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	\textit{Working Draft}\\
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	Feb 16 2001\\
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\section{Introduction}

\ac{DURC} has always made operating safety it's primary concern. Towards this
end, this booklet has been prepared. The objective is to provide a
single authorative guide to procedures and methods for \ac{ROs}
to use. Prior to this, training has been less methodical, with skills
being passed onto \ac{TROs} over a period of many years. This lead to a
situation where different \ac{ROs} had different ways of doing things and
this in turn led to ordinary members being confused over procedures
because they had been taught different things by different people.

Therefore, this guidebook will list the procedures and duties of
\ac{ROs}. These procedures have been written as the simplification
of the commonly used procedures, in order to give the simplest and most
safety-concious approach to particular problems. 

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As such, when training \ac{LMs} or shooting in front of
them, you are expected to use \textit{these} procedures, and
not those you would use if shooting on your own. In other
words, you as a \ac{RO} are expected to set a safe example,
even if you feel these procedures are overly cautious in
some cases.
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If problems are found to exist in the practise of these procedures, or
safer methods are documented, this handbook \textit{must} be modified by
the currently serving committee and approved by both the \ac{CRO} and
by a simple majority vote of the committee \textit{excluding} the \ac{CRO}.
\textbf{It is not acceptable for \ac{ROs} to simply change their
procedures without this approval and documentation.}

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\section{The \ac{CRO} and the \ac{ROs}}

The structure has traditionally been informal. Basically, the \ac{ROs}
supervise \ac{LMs} on details and report to the \ac{CRO}. The \ac{CRO}
is responsible for documenting RO procedures, acts as a liason between
the committee and the \ac{ROs}, organising the RO Duty Roster and
checking RO Reports.

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\section{Mailing Lists and Contact Points}

The club's official webpage is at \textsf{http://durc.tcd.ie/} and the
old website of \textsf{http://www.tcd.ie/Clubs/Rifle} is simply a
redirect to the new address. 

The club's offical email address is \textsf{rifle.club@tcd.ie} and is
the main email address for queries about the club from both inside and
outside college.

The club's phone number is \textsf{01-6081281}. However, it is a good
idea for \ac{ROs} to have the mobile numbers of the \ac{CRO} and other
\ac{ROs}.

\textsf{durc-internal-list@tcd.ie} is the internal email list for
\ac{ROs}, \ac{TROs} and committee. It is the best forum for debating
points that concern \ac{ROs} and which will take more than five minutes
to discuss. 

\textsf{durc-list@tcd.ie} is the main email list for the \ac{LMs} and
is used for announcements only. It is moderated, so that email sent to
it will not be automatically sent to everyone.

The offical \ac{DURC} postal address is \\[2mm]

DURC,\\
c/o DUCAC,\\
House 27,\\
Trinity College Dublin,\\
Dublin 2

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\section{\ac{RO}-specific Events}

There are three \ac{RO}-specific events during the year. The \ac{RO}
dinner traditionally takes place at Christmas, after the end of
Michaelmas term. The \ac{RO} Christmas shoot is an invitational shoot
for all \ac{ROs} and external shooters invited by the club. It
traditionally takes place on the first day the college reopens
after christmas day. The \ac{RO} knockout is a competition which takes
place throughout a term (usually Hillary or Trinity term) which is open
only to \ac{ROs} and \ac{TROs} who shoot in \textit{all} disciplines.


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\section{\ac{RO} Meetings}

\ac{RO} Meetings are held approximately three times a term - once in
the first week of term, once in the last week of term, and where
warranted, once in the middle of term. These meetings are not an 
appropriate forum for debate as the time for these meetings is strictly
limited by the academic schedules of the \ac{ROs}. Discussions on
points raised in \ac{RO} Meetings should be brought up either with the
\ac{CRO} or on \textsf{durc-internal-list@tcd.ie}. The Meetings are for
announcements of developments in the club which the \ac{ROs} need to be
aware of, to introduce new \ac{ROs}, revise \ac{RO} procedures where
necessary and to review any incidents since the last \ac{RO} meeting
that the \ac{ROs} should be aware of.

