Rules & Regs

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whenever handling a firearm, always follow the S.A.F.E. principles. Keep it simple, keep it safe! 

S - SAFE DIRECTION 

Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Never point it at yourself, a body part or anyone or anything that you are not willing to destroy. 

A - ALWAYS LOADED 

Always treat firearms as if they are loaded. Only you can declare a firearm safe. Never assume it is unloaded. Do a physical and visual check. 

F - FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER 

Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire 

E - Environment 

Know your target and beyond. Pay attention to your surroundings. You are responsible for your bullets

SAFETY & ETIQUETTE 

• All guests must adhere to the S.AF.E Principal of Firearms Safety and follow the range rules and etiquette at all times. 
• Eye and Ear protection must be worn at all times while on a live-fire range 
• Open-toed shows (flip flops/sandals) are not allowed on the range. 
• In an emergency, you may hear, "Cease Fire, Cease Fire, Cease Fire". Stop shooting immediately and wait for further instructions. 
• Follow instructions of range personnel at all times 
• All firearms must be in a case, a range bag, or properly holstered until you are at the shooting bench.
• Never un-holster or uncase your firearm for recreational shooting anywhere other than  the shooting bench. 
• Load firearms only on the firing line bench
• Only one (1) firearm may be fired at a time. 
• Shoot only at the target in your assigned lane or course of fire
• Do not exchange firearms hand to hand. They must me unloaded, placed on the bench when switching shooters  
• No one is permitted forward of the shooting line under RED flag 
• Firearm cleaning is not permitted unless otherwise directed by management. 
• Only authorized targets may be used. NO Steel targets allowed
• Food, drinks, tobacco products (including snuff, chewing tobacco, or vaporizers) are not allowed at the range at any time.
• You are not permitted to handle firearms, ammunition, or shoot at Iron Horse Gun Club while under the influence of drugs, narcotics, or alcohol. 
• Always follow local, state, and federal laws and ordinances 
• Repeat safety violators who refuse to correct unsafe behavior or undergo training will be asked to leave

PERMITTED FIREARMS 

• Most handguns and rifles up to 2700 fps are authorized (Call ahead if you have questions) 
• Shotguns are permitted 
• Air Guns / Rifles are permitted 

PROHIBITED AMMUNITION 

• Armor-piercing or penetrating ammunition
• Steel or Aluminum Jacketed, Steel Core Bullets (if it sticks to a magnet, it is not permitted) 
• Tracer, Incendiary, Gas, or Explosive Ammunition 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY REQUIREMENT

• All persons utilizing the range must receive, understand and sign the rules, regulations, disclaimer and waiver of liability notice 
• Observing (non-participating) guests must also sign the waiver before entering the range 
• Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must sign the waiver and accept liability on their behalf

AGE RESTRICTIONS  

• Any responsible adult may accompany a person at least twelve (12) years of age and less than twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Minors at least eight (8)  years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian and must ALWAYS be under direct supervision .
• Minors under eight (8) years of age are not allowed on a live-fire range.
• Handguns: You must be 21 years or older or accompanied by an adult. 
• Long guns: You must be 18 years or older or accompanied by an adult. 
• Members must have an active NRA membership and current NJ Firearms Id Card.