Unfortunately, there have been ranges closed due to violations of federal, state, and local regulations. Typically a range operator
is notified of a violation then decides to close the range rather than deal with the regulators. It is very important for range
operators to be familiar with state and local laws which may have an impact on their operation. It is also very important for
range operators to understand a multitude of federal regulations which they must comply with. The most common violations we
see in the shooting range industry are violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) the Clean Water Act (CWA) and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations (OSHA) which would include but would not be limited to those regulations
dealing with exposure to lead and other contaminants, as well as other range hazards.
Another important point is that you do
not necessarily have to own a range for these regulations to apply. For example, if you are a law enforcement agency who rents
or just borrows a range, many of the regulations would apply to "your operation". Did you know that when you have a worker or
employee who is exposed to lead at any level, OSHA requires a certain amount of training? Did you know that OSHA may consider
volunteers at a private club "workers"?
If you need assistance with regulatory issues contact me. I have many years experience
dealing with OSHA and EPA regulatory issues.
Regulatory Compliance Assistance