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\section{\ac{RO} Duty Roster}

The \ac{RO} Duty Roster is published every week (if changes have been
made) by the \ac{CRO}, usually at the end of the week. If you wish to
swap nights with someone, first try to arrange the swap yourself. If
that proves impossible, let the \ac{CRO} know in advance so s/he can
try to arrange it. But even if you can arrange the swap yourself, you
\textit{must} let the \ac{CRO} know about the swap. Call or email
him/her about it.

The roster is made up in the first week of term - let the \ac{CRO} know
what constraints your schedule has (days you cannot do \ac{RO} duty,
etc.) in that first week to prevent large-scale reorganising of the
duty roster.

Each week, the \ac{CRO} will send out an email showing the duty roster
for that week as well as points the \ac{ROs} need to know for the week,
such as weekend events, competitions, problems with the range or
equipment, and so forth. This is sent to durc-internal and as an 
\ac{RO}, you \textit{need} to read it.


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\section{\ac{RO} Duties}

\subsection{Start of night}
\noindent\textbf{First \ac{RO}}
The first \ac{RO} is responsible for signing out bolts, ammunition or
pellets out of the locker in Front Arch. (S)He also does the necessary
paperwork at the locker, and brings the keys (set number 16) to the
range to open up.

\noindent\textbf{Second \ac{RO}}
The second \ac{RO} should buy milk/biscuits as needed and bring them to
the range.

\noindent\textbf{\ac{TRO}}
The \ac{TRO} should arrange to either arrive early and meet the first
\ac{RO} at front arch to observe the signing-out procedure, or to stay
late and observer the signing-in procedure with the second \ac{RO}.
Observing both procedures on the same night is not considered
necessary.

\subsection{Range Setup}

The two \ac{ROs} and the \ac{TRO} need to be at the range by 1730.
Shooters have been instructed (both by \ac{ROs} and in the Members
Handbook) to turn up 10-15 minutes before shooting begins, so at that
time at least one \ac{RO} should be free to assist in selecting
equipment or instructing. Thus setup needs to be at least mostly
completed by then.

One \ac{RO} should start the \textbf{RO Report} and count the float and
ammunition and so forth. The other \ac{RO} should start setting up the 
range - putting up targets or target changers, getting the rifles out 
of the locker and assembling them, and so on. The \ac{TRO} is expected 
to assist and observe whereever possible during this.

\subsection{During Details}

The two \ac{ROs} should alternate duties between each detail - one
should supervise the people shooting on the range while the other
handles paperwork and so forth outside. Alternating at the end of each
detail reduces workload and fatigue levels.

The shooters should arrive on the range ten to fifteen minutes early.
If they don't, a gentle reminder should be given that it takes time to
get settled and outfitted before shooting. Should they arrive late,
they may shoot but they may not run over into the next detail's time.
If they arrive more than fifteen minutes late, they are not allowed to 
shoot. If they do not show, note it both on the \ac{RO} report and on
their datacards in the appropriate section.

When the shooter arrives, check his/her datacard. Ensure that they have
no outstanding No-Shows. Issue them with ammunition - as a general
rule, complete beginners or shooters just starting with the sling in
.22 won't use more than 10-15 rounds, or 15-20 pellets in air rifle.
Remind them of what jacket/sling/rifle they use and ensure the rifle is
set up according to the settings on their card. Note that some shooters
are competent enough to do this on their own, but keep an eye on them
anyway. 

Once the range is clear, take them into the range. If you have a
complete beginner on the detail, make sure to give the Safety Briefing
as set down later in this booklet. Remember to watch them more
carefully as they are likely to be unsure of themselves.

While they are shooting, remember that you can't watch everything at
once, but you have to be alert enough to catch deviations from the
standard sequences. Watch for misfires, watch where the barrels of the
rifles are pointed. 

\noindent\textbf{Remember that coaching takes second place to safety at all
times}

\noindent If you have to short-change one shooters coaching to ensure that the
other shooter follows safe procedure, do so without hesitation, and
talk to both about safe procedures afterwards.

