Range Rules and Polices
As of 2008
No plinking of any kind is allowed; approved targets only.
No permanent structures or buildings will be built or removed without the Action Pistol or ORSA board approval. Non permanent structures require Action Pistol board approval.
All persons, visitors and participants must wear eye and ear protection during shooting activities.
None of the shooting disciplines may leave permanent or portable props in any shooting bay. Example – target stands, portable walls, barrels etc.
The discharge of any firearm must be within the confines of said bay, not to exceed the open ends of the berm.
Only one shooter will be permitted to shoot in a bay at a time, except when there is a common firing line at an organized sanctioned event.
Thrown or launched targets are prohibited.
The safety regulations of the Action Pistol Groups must be followed to the letter. Steel targets will be engaged at a distance set forth according to each group’s governing body’s rules.
Any training or special events must be scheduled through the Action Pistol Club and approved by the ORSA board except for routine safety/orientation as provided by each discipline.
All full automatic firearms are prohibited.
Anytime a bay is setup for a scheduled match, it is prohibited to shoot or change the position of any props or targets unless authorized by the discipline’s Match Director.
At the discretion of the Match Director, when an organized match is in progress, any unused bays may be used for practice or setup. Permission is required prior to use.
The use of Rifles and Shotguns on the Action Pistol Range:
a. The Cowboy Action discipline can use period type rifles and shotguns with ammo permitted for use in accordance with their governing body’s rules for practice and match competition.
b. USPSA Three gun matches are permitted. The rules set forth by USPSA for three gun match must be strictly adhered to. If any clay targets are use they must cleaned up at the end of the match.
c. Practice for 3-gun matches is permitted in conjunction with a scheduled sanctioned 3-gun match provided there is a discipline sanctioned safety officer supervising the practice session.
d. NO other rifles or shotguns are allowed to be used on the Action Pistol Range except as noted above
A accidental discharge see below.

The above rules are intended to establish and clarify the range rules for the Action Pistol Range as they apply to the shooting disciplines and other users of the Action Pistol Range.
Action Pistol Club By-laws
OAK RIDGE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION ACTION PISTOL CLUB BY‑LAWS
BY‑LAW I
PURPOSE
Section 1. ORSA Action Pistol Club is formed to fulfill the needs of ORSA members who wish to compete in Action Pistol events such as IDPA (International Defensive Association), SASS (Cowboy Action), Steel Challenge, and USPSA (US Practical Shooting Association).
Section 2. ORSA Action Pistol Club must be composed of members of the Association (ORSA) and have on its roll of members five percent of the membership of the Association or 25 members of the Association, whichever totals the least number of members.
Section 3. ORSA Action Pistol will endeavor to belong to national organizations, whose purposes are in common with the group, such as those listed in Section 1 above.
Section 4. The By‑Laws of the ORSA Action Pistol Club must be filed with the Secretary of ORSA and approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 5. All improvements, additions, or facilities constructed or installed on the Association properties by ORSA Action Pistol will be paid for by the Association and shall become the property of the Association.
Section 6. Any relocation, expansion, or other major modification, or the construction of new facilities must have prior approval of the ORSA Board of Directors.
Section 7. All activities of ORSA Action Pistol on Association property will be sponsored and financed by the Association. All funds received in these activities, shall be the property of the ORSA
BY‑LAW II
Officers and Duties
Section 1. The officers of ORSA Action Pistol Club shall be the President, Vice‑President, Secretary, Treasurer and they must be a permanent or annual ORSA member in good standing.
Section 2. The President shall preside at all meetings, appoint all committees and shall in general perform the duties incident to the office. The President shall be the club representative to any national organization which ORSA Action Pistol chooses to affiliate and, shall serve as the Action Pistol Club member on the ORSA Board of Directors. The President shall report at each regular meeting of the club.
Section 3. The Vice‑President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President and shall, at the request of the President, assist in the development and administration of the club program.
Section 4. The Secretary shall keep permanent records of the proceedings of all regular meetings of the club, serve notices of meetings and action pistol events, conduct all correspondence, and in general perform the duties incident to the office.
Section 5. The Treasurer shall receive all money of club shooting events, shall keep permanent accurate records of receipts and disbursements, prepare a written report to be presented at the regular meetings, monthly reports to the ORSA Treasurer and in general have the power to perform the duties incident to the office. The club shall bond the Treasurer.
Section 6. All officers are jointly responsible for the development, organization, promotion and running of any action pistol event.
Section 7. Offices in which a vacancy occurs shall be filled by election at the earliest meeting following a thirty-day written notice by the Secretary, excepting the Presidency, which shall be filled by the Vice‑President. The President may appoint a club member to serve until an election is held.
Membership
Section 1. ORSA Action Pistol Club is open to all ORSA Members in good standing. Guests (non-ORSA members) may participate/compete in any tournament sponsored by the club.
Section 2. Only ORSA Members in good standing may be officers of the club and vote on all matters.
Section 3. ORSA members must regularly participated in Action Pistol Club matches to be eligible to vote.
Section 4. Guest may attend any club meeting and participate in all action pistol events but, will be non-voting members regarding Action Pistol or ORSA-related matters.
Section 5. Action Pistol Club guests will be encouraged to join ORSA.
BY‑LAW IV
Election and Term of Officers
Section 1. Terms of office for Action Pistol Club Officers shall be one year.
Section 2. Annual election of officers shall be held at the June meeting of the Action Pistol Club.
Section 3. All members seeking election shall declare their intent prior to May 1st to the Secretary of the club.
Section 4. It shall be the duty of the club officers to present to the membership one month before election, the candidates seeking office. The membership shall be advised of the nominations by email or newsletter.
Section 5. At the annual election, the President shall present the nominees for each office.
Section 6. The President shall appoint two (2) tellers to collect and count the votes at each election.
Section 7. The ballot shall be written but unsigned. Members must be present to vote.
Section 8. A majority of the votes cast by the permanent and annual members shall be sufficient to elect the officers.
BY‑LAW V
Tournaments
Section 1. The Action Pistol Club may hold regular and special tournaments in any of the action pistol sports on ORSA property. All tournaments and organized activities on ORSA properties shall be coordinated by the Club Officers and with the approval of the ORSA Board of Directors.
Section 2. All tournaments and competitions shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the recognized national authorities for each event.
Section 3. The Club Officers in advance of any event will determine registration fees for all tournaments and match awards. Awards will be paid out of match funds.
BY‑LAW VI
Meetings
Section 1. Regular meetings will be held 6 times per year and shall be held in the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. These meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at a location chosen and announced by the ORSA Action Pistol Club officers.
Section 2. The President shall give a report of the last ORSA Board of Director's meeting and may call for a report from various committees and affiliated club representatives.
Section 3. The purpose of the regular meetings of the club is for the dissemination of information, discussion of club activities and business, and development of its membership.
Section 4. Any business may be conducted at the regular meetings.
BY‑LAW VII
Guests
Section 1. Guests (non-ORSA members) may be permitted to participate in all action pistol-shooting events sponsored by the club but, maybe charged a higher registration fee when applicable.