I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to enter on to and to engage in or to observe shooting and other activities at the Flat Broke Shooters LLC Classroom and Range (the “RANGE”). I further acknowledge and understand that “shooting and other activities” includes any and all activities of any kind whatsoever in which I engage or observe while at the RANGE, whether sponsored by Flat Broke Shooters LLC or not. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: I make the following representations and warranties: (1) I may lawfully possess firearms and ammunition; (2) I have read and understood the Facilities’ current General Range Rules; (3) I have read and understood the Facilities’ current Firearm and Ammunition Safety Rules; (4) I have read and understood the Facilities’ current Range Operating Procedures; (5) I agree to abide by all written, video, or verbal safety rules issued by members of the Facility’s staff; (6) I agree to be financially responsible for and reimburse the Facility for any shooting that causes damage to the range and/or equipment, and acknowledge that my actions at the Facility are being video recorded; and (7) I have no medical, physical, or mental conditions that could compromise my safety and the safety of others while participating in the Activities. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT SHOOTING ACTIVITIES ARE INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS and involve both known and unanticipated risks which could result in damage or destruction of property and physical or emotional injury, including paralysis or death, of myself or of other persons. The risks include, but are not limited to: being shot by or shooting myself or others; partial or total loss of eyesight or hearing; inhalation or other harmful contact with lead or other contaminants; and being struck by flying or falling objects. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without compromising the essential qualities of shooting activities. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT the nature and condition of the RANGE facilities, premises and environment is such that both known and unanticipated hazards exist which create or contribute to both known and unanticipated risks inherent in entering on to the RANGE, in using RANGE facilities and in engaging in or observing any activities of any kind whatsoever while at the RANGE. The hazards include, but are not limited to: slippery, loose or falling soil and rocks; unimproved, unmaintained, or uneven terrain, walkways, steps and roads; poisonous or dangerous plants, reptiles, insects and other animals; and falling trees and tree branches. I understand that such hazards and risks cannot be eliminated without compromising the essential qualities of the RANGE facilities, equipment, premises and environment. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT Flat Broke Shooters LLC has no duty to undertake first-aid or rescue operations or procedures in the event any such property damage or physical or emotional injury occurs, and that any such operations or procedures may result in compounded or increased damages or injuries. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT Flat Broke Shooters LLC makes no warranty as to the design, manufacture, maintenance, condition or fitness for any particular purpose of any RANGE facilities or equipment, including, but not limited to: firearms, ammunition, eye/hearing protection, and first-aid supplies. As lawful consideration for being permitted by the Flat Broke Shooters LLC to enter on to the RANGE, to use RANGE facilities or equipment and to engage in or observe shooting and other activities at the RANGE, I agree as follows: I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS EXISTING ON THE RANGE AND IN ENTERING ON TO THE RANGE AND IN USING RANGE FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT AND IN ENGAGING IN OR OBSERVING SHOOTING, TRAINING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE RANGE. I AGREE to abide by all Flat Broke Shooters LLC RANGE Rules, and agree that I am liable for any damages done to others or done to the Range, and that violation of the rules may result in reprimand or expulsion with no refund. I AGREE that I, my next of kin, heirs, guardians, representatives and assigns HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND AGREE NOT TO SUE Flat Broke Shooters LLC (I understand that “Flat Broke Shooters LLC” includes any and all officers, directors, attorneys, agents, employees, contractors, volunteers, guests and affiliated individuals or organizations of Flat Broke Shooters LLC.) from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, expenses, causes of action, attachments of property, or liability of any kind whatsoever, that I, my next of kin, heirs, guardians, representatives or assigns may have for property damage, personal injury or death resulting from me entering on to the RANGE, using RANGE facilities or equipment, or engaging in or observing shooting, training and other activities at the RANGE, even if such claims, demands, damages, expenses, causes of action, attachments of property, or liability result partially or wholly from any act or acts, even any negligent act or omission to act, including negligent or omitted first-aid or rescue operations or procedures, by the Flat Broke Shooters LLC. I AGREE that I, my next of kin, heirs, guardians, representatives and assigns HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the FLAT BROKE SHOOTERS LLC from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, expenses, causes of action, attachments of property, or liability of any kind whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, that I, my next of kin, heirs, guardians, representatives or assigns, or anyone else, may have for property damage, personal injury or death, whether suffered by me, or by anyone else, resulting from me entering on to the RANGE, using RANGE facilities or equipment, or engaging in or observing shooting and other activities at the RANGE, even if such claims, demands, damages, expenses, causes of action, attachments of property, or liability result partially or wholly from any act or acts, even any negligent act or omission to act, including negligent or omitted first-aid or rescue operations or procedures, by the FLAT BROKE SHOOTERS LLC. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of Maryland, and that the venue for any action or proceeding shall be the State of Maryland, without regard for the conflict of law rules of the State of Maryland. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that if any provision or portion is held to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, I agree and intend that the remaining provisions or portion shall continue and remain in full legal force and effect. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that it is my understanding and intent that this Agreement, and any signed written amendments or modifications to it, shall remain in full force and effect from the date of execution and ever after and shall be applicable to each and every occasion that I enter on to the RANGE, use RANGE facilities or equipment or engage in or observe shooting, training, and other activities at the RANGE. I have carefully read this “Acknowledgement of Risk, Release & Indemnity Agreement” and fully know its contents. I acknowledge that no other inducement, assurance or guarantee has been made to me in consideration of my signing this Agreement, which I sign voluntarily and of my own free will. I further acknowledge and agree that this Agreement may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by me and by an authorized agent of the Flat Broke Shooters LLC. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY MY SIGNATURE I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, THAT I AM AGREEING NOT TO SUE FLAT BROKE SHOOTERS LLC AND RELEASING AND HOLDING HARMLESS FLAT BROKE SHOOTERS LLC OF ALL LIABILITY. Date: June 27, 2025 |