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Club Rules & Regulations

CLUB RULES

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Founders Shooting Club LLC (FSC) is to provide a safe, clean, professional environment for its members and guests to participate in the shooting sports and firearms education. We will make every attempt to minimize, or otherwise eliminate, the risk of injury to shooters, guests, observers and neighbors. Participating in the shootings can and must be safe for all of our members and guests.

OVERVIEW

The following rules will apply to all members, family and guests. Our goal is to create a safe and relaxed shooting environment, subject to sensible limits that will ensure safety and prevent damage to the facility. We also want to create an environment where members are comfortable and feel like they are able to ask questions without feeling embarrassed or intimidated.

The owners of the Founders Shooting Club shall have the final say regarding all rules, regulations, by-laws, decisions, or any matters pertaining to the membership and operation of the FSC and reserve the right to make any changes or amendments as they may deem appropriate.

These rules may be updated at any time. The current rules will be posted on the FSC website. Members and their guests are responsible for knowing and abiding by these rules at all times while on FSC property. Members acknowledge that use of the facility constitutes agreement to abide by the rules.

SAFETY RULES

Safety must always be exhibited to oneself, guests and others. All members and guests are responsible for reading posted signs and adhering to them. The rules of firearms safety, which must be adhered to, include:

  • ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
  • ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
  • ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
  • Always know how your firearm operates and that it is safe to fire
  • Be sure your firearm and ammunition are compatible and permitted on the range.
  • Follow all range rules.

RANGE ORIENTATION CLASS

All members are required to take a mandatory range orientation class. The class is approximately 20-30 minutes long and will explain and go over all of the club rules, range rules and safety rules. This class is normally conducted as part of the membership onboarding process.

FIREARM HANDLING

All firearms transported to and from the club must be in a safe and unloaded condition, except for properly-holster concealed carry firearms. Absolutely no handling of firearms is allowed in the lounge area. Firearms may only be removed from a holster or case on the firing line. Unloaded firearms are permitted in the locker room and board room.

When in the range, no firearm handling is permitted behind the yellow line. To avoid handling firearms behind the yellow line, please bring your shooting bag into the stall, unload your guns, then place it on the floor/bench/etc. When packing up, please bring the bag to the stall, not the gun to the bag.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FSC is pleased to offer prepared food and beverages to our members. Members place orders with staff or using the kiosk screen in the lounge.  The food will be delivered to the members in the club. Drinks and cold food will be offered in the kitchen refrigerator or vending machine.  Food purchases will be billed to your credit card on file. Food for catered events is available as well, please coordinate with the club manager. All members are expected to clear their plates and throw away trash.

ALCOHOL & TOBACCO

No firearms are allowed in your possession while consuming alcohol. Firearms must be secured in your locker or vehicle prior to consuming alcohol. Alcohol is not permitted on the range. Any person having consumed alcohol will not be permitted to shoot on the range for eight hours following their last drink. Cigar smoking is permitted in the lounge provided it does not interfere with other members’ enjoyment of the facility. Cigarette smoking is NOT permitted in the club.

While socializing at the club, members and their guests must act reasonably and responsibly. Public intoxication is not permitted, and no person who appears intoxicated may consume additional alcohol.

RANGE OFFICERS

Range Officers have the authority to inspect all firearms and ammunition and observe all members and their guests using the range and ensure that safe conditions prevail, that all range commands are obeyed and that all range and safety rules are followed. If a Range Officer observes any member or guest in violation of any of the range and safety rules he/she will inform and correct said person of the violation and if necessary may order that person to leave the range. Range Officers are required to report any violations of rules and/or safety to management.

No member observing a rule infraction is allowed to let it go uncorrected. If you witness a violation you must report it to the Range Officer or another staff member.  Please report exact date, time and location so we can review camera recordings.

GUESTS

A member may bring guests to use the facility, however no more than two may be on the firing line at a time and under the supervision of the member. At no time will a member leave his or her guest unattended in the range. A member is responsible for the actions of their guests while visiting the facility.

All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian member at all times. Hours for minors are between 8am and 8pm.

FSC reserves the right to limit the number of times any person is permitted to use the range as a guest and to limit how many guests a member may bring to the facility.

