Range Rules

  • Safe muzzle management of all firearms on the range.
  • Always practice safe trigger finger management.
  • Treat all firearms as though they are loaded.
  • Be sure of a safe target area before firing.
  • Eye and ear protection must always be worn while on the range.
  • Closed toe shoes are required.
  • Drawing from a holster is only authorized if you have completed WBA’s Holster Certification seminar.
  • WBA has a zero-tolerance drug/alcohol policy. Drug and alcohol use is strictly prohibited.
  • Guns may only be loaded while inside the firing stall. BEFORE leaving the stall, all firearms must be visually and physically inspected to ensure they are free of all live ammunition and magazines must be removed. Shooters wanting to conceal carry must load and holster before leaving the stall.
  • All shooting must be controlled. Any damage to the range caused by shooters will hold shooters liable to pay for damages. Only shoot as fast as you can safely keep rounds on the target.
  • All firearms and ammunition are subject to inspection to ensure that it is safe to shoot on our range. No tracer, armor piercing, incendiary, birdshot, or black powder ammunition is allowed. 
  • Only one person shooting in a stall at a time. Spectators not firing need to allow appropriate distance for a range safety officer to interact with a shooter, if needed.
  • No food or drinks in the range.
  • Rifles and shotguns must have 3 points of contact.
  • Open toed footwear is NOT permitted, this includes Crocs.
  • Do not move forward of the firing line. Consult an RSO if an item falls forward of the shooting stall.
  • The RSOs are here to keep it safe and fun! They have unquestionable authority regarding safety on the range. Any concerns shall be directed to the Rangemaster or Manager.
  • If a cease fire is called or an alarm is sounded, immediately STOP what you are doing, bench all firearms and step back from the line.
  • Rental guns must remain in the stalls they are assigned to. Shooters may switch stalls, however, the firearm must stay in the assigned stall. Shooters shall leave rented firearms in stall when shooting is finished. The RSO will remove rental firearms from the range.
  • Leave the range stall clean for the next user.
  • No private instruction allowed in the range without authorized consent from White Birch Armory management.

Age & Rental Policy

Foreign National Policy

Foreign Nationals: prohibited from possessing firearms while in the United States unless they are a citizen or national of the Visa Waiver Program (below) or meet any ONE of the below listed exceptions in section 922(y)(2) of the GCA.

A non-immigrant alien is someone who is in the United States on a temporary basis, usually on a work, student, or tourist visa. Under the provisions of 27 CFR 178.97, non-immigrant aliens are prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms and ammunition while in the United States unless they are a citizen or national of the Visa Waiver Program (below) or meet any ONE of the below listed exceptions in section 922(y)(2) of the GCA.

  1. Possess a hunting license or permit lawfully issued by the Federal Government, a State, or local government, or an Indian tribe federally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which is valid and unexpired. The hunting license does not have to be from the State from New Hampshire. There are several on-line sites where a prospective hunter can get a license. Any state is fine as long as it is valid.
  2. Were admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes.
  3. Is an official representative of a foreign government who is accredited to the United States Government or the Government’s mission to an international organization having its headquarters in the United States.
  4. Are an official of a foreign government or are designated as a distinguished foreign visitor by the Department of State.
  5. Are a foreign law enforcement officer of a friendly foreign government entering the United States on official law enforcement business.
  6. Has received a waiver issued by the Attorney General of the United States or Department of Justice and obtaining approval under section 922(y)(3).

Permanent resident aliens and aliens lawfully admitted to the U.S. without a visa (e.g. Visa Waiver Program) do not fall within the prohibition, and therefore do not need to meet one of the above exemptions to rent and shoot a firearm.

A penalty for violation of this federal law is imprisonment of 5-10 years per occurrence. We do not want to go to prison, nor do we want you to go to prison.  If you are here from another country and do not meet the criteria for permitted persons, you may not shoot at White Birch Armory.

Participating Countries

The following 41 countries are Visa Waiver Program participants:

  • Andorra
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/visit/visa-waiver-program.html