firearm, ammunition, or shooting accessory, with or without notice.  Any firearm or ammunition found to be unsafe, unserviceable, or non-compliant will not be allowed into the range.
8. Absolutely NO loaded firearms are to enter or exit the building.  Firearms must be unloaded and cased (hard or soft).  All magazines and speed loaders must be unloaded. Firearms are to remain cased and unloaded until brought to the firing line.  Firearms may only be uncased and loaded when at the firing line within their respective lane.  Loaded firearms are allowed at the firing line ONLY!  No uncased firearms may leave the shooting stall of any lane at any time.  No firearms are permitted in any other area of the premises without being in a secured container (cased and unloaded). (Exceptions: On-Duty Law Enforcement Personnel are permitted to carry their duty firearms while loaded and holstered.  They may only be unholstered at the firing line.)
9. A maximum of three individuals are allowed per lane, with no more than one active shooter at the line at any given time.
10. Eye and ear protection must be worn at ALL TIMES in the Range.
11. NEVER cross the firing line or proceed in front of the barriers.
12. Unauthorized targets are not permitted on the range.  Minimum size for targets is 11” x 23”.  Shooting at anything other than the designated target for the respective lane is strictly prohibited.
13. Shots must be a minimum of 12” below the target retrievers.
14. Appropriate attire is required at all times, including closed-toe shoes (NO sandals, flip-flops, crocs, high-heels, or other open footwear) and closed-chest shirts (NO low-cut shirts, V-necks, or tank tops).
15. Wearing of body armor is prohibited.  (Exception: Active Duty Law Enforcement Personnel)
16. Wearing and drawing a firearm from a holster is prohibited.  (Exceptions: active Law Enforcement Personnel or any individuals who have completed a proficiency course and administered by a Sugarbush Armory Range Safety Officer and received a current credential.)
17. No open containers of food and/or beverage is permitted inside the Range.
18. No use or consumption of chewing gum or tobacco products is permitted inside the Range.
19. No smoking or vaping of any kind is permitted inside the Range.
20. The muzzle of all firearms must be kept pointed downrange at all times. If exiting the range temporarily, leave all firearms on the firing line, unloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointing downrange. The following safe handling rules must be obeyed at all times:

• Always keep firearms pointed down range, and never higher than the target.
• Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire.
• Always keep the action open and the firearm unloaded until ready to shoot.
• Identify your target and what is beyond.
• Be sure the firearm is safe to operate.

• Know how to use the firearm safely and properly.
• Use only the correct caliber ammunition for the specific firearm.
• Unload, open the action, remove the magazine, and bench all firearms during a cease-fire.

21. All firearms must remain in their original shooting lane. Exchange of firearms between shooting lanes is strictly prohibited.  Firearms, magazines, and ammunition may only be handled within the shooting stall of each respective lane.
22. If a misfire or other malfunction occurs, keep the firearm pointed downrange and signal for Sugarbush Armory staff or designated range safety officer assistance. Place the firearm on the bench, pointed down range.  DO NOT leave the firing line with a loaded or jammed firearm.
23. Permitted firearms and calibers are as follows:

• Primary 35-yard, 5-lane tactical range: Rimfire rifles, Pistol caliber carbines, Shotguns (slugs ONLY, no buckshot or spreadshot), Handguns (Pistol caliber ONLY), Suppressed handguns and rifles (no magnum or long-action)
• Private 25-yard, 2-lane Suite: Rimfire rifles, Pistol caliber carbines, Shotguns (slugs ONLY, no buckshot or spreadshot), Handguns (pistol and small rifle caliber), Suppressed handguns and rifles (no magnum or long-action)
• Private 50-yard rifle lane:  All rifle types and all rifle calibers (.17 through .50 BMG), Rifle-caliber handguns, Shotguns (slugs ONLY, no buckshot or spreadshot)

24. Prohibited ammunition types include steel core/penetrator ammunition, tracer/incendiary ammunition, and all spread shotshells.  All ammunition must be in original manufacturer packaging that clearly identifies the caliber and type.  NO reloads/handloads of any kind.
25. Ammunition products purchased for Range use are deemed not for personal use, and therefore must be consumed in full during the present Range visit.  Due to State regulations, ammunition products purchased for Range consumption cannot be removed from the premises for personal use.
26. State and Federal regulations dictate that all spent casings/brass are considered hazardous material.  There shall be no retrieval of spent casings/brass.  All spent casings/brass shall be left on the floor and pushed either forward of the firing line or swept into the troughs behind each stall. (Exception: during check-in, individuals may notify Sugarbush Armory staff to obtain a Brass Card)
27. Sugarbush Armory and its staff shall not be held liable for any damage incurred to any personal firearm from the use of store-purchased ammunition.  Individuals shall resolve any issues with the manufacturer of the product(s).
28. Unaimed or uncontrolled fire is strictly prohibited. All shots must be fired at approved targets.  No fast, rapid, or uncontrolled firing of any kind is permitted at any time.  You are financially responsible for any damage that you cause to the facility. Failure to report such an incident will jeopardize your use of the facility.  Any hazardous behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the premises.  Report any unsafe conduct to Sugarbush Armory staff or a designated range safety officer immediately.
29. Any individual may call a cease fire for any safety violation, at any time.  WHEN A CEASE FIRE IS CALLED, PLACE YOUR FIREARM ON THE BENCH AND BACK AWAY FROM THE FIRING LINE IMMEDIATELY.
30. These Range Safety Rules are subject to update/addition/omission, at any time, with or without notice.
31. Most importantly, HAVE FUN and enjoy your time at the Range at Sugarbush Armory!