The Safety Infractions Policy was approved at the August 19, 2003 meeting as published in the August 2003 issue of The Chariot, the club's newsletter.
1) Individual Use of Club Facilities:
Any person who witnesses a violation of any club, safe gun handling or range rules shall: Report the incident to the Chief Safety Officer or any Range Safety Officer.
Action to be taken:
The President (or acting head) of the Executive Committee shall call a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss action to be taken against the alleged offender. The meeting shall be closed. All members of the Executive Committee shall be notified of the time and place of the meeting. The Chief Safety Officer shall "recommend" disciplinary action to the Executive Committee. All action taken by the Executive Committee will be final. The offender will be notified of the Executive Committee decision by mail.
2) Matches and League Shoots:
It shall be the duty of the Event Range Officer, Chief Safety Officer or any Range Safety Officer to disqualify any person who violates:
a) Safety Rules
b) Range Rules
c) Club Rules.Said offender will not be permitted to continue to participate in any event for that day.
Action to be taken:
Same procedures will be followed as in Paragraph 1.Witnesses:
Any witness to the alleged incident shall give testimony in person before a closed meeting of the Executive Committee and by written statement which shall include date, time (approximate) and location of the incident. The witness shall sign the statement and include Member ID number, address and phone number.Offender:
The offender shall be given the opportunity to defend him/herself before the Executive Committee. All information and testimony shall be held in confidence.
Recommended action to be taken for violation of club rules:
1. Any member violating club rules shall be given a written warning. If damage to any club property is the result of the violation by the member or his/her guest, the member shall be held liable for all repairs and replacement equipment. The guest may be banned from OSC property. Failure of violator to make restitution could result in suspension of privileges.
2. Anyone found in violation of range or safety rules (informal or club event) shall not be allowed to continue shooting for that day. Upon recommendation by the CSO, the Executive Committee will decide on penalties to be assessed on member or guest:
a. Loss of privileges for specified duration.
b. Expulsion from the OSC.