At the end of the detail, shooters should collect their brass, change
their targets and leave gloves and ear defenders on the range. Go over
their targets with them outside the range if you feel you can help.

\subsection{End of Night}

At the end of the night, both \ac{ROs} and the \ac{TRO} should tidy the
range. For a .22 night, hang up the target holders and mats on the
appropriate hooks. For Air Rifle, move the tables to the side of the
range and tie the cables for the target changers to the appropriate
hooks in the ceiling.

All rifles should be wiped free of sweat and grime at the end of the
night - Air rifles should have one or two cleaning pellets fired
through them. Free rifles should \textit{not} be cleaned every night as
it affects their accuracy.

Balance the money and ammunition counts on the \ac{RO} report and ensure
that the \ac{RO} report is fully completed.

Ensure that the electrical appliances in the lounge are all
disconnected from the mains with the exception of the fridge. Put any
milk left over in the fridge. 

Tidy the range up - sweep if dusty; take out the rubbish if the bag is
more than two-thirds full; if you cook, clean up after you; and in
general, leave the range clean and tidy for the next \ac{ROs} on duty.

The second \ac{RO} should then ensure everything is locked up and take
the bolts and ammunition or pellets and the \ac{RO} report up to front
arch. \textbf{Do not forget to return the keys to security in front
arch.} Not to do so sets off all sorts of security alarms after
midnight.

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\section{Procedures}

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\subsection{Safety Briefings}

The first thing to note about safety briefings is that they must be
memorable. Humans do not recall long lists of detailed instructions
well. Therefore there are three main points to make during the Safety
Briefing - stick to this format.

\begin{enumerate}
\item{\textbf{Bullets are Lethal}}\\
A .22 round is lethal at ranges of
up to one mile. Tell the shooters this. More than that, show them the
backstop, the damaged points on the range where stray rounds have done
damage, and impress upon them the damage that these rounds can do.
They must not ever point a rifle anywhere other than downrange for this
reason.
\item{\textbf{Trust the \ac{RO} more than yourself}}\\
You as an \ac{RO} have more knowlege and experience than they do -
don't see this as being something to be modest about, when a shooter
starts in \ac{DURC} there is an expectation that the \ac{RO} knows
enough to keep him/her out of serious danger. But you have to remind
them that if you give an order on the range it has to be followed for
safety reasons.
\item{\textbf{Firing sequence}}
\begin{itemize}
    \item{Open the bolt with your hand fully open and fingers and thumb
    held away from the rifle}
    \item{Load the round into the breech and slide it forward until it
    is fully loaded into the barrel}
    \item{If shooter is not in position, get them into position now}
    \item{Close the bolt, keeping the hand fully open and making sure
    to keep fingers far from the trigger}
    \item{Aim}
    \item{Squeeze trigger gently}
    \item{Round goes off}
    \item{With open hand, open the bolt and eject the spent casing}
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Should anything depart from this sequence, the shooter MUST
call the \ac{RO} immediately}

\end{enumerate}

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\subsection{Misfires}

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	Remember, while this is perhaps not the most efficent method
	for dealing with misfires, it is the official \ac{DURC}
	procedure and you are expected to follow it when training 
	\ac{LMs} or shooting with them.
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\noindent Should a misfire occur, the first priority is to react quickly to stop
the \ac{LM} from attempting to correct the problem themselves. That
they should not do so should be strongly stressed in the Safety
Briefing, but watch for this mistake anyway. Once they have been
stopped from taking action themselves, follow this procedure :

\begin{enumerate}

\item{\textbf{Wait} for 10-15 seconds.}\\
\textit{\small The most likely cause of such a 'misfire' is that the
\ac{LM} did not correctly cock the bolt. However, the possibility of a
slow-burning primer is a real one and must never be ignored. During the
10-15 seconds, you can stress once more to the \ac{LM} that misfires do
occour and that at all times they should call the \ac{RO} rather than
attempt to fix the problem themselves.}

