Cedar Ridge Range Machine Gun Rental Rules & Release
Eff. 5/1/2024
-Cedar Ridge Range (hereinafter “CRR”), staff reserves the right to refuse a firearm rental to any person, for any reason. CRR staff will end any rental session if the shooter acts in any unsafe manner and will be removed from the range without refund.
-Shooting firearms is an inherently dangerous activity and it is ultimately up to the customer to decide if they or those they have guardianship over can competently handle a firearm both physically and mentally.
-All shooters using a rental machine gun (hereinafter “MG”) must weigh at least 100 pounds, have a valid government issued I.D. (or legal guardian present that signed all rules and releases) and correctly follow the commands of CRR staff.
-You will not be issued any refund if you are not capable of safely handling a MG.
-All shooters must successfully complete the CRR rules quiz. All rules apply to firearm rentals.
-All shooters will, at all times, be under the direct supervision of CRR staff when using a MG rental. All shooters will be limited on the number of rounds loaded, style of shooting and target distance. Your previous experience(s) shooting full auto WILL NOT allow you to circumvent any range rules or CRR staff commands.
CRR staff will in no way tolerate unsafe attitudes and behavior from you or your party and you and your entire party will be removed immediately for displaying such characteristics.
-Each MG has it’s own unique way of functioning and limitations which may require the use of a silencer. You will very probably NOT be doing ‘mag dumps’, shooting without aiming or intentionally overheating firearms. During hot weather, expect delays for the firearm to cool down.
-You will be working with a limited number rounds in the magazine when you begin shooting as determined by CRR Staff (*example on other side). The ultimate number of rounds in the magazine will be determined by MG type and the shooters’ ability, as evaluated by CRR staff. Only one MG will be fired at one time unless additional CRR staff is available for an additional rental MG fee.
-You will be physically handled by CRR staff to ensure safe handling of the MG. This includes, but is not limited to, hands on the back/shoulders/hips/arms/hands.
-All ammunition and other required items are included in your MG rental fee, which is by the magazine or belt. While each MG has various capacities, you will get roughly 60 rounds (two magazines) for your initial rental with more rounds being purchased by the magazine, if desired.
-Your target type and distance will be dictated by MG type.
-All shooters must be able to understand and correctly follow all CRR staff commands, which are given in the English language.
Have you ever been adjudicated as mentally defective, been committed to a mental health institution or do you have a history of mental illness? Please check one of the following boxes: [ ] NO [ ] YES
Do you unlawfully use or are you addicted to, marijuana, any depressants, stimulants, narcotic drugs or any other controlled substances? Please check one of the following boxes: [ ] NO [ ] YES
The Undersigned agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend CRR and any of its employees, directors, officers or agents from any and all fault, liabilities, costs, expenses, claims, demands or lawsuits arising out of, related to or connected with: the discharge of firearms; any advice or instructions; target materials, the range, buildings, land and premises used for firearms rentals or shooting firearms (hereinafter the “Premises”); the Undersigned’s presence on or use of said Premises; and any and all acts or omissions of the Undersigned. And should any such claim, demand or lawsuit arise or be asserted in any way whatsoever related thereto, whether arising under the laws of the United States or of any State, or under any theory of law or equity, the Undersigned will indemnify, hold harmless and defend CRR, from any and all costs, expenses or liability including, but not limited to, the cost of any settlement or judgment made or rendered against CRR, whether individually, jointly, or in solido with the Undersigned, together with all costs of court and other costs or expenses incurred in connection with any such claim, demand or lawsuit, including attorney’s fees. The Undersigned furthermore waives for himself/herself and his/her executors, administrators or heirs, any and all rights and claims for damages, losses, demands and any other actions whatsoever, which he/she may have or which may arise against the CRR, (including, but not limited to any and all injuries, damages or illnesses suffered by the Undersigned or the Undersigned’s property), which may, in any way whatsoever, arise out of, be related to or be connected with: firearm rentals; the Premises, including any latent defect in the Premises; the Undersigned’s presence on or use of said Premises; and the discharge of firearms. CRR shall not be liable for, and the Undersigned, on behalf of himself/herself and his/her executors, administrators, assignees or heirs, hereby expressly releases CRR from any and all such claims. The Undersigned hereby expressly assumes the risk of entering the Premises and of taking part in activities on the Premises, which include, but are not limited to, instruction in the use of firearms, the discharge of firearms and the firing of live ammunition. The Undersigned furthermore hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she has read, understands and will at all times abide by all CRR range rules and procedures. This instrument binds the Undersigned and his/her executors, administrators, assignees or heirs.
*Example of the firing schedule for a first time CRR MG shooter using an M16/M4 tri-burst:
-Three rounds only in the magazine for the first nine shots.
-Assuming the shooter has shown the capability to handle the MG with the first nine shots, they will get six rounds in the next two magazines.
-If the shooter is still proficient, they will be able to load up to 12 rounds.
-It is very unlikely you will receive more than 12 rounds in one magazine
*Example of the firing schedule for a first time CRR MG shooter using a belt fed MG:
-All shooting will be prone or sitting starting off with two belts of six rounds.
-Assuming the shooter has shown the capability to handle the MG with the first two belts, they will get two belts of 12 rounds.
–If the shooter is still proficient, they will be able to shoot a belt with no more than 24 rounds.
*Example of the firing schedule for a first time CRR MG shooter using an APC9:
-Three rounds only in the magazine for the first nine shots.
-Assuming the shooter has shown the capability to handle the MG with the first nine shots, they will get six rounds in the next two magazines.
-If the shooter is still proficient, they will be able to load up to 12 rounds.
-It is very unlikely you will receive more than 12 rounds in one magazine