ERML GUEST POLICY

This policy is current as of January 2009 and supersedes all previous guest policies

ERML members are welcome to bring guests with them to the range.  However, there are important points to be aware of as well as established rules to be followed:

Definition of a Guest
A "guest" is defined as a person who is not a member of ERML and who is also not the spouse or minor child (under 18 years of age) of an ERML member.  Any child of an ERML member who is 18 years or older is considered a guest unless they themselves are a member of ERML.  All other non-spouse/non-minor-child relatives of an ERML member (e.g. siblings, parents, grandchildren, etc) are considered guests.

Guest Limit
Each member is allowed a maximum of two (2) guests per range visit.

Guest Fee
As of March 1st, 2009, a ten (10) dollar fee will be charged for each guest.  This fee covers the entire day -- you may leave the range (e.g. for lunch) and return without paying another fee.  However, you MUST advise the Range Safety Officer (RSO) of your intention.

Guests and Shooting Disciplines
As of March 1st, 2009, any individual who participates in a shooting discipline (e.g. IDPA, cowboys, steel challenge, etc) and is not a member of ERML will be required to pay the guest fee to participate in the activity at ERML.  They do not need to be accompanied by an ERML member when they arrive at the range -- they will be considered "guests" of the discipline's match director (who will be a member of ERML).  This is the only situation that is excluded from the two-guest limit.

Guest Procedures
Members will check-in with the Range Safety Officer upon arrival to the range and identify their guest(s).  Guest fees will be paid to the RSO and the RSO will issue guest badges to the guests.  These badges must be returned to the RSO before leaving the range.  Member and guests may utilize only one shooting table.  Both the member and guests may NOT shoot at the same time as the member must serve as a safety officer while their guests shoot.

Waiver of Liability
It is important to note that guests are NOT covered by ERML's insurance.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of each ERML member to ensure that any guest brought to the range properly completes and signs a Waiver of Liability, whether he/she is a spectator or participates in a shooting activity.

Waiver of Liability forms, along with a container for completed forms, are available at the bulletin board area on Range 2.  They may also be obtained from the RSO.  The guest(s) must complete and sign the form, the member must also sign the form, and the completed forms are inserted into the container at Range 2.

If the guest is under 18 years of age the form must be completed by a parent or guardian. If members wish to bring minor guests who are not their legal dependent (for example, grandparents, nieces/nephews, neighbors' children, etc) they can download the waiver form by clicking here, have the guest's parent/guardian complete and sign the form, and the member can sign and bring the form to the range during the guests' visit.

Range Safety Officer
As mentioned previously, the Range Safety Officer plays a key role in helping to manage guests at ERML.  The RSO has final authority over the admittance of guests and oversight of members and guests while they are at ERML.  Most importantly, the RSO is available to answer any questions that members or guests may have and to assist members and guests while they are enjoying their time at ERML.