Terms of service

Terms of Service

Last Updated: 3/27/2026

Contact Information

Lima SABRES Shooting Association

5090 Hanthorn Road • Lima, Ohio 45806

PO Box 84 • Lima, Ohio 45802

www.limasabres.com

info@limasabres.com

By engaging in our services, utilizing our facilities or obtaining Membership within the Association you agree to these terms and conditions (Rules). These rules serve as a guide to safe shooting on Association grounds and are subject to change. They are not all-inclusive to the safe and responsible use, handling, transportation or ownership of firearms, their accessories, nor the varying legalities thereof. You hereby agree that you have been provided a copy of these rules, either in print or ON-LINE; that you have read, understand and will abide by these rules:

(Lima SABRES Shooting Association, LSSA, SABRES, Association, Club), an IRS 501(c)(7.) Corporation was incorporated in 1975 for the purpose of establishing a permanent shooting range for the Lima Allen County area. General Membership Meetings are conducted on the last Wednesday of the month, January through October, at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. Board Meetings are open to Membership and commence after adjournment of the General Meeting. The Association depends on funds raised from dues, matches, and rental of the association’s ranges and facilities to cover expenses incurred while developing and maintaining it’s 80+ acre property on Hanthorn Road.

Scheduled events, to include training, matches, and maintenance may cause specific ranges to be closed to member use for limited periods. Matches are normally held on weekends and are open to the public for a nominal fee. Range rental or rental of the clubhouse may also cause specific ranges or the clubhouse to be closed to members for limited periods. Unless approved by the Membership and published prior to the date of closure, at no time will All ranges be closed for an event; except for mowing, maintenance or matters of National Security. In general, one or more ranges will remain open and available for member use during scheduled events.

Announcements, Range Schedules and a Calendar of Events are posted at the clubhouse, in the newsletter and on-line at www.limasabres.com for everyone’s convenience.

Under no circumstances are members allowed to use the facility with the intent to profit without approval from the Board of Directors.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

All applications for membership shall be submitted with the current initiation fees and Annual or Life Membership dues. Memberships are INDIVIDUAL memberships in the Association. Residents within your immediate household are welcome with your attendance, however, membership and facility access rights are non-transferable and are invalid without your immediate presence.
The Applicant shall attend the next membership meeting following notification to receive indoctrination of the Safety Rules and mandatory walk-through of the ranges and facilities. If the Applicant is unable to attend a meeting, an Officer or Director of the club may conduct the safety indoctrination by appointment. An
Applicant may not use the ranges outside of Public events until the safety indoctrination has been completed and the Applicant is processed by the Secretary. The Secretary will issue the new member their gate card.
Each Applicant will be provided a copy of the Safety Rules during indoctrination. Safety Rules shall also be available for viewing online or DOWNLOAD from the Lima SABRES website. Copies of the Association By Laws, Standard Operating Procedures and Rules are maintained for review in the clubhouse. Members may also request and are entitled to receive a copy of Association financial reports.
An Applicant shall not be issued a gate card until a signed Safety Certificate attesting to receipt, and Agreement to abide by Association Rules (Terms of Service) has been received and processed by the Secretary.
Annual memberships are not pro-rated and are valid through February 28th .
Membership Renewals require the submission of current fees and Annual Self-Certification of Safety Indoctrination by reviewing the safety video (if available).

Abuse, misuse and carelessness have no place at a shooting facility. Therefore, LSSA has established General Rules that apply to all ranges and Association property. Range Specific Rules supplement the General Rules. These rules seek to establish conditions for safe and enjoyable experiences by our members while using the facilities of the Association, but are not all inclusive to the safe handling or shooting of firearms on this or any range; nor the many and varied legalities of firearm ownership. Violation of these rules can lead to revocation of membership privileges. Please be aware that the rules contained herein apply to ‘general use’ of Association facilities by Members and their guests. At times, you may observe board approved training and events, whether provided by the Association or by 3rd parties, which have been exempted from certain rules or provisions in order to facilitate the unique requirements, or advanced nature, of that specific activity.
GENERAL RULES

