Fayetteville-Manlius Rod and Gun Club
d.b.a. Fayetteville-Manlius Outdoors Club
4545 Whetstone Road, Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 682-8962
Dear Future Member,
Thank you for your interest in joining Fayetteville Manlius Outdoors Club, also known as Fayetteville Manlius Rod and Gun Club! Please see the following documents. Please review and sign the club rules, complete the membership application and the attached waiver form, and bring all completed forms to the next new member orientation meeting on the LAST Wednesday of the month at 7PM at the club house.
Our club has a lot to offer to our members! Our ranges are open every day from 9AM until 30 minutes before sunset or 8PM, whichever comes first. We have a 25 yard shooting range for rimfire and pistol caliber firearms, a 100 yard rifle range, a manually operated clay thrower for shotgun target practice, and several individual backstops (butts) to practice archery. We also have a 30+ acre Nature Trail for hiking, bird watching, and the enjoyment of all things outdoors. We regularly hold events at our clubhouse as well.
New member dues include a $25 new member fee, a $110 per calendar year membership fee (good through December 31st, 2024) for a total of $135, payable by cash or check only. Please bring your payment along with the completed application including a signed copy of the acknowledged range rules and waiver form to the next monthly new member meeting.
The club is located at 4545 Whetstone Road, Manlius, NY. You will turn onto the club’s road off of Whetstone, go down a straight road for about a quarter mile, the road will gradually bend left (don’t go up the road that says ‘wrong way’, it’s a one way road!) and you will pass the shooting ranges on your right. It will again bend left and you will come to a fork in the road. Bear right at the fork to park in the upper parking lot. Go down the steps and the clubhouse will be directly ahead of you. Of the two buildings you see, it will be the one on the left from the parking lot. Please come a little early to allow for introductions and questions.
Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please email FMRodAndGunClub@Gmail.com.
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors
FMRGC cover letter updated 2/26/2024
The Paul K. Stewart Nature Trail
Dedicated on April 26th, 2023, in recognition of
Mr. Stewart’s many years spent maintaining the trail.
The nature trail is for the enjoyment of members and guests. It can be used during normal club hours. It is not to be used for archery unless specially marked at the entrance to the trail as “Closed for Archery Shoot”. Archers should use the stands to the left of the shotgun clay target thrower during normal club hours. Walkers may use the trail during normal hours for the enjoyment of nature and the outdoors. Birdwatching and photography are encouraged!
There are two bridges crossing a ravine that eventually empties into Limestone Creek. The two bridges can be slippery and do not have handrails, therefore they are used at your own risk. Contact the management if there are concerns pertaining to the structural soundness of the bridges. Similarly, the trails can be steep, irregular, muddy and slippery. Please be aware of falling trees and branches. Use of the trail is at one’s own risk.
There are areas of the trail that have been marked as off-limits to foot traffic in order to keep people away from the rifle and pistol ranges. If the rope/fencing appears damaged, or there are concerns about where to walk versus not walk, please contact the management at FMRodAndGunClub@gmail.com
Members are welcome to use the trail for dog walking. However, dogs should remain on leash at all times for the safety of your pets and other members. Please clean up any dog waste. FIshing is permitted as long as fishers adhere to all local and state regulations. Club grounds are not to be used for hunting or trapping. Please do not disturb any wildlife seen on the trails, but again, photography is encouraged!
