Validity

1. This Regulation applies to shooting practice outside of active service and military shooting, and is not applicable to hunting greater shooting. Separate regulations will be issued for the latter.

1. The following shooting ranges located within the political municipality of Glarus Nord are owned by the political municipality of Glarus Nord

a) 300 m shooting range Allmeind, Landstrasse, Bilten

b) 300 m shooting range Fennen, Badstrasse, Niederurnen

c) 25 m / 50 m shooting range Fennen, Badstrasse, Niederurnen

d) 300 m shooting range Feldbach, Mollis

2. As the owner, the municipality shall make the shooting ranges (excluding the shooters' lounge) available free of charge to the participating shooting clubs for the conduct of their ordinary shooting exercises and events.

1. The Municipality of Glarus Nord leases the shooting ranges, including the clubhouses, to the following shooting clubs

a) 300 m range Bilten: Feldschützen Bilten and Schützenverein Nuolen

b) 300 m range Niederurnen: Standschützen Niederurnen, Schützenverein Nieder- / Oberurnen and Militärschiessverein Näfels

c) 50 m range Niederurnen: Standschützen Niederurnen

d) 300 m range Mollis: Schützen Mollis, Schützenverein Kerenzen

2. Due to the extraordinary noise pollution in the Municipality of Glarus Nord, the facilities may not be rented to any further external shooting clubs.

3. When used by military units and for courses, supervision by the range master of the respective shooting range must be ensured for the entire duration of the shooting exercise.

1. Approval of the annual shooting range occupancy (shooting schedules).

2. Approval of structural measures.

3. Processing of applications and the granting of shooting permits for shooting events on weekdays and outside regular shooting hours.

4. Approval of job descriptions for the facility manager.

5. Allocation of clubs to the facilities.

1. The Municipal Council has appointed a supervisory commission for the shooting ranges. The following representatives are members of this commission

a) 2 representatives of the Allmeind Shooting Range, Landstrasse, Bilten

b) 2 representatives of the Fennen 300 m Shooting Range, Badstrasse, Niederurnen

c) 2 representatives of the Feldbach Shooting Range, Mollis

d) 1 representative of the Glarus Nord Municipal Council (Security Department)

e) 1 representative of the Glarus Nord Real Estate Department

f) 1 representative of the Fennen 25 m / 50 m Shooting Range, Badstrasse, Niederurnen

2. The chairmanship shall be assumed by the representative of the Municipal Council.

1. Supervision of the Operations Committee.

2. Issuance of regulations or directives etc. for the operation and order of the facilities if necessary.

3. Acknowledgment of the shooting schedules.

4. Approval of the annual operating accounts of the individual shooting ranges.

5. Acknowledgment of reports of special events.

1. A Plant Operations Commission is responsible for the operation of each plant.

2. The Plant Operations Commissions are composed of representatives from the associations assigned to the plant and consist of at least three persons.

3. It is incumbent upon the associations to appoint the Plant Operations Commission. It constitutes itself.

1. Responsibility for the shooting ranges regarding condition, operational safety, and order.

2. Election of the necessary officials (range officers).

3. Issuance of any required job descriptions. The officials are subordinate to the Operating Commission.

4. Preparation of the shooting schedule in collaboration with the respective clubs, each time before the start of the annual shooting operations.

5. Forwarding of the shooting schedule to the owner for approval and to the Supervisory Commission for their information, as well as to the involved neighbors and other designated bodies.

6. Maintenance of a dedicated operating account according to the chart of accounts provided by the Supervisory Commission, with auditing by an an independent third party.

7. Determination of the usage fee (shooting fees) for the shooting range, to be submitted to the Supervisory Commission. Except when used by military units.

8. Immediate reporting to the Supervisory Commission in the event of special occurrences or damage.

9. Early application to the owner for permission to conduct large shooting events, such as cantonal shooting festivals or similar events.

10. Reporting of annual shot counts to the Supervisory Commission.

11. Reporting the composition of the Operating Commission to the Supervisory Commission.

12. Issuance of further regulations.

13. Settlement with military units shall be carried out immediately after the conclusion of the shooting event by the range officer.

1. Structural adaptations or alterations to the buildings and facilities require the consent of the owner, even if the execution is carried out by the user of the facility.

1. Firing operations are organized and supervised by the Operating Commission and the associations. The regulations and decrees issued by the DDPS concerning out-of-service shooting activities (including the publication of shooting days and ammunition orders) apply.

1. Clubs and individual shooters are obliged to be members of the Accident Insurance for Swiss Shooting Clubs (USS). The range master and auxiliary personnel must be included in the insurance.

1. The following points are decisive for determining the shooting days

a) Compliance with the cantonal order of the Department of Construction and Environment

b) Concentration of shooting on as few shooting days as possible

c) Shooting not to commence before 08:00

d) No shooting operations are permitted during lunchtime (12:00-13:00)

e) Full utilization of the shooting range.

f) Sundays in special cases.

1. The use of the Rifleman's Lounge is regulated by a separate set of rules.

1. Shooting practice outside of the official shooting schedule is only possible in exceptional cases with written justification. Such requests must be submitted in good time to the Municipality of Glarus Nord, Security Department.

1. The designated shooting master for the day is responsible for the barriers and safety measures towards third parties. The municipality, the supervisory and operating commission decline any liability arising from the failure to implement these measures.

1. Firing at short distances within danger zone 1 of the 300 m range is not permitted, nor is firing with automatic weapons on the entire shooting range. Steel-core and tracer ammunition may not be used.

2. The sighting-in of hunting weapons must take place on the specially designated targets of the respective facilities (hunting ranges Aeschen, Niederurnen, Mollis).

1. The users of the shooting ranges of the municipality of Glarus Nord are liable for damage caused by improper handling, wilful misconduct, or negligence.

2. They are obliged to exercise the utmost care when using the facilities and their equipment. Defects must be reported immediately to the operating committee.

1. The storage of ammunition is only permitted in the official ammunition magazine, taking into account the regulations of the DDPS.

1. The municipality shall bear the following costs

a) Major renovations and structural maintenance of the facility

b) Building and plant insurance

1. The users of the shooting range shall bear the following costs

a) The ongoing operating costs of the facility (electronic hit display and artificial bullet trap)

b) Service costs for the electronic hit displays (where applicable)

c) Maintenance of the artificial bullet trap (KKF)

d) Replacement of wear parts (rubber bands, etc.) of the measuring chambers of the electronic targets

e) Replacement of the main target frames of the electronic target system

f) Energy costs for the entire facility

g) Cleaning costs and waste disposal fees

h) Expenses for telecommunications and internet

i) Water and wastewater charges

j) Simple, minor maintenance work on buildings may be assigned by the Operating Committee to skilled personnel from the associations

k) Preparing the facility before each new shooting season and winterizing the facility

l) Remuneration for officials, i.e., Operating Committee, range officers, auxiliary staff, etc.

2. After the conclusion of the shooting season, the operating statement shall be submitted to the Supervisory Commission for approval.

1. A shooting fee will be levied for the use of the facilities. The operating commission determines this shooting fee, and it must be approved by the supervisory commission. This shooting fee will finance the points listed under Art. 19. The municipality recommends that at least CHF 0.05 be allocated to a replacement and renewal fund.

1. Foreign associations must pay an annual fee, of which 1/3 shall accrue to the respective annual accounts of the operating commission.