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.
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 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.
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.
BY‑LAW III
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.