\item{\textbf{Recock Bolt}}\\
\textit{\small Remember to keep your hand open and held in such a way
that if the round goes off, it's backward motion will not break your
fingers. Also remember that the round may go off without notice so
maintain a constant watch on where the barrel of the rifle is pointing.}

\item{\textbf{Attempt to fire}}\\
\textit{\small Let the \ac{LM} get into position and attempt to take
the shot - again, watch where the barrel points as they get into
position.}

\item{\textbf{If the round fails to go off, Wait 10-15 seconds, remove and disposeof it}}\\
\textit{\small Carefully, with your hand over the breech to prevent the
round being ejected onto the ground, eject the round. Get the other
\ac{RO} to continue to watch the \ac{LMs}, take the round outside and
dispose of it, according to the appropriate procedure.}

\end{enumerate}

\noindent \textbf{Do not attempt to rotate the round.\\[2mm] 
Do not recock the bolt several times.}\\[2mm]

Though both of these are valid methods for dealing with
misfires, they require the \ac{LM} to either know too much, or
completely forget what the \ac{RO} is doing during the procedure.
Better to stay with the simple procedure and not confuse the training.

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\subsection{Round Disassembly/Disposal}

\textit{\small Disassembly of a live round is not an overly hazardous procedure,
providing that you take sufficent care while doing it.}

\begin{enumerate}
\item{\textbf{Remove the round to the bathroom}}\\
\textit{\small It's not totally necessary to leave the range, but it is
not a good idea to disassemble the round in front of other \ac{LMs} if
it can be helped, from the point of view of a little knowlege being a
dangerous thing.}

\item{\textbf{Hold brass with fingers, grip lead with pliers}}\\
\textit{\small Never ever grab the brass with the pliers as the primer
in the rim may still be active and a pliers is more than sufficent to
detonate the round.}

\item{\textbf{Tweeze the lead out of the brass}}\\
\textit{\small Take your time, don't apply huge amounts of force. The
bullet is designed to come out of the brass after all. Simply tweeze
the lead back and forth a few times.}

\item{\textbf{Tip the powder down the sink and wash away}}\\
\textit{\small The powder itself isn't very dangerous - none of our .22 bullets
have more than a tiny amount in them. It's the enclosed environment of the
bullet that causes the explosion. We wash it down the sink or toilet
just as a convienent way to get rid of it safely. Don't throw it in the
bin on the range as it is an unnecessary fire hazard.}

\item{\textbf{Run water into brass}}\\
\textit{\small This ensures that all the powder and the primer is wet.}

\item{\textbf{Crimp the TOP of the brass with the pliers}}\\
\textit{\small Be very careful here to deform the \textbf{OPEN} end of
the brass and not the end with the primer.}

\item{\textbf{Deform the lead bullet}}\\
\textit{\small Not really necessary except as a legal thing - reloading
is strictly illegal so you have to render all the parts of the round
useless.}

\item{\textbf{Throw lead and brass in bin}}
\item{\textbf{WASH YOUR HANDS}}\\
\textit{This is not an optional part of the procedure. The bullet is
made of a lead/arsenic/antimony alloy which is toxic, the propellant in
the round is toxic and the wax on the round is usually not terribly
tasty. Hence, wash your hands to prevent accidental ingestion.}

\end{enumerate}

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\subsection{Rifle Assembly/Disassembly}

The individual rifles that \ac{DURC} owns will have their own quirks
for assembly and disassembly. At some future date we may document
these. Until then, observe their assembly/disassembly and learn from
the other \ac{ROs}. There are however, a few general points to note :

\begin{itemize}
\item{Check the last three digits of the serial number on the barrel 
match those on the end of the bolt}\\
\textit{\small Target rifle bolts are matched to their individual barrels, and
even if you could fit one bolt in another barrel, you would damage
both in doing so.}

\item{The last thing added to a rifle during assembly, and the first 
taken away during disassembly, is the bolt.}

\item{Immediately after inserting the bolt, insert a breech flag.
Rifles should not be left without a breech flag normally, and never
when they have a bolt inserted.}

