Public Shooting Range Rules and Regulations

  1. Hours of operation are posted at the shooting range entrance. No person may use the range except during posted hours. Also, a range may be temporarily closed by the District Wildlife Biologist or WMA Manager.
  2. All posted safety rules must be obeyed. (Posted regulations may vary by shooting range.)
  3. Glass or metal containers cannot be used as targets. Only paper, clay, or metal silhouette targets may be used without prior approval by the District Wildlife Biologist or WMA Wildlife Manager.
  4. After use, all targets must be removed from the range or disposed of in container provided at the range.
  5. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. No person may handle a weapon while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or other drug.
  6. No one under the age of 16, unless they possess a valid WV hunting license, may use the range unless directly supervised by an adult (18 years of age or older).
  7. All firearms must be unloaded and firearm handling must cease while any person is forward of the firing line.
  8. Firearms may be loaded and discharged only at established shooting stations.
  9. Firing line is defined as the line directly in front of and parallel to the shooting benches.
  10. No person may move forward of the firing line until all firing has ceased, all users have acknowledged an “all clear” command, and all firearms have been unloaded and placed on the shooting benches.
  11. Firearms must be pointed downrange at all times.
  12. Use of fully automatic firearms is prohibited unless authorized by the District Wildlife Biologist.

Violation of any of these rules or any other such laws as may be applicable shall be punished in accordance with West Virginia Code.