Shotguns
PPC does not have a conventional shotgun facility and cannot accommodate shotgun shooting by the public. However, shotguns are used during certain authorized matches and can be used on a limited basis (no over the berm shots) upon specific authorization by the on-duty Range Manager.
Target Stands
Only PPC owned or approved target stands may be utilized. At the termination of shooting return stands and sticks to their proper locations (see 3.7 of this Range Manual). Participants are responsible for payment of damaged stands.
Age Restriction
No one to be on the range under the age of 8 years due to safety reasons.
RANGE 1 (Blue Range)
Range 1 (the Blue Range) is a handgun only range for day shooters and members.
It is generally and usually used for conventional style shooting from the booths for both matches and practice.
Targets are to be placed no closer than 10 yards, from the booths, with a minimum target height of 4 ft from the ground to the bottom of the target. In all cases targets must not be placed in such a manner that rounds will go over the berms either directly for by ricochet. Steel targets, rifles and shotguns are prohibited on this range. Rifle caliber handguns (such as AR and AK’s) are not allowed on this range but may be used on Range 2. Drawing from a holster is not allowed.
RANGE 2
Range 2 (the 100 Yard Range) is a rifle only range; however, long range pistol (i.e. Thompson Contenders and similar) shooters may also use this range with Range Managers approval.
Targets are to be placed no closer than 25 yards from the firing line (shed/cover). Targets must be placed at 50 yards if shooting while standing. In all cases targets must not be placed in such a manner that rounds will go over the berms either directly or by ricochet.
Steel targets are prohibited on this range.
Shotguns can be test fired on this range but not at PPC provided target stands. Rifle caliber handguns and hunting caliber handguns may be used here
Wheelchair bound shooters may shoot pistol in handicap designated area.
RANGE 3, 4 (Green Ranges)
Ranges 3 & 4 are to be used as follows:
- Board approved matches.
- Board approved training sessions.
- Casual shooting by members and their guests.
Member practice for practical shooting and practice for matches.
No fully automatic firearms are allowed (organized law enforcement training exception). All rapid fire is limited to 3 round bursts. All rifle targets must be placed against the berm. Steel targets must also be placed at the berm. No bench shooting of rifles.
Non-members may use these ranges only when participating in a Board approved match or training session or when accompanied by a member. All shooters engaged in informal activities on these ranges MUST share the ranges to the extent possible. In all cases targets must not be placed in such a manner that rounds will go over the berms either directly or by ricochet.
Shooters may shoot from under the awning only if they are downrange of the painted red line, and paper targets must be a minimum or 20 yards downrange and no lower than 4 ft. from the ground to the bottom of the target. Static steel plates mounted on 5 ft. 2 x 4’s may also be used at 20 yards. The plate rack and all other steel poppers, dogs, or knock offs must be a minimum of 30 yards downrange. In all cases involving steel targets the shooter must be a minimum of 10 yards from target.
Any shooter found in violation of these shooting rules on ranges 3 & 4 must cease when the violation is pointed out, an incident report is to be completed and the Board may direct punishment up to an including expulsion.
RANGE 5
Range 5 – the Southern-most range is the 200 yard rifle range. Therefore, it is referenced as the 200 yard rifle range. The end of this range (5A, 5B, 5C) may be utilized for shorter distances when the full 200 yard range is not in use.
SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION AND NOTIFICATION OF THE RANGE MANAGER IS NECESSARY FOR USE OF BOTH THE PISTOL BAYS AND THE 200 YARD RANGE.
Even if a user has authorization to utilize Range 5, the individual or person in charge of the group MUST first and in person notify the on-duty Range Manager in order for proper safety precautions and gate closures to be performed.
If the 200 yard rifle range is in use, the gate entrance to the 200 yard line firing benches is to be open and the 200 yard access gate closed. In addition, the red flag will be flown and the gate between Range 5 & 6 locked.
Ranges 5A, 5B and 5C are utilized for member practice for practical shooting and matches.
As an added safety precaution, when users are utilizing the ranges 6, 7 & 8, a vehicle should be driven out onto the wash floor so that anyone standing on the rifle range firing line can clearly see that the rifle range is obstructed.
All users are to avoid using the southern-most berms and any portion thereof as an impact area.
Shooters firing from the 200 yard rifle firing line MAY NOT engage targets other than at 200 yards. Shooters shooting at targets at the end of the 200 yard line may NOT stand closer than the shooting benches on the 200 yard line rifle range. The exception to this rule is when the end portion is being used as a stage on a PPC Board authorized match or event.
RANGE 6, 7, 8
Ranges 6 & 8 are to be used as follows.
- Board approved matches.
- Member practice for practical shooting and practice for matches.
When the 200 yard range is in use, access to these ranges is through the rear gate and the gate between Range 5 & 6 must be closed.
Range 7 is for board approved matches only; gate must be closed during the match and all targets against the south berm.
Range 8 has a muzzle safe point (red post at south berm) if a shooter is shooting from a position at or near the Ramada, this muzzle safe point must be observed. Violation of this rule will lead to an incident report to be completed and the Board may direct punishment up to and including expulsion.
RANGE 9 (THE PIT)
The Pit is a handgun and rifle range for members and groups.
All members must check with the Range Manager on duty and sign in before using the Pit.
The Pit is to be used by, and hosts such approved user groups as Law Enforcement , and national shooting sports organizations including youth groups.
Supervised youth groups may use rifles firing 22 long rifle ammunition only.
Law enforcement agencies may use rifles with calibers up to .233/5.56mm for approved training or qualification.
Cowboy shooters may shoot both rifle and pistol using SASS approved steel targets with only SASS approved loads with lead bullets.
RANGE 10
Primarily a chronograph range for use by members only, national shooting organizations(approved matches), practice for these matches and approved disciplines.
The Range Managers may use this for members engaged in function tests, i.e. sighting adjustments. Paper targets (against the berm) only, except for Board approved .22 matches using steel targets.
RANGE 11
Range 11
This range is for use by members only (including user groups).
Pistol, rimfire rifles and pistol caliber carbines (PCC) are allowed on this range. No AK or AR pistols. No steel targets. Paper targets must be placed at the berm.