Today’s Date: April 30, 2025 Please read Carefully before signing this is a release of liability and waiver of certain legal rights In consideration of being allowed to participate in activities at, and to use the facilities, firearms and equipment of, Lone Star Shooting Sports located in Lubbock, Texas, I (“I” or “Participant”), for the benefit of Lone Star Shooting Sports a Texas limited liability company and an owner and operator of the facility, Lone Star Shooting Sports Co., a Texas limited liability company, and the respective managers, officers and member, employees, agents, contractors, representatives, parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates of Lone Star Shooting Sports. Hereby acknowledge my voluntary agreement to engage in activities at the Lone Star Shooting Sports and to use the facilities and equipment of Lone Star Shooting Sports, subject to the following terms and conditions: - ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I acknowledge and agree that shooting sports, self-defense training or any other activities sponsored, hosted or instructed by the Lone Star Shooting Sports or not (Collectively, the “activities”) are inherently hazardous and involve both known and unanticipated risks which could result in damage or destruction of property and serious physical or emotional injury, including paralysis or death, to myself or to other persons. The risks of engaging in or observing the activities include, but are not limited to: shooting myself or others; being shot by others’ partial or total loss of eyesight or hearing; trauma, burns, abrasions, amputations, paralysis, brain or spinal injuries, if pregnant- harm myself or my fetus, or other injuries resulting from the normal and abnormal operation of firearms, ammunition and equipment; inhalation or other harmful contact with lead or other contaminants or toxic materials, which may, amongst other things, cause or contribute to illness, disease or other short-term , if pregnant- harm myself or my fetus, long-term or terminal injury or ailment; being struck by flying, ricocheting or falling debris or projectiles; misfires or malfunctions of firearms, ammunition or equipment; and the acts or omissions of other participants. I HEREBY EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, MY USE OF THE FACILITY (WHETHER AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE ACTIVITIES OR AS AN OBSERVER), MY USE OF FIREARMS, AND MY USE OF THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF THE LONESTAR SHOOTING SPORTS, AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.
- RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION. I, on behalf of myself , and my next of kin, heirs, guardians, representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns(collectively, the “Participant Parties”), FOREVER RELEASE AND DISCHARGE LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS ACTIONS, DEMANDS DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOSSES, CAUSES OF ACTION, ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY, OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, AT COMMON LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE (COLLECTIVELY, “CLAIMS”), THAT I OR THE PARTICIPANT PARTIES MAY HAVE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION ARISINGOUT OF, ASSOCIATED WITH, OR RESULTING FROM ME ENGAGING IN OR OBSERVING THE ACTIVITIES AT OR IN THE FACILITY, MY USE OF FIREARMS AT OR IN THE FACILITY WHETHER SUCH FIREARMS BELONG TO MYSELF, THE FACILITY OR ANY OTHER PARTY, AND MY USE OF THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTOF THE LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS, EVEN IF SUCH CLAIMS RESULT IN PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, AND NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS AND ANY NEGLIGENT OR OMITTED FIRST-AID OR RESCUE OPERATIONSOR PROCEDURES.
- I FURTHER MORE AGREE TO FULLY DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CALIMS, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS AND ANY CLAIM THAT ALLEGES THE NEGLIGENCE IN WHOLE OR IN PART OF ANY OF LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS, ARISING OUT OF, ASSOCIATED WITH, OR RESULTING FROM MY ENGAGEMENT IN OR OBSERVANCE OF THE ACTIVITIES AT OR IN LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS, MY USE OF FIREARMS AT OR IN THE FACILITY WHETHER SUCH FIREARMS BELONG TO MYSELF, THE FACILTY OR ANY OTHER PARTY, MY USE OF THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF THE LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS, OR ANY BREACH OF ANY COVENANT OR AGREEMENT OF PARTICIPANT HEREUNDER, EACH TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIM RESULTS PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF PARTICIPANT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY NEGLIGENT OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT, INTENTIONAL, RECKLESS, WANTON OR WILLFUL ACT OR OMISSION OF PARTICIPANT, OR ANY ACT OR OMISSION THAT WOULD SUBJECT PARTICIPANT TO STRICT LIABILITY.
