Brunswick County Law
Enforcement Association
MEMBERSHIP RULES, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, AND
EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Effective as of June 1, 2026
Brunswick County Law Enforcement Association
1788 Old Lennon Rd SE, Bolivia NC 28462
P.O. Box 661 Supply, NC 28462
1. Dues:
1.1 Annual Range dues are due no later than January 31st of each
calendar year.
1.2 Members who do not pay their dues by January 31st will be posted
by email to the member on February 28th of that calendar year.
1.3 Members who have not paid their annual dues by February 28th will
be removed from the membership list and all membership privileges
shall be revoked and key fobs will be cutoff.
1.4 NSF checks will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee for
replacement checks.
1.5 Extensions of time to pay dues shall be considered on an individual
member’s facts and circumstances upon application and a showing
of good cause such as military deployment, health issues or others
by the applicant in writing to the Board. In accepting or rejecting a
request for an extension of time to pay dues, the Board shall
consider the length of membership, contributions to the Range,
reason(s) for the request and length of extension requested. The
decision of the Board shall be given to the applicant in writing.
2. Key Fobs:
2.1 Key fobs are to be used by the member only. Key fobs are the
property of BCLEA. If membership is ended, lapsed, revoked or
terminated, fobs must be returned to B.C.L.E.A., P.O. Box 661,
Supply, NC 28462, upon written notice to the member’s address of
record and or email address of record.
2.2 A member who gives over a key fob to a non-member may be
subject to termination of membership at the sole discretion of the
Board. Giving over a Key fob to effectuate access of emergency
vehicles of any kind including but not limited to firefighters, police,
EMT’s shall be an exception to this rule.
2.3 Lost key fobs shall be replaced subject to a $25.00 processing fee.
Requests for replacement of lost Key fobs shall be made in writing
to the Secretary of record of the Range along with the processing
fee made out to B.C.L.E.A.
3. Communications:
3.1 Communication(s) between the B.C.L.E.A., and members will be via
email. It is the responsibility of the member to provide current email
contact information to the Secretary of record, that being Kelly
Imbody, Kevnkell@hotmail.com
3.2 Other executive contacts:
President: Mike Jackson, guns4play@yahoo.co
Vice President: Diane Sandoval, RAS.DLS@GMAIL.COM
Sgt-At-Arms: Matthew Prince, sgt.armsbclea@gmail.com
Director of Member Services; Adam Merritt,
3.3 It is the policy of the B.C.L.E.A., that all member communications
are responded to within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt. If a
response is not forthcoming, please resend your member
communication.
3.4 Communication(s) between a member and any of the above-named
executive functions are considered private and not for disclosure or
circulation among the members unless the member states the
communication is for circulation and or disclosure to the
membership.
3.5 All communications shall be maintained in a dedicated file.
3.6 All third party communications received by any member requiring a
response from the B.C.L.E.A., including but not limited to federal,
state, local government, legal actions, complaints of any nature and
or any matter that may affect the ongoing operation of the
B.C.L.E.A., shall be forwarded to a member of the Board who shall
immediately copy all other members of the Board for timely review,
analysis and response(s) as necessary.
4 Members’ Use of the Range:
4.3 Lock the gate upon arrival and departure.
4.4 Target-holders are attached to the railroad ties. Targets are to be
attached between two sticks. Do not attach targets directly to
timbers. If members provide their own target stand(s), same must
be kept no farther than 5 yards from the berm.
4.5 When members are finished shooting, clean up the area completely.
Targets/cardboard are to be removed.
4.6 PICK UP BRASS AND CLEAN YOUR AREA. Deposit used material
in dumpster. Brass buckets are provided.
4.7 Cinder blocks, brick, glass, cans, Tannerite or other non-sanctioned
targets are strictly prohibited.
4.8 YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHERE YOUR BULLET GOES.
SHOOTING BARRELS, POSTS, RAILROAD TIES, BUILDINGS IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
4.9 No alcohol/drugs permitted on premise.
4.10 Use of alcohol/drugs before or during shooting is strictly prohibited.
Any member or guest suspected of impairment will be subject to
immediate removal. Failure to cooperate with a reasonable request
to leave the premises by any member acting in good faith shall
result in termination of membership without recourse or appeal.
Reporting and addressing impairment of members or guests is a
duty of any member. Any member exercising this duty shall
immediately contact a member of the Board to report the incident.
4.11 No vehicles allowed beyond the concrete 50 yard line on the pistol
side of the Range.
4.12 Members are responsible for reporting any damage(s) to the Range
by email to a member of the Board or direct contact if a member of
the Board is present on site. Failure to report could lead to
membership revocation.
5 Members’ Duties-Conditions of Membership, Other Considerations:
5.3 See, 4.10, above.
5.4 It is a condition of membership that each member complete two
“involvement activities” per year. (This does not apply to Police
Department memberships), those activities being:
a.) Sell or purchase raffle tickets for the annual Fun Shoot.
b.) Work the Fun Shoot.
c.) Participate in range workdays, subject to physical limitations
of a member; and,
d.) Such other involvement activities as may be established
from time to time.
