Range Rules & Training Requirements

At Real3st Shooters Academy, safety is our highest priority. All participants must follow these rules and requirements while on the range and during training at all times.

General Requirements

  • Valid government-issued photo ID required.
  • Participants must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times on the range.
  • Follow all Range Safety Officer (RSO) instructions immediately.
  • No alcohol or drugs allowed on Real3st Shooters Academy property.

Firearm Safety Rules

  • Always treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
  • Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy.
  • Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to fire.
  • Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Range Conduct

  • Firearms must remain unloaded until instructed otherwise.
  • Muzzles must remain pointed in a safe direction at all times.
  • No horseplay, reckless behavior, or unsafe firearm handling.
  • Shooters are responsible for their firearms and equipment.
  • Anyone observed acting unsafely may be removed from the range without a refund.

Simunition & Force-on-Force Training

  • No live firearms, ammunition, knives, or weapons are permitted in the training area.
  • All participants are subject to safety inspections before training begins.
  • Protective equipment must be worn at all times during hand-to-hand combat training exercises.
  • Physical contact may occur during training scenarios.
  • Participants must immediately stop training when the command “STOP” or “CEASE FIRE” is given.

Hand-to-Hand Combat Training

  • Students must disclose any injuries or medical conditions before training and sign a waiver.
  • Appropriate athletic clothing is required.
  • Training partners must respect each other’s safety and limits.
  • Excessive force, unsportsmanlike conduct, or intentional injury will result in removal from the course and property.

Medical & Liability

  • Participants are responsible for determining their own physical fitness for training.
  • Emergency medical services will be contacted if necessary.
  • A signed liability waiver is required before participating in any course.