Shooting Range Resources

This page collects environmental, regulatory, insurance, land-use, governance, operational, technical, and industry materials relevant to shooting ranges and gun clubs.

The sections below include government guidance, technical publications, forms, industry references, and Michel & Associates articles and legal updates.
 

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Environmental Compliance & Lead Management

Use this section for materials concerning:

• lead management;
• indoor and outdoor range environmental issues;
• stormwater;
• hazardous materials;
• recycling and reclamation;
• range maintenance;
• environmental management practices;
• employee lead exposure;
• remediation.

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Land Use, Zoning & Permitting

Use this section for informational materials concerning:

• zoning;
• conditional-use permits;
• planning requirements;
• local approvals;
• operating conditions;
• development requirements;
• land-use restrictions affecting ranges.

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Insurance & Risk Management

Shooting ranges may rely on several different types of insurance, and coverage can vary significantly depending on the policy language, exclusions, endorsements, historical coverage, and nature of a claim.

This section provides articles and reference materials concerning insurance and risk issues that may affect shooting ranges and gun clubs.

Place the current range-insurance article prominently here once it is available on MichelLawyers.com.

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Corporate & Nonprofit Governance

Use this section for reference materials concerning:

• bylaws;
• articles of incorporation;
• board procedures;
• elections;
• membership issues;
• nonprofit governance;
• corporate records;
• conflicts of interest.

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Range Design, Safety & Operations

Use this section for technical or governmental materials concerning:

• range design;
• berms and backstops;
• ventilation;
• bullet containment;
• safety procedures;
• range operations;
• physical improvements.

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Noise Management

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Leases, Contracts & Real Estate

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Helpful Publications & Technical Guides

Lead & Environmental Management

• Shooting Range Maintenance Guidance — Department of Toxic Substances Control
• EPA Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges
• Lead Management and OSHA Compliance for Indoor Shooting Ranges
• DTSC and San Diego CUPA Fact Sheet
• Lead Contamination at Small Arms Ranges — U.S. Air Force
• Characterization and Remediation of Soils at Closed Small Arms Firing Ranges — Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council
• Environmental Management at Operating Outdoor Small Arms Firing Ranges — Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council
• NSSF Lead Management & OSHA Compliance for Indoor Ranges
• Fact Sheet: Lead Contamination at Military Small Arms Firing Ranges
• Army Small Arms Training Range Best Management Practices Guide

Range Design & Ballistics

• Air Force Ballistic Performance Test Report
• Air Force Small Arms Range Design and Construction Technical Letter
• NRA Shooting Range Services — Range Products, Materials and Services

Noise Management

• USAFC(A) Indoor Baffle Range Noise Abatement Brief
• Department of the Army — Baffle Range Sound Attenuation

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Forms, Templates & Model Materials

• Template Letter From Shooting Range to Real Estate Sellers / Agents
• Proposition 65 Warning Flier
• Idaho Sports Shooting Activities Immunity Act: A Model Law

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Regulatory Agencies

• California Department of Toxic Substances Control
• OSHA / Cal-OSHA as applicable
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Industry Associations & Training Resources

• CRPA Range Shield
• CRPA Range Coalition
• NRA Range Safety Officer Training
• NRA Range Services
• National Shooting Sports Foundation Range Resources

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Articles & Legal Updates

• CRPA Continues Its Pursuit of DTSC on Shooting Range Regulations
• DTSC Regulations Updated!
• Department of Toxic Substances Control New Regulatory Guidance Document for California Shooting Ranges
• Range En-surance: Environmental Safeguards to Keep Your Range in Operation
• Why Corporate Structure Matters to Your Range
• What Kind of Insurance Does Your Club Need

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Related Practice Area

For information about Michel & Associates’ legal services involving shooting ranges, see:

Shooting Range Law