Rangeley Sheet and Trap Club

Participant Agreement, Release and Acknowledgement of Risk

In consideration of the services of Rangeley Skeet and Trap Club (RS&TC), I hereby agree on behalf of myself and my children as follows:

1.       I acknowledge that participation in the RS&TC Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet shooting entails known and unanticipated risks which include physical injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to my children, to the children that I am responsible for, to property, or to third parties.I understand that such risks are inherent in the activity and cannot be diminished without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.I have read the list of some risks associated with this program.

2.       I further acknowledge that the club members cannot pay continuous attention to all participants and cannot be responsible for our safety at all times.I will promptly report to the club members any injuries or any unsafe or dangerous conditions or situations, and I will cooperate with them fully to insure my safety and the safety of others.I also understand that RS&TC is not responsible for the weather, terrain, wildlife, or equipment failure and they may cause or contribute to an injury or property damage.

3.       I agree to release and discharge RS&TC and its members from any and all claims or liabilities arising from or connected with my participation or my child's participation in either Sporting Clays, Skeet Shooting, or Trap Shooting as well as any and all claims or liabilities arising from or connected with our presence on RS&TC property.

4.       I am aware of the level of fitness that is needed for this activity.I certify that I have no medical conditions or restrictions that prevents me from safely participating in this program.I also certify that my children and the children that I am responsible for have no medical conditions or restrictions that prevents them from participating in the program.

5.       I understand that this release applies to myself and my children as well as to each of our heirs, insurers, successors and assigns.

6.       Risks in Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet shooting include: heat-related illnesses, ear and eye damage, gunshot wounds, death, dehydration, muscle strains, muscle sprains, bone breaks, cuts, exposure to biting insects and any infectious diseases they might carry, and sunburn.

Shooting Range Rules:

         Keep firearm unloaded and the action open when you are not shooting.

         Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

         No shot larger than 6 steel is permitted.

         Carry only the correct gauge ammunition for the gun in use.

         Wear eye and ear protection at all times.

         Do not lean out from shooting cage.

         Treat every gun like a loaded gun.

         Do not point loaded gun at trapper.

I have read and understand the above terms and warning and agree to be bound by these terms.