Range Etiquette / Rules

Etiquette at the Storm Mountain Archery Center

Proper range etiquette shows respect for fellow archers at the range and to the archery club. This helps to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience at the range.

Always keep your arrows pointed down range.
Shoot only from the designated shooting line when shooting inside the indoor range.
Give your fellow shooters plenty of space, and never cross into their shooting lane with your body or equipment.
Shoot as a group while shooting in the indoor range and pay attention to what’s going on around you, especially when leaving or entering the shooting line.
Proper etiquette is to shoot only 3 arrows per end while shooting indoors. Shoot as a group and retrieve your arrows as a group.
Once you’ve shot all your arrows, step back from the shooting line, place your bow on the rack and wait until all archers are ready to retrieve their arrows as a group.
If you are delayed shooting your end of 3 or 6, do not hold up others on the line. The maximum time for 3 arrows is 2 minutes, and for 6 arrows is 4 minutes.
The last archer to finish their “end” should then ask “CLEAR?” and wait for a response before anyone walks downrange to retrieve their arrows.
If you hear someone ask “Clear?” take a look around at other archers. If everyone is done shooting, respond “Clear” and move down range to retrieve arrows.
When pulling arrows, make sure no one is standing behind you.
Be respectful and supportive of fellow archers.
Ask permission before touching the equipment of other archers.
Volunteer for club chores such as range and target maintenance, supporting planning and delivery of club shoots, etc. This will help make a stronger, more social and friendly club.

Note: The archery center is under 24HR video surveillance. Any misconduct will be penalized to the fullest extent of the law and membership will be terminated immediately without prejudice or refund.

Rules of the Storm Mountain Archery Center

Following the etiquette guidelines above and the following range rules will aid in helping maintain a safe and enjoyable range facility.

Know and obey the range rules.
Inspect your equipment prior to shooting.
Always walk, don’t run, on the range.
Only shoot a bow with an arrow properly nocked. Do not dry fire your bow.
Keep arrows in the quiver until ready to shoot.
Keep arrows pointed down or towards the target.
NEVER draw above the top of your target (known as a sky draw).
This is especially important while shooting inside the indoor range.
Shoot only the targets in your lane.
Be certain your line of fire is clear.
Only walk down range when it is clear to do so.
Stand on the same shooting line as other archers, not in front of or behind them.
Youth under the age of 18 years MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times and NOT left unattended.
Elevated Shooting Position:
- Anyone shooting from the elevated platform does so at their own risk.
- There must not be any other persons ahead of the shooter at the time of firing.
- You must place chain across stair rails once finished.
Take all your garbage home with you as the club does not have a beverage pick-up service at the archery range.
Turn off indoor range lights if you are the last one to leave.
BROADHEADS ARE PROHIBITED on range and 3D targets.
Bring your own portable target if you want to sight in your bow with a broadhead.
CROSSBOWS are not permitted at this time at our range facility.
ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON PREMISES. VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Non-members are NOT allowed at the range unless you are a parent or guardian of a youth member or on days permitted by Storm Mountain Outfitters. Such as special occasions like sponsored events, tournaments, demonstrations, and/or open range days that allow SMO a controlled environment to grow the sport through public awareness.

BREAKING ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED RULES WILL RESULT IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEING IMMEDIATELY CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND REFUND.