Point Blank Range Waiver
HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND RELEASE
PLEASE ACKNOW LEDGE YOUR AGREEMENT TO EACH OF THE FOLLOW ING TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF POINT BLANK
RANGE BY INITIALING EACH PARAGRAPH AND SIGNING AND DATING THIS AGREEMENT IN THE SPACE SET FORTH BELOW.
RANGE RULES. I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the Range
Rules posted by Point Blank Range
Mooresville LLC and/or Point Blank Range Matthews LLC (individually or collectively, “PBR”) and have watched the safety video as required by PBR and I agree to comply with all such
rules
and safety guidelines and to follow the instructions of any PBR Range Safety Officer at all times. I have been
informed
that basic firearms education courses are available to any user who is unfamiliar with shooting as a recreational
activity. I further acknowledge and agree that failure to strictly comply with the Range Rules could result in my
expulsion from the range and the temporary and/or permanent loss of range privileges. The undersigned hereby
expressly
acknowledges that the management of PBR reserves the right to immediately terminate use of the PBR facility by any
person who violates the PBR Range Rules or whose actions or conduct, in management’s sole discretion, demonstrate
unsafe
firearms handling practices, a lack of proper training or other disregard for the safety of the staff or other
customers
of Point Blank Range.
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK; RELEASE. I acknowledge and agree that my presence on the premises and my use
of the indoor firing range operated by PBR
involves and entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in bodily injury, emotional injury, permanent
disability, paralysis, death or damage to myself, to property, or to others, including risks related to the use and
discharge by myself and others of pistols, rifles, shotguns, machine guns and other firearms, which are dangerous
activities. These risks include, among other things, the undersigned or third parties being shot by a firearm
causing
grave bodily injury or death, suffering hearing loss, eye injury or loss, blindness, inhalation or contact with
airborne
contaminants and or flying debris, fractures, partial or total paralysis, heart attack or other aliments that could
cause serious disability. I fully understand and acknowledge that these risks and dangers may be caused by the
negligence of PBR Affiliates, the negligence of others on the premises, accidents, conditions on the premises,
equipment
malfunction or failure, or other causes and may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes. My participation in
activities at the premises is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate despite both the known and the
unanticipated
risks. I agree to closely supervise any children accompanying me at all times, and understand that such minor
children
are only allowed to handle and shoot firearms under my direct supervision and control. in consideration of being
permitted to use of the premises, including the firing range and other PBR facilities, I, for myself AND for my
personal
representatives, heirs, parents, children, executors, next of kin, any person or entity claiming by or through me or
representing me in any capacity whatsoever, attorneys and assigns, jointly or severally, (collectively “I”) hereby
voluntarily agree as follows: (1) I fully understand and voluntarily accept and knowingly and willingly
assume all such risks and all responsibility
for all loses, costs, injuries and damages sustained or incurred by me (and/or any minor children accompanying
me)
resulting for or arising out of any presence on the premises, my use of the firing range, or any other activity
or event
occurring on the premises, including all risks of personal injury, death, property damage, or other losses
resulting
from any negligence, or by other acts or omissions, of any PBR affiliates or others participating in activities
at the
premises; and (2) to the maximum extent allowed by the law, I hereby release in full, hold harmless and forever
discharge, PBR and all PBR affiliates, whether acting officially or otherwise, from and against any and all
claims,
demands, causes of action, losses, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees, damages and liabilities, or whatever kind
of
nature, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for any injury, death, property damage, disability or any other
loss,
liabilities or damages resulting from or arising out of any activity whatsoever occurring on the premises,
including
without limitation claims, injuries or damages caused by negligence, gross negligence, omissions or failure to
guard or
warn against dangerous conditions, negligent rescue operations, or the use or misuse of firearms, whether or not
caused
by any act, omission or negligence of any of the PBR affiliates.
COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND INDEMNITY. In consideration of being permitted to use premises, including
the firing range and other PBR facilities, further
covenant and agree not to institute any suit or action at law or otherwise against PBR affiliates, and agree to
defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the PBR affiliates from and against any claims, lawsuits, damages, liabilities, expenses
or
costs the PBR affiliates may incur, including attorneys’ fess and costs of counsel acceptable to PBR, arising out of
or
resulting from my acts or omissions (or the acts or omissions of any of my family members) while on the PBR
premises.
AMMO.I hereby affirm that the ammunition that I will use in my firearm(s) was loaded by a licensed
manufacturer or has been
hand loaded by me using components and re-loading procedures that meet or exceed factory specifications regarding
safety. Further, I understand that PBR DOES NOT PERMIT THE USE OF STEEL OR ALUMINUM CASED, ARMOR PIERCING, STEEL
CORE,
INCENDIARY, or TRACER AMMUNITION and that I will be fully responsible for any property damage resulting from the use
of
any such ammunition.