Please initial after each club/range rule, then sign and return with your application
- Treat all guns as if they are loaded. ___
- Never point a gun at anything you aren't willing to kill or destroy. ___
- Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. ___
- Be certain of your target and what is around and behind it.____
- The Fayetteville-Manlius Rod & Gun Club is for the use of its members and guests ONLY, unless otherwise specified at special events.___
- Alcoholic beverages or mind altering substances are NOT permitted on range._______
- Members are allowed to bring a guest to use the facility. Members are responsible for their guests. The guest will remain with the host member during their visit. Members are responsible for the supervision and conduct of their guests at all times. ___
- Members are to post their membership cards at the designated locations when using the firing ranges. ___
- For your safety, hearing and eye protection should be worn while shooting or near the range, this means hearing protection should be in place after exiting your vehicle before reaching the range if the range is occupied._______
- No persons are to go beyond the firing line (down range) until ALL shooters have agreed and all firearms have been placed on the bench with actions open, placed in the gun rack, safely stored in cases or holstered. When members are down range, remaining members at the firing line or at the clay thrower WILL NOT handle any firearms or ammunition until everyone is back on the line and the line is safe to go hot. ___
- Shooting will be confined to the designated shooting ranges only, specifically at the clay thrower, the 100 yard range, and the 25 yard range. ___
- Shooters will stay in control of their firearms at all times and are responsible for every round that leaves the barrel. No uncontrolled/rapid fire. ___
- Shooters should not bring to the range any movable targets from home, including but not limited to: rolling or bouncing ground targets, glass or metal containers, steel targets, explosive and fragmentation targets. The exceptions to this rule are spinner targets placed at the base of each berm, or paper/cardboard targets/clay pigeons on the plywood target backers or on the berm directly. ___
- The 25 yard range, also known as the pistol range, is generally for the use of pistols. It may also be used by those with rimfire or pistol-caliber rifles, but not shotguns nor rifle-caliber rifles (i.e. no .223/5.56, no 7.62mm, etc.). ___
- Shooters may stand closer to the berms for the purpose of practice, training, or drills as long as it is not disruptive to other shooters wishing to shoot from the bench at either the 100 yard or 25 yard range. Those who are down range must be conscientious of those who are up range (at the bench) and should keep the muzzles of their firearms pointed in a safe direction as they walk to and from the bench, i.e. directly down at the ground, slung across the back, or holstered. ___
- We specifically wish for shotgun users NOT to shoot at the plywood target holders as it is rather destructive. We recommend you use the club provided movable 2x4” target holders and affix your cardboard as a backer, and use these for shotgun. ___
- Do not fire at the wooden upright (vertical) posts that retain the plywood target backers. As well, do not place targets ie clay pigeons on the tops of the posts.___
- Every member, upon viewing a violation of the range safety rules or an occurrence of "unsafe firearm handling", should bring such violations to the attention of the board of directors via an email to fmrodandgunclub@gmail.com. ________
- Carrying of loaded firearms is welcomed on club grounds. All loaded firearms carried on one’s person shall remain holstered or slung at all times, unless at the firing line or in case of an emergency. ___
- Please dispose of unfired faulty ammunition in the disposal boxed at reach range.____
- All equipment shall be in compliance with federal and state regulations. ___
I have read all the Range Rules and understand them as written.
Member name:
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Date:
FMRGC Range rules updated 2/26//2024
Please initial after each club/range rule, then sign and return with your renewal form.
ADULT RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY: In consideration of being allowed to enter or use the facilities, including but not limited to the shooting ranges (all of which are hereinafter referred to as the “Facilities”) and participate in the activities of the Fayetteville Manlius Rod and Gun Club located 4545 Whetstone Road, Manlius, NY 13104, (“FMRGC), I hereby agree to each of the following terms and conditions of this Agreement, and I have initialed each as having been read and understood by me:
I understand that shooting and/or firearms training and practice programs are HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES. This agreement prevents me, my heirs, family members, assigns and or legal representatives from recovering or bringing a claim against FMRGC in the event of any injury or death, including but not limited to malfunction of a firearm or ammunition, malfeasance of a person present at the range, or negligence of a person present at the range. _____ I agree
I certify that I am eighteen (18) years or older, and I hereby state that I have voluntarily requested to participate in firearms related activity at FMRGC, knowing and understanding fully, the inherent dangers of the activity, and assuming all risk thereof: ____ I agree
I have read the FMRGC Range Rules, a copy of which has been given to me by FMRGC. I understand these Range Rules may be amended from time to time and that I am responsible for reviewing the posted Range Rules when I use the FMRGC Facilities. I verify that, before using the Facilities, I agree to obey and comply with the Range Rules, general policies and rules of operation and administration of FMRGC. ____ I agree
I agree that prior to participating in or observing any shooting activities, I will inspect the Facilities, firearms and ammunition to be used and, if I believe anything is unsafe for any reason, I will advise a board member of FMRGC and will leave the unsafe portion of the Facilities immediately. ____ I agree
I acknowledge and fully understand that I and all others engaged in shooting, coaching, observing or training with firearms at FMRGC will be engaged in activities that involve inherent risks of serious personal injury including disability or death and severe social and economic losses which might result from my actions or inactions or the actions or inactions of others; such risks include but are not limited to: (A.) -my failure to abide by firearms safety rules or to properly handle or use firearms or ammunition; (B.) -the failure of others to abide by firearms safety rules or to properly handle or use firearms or ammunition; (C.) -the characteristics, including the design, manufacturing or other defects, of any firearm or ammunition being used by myself or others at FMRGC; (D.) -the characteristics, including the design, construction, and maintenance, of FMRGC’s Facilities including, but not limited to, the multiple firing point ranges; and (E.) -the inability of FMRGC personnel (including board members) to, at all times, monitor or supervise FMRGC members, their guests, and others using the FMRGC Facilities including said ranges. ____ I agree