LOCKER ROOMS

Any member who rents a locker acknowledges that FSC shall have no responsibility for items contained in the member’s locker.  In the event that a member ceases to pay the rental fee for their locker, the contents of the locker may be treated as abandoned property by FSC.

Gun lockers can be rented out on a yearly basis and can contain unloaded guns, ammo, accessories and beverage bottles. Bar lockers can only contain beverage bottles. Gym day lockers are available on a first-come first-served basis. Members are not to leave items in gym lockers overnight.

Absolutely no loaded firearms or ammunition is allowed at the cleaning station in the locker room. If you have a loaded firearm that needs cleaning, please proceed to a range lane, clear the firearm and place it in a bag to bring to the cleaning station. After cleaning, if you need to load, please do so in a range lane.

GYM & SQUASH

All members are welcome to use the gym and squash court in a safe and proper manner. All members are expected to clean machines, weights and any mess made on the squash court. White bottomed shoes ONLY for use on the squash court. Squash court is available on a first-come first-served basis or can be reserved through the office or member app.

GOLF SIMULATOR, BOARD ROOM & POKER TABLES

All gaming activity areas are available on a first-come first-served basis or can be reserved through the office or member app.

COMMUNITY TABLES

All members are welcome to sit at community tables at any time. This is a place to meet new friends, make connections and share ideas. All conversation must be respectful. Tables and sitting areas can be reserved by contacting the office.

SECURITY AND ACCESS

  • FSC property and surrounding areas may be monitored by video and audio surveillance at any time. Anyone using the facility should keep in mind that their activity may be recorded and reviewed in the normal course of business, or as part of an incident investigation.
  • Unless otherwise posted, all doors are to remain closed and locked to prevent unauthorized use of FSC property. Doors will sound an alarm and notify police and management if held open.
  • Only members are permitted on the FSC property. Guests are only permitted when accompanied by a member. No member may permit access to someone who is not a member or accompanied guest. Visitors who are not guests of a member must make an appointment with management before being permitted to enter the facility.
  • Only members are permitted to use their key-cards to access the facility. Anyone allowing an unauthorized person to access the facility will have their membership revoked.
  • All members shall sign in via the biometric card reader at the main entrance. No member is permitted to “tailgate” into the facility through an open door when another member is entering or leaving the facility. Accordingly, members may not hold the door open for someone following them. The door should be closed after each use. For trouble accessing the facility, contact the office during normal business hours to troubleshoot card access.
  • Police, Fire, and other emergency personnel are to be immediately granted access to the property for emergency/security purposes.

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Members who are certified instructors must register and provide their instruction insurance before being allowed to teach.  Paid lessons must be brought to a lane in Apex and cannot be conducted in the Founders range.  Please visit our Guest Instructors page for full information and to register.

HOUSE RULES

FSC is founded in the spirit of camaraderie and mutual respect. Any disrespectful, aggressive, hostile, or threatening behavior directed at a member, guest, or staff member will not be tolerated. Any violations of club rules or procedures by a member or their guest will subject the member to sanctions, ranging from a warning to membership termination, as determined after review by management.

Other than as permitted by Club management, no commercial advertisements or personal notices will be posted or circulated in the Club. No solicitations of any kind be made of other members or guests on Club property.

Complaints concerning actions of a member, member’s family or guest are to be directed to club management. Members are to report incidents of infractions of Club to management on site and should not directly approach the offending person unless there is an imminent threat to safety.

All staff members of Founders Shooting Club and Apex Shooting Center are to be treated with respect at all times. Abuse or harassment (sexual or otherwise) of any staff member will not be tolerated. Complaints regarding staff or vendors should be directed to management and will be handled appropriately.

RANGE RULES

Always treat your firearm as if it is loaded.

Always point your firearm in a safe direction.

Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

Always keep your gun unloaded until it is ready to use.