\item{Assemble the rifles at the start of the night - trying to
assemble a rifle for someone during the night will cause delays.}

\item{Check under the sights - usually the number of the gun (7,8,etc)
is engraved on the underside of the sights.}

\item{Sights (and bolts and triggers) are somewhat delicate and quite
expensive. Treat them gently. Remember, nothing about a rifle requires
much strength to assemble. If it isn't assembling easily, something's
probably wrong.}

\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Rifle Cleaning}

\textit{\small Cleaning of rifles is a debated topic. Some feel that
cleaning disturbs the barrel of the rifle, others feel that build-up of
residues has the same effect. Since it is a time-consuming procedure,
smallbore rifles are rarely cleaned at \ac{DURC} and usually by someone
that knows how - if you wish to learn, ask an \ac{RO}. If you don't
know, don't clean the bores. This does NOT however, apply to the
exterior of the rifle, which must be cleaned every night to prevent
rusting.}

\noindent\textbf{Air Rifles}

For Air Rifle, fire two cleaning pellets down the barrel. Remember that
these pellets can cause damage at close range so fire them downrange.\\

\noindent\textbf{Smallbore Rifles}

Don't clean the bore of smallbore rifles unless you know what you are
doing. Ask a more experienced \ac{RO} if you don't know how to clean a
rifle.\\

\noindent\textbf{All Rifles}

The exterior of all rifles must be wiped down after each night - pay
close attention to the barrel, trigger, handgrip and cheekpiece, and
ensure no sweat remains on these areas, as fingerprints on metal will
eventually rust the metal, as has allready happened to one Air Rifle.

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\subsection{Alcohol/Narcotics}

This is covered in the Safety Regulations. It is mentioned in the
initial safety lecture at the start of term. It is also common sense,
so no-one should turn up under the influence of anything. But if they
do, they cannot under any circumstances shoot. If you miss their
condition when they arrive on the range but notice it during a detail,
they have to stop shooting immediately. This is a serious thing -
members have been expelled in the past for breaking this rule.
%Should any \ac{LM} become aggressive over this policy being enforced,
%advise them that your responsibility at that stage is to call college
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\subsection{Emergencies}

In case of injury, first dial \textbf{\sf\large999} on your mobile
phone if you have one, and then dial \textbf{\sf\large1999} on the
range phone to let front arch security know of the situation. Apply
First Aid if you know how. 

In case of fire, remain calm - get the \ac{LMs} out of the building and
away from the fire. \textbf{DO NOT} attempt to rescue rifles,
equipment, paperwork \textbf{or ammunition}. Remember, the buildings
office houses explosive pressurised cylinders in the building we
occupy -- so risking your life to prevent .22 rounds from cooking off
is not a wise decision. \textbf{Get Out, Get the fire brigade out and
Stay Out}. Call front arch from luce hall or some other building if you
don't have your mobile in your pocket.

Note that things like pipes bursting and electricity failures are not
emergencies - they happen infrequently on the \ac{DURC} range due to
the age and condition of the building. Call Front Arch on 1317 and let
them know what's gone wrong. Usually, you will have to finish shooting
for that night and put a notice on the door to that effect.

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\subsection{Tidying the Range}

Every \ac{RO} should tidy the range every night they are on duty. Make
sure that brass is tidied up, that rubbish is in the bin and that cups
are clean at the end of the night. If the rubbish bags are full, take
them out and replace them. Clean out the coffee filter if necessary. 
Put milk in the fridge or throw it out. \\[2mm]

\noindent Leave the ROs Desk in a tidy state for the next \ac{ROs} on duty.

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\subsection{Encouragement of Shooters}

Remember that the \ac{LMs} are the life of the club - so encourage them
whereever practicable. Encourage them to attend competitions,
congradulate them for improvements in position or score. Talk to them
when they're on the range about the sport and try to get them
interested in going to competitions and so forth. Anyone shooting over
50 in air and over 70 in free rifle is quite ready to start going to
competitions. Remember that they don't have to pay for going to
competitions - we handle all the paperwork, we pay the entry fees,
their ammunition is free, there's usually a social beverage or two
after a shoot, we arrange lifts or public transport to and from the
competition and there's the possibility of prizes. So there are many
reasons to try competitions and little to lose but a sunday or a
saturday. If groups should come down to shoot and some have to sit around
drinking coffee while some shoot, that's a good thing and to be
encouraged as it gives a good social side to the club.