I recognize that I may be asked to appear before the FMRGC board for violation of the Range Rules or for behavior deemed unsafe by FMRGC board members and disciplinary action may be determined including but not limited to my membership being revoked. Decisions regarding membership revocation are final and dues are nonrefundable. ____ I agree
I accept full responsibility for any damage or destruction I cause to FMRGC property, whether accidental, negligent, willful or otherwise. FMRGC property includes, but is not limited to, the facility, range equipment, target frames, target supports or mechanisms, firearms, signs, and all equipment, electrical and otherwise. ____ I agree
On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, I hereby assume all risk of personal injury, disability or death. The word “damages” includes, but is not limited to, the incurring of physical and emotional injury of any kind, loss of physical function, ability or capacity, medical expenses, lost wages or income, loss of consortium and any other compensatory damage. ____ I agree
On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, I hereby waive, release and discharge FMRGC and its officers, directors, board members, owners (members), agents, successors and assigns (“Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, actions or lawsuits seeking damages on account of any personal injury, disability or death occurring to myself or anyone else, caused in whole or in part or alleged to be so caused by the negligence of any of the Released Parties or caused by anyone else. ____ I agree
On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, I hereby agree to indemnify and defend the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, actions or lawsuits for any personal injury, disability or death occurring to myself or any other person which result entirely or in part from the actions, failure to act, or negligence of myself, my guests or minors for whom I am responsible. ____ I agree
I agree that this Adult Release, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement shall be interpreted per New York law and that any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the State of New York. ___
Membership at FMRGC will be available to persons who are legally able to possess a firearm. FMRGC Members must be in compliance at all times with all federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning ownership and handling of firearms. Membership will be granted, and may be revoked, at the sole discretion of FMRGC. ____ I agree
I certify as follows: (A.) -I am not currently on any drugs or medications that have the possibility of impairing my coordination or judgment. (B.) -I am not currently and have never been the subject of a criminal or any other proceeding that prevents me from legally owning, handling or possessing firearms under New York or Federal law; (C.) -that I can lawfully own, handle and possess a firearm; and, (D.) - that all information given in this Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, (E.) -I understand that providing incorrect information on this form may result in civil or criminal sanctions against me. ____ I agree
I am NOT an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, prescription or otherwise, or any other controlled substance. I further agree that I will not smoke, take, ingest, or otherwise use any drug, prescription or otherwise, that may impair my abilities, either physical, emotional or mental, before or during participation in any activity at FMRGC. ____ I agree
I recognize the safety of everyone at FMRGC is my responsibility and I agree not to cause harm to myself or others at FMRGC. ____ I agree
I recognize that if I do anything while using the Facilities (including in any of the parking areas of the Facility) to in any way intentionally cause personal injury (including death) to myself or that may intentionally or negligently cause personal injury (including death) to any third party or any property owned by any third party (including FMRGC), FMRGC shall have the right to bring a claim against me and/or my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to recover damage cause both to any property of FMRGC and to the business of FMRGC as a result of such acts. ____ I agree
I agree that while I am allowed to take and use photographs, film, digital video tape or other recording medium and visual/audio images, I will not portray FMRGC and/or any of the board members in an unfavorable light. I further agree that I will use said images and video only for personal use and that commercial use of such images and video is prohibited. I agree that any use of said photos or video in a manner not approved by FMRGC shall be removed from whatever forum, publication, or manner at the request of FMRGC and that the cost of any potential action arising from said use shall be my sole cost. ____ I agree
I understand that there may be minor changes and additions to the Range Safety Rules, and I agree to abide by any changes to said Range Safety Rules. I understand that it is my duty to stay informed of any posted changes to the Range Safety Rules, and that violation of a Rule based on a lack of knowledge of a change still constitutes a rule. ____ I agree
I hereby verify and confirm that I am the actual person signing this waiver, that I understand everything set forth above and that I have knowingly given up substantial legal rights by signing below, and I am doing this voluntarily.
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Date: FMRGC Waiver Updated 2/19/2024
Fayetteville Manlius Outdoors (Rod and Gun) Club
Membership Application
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Please check one of the following statements that best applies to you:
I have sufficient experience with the handling of firearms that I feel confident in my ability to adhere to the rules regarding firearm safety. _____
I have limited or minimal previous experience with safe firearm handling and I wish to have a formal range orientation supervised by a board member. _____
By signing below, I hereby affirm:
- I am the above individual and that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge,
- I am not prohibited from possessing a firearm,
- I agree to abide by the FMRGC Rules as discussed and provided to me, and violation of the rules governing use of the FMRGC Facilities and Range can result in the revocation of membership.
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Membership application updated 4/1/2024