Range Waiver

GUN HUB, INC.

(DBA GUN HUB USA)

RANGE RULES, REGULATIONS AND RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

3593 COLORADO AVE, SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, OH 44054

All person desiring to use any GUN HUB INC. (DBA GUN HUB USA) (hereinafter “GUN HUB USA”) facility, including, but not limited to the range, are required to read, understand, acknowledge, and sign these RANGE RULES, REGULATIONS AND RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and any amendments thereto.

A parent or legal guardian must sign, in the presence of an employee of GUN HUB USA, these RANGE RULES, REGULATIONS AND RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT on behalf of any minor (person under eighteen (18) years of age) who desires to use the range.

GUN HUB USA is NOT responsible for lost or stolen items. Please secure your property.

RANGE RULES AND REGULATIONS

All ll firearms brought into any GUN HUB USA facility must be unloaded, except for personal defense firearms carried:

1. In compliance with “Open Carry” in the State of Ohio; and/or
2. By a person in possession of a CHL license that is valid in the State of Ohio.

1. All such personal defense firearms shall remain holstered until the person carrying the firearm is on the firing line.
2. All firearms, accessories, ammunition, and targets are subject to inspection and approval by the Range Safety Officer (RSO).
   
3. Targets may be used on the range ONLY if approved by the RSO.

1. Approved targets are available for purchase at GUN HUB USA.

2. RANGE SAFETY OFFICEER (RSO)

One or more RSOs shall be on duty while the range is in use.

The RSO(s) on duty is/are in direct charge of the range and all activities taking place on the range at all times.

All persons on, or entering, the range shall follow the instructions/directions of the RSO.

Any RSO, at the RSO’s sole discretion, may:

Ban from the range and/or and GUN HUB USA facility any person who handles a firearm in an unsafe or careless manner; and

Terminate a member’s membership should said member’s conduct warrant.

3. RANGE PROCEDURE

1. Eye and hearing protection shall be worn by all persons entering the range and shall be put on before entering the viewing room.
2. Appropriate dress is required at all times, including but not limited to closed-toed shoes.
3. Persons who, at the sole discretion of GUN HUB USA, are deemed to be a safety concern (including, but not limited to, persons believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs) shall be required to leave the facility. GUN HUB USA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
4. Persons entering the range shall take the position at the lane assigned to them. Do not permanently change lanes without approval by the RSO.
5. The order to “cease fire” or “cease firing” means all shooters must:
   1. Stop shooting.
   2. Remove fingers from triggers.
   3. Place firearm on the bench in the shooter’s lane with muzzle pointed downrange.
   4. Step back from the firing lane.
6. No firearm handling is permitted behind the firing line.
   1. All firearms shall be uncased only on the firing line.
7. A responsible adult must accompany each minor (person under eighteen (18) years of age) onto the range. This adult shall act as a coach, and must remain with the minor at all times while the minor uses the range.
8. A maximum of three persons are physically permitted in each firing lane at one time, though during busy periods and at the RSO’s discretion, this may be limited to two persons.  Any additional shooters assigned to that firing lane must wait in the viewing room.
9. No one is permitted forward of the firing line or beyond the designated area.
10. Shooters shall load and fire only one firearm at a time.
    
11. Each firearm’s muzzle must remain pointed downrange at all times.
12. If a mechanical malfunction occurs, shooter should request assistance from the RSO.
    1. If you cannot clear a jammed or malfunctioning firearm, do not remove it from the firing line.
    2. Contact the RSO immediately for assistance.
13. Only “line of sight” firing is permitted. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have a sight picture on target.
14. When leaving the firing line temporarily: 
    1. Unload and clear all the firearms that are in your lane.
    2. Lay all firearms down on the bench in your lane with muzzle pointed down range and action open.
    3. Leave all firearms’ actions up so that the empty chambers can be observed by the RSO.
15. Upon completion of shooting session:
    1. Unload and clear all firearm(s).
    2. Leave all action(s) open.
    3. Case, or prepare firearms for transport, on the firing line
16. No food, drink, chewing tobacco, snuff, vaping, or smoking is allowed on the range.  
    
    3. VANDALISM
17. Any shooter seen, or determined to have been, firing at anything other than the targets in that shooter’s lane (including but not limited to lights, baffles, carriers, or any other range property, or equipment) will be told to leave the range/facility.
    1. Each shooter will be liable for any and all damage caused by said shooter, including but not limited to, the costs of replacement and installation associated with said damage. The cost to replace a broken travel cable will be $100, static cable $200, and a camera $300.
18. Firing at anything other than targets approved by the RSO is prohibited.
    
    4. PERMISSABLE FIREARMS
1. Regardless of caliber, maximum energy of a firearm permitted on the range is 8,158 foot pounds (a 300gr projectile at 3,500 FPS)
2. Fully automatic firearms are allowed at the sole discretion of the RSO and proper paperwork must be presented in advance.
   1. GUN HUB USA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse to allow fully automatic firearm use in the facility.
3. Shotguns are allowed. Slugs are permitted on any target. 00 Buck is permitted only on a special target that we provide. No birdshot ammunition may be used.
4. Air guns and BB guns are not permitted.
5. For firearms not covered here, check with the RSO prior to use. 