On a firing range, there is one and only one firing line; nobody may shoot ahead of the firing line.
Everyone needs to act as Range Officer. ANYONE CAN CALL CEASE-FIRE!
Ear and eye protection must be worn on the firing line..
Firearms may not be handled while people are down range. This includes transporting uncased firearms to and from vehicles. No LOADED firearms may be left on shooting benches or mats while people are down range. Before going down range shooters must make sure all firearms on the firing line are unloaded, actions open and magazines out. The use of Empty Chamber Indicators is recommended.
Drugs of abuse, or otherwise legal but illicitly used drugs, drug paraphernalia and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Association grounds at all times.
SPECIAL NOTE: Marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law (Controlled Substances Act). This creates a direct conflict with Ohio state legalization. Federal law (Gun Control Act of 1968, specifically 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)) prohibits any person who is an "unlawful user of or addicted to" any controlled substance from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing any firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate commerce. This applies to marijuana users—even if use is legal and regulated under Ohio law for recreational or medical purposes. There is no exception for state-legal cannabis. "Unlawful user" is interpreted by the ATF/BATFE as current use or a pattern of use (e.g., recent or habitual use reasonably covering the present time). Evidence like a medical marijuana card, recent purchase from a dispensary, or admission of use can trigger this.. When buying a firearm from a licensed dealer (FFL), you must complete ATF Form 4473. Question 11.e. (or equivalent) asks if you are an unlawful user of or addicted to marijuana or other controlled substances. The form includes this explicit warning: "The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medical or recreational purposes in the state where you reside." Answering "no" while actively using marijuana (or having a card/pattern of use) can constitute a federal felony (false statement on the form, plus prohibited person in possession). Dealers cannot transfer a firearm if they have "reasonable cause to believe" the buyer is an unlawful user (e.g., known cardholder). This prohibition applies regardless of whether you have a medical card, use recreationally under Ohio law, or simply possess/consume cannabis. It covers purchase, possession, and even carrying in many cases. Private sales in Ohio (non-FFL) may not involve Form 4473 or NICS background checks, but federal possession rules still apply if you're a user. Penalties for violating federal gun laws as a prohibited person can include felony charges, fines, and up to 10–15 years in prison, depending on circumstances. If you use marijuana (recreationally or medically under Ohio law): You are generally a federally prohibited person for firearms/ammunition. Buying from a dealer risks felony charges for lying on Form 4473. Possession of both can lead to federal prosecution (often triggered if discovered during a stop, search, or other investigation). If you want to own/possess guns legally under federal law: You should not use marijuana or hold a medical card. Ceasing use may not immediately clear you if there's a recent pattern. Ohio state authorities generally do not enforce the federal prohibition directly, but federal agencies (ATF, DEA, FBI) can. Discovery often happens via combined state-federal encounters.
Therefore the use, possession, consumption of marijuana, THC, CBD, Hemp and their derivatives in any form; in addition to the possession of paraphernalia for the same are prohibited upon Association grounds at all times.
No glass is permitted on a range and glass objects may not be used as targets.
Skipping shots off the ground on all ranges is prohibited. Balls or other ground based targets and exploding targets (e.g. Tannerite) are prohibited on all ranges.
Shooters must supply and attach their own targets to LSSA supplied plastic backers. Do not attach targets to cross supports, wooden frames, uprights or Association structures.
Targets must be positioned on the provided target backers to permit firing into the designated backstop for the shooting distance. Place your target at the appropriate height to ensure your bullet directly impacts the backstop.
Please remove your target and properly dispose of it when you have completed firing. Police the firing line and range by removing and properly disposing of, or recycling all spent brass, cases, hulls and trash when you have completed firing.
No targets of any kind may be placed on top of a backstop. Know your target and what is beyond it!
Do not crossfire to another target. Only fire at the target associated with your firing point.
Fully automatic firearms are prohibited without Board approval.
No unauthorized hunting or trapping is permitted on property owned by the Association.
Children, guests and family members under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Guests must be accompanied by a Club member and may use the facilities a maximum of two (2) times with an Annual Member without applying for membership. Life Members have no limit on Guest visitation. Members are
responsible for their guests and must sign the guest in. Guest forms are in the white mailbox on the porch.
The HANDLING of LOADED firearms is prohibited within the clubhouse. Note: This DOES NOT prohibit the display or handling of UNLOADED firearms, nor the lawful carry of loaded Open or CCW firearms within the clubhouse. *Air guns approved by the Match Director for competition purposes and during scheduled
events only are permitted to be loaded, handled and discharged in the course of competition or practice within the clubhouse.
As a courtesy to our neighbors, shooting is not permitted on any range before 9:00 a.m. Sundays; nor upon illumination of the security lights or during Monthly Meetings without Board approval.
Theft, unauthorized access to storage buildings or target pit, the willful destruction, defacing or vandalism of Association property and careless or reckless discharge of firearms is prohibited.
Fighting, threats and acts of intimidation are prohibited.
Obey the posted speed limit to help keep the driveway in good condition.
If the parking lot at the clubhouse is gated, use ‘Taviano Way’ to access the 25/50/Kelley’s Korner ranges.
Fishing is catch and release only.
Swimming in and ice skating on the pond are prohibited.
Bump Fire Stocks or devices attached to the firearms to increase rate of fire are only permitted on Kelley’s Korner. Projectiles must impact the backstop!
As a Member it is your duty and responsibility to report observed violations to an Officer or Director of the Club. If you do not wish to confront a person who is disobeying Association rules, get the license plate number of their vehicle, a description of the person and report the incident immediately. Incident Report Forms are stored in the mailbox on the porch.
Send the completed Incident Report Form to:
Lima SABRES Shooting Association • P.O. Box. 84 • Lima Ohio 45802
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1!
If needed, please call the Contacts as listed at the clubhouse.

