Dear Red Brush Members,
It is with great disappointment that this email is being sent.
As reported in our members meeting on Thursday, the ballistic concrete wall between Bays 9 and 10 suffered damage. On the Bay 10 side, it is likely that the wall was repeatedly fired directly into using a pistol caliber firearm at close range. There were also multiple impacts on the Bay 9 side. This will cost significant club resources to repair, money and time that otherwise could have been used for improvements. This is unacceptable.
As covered in the range rules, targets should be placed so that rounds impact into the back berm, not into the side berms. On bays 6 through 10 this is especially important given the nature of concrete walls, which is why the range rules have explicit instructions for target placement:
Section 19: Range Bay Specific Rules
B. General Purpose Bays
Bay #6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
Place all targets a minimum of six (6) feet from the concrete side walls when near the impact berm. If the target is placed closer to the firing line, make sure the target is placed so that a bullet will not pass through it and strike the concrete side wall. Look for a red post beside the walls on each side. Keep your targets inside the area between these posts.
Please note that this is considered a serious incident by the Board of Directors. As per Section 4, not only could this lead to a temporary suspension, it could lead to a loss of membership. Also, this constitutes property damage for which the range may seek reimbursement.
Section 4. Enforcing the Range rules and Conduct Standards for Members
A. Red Brush has established a standard of conduct while doing business of the club and Range Rules to be followed by all Members and Guests at all times. Failure to comply will result in serious consequences imposed by the Board of Directors.
The seriousness, consequences of the act and the cooperation level of the Member will be considered in determining an appropriate discipline. Discipline could include an ejection from the range on the day of the infraction, a loss of range privileges for a time period, a loss of membership or any other as determined by the Board. You may be held financially accountable for property damage you or your guest caused.
If you caused any of this damage or have information regarding who did, please contact Red Brush President Joe Lutz (joerlutz3@gmail.com) and Range Officer Frank Findley (flfindley@sbcglobal.net).
Thank you,
Frank Findley
Red Brush Range Officer
