Gun Range Rules and Gun Range Requirements

4 GUN SAFETY RULES

1. ALWAYS treat your firearm as if it is loaded
2. ALWAYS point your firearm down range
3. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
4. ALWAYS be aware of your target and what is beyond it

GUN RANGE REQUIREMENTS

1. ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection
2. NO uncased firearms outside of your shooting lane. Must be a secured case, zippered or clasp/lock. Plastic Bags (Clear or Not) are unacceptable.
3. DO NOT load ammo outside of your lane
4. DO NOT reach beyond the firing line
5. DO NOT shoot the floor, ceiling, walls, or any range equipment; all rounds must impact the back stop
6. Rifles must have sights to be used on our range
7. DO NOT draw from a holster and fire
8. NO rapid-fire, bump, or slide-fire devices
9. NO fully-automatic fire
10. Maximum of 2 shooters per lane
11. The minimum shooting distance is 5 yards. Targets must be at or beyond this distance. 
12. ALWAYS use ammo purchased from Range USA in rental firearms
13. You may pick up your own brass; all other shell casings must be swept past the firing line
14. NO instructing or qualifying students on Range USA's range, unless you are a certified Range USA instructor
15. NO pregnant women on the range
16. NO low-cut shirts; wear appropriate attire to shield from hot shell casings
17. NO open-toed shoes; shooters wearing sandals must purchase a set of shoe covers from the range counter
18. NO alcohol, illegal drugs, or any other form of impairment while on Range USA property
19. NO food or drink on the range
20. NO smoking or smokeless tobacco in the store or on the range
21. We recommend washing your hands after using the range
22. First time visitors are not allowed to rent a firearm if shooting alone.
23. NO targets, with real life images of people, can be used on our ranges.
24. Certain ammunition is restricted from use on our range, these are:
• Green Tip 5.56
• 338 Lapua
• 50 BMG
• 50 Beowulf
• 458 Socom
• 5.45x39
• 7mm PRC
• 7mm Rem Mag
• 300 PRC
• 300 Win Mag
• Bird Shot
• Buck Shot
• Pellets and BBs
• Any tracers, armor piercing, or incendiary rounds
• Any ammo with a steel core

AGE & ID RESTRICTIONS

1. Must be 18 or older to use the range unaccompanied
2. Minors (under 18 years old) can shoot but must be at least 10 years old, 54" tall, and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
3. All shooters eighteen (18) years of age or older must present a valid, government-issued photo identification, which may include a state-issued ID, a U.S. passport, or valid ESTA documentation issued under the Visa Waiver Program administered by the U.S. Department of State.
4. Illinois Customers - A valid FOID card is required to shoot on our ranges outside the state of Illinois.
5. Must be 21 or older to possess or rent a handgun
6. Must be 18 or older to possess or rent a long-gun

Illinois Age & ID Restrictions

1. Must be 18 or older to use the range unaccompanied
2. Minors (under 18 years old) can shoot but must be at least 10 years old, 54" tall, and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
3. All shooters above 18 must possess a valid state-issued ID, US passport, or valid ESTA documentation issued under the Visa Waiver Program administered by the U.S. Department of State, as well as a valid Illinois FOID card or CCW license, unless considered a second shooter accompanying a shooter with an Illinois FOID card or CCW license
4. Illinois Customers - A valid FOID card is required even when shooting outside the state of Illinois
5. Must be 21 or older to possess or rent a handgun
6. Must be 18 or older to possess or rent a long-gun

ADDITIONAL GUN SAFETY RESOURCES

For more information on Gun Safety, be sure to read our Article on the Universal Rules for Safe Firearm Handling, or you can browse our entire Article Library for more Safety Insights and Tip on the Range USA - Live Confidently Blog.