- MEDICAL CERTIFICATION. I certify that I have no medical, physical or emotional conditions that might or could interfere with my safety and the safety of others in connection with my engagement in or observation of any Activities and I am of sound mind, mentally competent, and have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer in connection with my engagement in or observation of the Activities, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage. In the event that (i) I am pregnant or become pregnant, or I (ii) develop any medical, physical, or emotional conditions that might or could interfere with my safety and the safety of others in connection with my engagement in or observation of any Activities, I certify that I will consult with a physician before participating or continuing to participate in and Activities.
- SAFETY RULES AND EQUIPMENT. I agree (a) to abide by all written, video, online, posted and verbally issued safety rules or instructions issued by the LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORT’S instructors, range managers, safety officers or employees; (b) that, in order to safely engage in or observe the Activities, proper safety equipment is required, including, without limitation, appropriate eye, and hearing protection and proper clothing footwear; (c) that I will supply , and at all times properly use, appropriate safety equipment , and (d) that I will not engage in or observe any Activities , including but not limited to handling or operating and firearm, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- ELIGIBILTY TO OWN/USE FIREARMS. I certify that I meet the requirements of all federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations which regulate my ability to purchase, own, use or possess firearms, and that I: (a) am not under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (b) have never been convicted in any court of a felony, or any other crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (c) am not a fugitive from justice; (d) am not an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or and depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug or any other controlled substance; (e) have never been adjudicated mentally defective or been committed to any mental institution; (f) have not been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (g) am not subject to a court order retraining me from harassing, stalking, or threatening my child or an intimate partner or child of such partner; (h) have not been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; (i) have never renounced my United States citizenship; (j) am not an alien who is illegally in the United States; and (k) am not and alien admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa that fails to meet the qualifications for purchasing, receiving, or possessing a firearm under Federal law. I further certify that at any time in the future I become subject to any of the foregoing, I will promptly notify Lone Star Shooting Sports.
- NO WARRANTIES. I acknowledge and agree that the facility and Lone Star Shooting Sports make nor warrant to the design, manufacture, maintenance, condition or fitness for any particular purpose of any facilities or equipment, including, without limitation: firearms, ammunitions, eye/hearing protection, first-aid supplies, target and tactical simulation systems, and HVAC and air filtration systems, and that I will not operate any firearms or equipment with which I am not completely familiar without first engaging the assistance and/or training of the appropriate facility personnel.
- SEVERABILITY. I agree that if any term or other provision of this Release from Liability and Indemnification Agreement (this “Release”) is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any law or public policy, all other terms or provisions of this Release shall nevertheless remain and continue in full force effect.
- ARBITRATION: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Release or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof, including determination of the scope or applicably of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined but arbitration in the city of Lubbock located in Lubbock County, Texas. Before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules Procedures.
- GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: I agree that his Release shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. In the event that arbitration is inapplicable to this Release, I hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of any federal or state court located within Lubbock, Texas over any dispute arising out of or relating to this Release and irrevocably related thereto shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. I further hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which I may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such dispute brought in such court or any defense of inconvenient forum for the maintenance of such dispute. I agree that a judgment in any such dispute may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.
- BINDING FUTURE EFFECT; TERMINATION; ELECTRONIC COPIES. I agree that, for my own convenience, this Release shall be effective and supply to all of my present future (a) use of the facility; (b) use of the facilities, firearms and equipment of Lone Star Shooting Sports; and (c) engagement in or observation of any Activities at Lone Star Shooting Sports. This Release shall terminate only upon written notice thereof by the Participant to LONE STAR SHOOTING SPORTS. This Release may be executed by handwritten or electronic signature and by facsimile or via email, each of which shall be an original of this Release.
- KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECTUTION. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE. I AM AWARE THAT THIS RELEASE IMPOSES INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON MY LEGAL RIGHTS. I SIGN THIS RELEASE ON MY OWN FREE WILL.
- . I agree to be held financially responsible for any negligent or knowingly willful act of destruction to the range equipment, beyond normal wear and tear.
This WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION & ASSUMPTION OF RISK is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Texas, and if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect. The undersigned further states that he/she has carefully read this document and knows |