General Information and Safety Rules

Welcome to Pacific Rod & Gun Club.  We are very proud to have maintained a perfect safety record since the Club was established in 1928.  All Members and Guests are required to observe the safety regulations which follow.  Enjoy your day shooting at Pacific!

• 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410
• Minimum barrel length is 20 inches
• No extended magazines!

• By order of CA Regional Water Quality Control Board, only STEEL or BISMUTH shot shells are to be used at this facility.
• Absolutely no magnum or high base shells!

• Both are available at the Field House (near the flagpole)

• Please practice sportsmanship at all times and follow posted rules.

• No alcoholic beverages allowed on shooting fields.
• No person under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be permitted to use the facility.
• No illegal substances are allowed on Club grounds.
• Infractions of these rules will require removal from the property.

• KEEP THE ACTION OPEN when not shooting.
• When placing O/U and S/S shotguns in the gun rack, state that they are empty.
• KEEP MUZZLE POINTED TOWARD GROUND or in a safe direction--DOWN RANGE OR SKYWARD.
• EYE & EAR PROTECTION must be worn AT ALL TIMES while shooting and by SPECTATORS within the confines of each shooting range/field.
• Non-shooters keep to the rear of the fields behind the fence.  Children must stay behind the fences unless "Junior-shooters" shooting under the supervision of a parent or adult.
• When a CEASE FIRE is called, UNLOAD SHOTGUN IMMEDIATELY and obey all range commands.
• If a shot shell fails to fire after the trigger is pulled (hang fire), DO NOT OPEN THE GUN ACTION FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS!!!!!!
• PLACE DEFECTIVE AMMUNITION IN CONTAINERS marked "Defective Ammo" located on fields.

If you have any questions about proper procedure and gun safety, please ask.  Do not feel offended if you are approached by a member with a suggestion on how to improve your gun safety.