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\section{Coaching}

Coaching is to be covered in the upcoming RO training course.

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\addsec{Safety Regulations}

\begin{enumerate}

\item	Never, under any circumstances, point a rifle - \textbf{\textit{whether loaded or not}} - at anyone.

\item	Except when actually engaged in shooting, the rifle bolt must be
	kept fully open and the rifle unloaded. Where appropriate, 
	magazines should be removed. Air Rifles should remain uncharged,
	unloaded and with the action open until shooting.

\item	Target changing may be carried out only with the permission of the
	Range Officer who will ensure, having called a ceasefire - that all
	actions are open.
	Where target changers are used for Air Rifles, it is deemed polite
	to refrain from changing targets if someone at the firing point is
	shooting.

\item	Members will not commence shooting until the Range Officer has given
	the "Commence Fire" instruction. They must stop immediately once the
	"Cease Fire" instruction is given.

\item	Members must ensure that the rifle is pointing downrange 
	at all times. 

\item	No member may remove a rifle from the firing point,
	unless directed to do so by the Range Officer.

\item	In the event of any problem arising with a rifle, e.g. a round
	failing to detonate, call the Range Officer. Never attempt to deal with
	the problem yourself. He/She has been trained to handle it safely.

\item	Rifles must be carried with the bolts or actions visibly open and
	in a safe manner. E.g. by the center of gravity of the rifle and not
	slung over a shoulder.

\item	.22 rounds must be kept in the blocks provided and used only as
	required. These rounds are rimfire and so may detonate if dropped 
	on a hard surface.

\item	Smoking on the range or near ammunition is prohibited.

\item	The consumption of alcohol before shooting is expressly prohibited.
	Any member who arrives at the range expecting to shoot is required
	to be free from the influence of alcohol or any other controlled
	substance, and will not be permitted to enter the range unless free
	from said influences.

\item	Only Range Officers and those actually engaged in shooting may be
	present on the firing point during a detail. No one shooting on a detail
	may leave the firing point without permission from a Range Officer.

\item	Members are required to familiarise themselves with the Club's
	General Regulations.

\end{enumerate}



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\addsec{General Regulations}


\begin{enumerate}

\item	All members, before they are allowed to shoot, must 
	\begin{itemize}
	\item	Have joined previous to that detail,
	\item	Have attended either the Safety Meeting held at the start of
		Michaelmas term, or one of the weekly Safety Briefings, and 
		have satisfied the Instructor that they are familiar with the 
		Club's safety regulations.
	\end{itemize}

\item	Booking of details :

	\begin{itemize}
	\item	Details are booked on the grids provided at our front gate
		noticeboard. Each detail is of 30 minutes duration.

	\item	You may not book more than one detail per week in Michaelmas
		term unless otherwise informed by the Club.

	\item	Unless you are otherwise informed by a Range Officer, you may
		not book more than one detail per day. 

	\item	Squad training sessions are not counted as details, and so a
		squad member may attend squad training and book a detail in the
		same week, even in Michaelmas term.
		
	\item	Members may, if they expect details to fall vacant, turn up on 
		the range in the hope of getting a free detail. Whether he/she 
		does will depend on the R.O., who will advise in accordance with 
		the Committee's directions.

	\item	Members are required to turn up at the range at least 15 minutes
		before their detail is due to start. Those who arrive late for
		their detail forfeit their shooting time. Later details will
		not be delayed to account for lateness.

	\item	Should a member be more than 15 minutes late past the start of
		his or her detail, that detail will be vacated. Should the
		member be more than 30 minutes late, it will be noted as a
		no-show.
	
	\item	If two consecutive details fall vacant, the R.O. may terminate
		shooting for the night.

