Big Pines Archery
Safety is our number one priority. Failure to adhere to these rules and/or instructions from staff will result in immediate expulsion from the range. We retain the right to refuse service, especially if there is a safety concern.
Questions are encouraged - if you’re not sure, it’s best to ask!
For more information and helpful hints, see our resources page.
Range Rules
Obey all instructions and directions from the Rangemaster. Use of the range is strictly prohibited unless accompanied by a Rangemaster. Follow all whistle commands.
No overhead drawing. No cross lane shooting.
No running on the range. Walk at all times.
Arrows shot at targets only.
No alcohol consumption or smoking allowed on the range.
Never walk the range with a nocked arrow
Only retrieve arrows from targets when it is safe to do so.
Children must be accompanied a responsible adult at all times.
Use of personal equipment only permitted with express approval from Big Pines Archery and Rangemaster. Arrow speed limited to 300 FPS.
No firearms, crossbows, throwing knives, air guns, or paintball guns allowed on the range.
No shooting, hunting, or harassing wildlife, even during hunting season.
USA Archery Range Rules
KNOW AND OBEY ALL WHISTLE COMMANDS AND RANGE RULES
The following archery range rules are standard for USA Archery clubs.
Always walk on the range.
Keep your arrows in your quiver until told to shoot.
Only release the bow string when an arrow is nocked and safely pointed toward the target.
Leave dropped arrows on the ground until instructed to retrieve them.
If there is an emergency on the range immediately alert the instructor.
Whistle Commands
Our range uses standard whistle commands. Know these commands!
2 Whistle Blasts: Go to the line
1 Whistle Blast: Shoot
3 Whistle Blasts: Retrieve arrows
5 OR MORE WHISTLE BLASTS: Emergency! Immediately stop shooting. Return bows to eh rack and go behind the waiting line.
USA Archery Range Rules
KNOW AND OBEY ALL WHISTLE COMMANDS AND RANGE RULES
The following archery range rules are standard for USA Archery clubs.
Always walk on the range.
Keep your arrows in your quiver until told to shoot.
Only release the bow string when an arrow is nocked and safely pointed toward the target.
Leave dropped arrows on the ground until instructed to retrieve them.
If there is an emergency on the range immediately alert the instructor.
Whistle Commands
Our range uses standard whistle commands. Know these commands!
2 Whistle Blasts: Go to the line
1 Whistle Blast: Shoot
3 Whistle Blasts: Retrieve arrows
5 OR MORE WHISTLE BLASTS: Emergency! Immediately stop shooting. Return bows to eh rack and go behind the waiting line.