BSA Sporting Clays Event

Shooting Rules for Rio Brazos Hunting Preserve

1. All guns remain unloaded at all times, until in the shooting cage and pointed downrange. Load only when station is clear and safe.

2. Treat all guns as though they are loaded, never pointing at anything you do not wish to destroy.

3. Actions open or the breech cracked to show the gun is unloaded, until your ready to use it.

4.   Never load more than two (2) shells at a time for Sporting Clays or other shotgun games.

5. Be aware of what's beyond the target. If there's any doubt, don't shoot.

6.   After shooting all your target's make sure your action is open BEFORE you turn
      around to step out of the cage.

7.   No shot sizes larger than 7 1/2, 8 or 9 will be allowed. No dram equivalent of more than three (3) drams, or
     more than 1 1/2 ounce of shot will be allowed.

8. The proper guage ammunition in your gun. Don't improvise or carry shells of differentguages together.

9.   Absolutely no consumption of alcohol will be allowed before or during shooting.

10. Eye and ear protection is mandatory for everyone on the course including spectators.

11. No unsupervised children on the range.

12. No unleashed dogs on the range.

13. Never load or touch the trap machines for any reason.

14. Your personal carts, gators, rhinos, mules, and other modes of transportation such as
      those listed are welcome. However, no 4-wheelers or motorcycles will be allowed on or around the course.

15. Stay on the pathways both in vehicles and walking.

16. Any activity deemed unsafe will not be tolerated.

TEAMS FOR THE SHOOT

The Sam Houston Area Council’s Annual Sporting Clays Event uses a four (4) person Team format.

Teams can be made up of male, female, youth, adult, pro class shooters, beginner shooters, or a combination.