
Under the phased reopening approach outlined by the Baker administration and the Executive Order signed by Governor Baker on May 18, 2020, the LSA Board of Directors voted to reopen the Club’s outdoor facilities (Shotgun Fields, Outdoor Pistol Ranges, Rifle Range, Outdoor Archery Range, and fishing at the quarry) since they fall under the reopening of Businesses category “Firearm retailers and shooting ranges” for Phase 1 on May 18, 2020, as long as the Club and its Members and Guests comply with the Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific guidelines set forth in the Order.
Under the Executive Order signed by Governor Baker on September 29, 2020, the LSA Board of Directors voted to reopen the Club’s indoor facilities (Clubhouse, Indoor Archery Range, Indoor Pistol Range, and Skeet House) beginning Saturday, October 10, 2020. The Club, its Members and Guests must continue to comply with the Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and any applicable sector specific guidelines set forth in the Order. Information regarding the reopening of Massachusetts can be found here: Reopening Massachusetts
What does this mean?
The LSA Board of Directors have finalized LSA’s reopening plan for Phases 1, 2 & 3, and this post / email will serve as the Board’s update to the Membership of this reopening plan, including the new safety standards and guidelines for Members. Our COVID-19 Control Plan with further information can be viewed here: LSA COVID-19 Control Plan Updated 10/1/2020
Under Phase 3, the Club is open to Members, Guests, and the Public as of Wednesday, June 10, 2020 for Outdoor activities and Saturday, October 10, 2020 for Indoor activities with participant guidelines set forth in our LSA Covid-19 Control Plan.
Shotgun Fields hours of operation are (all Public): Sundays 9am – 12pm, Wednesdays 9am – 1pm, and Saturdays 10am – 1pm.
Outdoor Pistol Ranges hours are (Events open to Public): 9am – Dusk daily, except during Shotgun Fields hours when Outdoor Pistol Ranges are closed (check the website Calendar), special events will be posted to Club Calendar.
Rifle Range hours are: 9am to ½ hour after sunset daily, check the website Calendar for closures. No Public hours, events will be listed on Calendar.
Outdoor Archery Range hours are: 9am to ½ hour after sunset daily, check the website Calendar for closures. No Public hours, events will be listed on Calendar.
Fishing Quarry hours are: 9am to Dusk daily, check the website Calendar for closures, Members and their Guests only please.
Indoor Pistol Range hours are: 7:45am to 9:30pm daily (please make sure to leave the Clubhouse before 10pm, when the alarm sets itself), check the website Calendar for closures, Members and their Guests only please.
Indoor Archery Range hours are: 8am to 9:30pm daily (please make sure to leave the Clubhouse before 10pm, when the alarm sets itself), check the website Calendar for closures, Members and their Guests only please.
The Clubhouse, Indoor Pistol Range, Indoor Archery Range, and Skeet House were closed until October 10th, 2020, except for the Clubhouse in the case of inclement weather for Membership Meetings and New Member Orientations. In the case of inclement weather for these two aforementioned Club events, the Clubhouse may be utilized following the Social Distancing and Hygiene Protocols set forth by the state, which more information about this can be found below.
Under the most recent extended temporary executive order signed by Governor Baker, beginning December 26, 2020, the Clubhouse and Skeet House will be allowed to operate at 25% of these buildings’ maximum permitted occupancies documented in their occupancy permits on record, for the Clubhouse this is approximately 25 people upstairs and for the Skeet House approximately 3 people at any one given time. You can view the details of this order here: Temporary Order December 26, 2020 through January 24, 2021 You can view other information for the statewide rollback to Phase 3, Step 1 and additional restrictions here: December 8th Statewide Rollback Order
Members, Guests, and the Public must follow the Social Distancing and Hygiene Protocols set forth by the state, which have been adopted into LSA’s Standard Operating Procedures and Range Rules via the LSA COVID-19 Control Plan. LSA’s Range Safety Officers (RSOs) and other Club volunteers must comply with the COVID-19 Control Plan, and each range has developed cleaning and disinfecting protocols specific to that range. You can view the Mandatory Safety Standards for the Club here: Mandatory Safety Standards (Please note: This form was supplied by the state, Members can read this as “Rules to keep you safe at the Club” instead of “at work.”)
- Social Distancing: Remain at least 6 feet apart from others to the greatest extent possible while outside or inside at the Club; signage has been placed at each range / area of the Club facilities for your review on safe social distancing; individuals must provide their own face covering or mask when on Club property and use it on Club property at all times, especially when social distancing is difficult to maintain; face coverings are required when entering the Clubhouse building and in all common areas; loitering on Club property for any activity other than shooting / archery / fishing is prohibited; and individuals must adhere to the state’s current requirement for group gatherings protocol: 10 or less people in Rifle Range pavilion, 10 or less people per bay at Outdoor Pistol Ranges, 10 or less people per field on Shotgun Fields, 10 or less people at the Outdoor Archery Range, 10 or less people in shooting area and 5 or less people in squad room in Indoor Pistol Range, 10 or less people at the Indoor Archery Range, and 10 or less people at the quarry at any one given time.
- Hygiene Protocols: There are two porta-potties on the property with handwashing sinks, one located at the Shotgun Fields and the other located near the Clubhouse; individuals on Club property are urged to wash their hands frequently and properly, and are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer and other PPE; regular sanitization of high touch areas (such as equipment, work stations, etc.) will be conducted by RSOs and other Club volunteers, and Members and Guests are requested if possible to bring their own sanitizing products to clean all commonly touched surfaces (i.e. doorknobs, switches, keypads, broom handles, and port areas) before and after activities, and all bathroom surfaces touched; Members and facility participants should not share equipment, and should plan to carry in and carry out all necessary supplies, gear, and waste.
Those displaying illness or COVID-like symptoms should stay home, and will be asked to leave the range / property immediately.
LSA can be inspected by an agent of the state at anytime without prior notice. If any Member, Guest, or Club volunteer is in violation of the LSA COVID-19 Control Plan, including the social distancing and hygiene protocols, at any time, he or she will face disciplinary actions in accordance with the Bylaws, and this may include suspension or termination of membership or use of the Club facilities.
All youth programs and teams are postponed until further notice.
The June and July Membership Meetings were cancelled, but Membership Meetings have been held since August 2020 on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. However, due to the extended temporary executive order signed by Governor Baker effective December 26, 2020 significantly limiting gathering sizes and capacity limits until at least January 24, 2021, the Membership Meeting for January has been CANCELLED. The Membership Meeting for February is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 7pm with a 25 person limit, unless the gatherings and capacity limits state otherwise at that time.
New Member Orientation will be held on Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at 11am with a 25 person limit, unless the gatherings and capacity limits state otherwise at that time. New members awaiting Range Orientation will be contacted shortly with further information.
If anyone experiences any issues with their keycard, please contact Virginia DuBois at (413) 446-5404.
If, at any time, the state rolls back phases or steps or issues a new order, these mandatory safety standards, protocols, and best practices will be amended to reflect the current law, and will be communicated to Members, Guests, and the Public.
The Board thanks you for your unwavering support and continued cooperation during this national health crisis. Please know that we take the health and safety of our members, youth athletes, and guests very seriously, and we believe we have developed a reopening plan that will provide a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone. We hope that today finds you all safe and healthy.
For more information on the amended Stay-at-Home Advisory, please visit Stay-at-Home Advisory
For more information on the Human Coronavirus, please visit CDC Coronavirus Information
For more information on Coronavirus as it pertains to Massachusetts, please visit Massachusetts Department of Health Coronavirus Information
See you on the ranges,
LSA Board of Directors