Markham Park Target Range
Skeet and Trap Field Rules
These rules and regulations are designed to ensure that your visit at the range, whether you are a newcomer or a veteran marksperson, is as enjoyable and as safe as possible. Please read and follow all rules carefully.
- Make all guns safe:
- Keep all actions open or broken.
- Keep muzzles pointed at the ground or up in the air.
- Do not shoulder guns except on the skeet and trap fields.
- Hearing and eye protection are mandatory.
- Shot larger than 7 1/2 or gauges larger than 12 are prohibited.
- Assault-type shotguns are prohibited. Shotguns must have a full-length stock. Pistol grip shotguns and any shotguns with a barrel length shorter than 26 inches are not allowed.
- Shotgun sighting in and patterning are allowed only with the permission of a range officer and only in designated areas.
- All shooting games, competitions, and rounds must take place within the designated limits of the skeet and trap fields.
- Rangemaster or assistant rangemaster will make final determination regarding shooting during inclement weather.
- Shotguns are to be loaded only on station. Guns must be unloaded before leaving the station. No more than two shells may be loaded at one time. Trap shooters will not close the action of their shotgun until it is their turn to shoot.
- To prevent overshooting, doubles are not permitted on station eight.
- A round of skeet consists of 25 regular targets plus four sighters only. A round of trap consists of 25 regular targets plus one sighter only.
- When a range officer is in a trap house and the red warning flag is raised, shooters on the fields must not handle firearms.
- Only shooters participating in a round are permitted on the fields. Junior shooters (ages 10-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Skeet and trap squads shall consist of no more than five shooters.
- Children must not be left unattended. (Broward County Ordinance 25.5-13).
- Only range officers are permitted in the trap and skeet houses and in the observation chairs. Only range officers can handle electrical pull cords and pull rounds. Only range officers can lead and perform maintenance on skeet and trap machines.
- Automobiles, motorcycles, and scooters are not permitted on the range access roads. (Broward County ordinance 25.5, 2E 1, 3).
- County ordinances prohibit the private sale of firearms and/or related items at the range. (Broward County Ordinance 25.5 5-7).
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the range. (Broward County Ordinance 25.5-6A, B).
- Parking in designated parking areas only.
All shooters must present a current valid photo I.D. The Rangemaster will remove any shooter whose behavior is detrimental to the safe operation of the range.
Range officers will be glad to answer any additional questions you might have. Your suggestions and comments on range procedures and practices are welcome. You can leave your suggestions at the rangemaster's office following your visit or e-mail.
