Range Rules

Big Salty Range Officer Rules 2026

With its proximity to a major metro area, Big Salty is a rare and precious resource. Due to the extreme risk posed
by accidental shots over the berm, high powered rifle rounds like 5.56mm are only permitted in competition from
April 1st to October 31st. Big Salty RO’s can shoot 5.56mm caliber rifles on the first 3 west most bays
(100 yard, Gallows, and Courthouse), and only for approved private events and RO reservations.

When using rifle calibers in these bays, it is REQUIRED to use only due north oriented targets. If you witness a
round going over any berm, you MUST call the state's number at (385) 212-4946 and report it.
Failure to do so imperils the existence of our range.

Violation of any of these rules is grounds for immediate range access removal and a potential lifetime ban.

NOTE: ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE IS IN EFFECT AT THE BIG SALTY RANGE

1. When entering the range close the gate behind you to keep out unwanted individuals and falsely lock the gate by
   wrapping the chain back around both gates, this includes closing the gates if you arrive at the range and the gates
   were already open for some reason. If the gates are open and there is an active match going on at the range (SLPSA,
   NRL, Cowboys, etc..) please leave the gates open. BE SURE to re-lock all locks- including the bluetooth lock or
   it will kill the battery- do not leave an open hasp on any lock.
2. Raise the red flag on the telephone pole at the entrance if it is not up already.
3. When leaving the range, if you are the last person to leave, please lower the flag and place it in the box and lock the
   gate. Make sure there are no other people on the range before you lock the gate!
4. Failure to lock the gate if you are the last person out of the range will result in a 30 day suspension.
5. No parking in bays. No driving in bays when the ground is wet.
6. All targets must be placed in a manner so that all rounds will impact a berm and not the range floor. Rounds that hit
   the range floor will skip off and go over the back berm. All shooters are responsible for their rounds staying within the
   confines of this range. This includes rounds deflected off the range floor or steel targets. Personal steel targets MUST
   deflect rounds downwards to the range floor.
7. Big Salty Range Officer reservations are limited to 3 hours per day on one bay only unless you have an approved
   event application.
8. Big Salty Range Officers can only shoot on the bay that they have a reservation for. Shooting on any bay
   without a reservation for any reason will be a 30 DAY SUSPENSION of Range Officer privileges.

   NOTE: SPECIAL USPSA STAGE RULE

   IF A USPSA STAGE IS SET UP IN A BAY THAT YOU HAVE RESERVED, UNLESS YOU ARE THE STAGE BUILDER,
   YOU MAY NOT TOUCH, SHOOT, MODIFY, OR OTHERWISE DISTURB THE STAGE IN ANY MANNER. THIS
   INCLUDES NOT SHOOTING ANY POPPERS, PROPS, TARGETS, WALLS OR OTHER CLUB PROPERTY. ANY
   VIOLATORS WILL RECIEVE A 30 DAY SUSPENSION OF RO PRIVILEGES AT THE BIG SALTY RANGE, AND MAY
   BE SUSPENDED FROM THE SLPSA COMPETITION FOR WHICH THE STAGE IS SET.

9. Big Salty is a cold range. Firearms may only be loaded at the direction of a Big Salty Range Officer.
10. Firearms may only be handled (unloaded) at designated "Safety Areas" or at the firing line under the supervision of a
    Big Salty Range Officer. Otherwise, they must be kept unloaded in a secure bag, case, or holster.
11. Shooting is only permitted during official scheduled matches and events, or during practice scheduled by Big Salty
    Range Officers on the Range Officer calendar. You must be a Big Salty RO to gain access to online reservations.
    SHOOTING WITHOUT A RESERVATION OR IN A BAY OTHER THAN THAT RESERVED WILL RESULT IN AN
    IMMEDIATE 30 DAY RO PRIVILEGE SUSPENSION
12. All guest shooters must sign, date, note the supervising Big Salty RO or training organization, and sign the liability
    waiver and pay the appropriate fees. A parent or guardian must sign for any minors.
13. Range Officer practice fees are $5.00 per 3-hour reservation per day and guests are $10.00 for each Person over 18
    years old. Guests are limited to 3 per bay (this includes other ROs, so there is a bay limit of 4 people - any more and
    an event application is needed). Children under 18 shoot for free and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
    at all times. BE SURE TO PAY ALL FEES INCLUDING YOUR OWN AT THE PAVILION OR ON LINE BEFORE
    YOU SHOOT
14. Shooting is only permitted during daylight hours. 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset (state DNR
    requirement)
15. Ammunition may NOT be handled in the "Safety Areas". This also includes anything resembling ammo, such as spent
    cases, snap caps, dummy rounds, etc.
16. Eye and ear protection is required for all shooters and spectators at all times on the range.
17. All persons anywhere on the range must be accompanied by a Big Salty Range Officer at all times, except during a match.
18. Fully Automatic firearms are prohibited on the range. This includes things that simulate full auto fire like FRTs and
    bump fire. The state makes this requirement, so we must abide by it.
19. Non-prescription drugs, drugs that may affect safety or judgement, and alcohol are prohibited on the range. The range
    reserves the right to determine the potential safety issues of individuals appearing to be impaired.
20. Rifle calibers up to 5.56mm (excluding Cowboy calibers) may not be used for reservations except in 100 yard,
    Gallows, and Courthouse bays. Rifle calibers up to 5.56mm (excluding Cowboy calibers) may only be used with RO
    reservations and approved private events. Only directly North facing targets can be used.
21. Rifle calibers greater than 5.56 mm are prohibited on the range (Cowboy calibers exempted), with the exception for
    reservations with 48 hours’ notice on the 100 yard Scope Registration bay. Only directly North facing targets can be
    used and rounds must impact the rear berm directly.
22. The Big Salty Range observes the "180" rule. Keep your muzzle pointed down range or you will be asked to leave.
23. Negligent Discharges that leave the range (shots that go over any berm) must be IMMEDIATELY reported to the
    range at (385) 212-4946.
24. Be safe and have fun. The Big Salty Range is a scarce resource this close to the city. Please exercise caution during
    events and practice.