Fielding B. Hall Range

The main rifle range at BRRC.

The BRRC range sits in a box canyon just beyond the end of Paradise Ranch Road in Castaic, California. BRRC's ranges sit within canyon protected by two ridges to either side. The property contains a stand of old growth oaks along a creek bed that runs through the canyon. The area makes for excellent primitive camping. The property is full of wildlife and the club is careful to steward the land to maintain a healthy balance between habitat and fire protection. Wildlife is plentiful in the area. As of 2004, rodent and fowl populations are up supporting a healthy population of predators such as rattlesnakes that often exceed 2 1/2 feet in length. Larger predators also patrol the property including birds of prey, cats up to and including mountain lion, cayotes and black bears. Yup, it's the wilderness!



View down the 100-yard line.


Range Rules

  1. All firearms shall be benched or holstered when anyone is down range. No handling of firearms is permitted when anyone is down range.
  2. All firearms shall be unloaded at all times except when in a designated shooting area and it is safe to shoot.
  3. All uncased firearms shall have their actions open except when in a designated shooting area and it is safe to shoot. Exceptions are holstered pistols and revolvers.
  4. There shall be no consumption of alcohol or drugs prior to or during shooting.
  5. The only designated shooting areas are:
       (a) 25 yard pistol range
       (b) 100 yard general purpose range;
       (c) 600 yard high power rifle range; and
       (d) shotgun range.
    Under special circumstances, the Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO) may, as required, designate additional shooting areas.
  6. All shooting will be into the impact area for each range. There will be no shooting at random targets, i.e., rocks, trees, etc. No shooting at glass containers. Used targets (and brass) will be policed by those who shoot at them.
  7. No hunting on the range or the leased U S Forest Service land.
  8. No shooting of snakes, with the possible exception of rattlesnakes when they create a direct hazard to people. In the event it is necessary to shoot a rattlesnake, care shall be taken to ensure that no person or property is endangered by the shot. The head of the rattlesnake shall be buried.
  9. All persons in the immediate vicinity of any shooting activity shall wear both eye and ear protection. This includes spectators.
  10. Use of the following types of ammunition is prohibited: tracers, incendiaries, explosive, steel jacketed or armor piercing.
  11. .50 caliber jacketed bullets, the maximum caliber allowed to be fired on the range, shall not be fired at Club provided metal targets. Cast lead bullet larger than .50 caliber are permitted.
  12. A range fee will be charged all non-members who shoot. Passes for special guests can be prearranged with club directors as required. It is the responsibility of members to collect range fee from their guests and forward them to the BRRC Treasurer.
  13. All members and their guests will observe the posted speed limits on the Paradise Ranch. The maximum speed on any range road is 10 MPH.
  14. No off-road motorcycle or ATV riding on the range.
  15. No smoking except in designated areas. Designated areas are those that have been cleared of all flammable materials, i.e., firing lines and picnic area.
  16. Members are responsible for keeping the gate locked when they leave the range. Members who have access to locked building shall check all locks before departing the range.
  17. All non-member visitors to the range must sign a copy of the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of RISK, RELEASE & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT before participating in or observing range activities.
  18. Non-member visitors to the range may participate in club shooting activities, but, only in activities supervised and conducted by club members.
  19. All CLUB sponsored shooting related activities shall be supervised by a BRRC Range Safety Officer (RSO).




Facilities
  • 200/300/600-yd Rifle Range
  • 100-yd Rifle Range
  • 25-yd Pistol Range
  • Trap Range
  • Picnic and Camping Area






PUBLIC NOTICE: The BRRC range is private property for the exclusive use of club members and their guests. Due to insurance and liability reasons, it is not open to the public except during organized competitions supervised by a BRRC Range Safety Officer. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office has access to the propery and conducts regular patrols in the canyon. Trespassers will be prosecuted.