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Range Re-opening Announcement and New Rules

After reviewing the latest announcement from Premier Doug Ford we will be reopening the 
outdoor ranges only starting Tuesday May 19, 2020. 

Please read the following carefully.  


The Rifle Range and Outdoor Handgun Range are open to Members only.

All club members must clearly display their membership badge at all times.  If you are asked 
to show your club badge and are unable to do so, you will be asked to leave the facilities 
until such time you are able to comply with this mandate.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING WILL APPLY TO ALL SECTIONS AND AREAS OF CLUB 
PROPERTY.  All members must remain 2m apart at all times.

We anticipate an increased volume of shooters in the first week(s) of reopening. 
If there is an increased number of shooters, and given the new capacity restrictions, there very
well may be an increase in wait times to access the firing line. 
We ask that you be patient and respectful of all other members. 
If the range is excessively busy, please respect other members.

Wearing a mask is not mandatory but recommended.  

We also suggest bringing hand sanitizer or gloves from home.
   
If you are not feeling well please do not come to the range.  

Please wash your hands before and after your visit to the range. 

The clubhouse and indoor range will not be open.  


Rifle Range Rules:
- All existing rifle range rules must be followed as well as the following:
- Maximum of 5 people at the rifle range 
- Use every other shooting bench.  Please use shooting lanes 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 14.  
- Physical distancing must be practiced (6' apart)

Outdoor Hand Gun Range Rules:
- All existing range rules must be followed as well as the following:
- Maximum of 3 people at the handgun range 
- Use every other shooting bench. 
- Physical distancing must be practiced (6' apart)

Trap Range Rules:
- All existing range rules must be followed as well as the following:
- A Trap Director will be present and will inform you of the new physical distancing rules as 
  you enter the trap field. 
- Physical distancing must be practiced (6' apart)

Outdoor Archery Range Rules:
- All existing range rules must be followed as well as the following:
- Physical distancing must be practiced (6' apart)

Sporting Clays:
- On hold for the time being.  More info to come.  
- May 24th event has been canceled. 


Let's all be safe and smart about this and wait for the next step from our government.  
We will review these rules as new information is released.  
But if members do not follow the rules above then we will be forced to close.

Otter Valley Rod and Gun Club