	\item	Unless you are sure that you can turn up, do not book a detail.

	\item	Should you have booked a detail and you subsequently find that
		you cannot attend, delete your name from the grid as soon as
		possible, thus enabling someone else to take your place.
		Failure to turn up for a detail which you have booked
		will lead to your shooting privileges being revoked until such
		time as a suitable apology is offered. You may not book details
		until after this apology is offered.
	\end{itemize}

\item	Wilful damage to club property is a serious offence and will be
	treated as such.

\item	Most items of Club equipment, especially the rifles, are precision
	instruments. Members must ensure that they treat the equipment with the
	care and respect it deserves : e.g. don't use excessive force in
	opening and closing of rifle bolts.

\item	Unless otherwise directed, members should replace equipment in it's
	proper place after use. This includes washing of mugs after coffee.
	This does not include removing rifles from the firing point after
	your detail unless directed to do so by the Range Officer.

\item	Each member is expected to clean up his/her shells and change
	his/her targets after the detail.

\item	Club files are confidential and may be consulted by Range Officers
	or Committee Officers only. Should you wish to see your records,
	you are entitled to do so, but a Range Officer or Committee member
	must retrieve them for you.

\item	Scoring is the job of the Range Officer / Statistics Officer and will be
	carried out in accordance with I.S.S.F. / N.R.P.A.I. / N.T.S.A. rules.

\item	Ammunition will be issued through and recorded by the Range Officer
	on duty only.

\item	Members are expected to pay for ammunition each night at current
	rates.

\item	Members must comply with all reglations and all lawful directions
	or instructions of the Range Officer(s) while on the range.

\item	Access to the range, whether by a member or non-member, is at the
	discretion of the Range Officer, who may withdraw that permission at
	any time subject to Article 15B of the Club constitution.

\item	Actions deemed by the Range Officer(s) to be in breach of the
	Safety Regulations or General Regulations may be punished by suspension
	or expulsion from the Club and/or by prosecution as outlined in
	Articles 15C, 19A and 19B of the Club Constitution.

\item	Requests for letters or recommendations re firearms certificates
	will only be given consideration by the Committee in cases of the
	applicant being an active member of at least one year's standing. 
	The Committee reserves the right of refusal.

\item	In addition to the D.U.R.C. Club regulations, those contained in
	the Firearms Acts currently in force also apply to members.

\item	The omission of regulations or directives from these regulations
	(Safety and General), does not mean that others cannot be enforced. 
	The Committee reserves the right to add to or alter the regulations 
	of this Club.

\item	Members who have suggestions / queries may voice them by :
\begin{itemize}
	\item	discussing the matter with a Range Officer
	\item	contacting the Committee
	\item	posting their suggestions or queries on the general email
			mailing list maintained by the Club
\end{itemize}
\end{enumerate}




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\textit{D.U.R.C. Committee, 2000}
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\acro{LM}[{\textbf \sf LM}]{Lay Member}
\acro{LMs}[{\textbf \sf LMs}]{Lay Members}
\acro{RO}[{\textbf \sf RO}]{Range Officer}
\acro{ROs}[{\textbf \sf ROs}]{Range Officers}
\acro{TRO}[{\textbf \sf TRO}]{Trainee Range Officer}
\acro{TROs}[{\textbf \sf TROs}]{Trainee Range Officers}
\acro{CRO}[{\textbf \sf CRO}]{Chief Range Officer}

\acro{DURC}[{\textbf \sf D.U.R.C.}]{Dublin University Rifle Club}
\acro{UCDRC}[{\textbf \sf U.C.D.R.C.}]{University College Dublin Rifle Club}
\acro{WTSC}[{\textbf \sf W.T.S.C.}]{Wilkinstown Target Shooting Club}
\acro{FSC}[{\textbf \sf F.S.C.}]{Fassaroe Shooting Club}
\acro{RRPC}[{\textbf \sf R.R.P.C.}]{Rathdrum Rifle and Pistol Club}
\acro{DRC}[{\textbf \sf D.R.C.}]{Dublin Rifle Club}

\end{acronym}


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