NOT PROHIBITED PERSON. I hereby certify that I am a United States citizen, a Lawful Permanent
Resident, or a resident alien or non-resident
alien that is lawfully in the United States. I also certify that I have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence; have not been convicted of a felony, or any other crime punishable by imprisonment for a term
exceeding one year; am not a fugitive from justice; am not an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any
depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance; have not been adjudicated mentally
defective
or been committed to a mental institution; have not been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable
conditions;
am not subject to a restraining order; and am otherwise legally eligible to possess a firearm under applicable North
Carolina and Federal law.
The undersigned hereby expressly acknowledges that the management of PBR reserves the right to immediately
terminate the
use of the PBR facility by any person who violates the PBR Range Rules or whose actions or conduct, in
management’s sole
discretion, demonstrate unsafe firearm handling practices, a lack of proper training, or other disregard for the
safety
of the staff or other customers of Point Blank Range.
RANGE RULES
You must be at least 21 years of age to shoot a handgun without a parent or
guardian.
You must be at least 18 years of age to shoot a long gun without a parent or
guardian.
No minor under the age of 16 will be allowed to shoot any of the available rental
machine guns.
NO STEEL CORE, INCENDIARY, TRACER OR ARMOR PIERCING ROUNDS ARE PERMITTED.
NO STEEL OR ALUMINUM CASED AMMUNITION IS PERMITTED.
SOLID SLUGS ARE THE ONLY PERMITTED AMMUNITION TO BE FIRED FROM SHOTGUNS; NO BUCKSHOT, BIRDSHOT, ETC.
All Point Blank Range Staff or NRA certified Range Safety Officers. Any direction or instruction from a Range Safety
Officer must be immediately followed or you will be removed from the range. Point Blank Range reserves the right to deny
access to, or remove any individual from the firing range at any time they feel that a person(s) is presenting a danger
to the other individuals on the range.
- Gun safety is YOUR first and foremost responsibility' Be sure your firearm is safe to operate, and know how to use it
safely. If you have any questions about the operating mechanism and safety features of your firearm, please ask a Range
Safety Officer.
- All firearms that are not legally carried concealed or carried openly with an open action with the magazine removed must
be unloaded and cased while going to or from the range.
- When moving through the facility or Club Lounge, with an openly carried firearm, keep the muzzle pointed at the ground.
- Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times. We recommend ear plugs and muffs for children.
- Keep all firearms pointed down range at all times. Never point a firearm at another person, even if unloaded.
- Never handle, load or unload a firearm behind the firing line.
- All loading/unloading procedures should be conducted in your lane, on the shooting table.
- Always keep the action open and firearm unloaded - with magazines removed - until ready to fire.
- Fire only when all persons are behind the firing line and safe conditions exist.
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
- Firearms are not to be left loaded and unattended on the range.
- Do not exchange firearms with another lane: Switch shooters-not guns.
- Do not bring any loaded or jammed weapons off the range for any reason. If you experience a problem, place the gun on
the shelf in your lane pointed downrange and notify the range officer.
- Upon the command "CEASE FIRE" stop all shooting immediately, put down your firearm and back away from the firing line.
- No food, drink, gum or tobacco is permitted inside the range.
- Please allow at least one second between shots. No rapid-fire permitted without the express permission of a Range Safety
Officer. If you believe you are qualified to perform these actions, ask to speak to a Range Safety Officer before doing
so.
- Point Blank Range provides complimentary D-Lead towel wipes – please use them or wash your hands each time you leave the
range.
- No drawing from a holster or shooting from the hip without prior scheduling and qualification by a Range Safety Officer.
- You do not have to buy ammunition from Point Blank Range to use the range, but any outside ammunition must be inspected
by a Range Safety Officer and use of such ammunition may be denied for any reason.
- A maximum of three shooters per lane is permitted.
- No pregnant women are permitted in the range due to the potential lead hazard. Young shooters (under 18 years of age)
are only allowed to shoot on the range with their parent or guardian or other adult authorized under a signed Parental
Consent; one young shooter per adult. No children under the age of 8 are allowed on the range nor are they to be left
unaccompanied in the showroom while adults shoot.
- Please use the airlock as designed. Do not open the second door going in or out of the range until the first door is
closed.
It is incumbent upon all shooters to act responsibly. If you observe an unsafe condition, report it to a Range Safety
Officer immediately. Remember, eye and ear protection on at all times ... open one door at a time ... have fun ... and
be safe!