Steel Target Policy

Approved 11/13/2025

Who can use
1. Members who have participated in a discipline that utilizes steel targets and are approved by the discipline lead.
2. Discipline lead will provide a “Steel Approved” sticker to affix to the members badge indicating they are approved to use steel relevant to their discipline on the range. Ex:
3. Other members and guests supervised by the approved member may also engage steel targets. Proper usage is the responsibility of the approved member who will act as a supervising RSO.
Types of targets
1. Targets should be like those utilized in the discipline.
2. Each target must be approved by the discipline lead
3. Commercially purchased AR500 targets intended for use as targets
4. Some suggested sources
  https://www.d-mtargets.com
  https://www.atlastargetworks.com/
  https://jcsteeltargets.com/
5. Trash targets are not allowed. No cans, appliances, or automobile parts.
6. Targets must be mounted in such a manner to be free swinging to reduce energy of impacts or angled downward to direct all projectiles/spall towards the ground.
7. Targets must be in good condition and not pitted
8. No “movers” or “spinners” are allowed to reduce the chance of projectiles leaving the range
Target Placement and Setup
1. Directly in Front of Backstop: All steel targets MUST be placed directly in front of the designated earthen backstop.
2. Angled/Downward Deflection: Targets must be hung or angled in a manner that directs bullet spall and fragments downwards into the ground, away from the firing line and adjacent lanes. Avoid setups that allow splatter to travel horizontally or upwards.
3. Stable Setup: Targets must be securely mounted to prevent them from falling over or swinging unpredictably.
4. No Obstruction: Targets must not obstruct the view or safe use of other lanes or range features.
5. No Permanent Fixtures: Members are NOT permitted to permanently affix, weld, or otherwise modify range property to hang targets. Use portable, freestanding target stands.
6. Minimum Distances
  Pistols: 15 yards
  Rimfire: 50 yards
  Centerfire Rifle: 100 yards
Restrictions
1. No shooting steel targets with any armor-piercing, steel-core, tracer, or incendiary ammunition.
2. No shooting steel targets with solid brass, solid copper, or other non-deforming projectiles.
3. No shooting steel targets with shotgun slugs or shot.
4. No shooting steel rimfire targets with centerfire ammunition.
5. No leaving steel targets or stands on the range overnight.
6. No placing of steel targets anywhere other than directly in front of the earthen berms.
7. All rounds must impact berms and not leave the range.
Enforcement and Consequences
1. As an unstaffed range, the safety and integrity of our facility rely on the vigilance and responsibility of our members.
2. Peer Enforcement: All members are encouraged to politely and safely address any observed violations of this policy. Check for the “Steel Approved” sticker on the member in questions badge. If a direct approach is not feasible or effective, please report violations to the Board with as much detail as possible (date, time, description of violation, member name and number if known).
3. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the board, which may include:
  1. Verbal warning.
  2. Temporary suspension of range privileges.
  3. Permanent revocation of membership.
  4. Liability for any damage caused to range property.