RANGE SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

KELLEY’S KORNER PLINKING RANGE

This range may be reserved.
Firing must be from the designated firing line; nobody may shoot ahead of the firing line.
Any caliber handgun or rifle may be used on this range.
Shotguns may be fired on the far WEST end of this range only. Shot and slugs must directly impact the berm.
DO NOT SHOOT THE TARGET BACKERS.
Firearms may not be handled while people are down range. This includes transporting uncased firearms to and from vehicles. No loaded firearms may be left on shooting benches or mats while people are down range.
Before going down range shooters must make sure all firearms on the firing line are unloaded, actions open, magazines out. The use of Empty Chamber Indicators is recommended.
Shooters must supply and attach their own targets to LSSA supplied plastic backers. Place your target at the appropriate height to ensure your bullet directly impacts the berm. Do not attach targets to cross supports,
wooden frames, uprights or Association structures. Please remove your target and properly dispose of it when you have completed firing.
Police the firing line and range by removing and properly disposing of, or recycling, spent brass, cases, hulls and trash when you have completed firing.
This range will be CLOSED when Scheduled Firing from the 300-yard firing line is in progress.

LOWRY RIFLE RANGE

Firing must be from the designated covered firing line or the grass pad south of the covered firing line; nobody may shoot ahead of the firing line. Please note: Firing may be done from the lower grass range used for high power. Do not proceed down-range until you have confirmed that it is safe to do so.
The 300-yard firing line is for CLUB SANCTIONED EVENTS ONLY!
Use of the target pit and carriers incurs additional responsibilities and is therefore restricted to properly trained and authorized persons only. Contact the High Power Director for training and access information.
Any caliber rifle, handgun, muzzle-loader or shotgun may be fired on this range.
Firearms may not be handled while people are down range. This includes transporting uncased firearms to and from vehicles. No loaded firearms may be left on shooting benches or mats while people are down range. Before going down range shooters must make sure all firearms on the firing line are unloaded, actions open, magazines out. The use of Empty Chamber Indicators is recommended.
Scheduled High-Power Events Only: Uncased rifles may be transported between Stages of Scheduled Competition or Practice while persons are down range provided that:
A. The rifle is properly secured in a range cart commonly used for such competition.
B. Magazines are out of the rifle and an Empty Chamber Indicators has been inserted.
C. It is a declared Stage Change and the Range Officer has verified provisions A. and B. are met.
The muzzle of all firearms must be pointed in a safe direction at all times, be pointed down range, or stored upright in the provided racks with actions open until ready to fire. The use of Empty Chamber Indicators is recommended.
Metal targets may not be used unless they meet the requirements below:
Metal targets must be reactive. Reactive targets must be positioned at the base of the backstop to avoid skipping shots off the ground and at an appropriate height to ensure your bullet directly impacts the backstop. The metallic silhouettes may be shot with either handgun or rifle. NO ARMOR PIERCING ROUNDS. Stationary metal targets may only be used for club sanctioned handgun competitions.
Shooters must supply and attach their own targets to LSSA supplied plastic backers. Place your target at the appropriate height to ensure your bullet directly impacts the berm. Do not attach targets to cross supports, wooden frames, uprights or Association structures. Please remove your target and properly dispose of it when you have completed firing.
Police the firing line and range by removing and properly disposing of, or recycling, spent brass, cases, hulls and trash when you have completed firing.
Anyone using the rifle range needs to be aware that someone could be firing on the grass rifle pad. They will need to work accordingly with that person in order to proceed down range.

