Range safety & rules

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Bell Conservation Club Range Rules (Updated for 2024 Season)

Spring and Summer Hours:   9 AM to 6 PM
Fall and Winter Hours:           9 AM to 4 PM
***ALL MEMBERS MUST BE CERTIFIED AND WEAR THEIR RANGE BADGE TO BE ON THE RANGE***

  1. I confirm that I am legally permitted to own, possess, and use firearms on the Bell Conservation Club shooting range.

  2. You must be a member or be with a member while on the range. 

  3. All members and guests are required to sign the membership book located inside the sign-in box in the parking area.  Sign out when leaving. NAME NEEDS TO BE LEGIBLE AND YOUR LEGAL NAME (NO NICKNAMES)

  4. Members are responsible for their guests at all times.

  5. Minors under 18 must be supervised at all times (one adult per two minors recommended).

  6. You will be required to show proof of membership if asked by any board member or Range Contact.

  7. All shooters are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.  All trash from down range and on the firing line should be deposited in the trash cans provided on the firing line.  If a mess is found by any member check the log book to see who was signed in last and report it to a Range Contact so that you are not blamed.

  8. Members need to check email to verify range is not reserved.



Safety Rules

ALL INDIANA STATE FIREARMS LAWS MUST BE OBEYED.
No illegal firearms are allowed on the range at any time.

  • No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed on the range.  Booze and gunpowder don't mix.  Anyone caught shooting on the range while impaired will have their range privileges revoked.

  • Shoot at a designated target area only:  25 yards, 50 yards, and 100 yards

  • Do not shoot over the orange line above the backstops.

  • No shooting or handling of firearms when someone is down range.

  • You must honor ALL cease fire with firearms pointed down and safety on.

  • No shooting of glass, propane tanks, or steel targets.

  • Respect our neighbors! Do not shoot over the hill!

  • Parking on the range by authorized personnel only (handicapped members may be dropped off and picked up - use bridge at your own risk).

  • No paint ball guns are allowed.  

  • No tactical shooting. No automatic weapons on the range, unless special permission.

  • Unsafe acts may result in the loss of your membership!

  • Cleaning of firearms done at range only. No cleaning any place else on BCC property.

  • The Range Contacts are there for your safety and the protection of the firing range.

  • You must obey the Range Contacts at all times. The Johnson County Sheriff has the authority to evict members and guest found disobeying Range Contacts or the firing range rules. No arguing allowed.

    For any questions regarding the range you may contact the Range Contacts:

  • Donald Cantrell 317.432.6742

  • Joel Parris 317.549.5151

  • Caleb Jarrett 317.395.4919