How do you become a member of the ORC club?
The best way to become a member of the Oneida Rifle Club is to attend a monthly meeting that occurs on the second Monday of each month. The meetings start at 6:30 PM. At the meeting you will be able obtain a membership application.
-How much does it cost?
There is a one time initiation fee of $100.00. Regular membership dues are $60.00 per year plus a $20 dollar surcharge.
-Who do I pay to become a member of the club?
To become a club member you will need to pay your dues to the club Treasure.
-Am I able to bring friends to the club?
All members(regular and associate) are responsible for their guests and the guests conduct while on the club property. The hosting member must accompany their guests at all times.
-.What types of guns can I shoot at the club?
The indoor range allows non-magnum calibars.
The outdoor range allows calibars with non-armor peircing capabilities.
-.What are the hours of opporation?
With membership, the club is open 24 hours per day except for Sundays. No rounds may be discarged before 11am.
-What are my obligations as a member?
Use common sense, safety and respect your firearm art all times.
-Can I shoot during the winter months?
Yes, the heated, 9 lane indoor range allows club members to shoot during the winter months.
-Does the ORC have leagues?
Yes, Check the club newsletter for league information.
-What types of leagues does the ORC have?
The Oneida Rifle Club offers several leagues throughout the year. Leagues range from Defensive Pistol, Trap, Rifle, Junior, Action Pistol and Bullseye.
-What are the General Rules for the Club?
- All members(regular and associate) are responsible for their guests and the guests conduct while on the club property. The hosting member must accompany their guests at all times.
- The combination to the door lock is divulged only to paid-up members who are in good standing; no one else is to have said combination. While inserting the combination, it behooves each member to prevent unauthorised persons from viewing the combination.
- No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises of the club unless authorized by the Board of Directors.
- Causing willful damage to the club or club property will be cause for the person to be subject to suspension from membership and maybe reported to the proper authorities for appropriate action.
-.What are the Indoor Range Rules for the Club?
- All guns must be unloaded and actions open when entering or leaving the range. Personal protection hanguns that are holstered are exempt from this rule.
- Instantly obey all firing line commands.
- All shooters and visitors MUST wear ear and eye protection.
- Smoking, beverages and food are prohibited in the range.
- Finger must remain outside the trigger guard until the weapon is pointed at the target.
- No Magnum pistol ammunition is allowed (except .22 magnun).
- Center fire rifle ammunition is NOT allowed.
- Place all misfired rounds in the safety receptacle designated for misfired ammunation.
- Courtesy demands no loud talking or unnecessary movement while shooting.
- Shoot only at approved targets.
- If there are people in the club house, close the range door while shooting.
- Keep the muzzle of the weapon pointed down-range.
- Absolutely NO horseplay will be permitted.
- Report immediatley any unsafe acts to any officer and call "CEASE FIRE" as the situation requires.
- Report any unsafe or defective range equipment to the Executive Officer, or if not available report to any officer.
- Do not litter the range. Use proper receptacles. Do not throw empty ammo boxes on the floor. Do not leave targets hanging.
- Empty brass must be picked up and deposited in the container provided and so marked.
- Make sure you turn off the range lights and fans (if used) and lower heat before leaving the club.
- No tracer, incendiary, gas or explosive ammunition is permitted.
- No CO-2 or air guns are permitted (due to ballistic curtain).
- When using target hangers, crank the carrier all the way down to the backstop. Do not shoot at targets hung at intermediate distances.
- Never place targets on or near floor level.
-.What are the Outdoor Range Rules for the Club?
- Range shall not be monopolized by any given activity or individuals within a given activity. A regular club approved and scheduled activity. (example: Pistol league, Trap shooting, Blackpowder League) will take precedence until that activity has concluded. Courteous behavior shall be extended to fellow members and their guests so that they can enjoy the Club facilities.
- On Sunday's noise producing weapons will not be used prior to 11 am, therby providing respect for the neighbors tranquility. On all other days (Monday through Saturday) 9am.
- Shooting and other activities will be kept within the boundaries of the Club properety. For example: No shooting at objects on the neighboring lands.
- Remove all litter when finished. Do not leave targets attached; remove targets, pick up litter, empty and shells (evcept .22 RF) and dispose of properly.
- Lock all outside locks, such as trap house, power box to the turning targets and doors to the Club house.
- All guns must be unloaded and actions open when entering or leaving the range.
- Instantly obey all firing line commands.
- Fingers must remain outside the trigger guard until the weapon is pointed at the proper back-stopped target.
- Misfired rounds are NOT to be left on the range, but are to be disposed of properly.
- Shoot only at approved targets. Shoots at targets that leave non-biodegradable material such as glass is prohibited. Clay pigeons are exempt from this rule.
- Always keep the weapons muzzle pointed down range.
- Absolutely no horseplay will be permitted.
- Courtesy demands no loud talking or unnecessary movement.
- Report immediately any unsafe acts to any officer and call "CEASE FIRE" as the situation requires.
- Report any unsafe or defective range equipment to the Executive Officer. If not available, report to any officer.
- All shooters and visitors MUST wear approved ear and eye protection.
- No one will move forward of the line of fire for any purpose before the command to "make all weapons safe, move forward and score.
- No pets (animal) are allowed on the outdoor range.
- Follow all rules posted on the shooting bunkers. No shots above red line on bunkers or at targets placed on or near the ground.