  1. All members that use the range must take a range orientation class and be familiar with the club rules, range rules and safety rules. This class is normally conducted as part of the membership joining process. Members are responsible for their actions and supervising their guests while in the range.
  2. All guests must read the range and safety rules before entering the range. By entering the facility, a guest is acknowledging and agreeing with the terms and conditions of using the facility and release the Founders Shooting Club LLC, its officers and officials, from any and all claims for liability and damages that may be sustained by virtue of participation in, or any activities while on the property and surrounding area.
  3. Upon entering the APEX shooting range, all firearms must be entirely enclosed in a bag or case suited for firearms, or holstered appropriately.
  4. Eye and ear protection: Everyone entering the range must use eye and ear protection at all times. Extra safety equipment is located in the lounge hallway. We recommend double hearing protection for all members and guests.
  5. Food and drink: Alcohol, eating, drinking, and smoking is prohibited in the range.
  6. Clothing: No sandals or shoes with open toes are permitted in the shooting bays.
  7. Targets: Only paper or cardboard targets are allowed. Targets must be attached to the target holders. No metal, exploding or other targets are allowed. Target may be placed at any distance from the shooter as long as all rounds hit the backstop.  Do not shoot target carriers.
  8. Ammunition: No incendiary, tracer, or armor piercing (green tip) ammunition is to be used at any time.
  9. Handguns: Any pistol or revolver chambered in a pistol or revolver caliber is allowed.
  10. Rifles: Rifles chambered in any caliber up to .30-06 (or equivalent muzzle energy) are allowed.
  11. Shotguns: No shotguns are allowed, including slugs.
  12. Black Powder: No black powder firearms are allowed to be discharged in the range.
  13. Air Guns: No air-powered pellet or BB guns are allowed. The projectiles do not have enough energy to penetrate the rubber and can bounce back to the shooter.
  14. Range Qualifications: Members seeking to do the following activities must complete the required qualifications: rapid fire, drawing from a holster, dynamic pistol events, full-auto.
  15. Loading and unloading: All firearms loading and unloading must be done on the range in a shooting stall facing down range.
  16. No firearm handling is permitted behind the yellow line. To avoid handling firearms behind the yellow line, please bring your shooting bag into the stall, unload your guns, then place it on the floor/bench/etc. When packing up, please bring the bag to the stall, not the gun to the bag.
  17. All firearms must be pointed down range at all times, without exception. This includes when the shooter is removing it from the case to shoot and when the shooter is preparing to leave and places the firearm back in the case. While the firearm is in the case, it should be pointed downrange.
  18. Range activities: Standard stationary target shooting (slow, timed and rapid fire) with only one loaded firearm at a time and all shots must strike the backstop. All other firearms in the stall must be unloaded and with actions open. Fire only on the target in your lane – no cross-target shooting.
  19. Shooting in front of the stalls: No person is allowed forward of the firing line in the range, except for training and under the direct supervision of a Range Officer or Firearms Instructor.
  20. Cease Fire: If anyone observes an unsafe situation, he/she should immediately call a cease fire. When a cease fire occurs, immediately stop shooting, apply the safety, place your firearm on the bench with the muzzle pointed down range, step back from the firing line and wait for further instructions. Do not handle any firearm or ammunition during a ceasefire.
  21. Forward of the firing line: If for any reason a shooter needs to go forward of the firing line, he/she request a cease fire, check and make sure all firearms are placed down and are unloaded with the actions open. Once the shooter returns to the firing line, he/she shall indicate the range to be “all clear”.
  22. Malfunctions: In the event of a malfunction or if you can not clear a firearm, place the firearm on the table facing down range and seek assistance from a fellow member or a Range Officer.
  23. Rental Firearms: Rental firearms are available at the Range Desk in the Apex lobby. All rental firearms must be shot using ammunition purchased from Apex or the vending machine.
  24. Range officers: All Range Officers and FSC staff have the authority to inspect all firearms and ammunition and observe all members using the range and ensure that safe conditions prevail, that all range commands are obeyed, and that all range and safety rules are followed.
  25. Leaving the range: Before leaving the range, sweep up all your brass, police your area and gather all your belongings. If you participated in shooting, be sure to wash your hands and face with cold, soapy water prior to eating or drinking.
  26. Founders Shooting Club is a family-friendly environment. Members and their guests should dress and act appropriately at all times.

Rules updated February 2025.

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