BURKY’S BUNKER 25-YARD AND CAMP TUCKER 50-YARD RANGES

These ranges may be reserved.
Check enclosed buildings BEFORE proceeding down range!
Any caliber handgun and Rim-Fire rifles are permitted on the 25- and 50-yard ranges. Pistol Caliber Carbines are allowed.
Centerfire rifles are allowed. Although they are NOT permitted to be used on any steel targets of any kind. Termination from the club is highly probable if caught.
No shotguns or handgun shot-shells are permitted on the 25 or 50 yard ranges. (*Special permission may be granted for law enforcement training or with Board Approval)
Firearms may not be handled while people are down range. This includes transporting uncased firearms to and from vehicles. No loaded firearms may be left on shooting benches or mats while people are down range. Before going down range shooters must make sure all firearms on the firing line are unloaded, actions open, magazines out. The use of Empty Chamber Indicators is recommended.
TWENTY FIVE YARD RANGE (BURKY’S BUNKER) ONLY: A firing line may be established closer to the backstop by a shooter or group of shooters when the range is not already in use. If another shooter wishes to use the range, the firing line may have to be moved back. In all cases, shooters should be willing to
accommodate other shooters wishing to use the range.

FIFTY YARD RANGE (CAMP TUCKER): This is a fifty yard range only. Firing may must be done from the designated covered firing line or from within the shooting house; nobody may shoot ahead of the firing line. (*Special permission may be granted for law enforcement training or with Board Approval)
The muzzle of all firearms must be pointed in a safe direction at all times, be pointed down range, or stored upright in the provided racks with actions open until ready to fire. The use of Empty Chamber Indicators is recommended.
Shooters must supply and attach their own targets to LSSA supplied plastic backers. Place your target at the appropriate height to ensure your bullet directly impacts the berm. Do not attach targets to cross supports, wooden frames, uprights or Association structures. Please remove your target and properly dispose of it when you have completed firing.
Police the firing line and range by removing and properly disposing of, or recycling, spent brass, cases, and trash when you have completed firing.
Metal targets may not be used unless they meet the requirements below:
Metal targets must be reactive. Reactive targets must be positioned at the base of the backstop to avoid skipping shots off the ground and at an appropriate height to ensure your bullet directly impacts the backstop. Club provided plate rack may only be shot with calibers specified on the table. Absolutely no magnum or high velocity rounds may be used. This includes .223.
Stationary metal targets may only be used for Club sanctioned handgun competitions.

TAVIANO TRAP RANGE

Only authorized and trained personnel provided by the Club are permitted to operate LSSA trap machines.
Hand or privately owned trap throwers of any kind are only permitted to be used in-line with the trap houses. Targets may not be thrown from the discharge side (front) of the trap houses. This must be done between trap houses 2 and 3, throwing towards the east with no shot larger than 7 shot.
Shotguns shall only be loaded when it is your turn to shoot. Shotguns may only be discharged in the direction that birds are normally thrown.
Stay parallel with the trap houses while shooting.
Chain off BOTH ends of ‘Taviano Way’ while shooting. Chains and stands are located at the drive entrances near the clubhouse and at the 50-yard building.
‘Taviano Way’ MUST remain open while the 300-yard rifle range is in use.
No hand throwing of birds while the 300-yard rifle range is in use.
Police the trap field by removing and properly disposing of, or recycling, spent hulls and trash when you have completed firing.
Pattering of Shotguns may be done on the pattering board placed on the trap field. Distances are marked at 30- and 40-yards. NO STEEL SHOT IS TO BE USED.

ARCHERY RANGE

No firearms are permitted to be discharged on the Archery Range.
Shoot only authorized targets and maintain awareness of potential pedestrian traffic accessing the range at all times!
No broad-heads are permitted to be used in LSSA provided bag targets or Silhouettes.
Users of the LSSA Archery Tower assume all risk and liability for injury or accident. Climb with care, maintaining three points of contact at all times.