Safety 1^st and with that in mind here are just a few of the many rules to guide you while visiting The Canyon Oaks Sportsman's Club

Cold Range

COSC is considered a "Cold Range". No firearms shall be loaded except at the firing line. Shooting is only permitted at the direction of the designated targets or towards the targets instructed by the Range Officer if within an organized shooting activity.

During a "cease fire", all firearms will be immediately cleared, magazines removed, and benched, holstered, or grounded. All persons will stand clear of any firearms, and firearms will not be handled while anyone is forward of the firing line.

No person shall move forward of the firing line during a "cease fire" until directed to do so by the Range Safety Officer. 

Shooting is permitted only at approved targets at one of the designated firing ranges.

The Range Safety Officer may prohibit the use of any firearm, ammunition, equipment, or shooting practice which is determined to be unsafe.

Any person shall immediately call a "cease fire" upon observing any unsafe condition. 

Firearms will always be handled in a safe manner with muzzles kept pointed in a safe direction or downrange at all times. 

Tracer, armor piercing, incendiary, and explosive ammunition are strictly prohibited. 

The Range Safety Officer on duty is responsible for safety and has ultimate authority on the range. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in expulsion from the facility.

In order to maintain a safe and clean environment for all users of the Lopez Canyon Range facility, all members and guests shall be responsible for area clean-up, safe shooting practices, and the preservation of the area and its facilities. Persons observed to be careless, destructive, negligent, or who leave their trash behind shall be determined to be in violation of the Range Rules.

All allegations of rule violations by a club member or guest are investigated by the board of directors with their findings presented to the general membership for consideration. Violation of Range Rules is punishable by up to $50 fine, suspension of club membership, or expulsion from the Range.

Please review other COSC Safety Rules & Regulations

• Each person must wear proper club identification and display their club identification card upon request.
• A guest may shoot only under the supervision of his/her sponsor.
• No member may give, loan, or transfer any range key or lock combination to a non-member.
• No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed on the firing line or while engaged in any shooting activity.
• All children and guests must be under member's supervision at all times.
• No 'access card' or key or combination may be given or loaned to any other member.
• At the end of your shooting day, police the area and pick up any trash, ammo boxes, coffee containers, pop cans or paper targets you may see on the range. Leave it clean for the next shooter.
• All visitors are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmen-like manner at all times.
• General safety and especially gun safety is of paramount importance and must be a top priority for all.
• The shooting of any animal on the property in or out of season is forbidden.
• The speed limit on all roads and all Forestry roads including all U.S. Forestry regulations shall be complied with.
• Center-fire rifles may be fired at 100 yard targets from the designated firing line only.
• Do not handle another person's firearm without their permission.
• Burning of refuse or trash is not permitted.
• Any safety violation or unsafe condition must be dealt with and/or reported to the Range Safety Officer immediately.
• No targets, frames, or debris shall be left at the target butts or on the range after shooting activity has ended. 
• Glass containers may not be used as targets.

Gun Handling Rules

• All un-cased firearms must be carried unloaded with action open when arriving or departing from range.
• All shooting must be "downrange" in the direction of the target.
• Firearms may be loaded only when the shooter is at the firing line and ready to shoot.
• All firearms must be carried with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
• Know your target and what is beyond.
• Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
• Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
• Store guns so that they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
• Know and understand how to use your gun safely. If in doubt, ask the Range Safety Officer (RSO) for instructions.
• Treat all guns as if they were loaded.
• Never point a gun at any person or thing that you are not willing to shoot.