policies & guidelines

CCSS is committed to maintaining a safe, structured, and respectful environment for all members, guests, and program participants. The following policies support responsible use of the facilities at Ferry Brook Range and ensure the continued safety of our community.

  • Safety is our highest priority.

    • All shooters must follow posted range rules at all times.

    • Eye and ear protection are required when shooting.

    • Firearms must be handled in a safe and responsible manner.

    • All range commands must be followed immediately.

    • Cease fire commands must be obeyed without hesitation.

    Failure to follow safety procedures may result in removal from the range or suspension of privileges.

  • We expect respectful and responsible behavior from all members and guests.

    • Treat fellow members, volunteers, and staff with respect.

    • No unsafe handling of firearms at any time.

    • Alcohol or drugs are strictly prohibited on the range.

    • Guests must be accompanied by a member in good standing.

  • CCSS places strong emphasis on structured education and supervision.

    • Youth participants must be supervised by certified instructors or approved program leaders.

    • Parental consent forms are required for all youth programs.

    • All youth activities follow strict safety and supervision protocols.

    • Access to facilities is limited to authorized members and scheduled program participants.

    • Hours of operation must be observed.

    • Members are responsible for keeping the range clean and orderly.

    • Damage to property must be reported immediately.

  • CCSS operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing firearms use, nonprofit governance, and range operations.

    By-Laws and governance documents are available upon request.

Policy on Event or class Scheduling:

All events or classes, no matter how small or large must go through the scheduling process.

Any individual or group attempting to bypass the following process will be asked to appear before the BOD for review of their privileges to use Foundation resources.

Scheduling an event or class is easy, follow this process:

  • 1. Submit a specific request to events@ccssef.org, crso@ccssef.org, and cto@ccssef.org. The request must be submitted 48 hours in advance of the requested date. The request must include areas and times needed. For instance:

  • Training trailer - 9am to noon

  • Clubhouse – noon to 1pm – lunch

  • Pistol Bay 1 – 1pm to 5pm

  • Indoor range – 6pm to 9pm – low light

When making a request, the appropriate SOP’s must be followed for the requested area unless a one-time waver has been granted by the CRSO. Firearms handling within the clubhouse is not permitted without a waiver. Firearms handling is only permitted in the Indoor Range or Training Trailer.

  • 2. Someone will acknowledge the request within 24 hours. If they don’t, it means the request was not received for some reason and needs to be resubmitted.

  • 3. Once the request has been received and acknowledged, the requested resources will be assigned and placed on the calendar if they are available. If conflicts exist, alternatives will be explored with the requestor. Foundation events or classes will have priority over 3rd party requests.

  • 4. Once everything has been verified and scheduled the information will be passed on to the GM and webmaster for announcement to the public.

    • Do not attempt to circumvent the process and go to the GM or webmaster directly to advertise the event or class.

  • 5. If a scheduled event or class needs to be canceled, notification must be sent to events@cssef.org, crso@ccssef.org and cto@ccssef.org at least 24 hours prior to the event or class. Failure to do so will result in a $300.00 penalty.