Before using the Šaudymo centras shooting range in Vilnius, please read the shooting range rules and firearm safety requirements.
These rules establish the procedures for using the shooting range, requirements for the safe handling of firearms, compliance with the instructions of the Range Officer or Shooting Instructor, and other requirements applicable to persons present at the shooting range.
All participants must comply with the safety requirements and follow the instructions of the Range Officer or Shooting Instructor.
APPROVED
by the Director of UAB Šaudymo centras
12 June 2024, No. 2
1. The shooting range rules of UAB Šaudymo centras (hereinafter – the Rules) regulate access to the shooting range; the bringing in and removal, storage, issue, return and use of firearms and ammunition; firearm safety requirements; and the rights and duties of the operating personnel in accordance with the requirements established by Order No. V-383 of the Commissioner General of the Lithuanian Police of 30 June 2003 concerning shooting ranges and their premises and the procedure for the use, rental and lending of firearms at shooting ranges (hereinafter – the Procedure).
These Rules apply to all persons present at the shooting range located at Pramonės g. 107-1, Vilnius, Lithuania.
2. The activities of UAB Šaudymo centras, applicable definitions, and the requirements for the installation and operation of the shooting range are established in the Procedure.
3. The shooting range plan, including the layout of the range, firing zones, safety zones, protective engineering installations, characteristics of the equipment used during shooting, and the categories, types and calibres of firearms permitted for use, is specified in the shooting range technical documentation.
4. Firearms and ammunition used for commercial activities related to the operation of the shooting range shall be acquired and stored, firearms shall be registered and re-registered, and records of firearms and ammunition shall be maintained in accordance with the procedure established by the Commissioner General of the Lithuanian Police.
5. UAB Šaudymo centras, holding a licence to operate the shooting range and having installed a firearm storage facility in accordance with the applicable requirements, may rent or lend its firearms to natural or legal persons for shooting practice or competitions taking place at the shooting range and may also sell ammunition in accordance with the applicable procedure.
6. Before renting, lending or otherwise providing a firearm or ammunition for use, or selling ammunition, the armourer of UAB Šaudymo centras shall require the individual to present an identity document and shall verify through the electronic services system of the Lithuanian Police whether a permit authorising the possession or carrying of the relevant type of firearm is valid, where the individual holds such a permit.
For persons wishing to shoot at the range who do not hold such a permit, the firearm and ammunition shall be collected from the armourer by a Range Officer appointed by UAB Šaudymo centras and shall be handed over for use only at the firing line.
7. Under the supervision of UAB Šaudymo centras, individuals may be permitted to shoot firearms belonging to them and/or use ammunition belonging to them.
In such cases, the Range Officer shall verify that the firearm details stated in the firearm documentation correspond to the firearm presented and, where applicable, verify the ammunition. Only after confirming that the information corresponds may the Range Officer allow the person to use the firearm or ammunition.
Another person, including a person who does not hold a permit authorising the possession or carrying of a firearm, may also be permitted to shoot the firearm provided that the person temporarily transferring the firearm remains beside the person using it.
8. All shooting at the range shall take place under the supervision of a Range Officer.
Persons wishing to shoot must receive a safety briefing from the Range Officer concerning the safe use of the shooting range and firearms and must sign the safety briefing register.
The register shall include the date and time of the person's visit, first name and surname, the identification numbers of the firearms intended to be used, the signature of the Range Officer and the signature of the person wishing to shoot.
A safety briefing is not required for persons with sufficient firearm-handling experience (at least three years), provided that such persons are included in a list approved by the head of the European natural or legal person operating the shooting range. In such cases, the field for the shooter's signature in the safety briefing register may be left blank.
9. Persons with sufficient firearm-handling experience of at least three years may shoot firearms belonging to them and/or use their own ammunition without a Range Officer, provided that they are included in a list approved by the head of UAB Šaudymo centras.
10. During shooting, only the Range Officer, Shooting Instructor and persons who are shooting may be present at the firing line.
11. At any one time, shooting at the firing line may take place only with long guns or handguns, and with smoothbore or rifled firearms as permitted by the range operating procedures.
12. All commands at the shooting range shall be given only by the Range Officer.
13. Firearms brought onto or removed from the firing line must be unloaded, with the magazine removed, and carried in a case, bag or another item designed for transporting firearms.
Break-action firearms whose construction prevents firing while open may be carried in the open position.
Firearms may be removed from their cases, loaded and prepared for shooting only at the firing line.
14. Between shots, a person may put down a firearm only with the barrel pointed towards the targets and only after ammunition or the magazine has been removed. Long firearms may be placed in an appropriate gun rack where applicable.
A firearm may be removed from the firing line only with the permission of the Range Officer.
15. In the event of an accident or dangerous situation, or if a person, animal or vehicle enters the firing zone, the Range Officer must immediately give the command to cease fire.
16. Upon hearing the command to cease fire, a shooter must immediately remove the magazine and any ammunition from the firearm and, without leaving their position, present the firearm to the Range Officer with the action open so that the Range Officer can verify that the firearm is unloaded.
Firearms left at the firing line must remain pointed towards the targets.
17. It is prohibited at the shooting range to:
17.1. issue defective firearms or shoot with defective firearms;
17.2. aim a firearm at targets or other objects when not at the firing line;
17.3. shoot or load a firearm at the firing line without the permission or command of the Range Officer;
17.4. point a firearm in an unsafe direction at the firing line;
17.5. touch a firearm while persons or animals are present in the firing zone;
17.6. keep a finger on the trigger when there is no immediate need to fire;
17.7. leave a loaded firearm unattended;
17.8. touch another person's firearm without the owner's permission;
17.9. shoot at targets assigned to other persons;
17.10. take a loaded firearm outside the firing line;
17.11. shoot at objects other than designated targets;
17.12. use a firearm for purposes other than those for which it is intended;
17.13. allow persons who do not possess documentation confirming their right to possess or carry the relevant type of firearm to shoot an automatic firearm;
17.14. use ammunition for which the shooting range is not designed or approved;
17.15. allow persons under the influence of alcohol, narcotic, psychotropic or other psychoactive substances to shoot;
17.16. keep firearms loaded after shooting has been stopped for any reason. Firearms may be loaded again only after permission or a command has been given by the Range Officer.
18. The head of UAB Šaudymo centras shall, in accordance with the applicable procedure and no later than five working days in advance, notify the police authority of planned shooting competitions.
The head of UAB Šaudymo centras shall also ensure that medical personnel are present during shooting competitions and that, during shooting practice, a Range Officer or Shooting Instructor capable of providing first aid in the event of an accident is present.
19. The head of UAB Šaudymo centras shall ensure that only persons who are legally entitled to use Category A or B firearms and who have sufficient qualifications, including at least three years of firearm-use experience, are appointed as Range Officers or Shooting Instructors.
Range Officers and Shooting Instructors must be able to provide first aid and must hold a valid health knowledge certification.
During shooting competitions, practice sessions and training, the Range Officer or Shooting Instructor must wear clothing clearly marked “Range Officer” or “Shooting Instructor”.
20. Firearm safety requirements must be displayed in clearly visible locations at the UAB Šaudymo centras shooting range.
UAB Šaudymo centras must provide shooters with access to hearing protection and protective glasses or other appropriate eye protection.