Any combination of events will be accepted as credit to the
member’s annual duties. Special provisions/considerations will be
addressed on an individual basis.
5.5 Steel range: Eye protection is mandatory. No shooting closer than
10 yards. No green tips or magnum loads. No big bore rounds (44
mag, 500, 460). Pistol cartridge ammo only. Rifle rounds strictly
forbidden.
5.6 Repaint targets when finished, this is mandatory. No paint, don’t
shoot. WHITE, RED OR ORANGE. Members are responsible to
provide the paint(s).
5.7 Regular range facilities are occupied on a first-come, first-serve
basis. However, in consideration of only one Rifle Range, pistol
shooters using the Rifle Range when all pistol shooting facilities are
occupied, should make a diligent effort to accommodate newly
arrived rifle shooters in a timely manner. Such accommodation
should be amicable and cordial.
5.8 Rifles are not allowed on the pistol range. Law enforcement
members during departmental qualifications or training is the
exception.
5.9 Utilize red flags provided in holder to indicate the range is hot
and in use.
5.10 When firing rifles from the 200 yard tower to the berm: Close off the
driveway with the rope provided. The sign states the range is HOT.
Do not enter the rifle range during its use until communication is
established with the shooters in the tower.
5.11 Supervision of minors (under 18 years of age). B.C.L.E.A., is a
family-friendly facility. At no time is a minor (under 18 years of age)
to be left unattended with any firearm. This is club policy as well as
NC law.
5.12 Check the website for Law Enforcement reservations on the range.
If the agency holding the reservation is absent, members may use
that range. If the law enforcement members appear, regular
members must vacate the range at issue.
5.13 Calendar and website: WWW.BCLEARANGE.COM
5.14 Guest policy. A member is allowed to have the same guest attend
3 times per year. Guests are to be accompanied by the member.
Guests are not covered under insurance and will assume all risks
and liability. The member is fully responsible for the guest and must
inform them of the hazards associated with being on the range.
Members must ensure that shooting and non-shooting guests must
wear eye and hearing protection. Upon the first visit, the member
must provide a printed copy of BCLEA rules and the hold harmless
must be signed by the guest. The member must submit the signed
hold harmless which will be kept on file for the calendar year.
5.15 Members must report any odd, irregular or unconventional behavior
of any other member or guest that threatens other members, the
range, or the party exhibiting such behaviors. Such behavior
includes but is not limited to aggressive language, volume, threats of
bodily harm to others and to the misbehaving party. Said report
should be made immediately to any member of the Board by the
most effective communication available including direct phone calls,
texts and or emails.
6. Authority of the Board:
6.1 RSO, (Range Safety Officer), Board members or club representatives
have full authority to enforce all range rules and safety procedures.
Every member must comply with instructions issued by said persons.
6.2 Board authority and disciplinary action: The Board shall investigate
any violation and impose disciplinary actions. Board decisions are
final. Disputes regarding safety calls or rule enforcement must not be
addressed while the range is in operation. All matters shall be
addressed with the Board after the operations at issue have ceased.
6.3 Conduct detrimental to the association: Members or their guest may
be subject to disciplinary action for any conduct that is deemed
unsafe, disruptive or detrimental to the association, its members or
reputation, whether or not the conduct is specifically listed in the
rules.
7. Safety Rules:
Adherence to safety rules is strictly enforced. Subject to the sole
and arbitrary discretion of the Board, termination of membership for violations of
safety rules shall be immediate and without recourse or appeal. Members are
responsible for their individual behavior as well as all guests. Members must
know the rules of gun safety and practice them responsibly:
• ASSUME all guns are loaded.
• Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to
destroy.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the
target.
• Be sure of your intended target.
• Do not break the 180 line when engaging targets.
• Be sure of what is behind the target.
8. In the case of an Accidental Discharge (unintentional firing regardless of
damage or injury):
8.1 Complete a written report within 24 hours of the incident and report to
Mike Jackson, President BCLEA. Email: guns4play@Yahoo.com.
8.2 If you do not submit the written report or contact Mike within 24 hours
your membership will be terminated. The report form is attached
hereto as schedule
1. AD (accidental discharge) forms are printed and available inside the
Emergency Medical kits provided under the sheds located at the
pistol/rifle/steel ranges.
9. Emergency medical kits:
9.1 Call 911 immediately and get assistance. The BCLEA address is
posted above the first aid kits. First aid kits are the orange boxes for
easy identification, attached to the structure of the shed. First aid kits
include tourniquet and items for serious injuries.
If the first aid kits are used, contact a member of the board for timely
resupply.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION
OF MEMBERSHIP. DUE TO INSURANCE LIABILITY AND SAFETY ISSUES, THIS
IS NOT A CASE WHERE “IT IS BETTER TO ASK FORGIVENESS THAN
PERMISSION”.
(Witness) (Member)
Member Signature ________________________________________________
Witness Signature __________________________________________________