5. PERMISSABLE AMMUNITION

1. All ammunition is subject to inspection and approval by the RSO.
2. In most cases, standard commercial and reloaded ammunition is permitted with the following exceptions:
   1. Ammunition used in firearms rented from GUN HUB USA must be purchased from GUN HUB USA.  No “outside” ammunition shall be used in firearms rented from GUN HUB USA.
   2. NOT PERMITTED:  Any ammunition designed for penetrating metal (armor piercing), such as M855 “greentip”, SS109, M61, or M2AP.
   3. NOT PERMITTED: Steel shot, and/or steel jacketed/core projectiles, such as Wolf or Tulammo.
   4. NOT PERMITTED: Tracer, incendiary, gas or explosive ammunition.

6.  BRASS RETRIEVAL

1. Shooters are permitted to collect their brass with the following exceptions:
   1. Shooters are NOT permitted to take brass left by other shooters.
   2. No one may move forward of the firing line to retrieve brass. 
   3. No one may collect brass that has fallen forward of the firing line.
2. Shooters may collect any brass desired; however, the RSO will sweep any uncollected brass forward of the line regularly for safety.

7. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses are mandatory when entering the range. GUN HUB USA sells safety glasses for a nominal fee.

 

8. HEARING PROTECTION: Hearing protection is mandatory when entering the range. GUN HUB USA sells hearing protection for a nominal fee.  Minors must wear both in-ear plugs and outside-ear muffs.  Adults may choose either, or both.

Please ask the RSO about anything to which you are not sure.

RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

I, the undersigned, for myself and on behalf of my representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, in consideration for GUN HUB INC. (DBA GUN HUB USA) (hereinafter “GUN HUB USA”) allowing me to use its facilities, including the firing range, and to participate in, or observe, any other firearms related activities/programs, including, but not limited to, firearms instruction and training, test firing, firearm rentals (if any), and demonstrations (together the “Activities”), having perceived, appreciated, and assumed the risk inherent in firearms operation, lead exposure, and the Activities including, but not limited to, the possibility of personal or property injury, permanent disability, and/or death due to accidental discharge; equipment malfunction and/or failure; ricochet; misunderstanding of instructions; omission or error on the part of instructors, range/safety officers, and/or other participants in the Activities; and/or actions of other participants in the Activities I do hereby agree as follows:

1. I hereby FULLY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DISCHARGE: GUN HUB USA and all other persons and organizations associated with GUN HUB USA including, but not limited to, its owners, directors, officers, associates, employees, representatives, trainees, trainers, instructors, range/safety officers, gunsmiths, affiliates, agents, and members (together the “Released Parties”) with regard to any and all claims, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) related in any way to my participation in the Activities.
2. I certify that I have read and understand the foregoing RANGE RULES AND REGULATIONS of GUN HUB USA (hereinafter “Rules”) and agree to abide by said Rules and all instructions given by range/safety officers. I understand and agree that my failure to abide by any rule or instruction may result in my immediate removal from the firing line, and expulsion from the Activities and the GUN HUB USA facility. I will, at all times, exercise safe firearm handling practices and will not operate any firearms or equipment with which I am not completely familiar.
3. I certify that:

a. I have answered all the questions on this form truthfully, completely, and accurately;

b. I have no medical or physical conditions that could compromise my safety and/or the safety of others in any of the Activities;

c. I am not currently under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and I am not impaired in any way that would affect my ability to safely participate in the Activities;

d. I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer, or else I agree to personally bear the costs of such injury or damage;

e. I can lawfully possess and/or control firearms under federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

f. I am not a “Prohibited Person” under federal law.

4. I consent to be financially responsible for, and to reimburse GUN HUB USA for, any action on my part (including, but not limited to, the discharge of a firearm) that causes damage to the range or equipment. I agree that I shall be liable for all costs, including attorney’s fees, associated with enforcement of this RANGE RULES, REGULATIONS AND RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.

5. This RANGE RULES, REGULATIONS AND RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. The venue for any cause of action related to this Agreement shall be a court of competent jurisdiction in Lorain County, Ohio.

6. Young adults: If the participant is a young adult who is age eighteen (18) years old or older, but has not yet reached the age of twenty-one (21) years old, the participant acknowledges that the participant will not be permitted to rent any pistols from GUN HUB USA and will only be permitted to possess and/or control rifles and shotguns, those that are not regulated by the National Firearms Act.

I have fully and carefully read this RANGE RULES, REGULATIONS AND RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT and understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release from liability and indemnification agreement and a contract between the Released Parties and me and that this Agreement imposes limitations to my legal rights. I sign this RANGE RULES, REGULATIONS AND RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT of my own free will and with the intent to be legally bound by the terms set forth herein.

Consent for Minor:  If the participant is a minor who has not yet reached the age of eighteen (18) years old, the undersigned warrants that she/he is the natural or adoptive parent, or is the legal guardian of said minor and that the undersigned for him/herself, and on behalf of the minor and the minor’s representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, agree to be legally bound by the terms set forth herein and to be liable for any and all damages caused by said minor, if any.