Hello, Friends! Recently there have been a lot of questions about target backers at the range. I have posted a few times on the subject but I want to
 | Recently there have been a lot of questions about target backers at the range. I have posted a few times on the subject but I want to clarify the current status. Due to the regular and ongoing destruction of club property by some shooters the decision was made to not replace target backers until a system could be put in place to monitor use of the club. This is because backers were purposely being destroyed within days of their installation. Most recently the cable system that was installed on the 25 was purposely cut. Until this system can be implemented it is recommended that you bring your own target backers. There are quite a few inexpensive options including purchase or making them out of 2x4s. I would also like to take this time to outline my long-term plan to address the issues with a small percentage of our range users. 1. Replace the current system of a lock with a combination that can easily be shared with anyone and replace it with a system that uses card keys. These cards will be linked to an individual member and as such will allow us to take action to suspend or cancel the membership of members that act in a malicious or unsafe manner.
2. Install video surveillance throughout the club so that activities on the range can be linked to individual members.
3. Establish a code of conduct on the range so that those members who are either personally damaging club property or allowing that damage to happen can be removed or have their memberships suspended.
| 1. | Replace the current system of a lock with a combination that can easily be shared with anyone and replace it with a system that uses card keys. These cards will be linked to an individual member and as such will allow us to take action to suspend or cancel the membership of members that act in a malicious or unsafe manner. | | 2. | Install video surveillance throughout the club so that activities on the range can be linked to individual members. | | 3. | Establish a code of conduct on the range so that those members who are either personally damaging club property or allowing that damage to happen can be removed or have their memberships suspended. | The vast majority of our club members are responsible shooters that respect club property and I thank them for that. I think these few changes will allow us to return to providing target backers on all the ranges. Kurt Eckert
Club President | | | |
