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 French Lick Resort Sporting Clays and/or Archery Range (“RANGE”) at French Lick Resort (“Resort”). 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 RESORT or not. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING: 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. 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. THAT the RESORT 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. THAT the RESORT 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 to enter on to the RANGE by RESORT, to use RANGE facilities or equipment and to engage in or observe shooting and other activities at the RANGE, as either an Invitee or Guest, I AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 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 AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE RANGE. To accept and assume all responsibility and liability for any act or acts, even any negligent, reckless or criminal act or omission to act, of my Invitees/Guests at the RANGE. I understand that “my Invitees/Guests” includes any and all persons who are my Invitees/Guests, and who enter on to the RANGE, use the RANGE facilities or engage in or observe shooting and other activities at the RANGE as a result of my express invitation, permission or consent. I agree that I will ensure that each of my Invitees/Guests read and sign an “Acknowledgement of Risk, Release & Indemnity Agreement.” To abide by all RESORT and RANGE Rules, and to ensure that my Invitees/Guests do so as well. That I, my next of kin, heirs, guardians, representatives and assigns HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND AGREE NOT TO SUE the RESORT 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 or my Invitees/Guests 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 RESORT. (I understand that “RESORT” includes any and all officers, directors, attorneys, agents, employees, contractors, volunteers, guests and affiliated individuals or organizations of RESORT.) That I, my next of kin, heirs, guardians, representatives and assigns HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the RESORT 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, my Guests, or anyone else, may have for property damage, personal injury or death, whether suffered by me, by my Invitees/Guests, or by anyone else, resulting from me or my Invitees/Guests 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 RESORT. That this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced by the laws of the State of Indiana, and that the venue for any action or proceeding shall be within the State of Indiana. 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 have 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 RESORT. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY MY SIGNATURE, I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS THAT I AM AGREEING NOT TO SUE RESORT AND RELEASING AND HOLDING HARMLESS RESORT OF ALL LIABILITY. I FURTHER ATTEST THAT I AM LEGALLY ALLOWED TO POSSESS A FIREARM IN THE UNITED STATES, AND THAT I AM NOT CURRENTLY THE SUBJECT OF EITHER A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC PROTECTION OR CIVIL RESTRAINING ORDER. I FURTHER ATTEST THAT I AM NOT UNDER A FELONY INDICTMENT IN ANY COURT, NOR HAVE I EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AS AN ADULT OR JUVENILE. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I REPRESENT THAT I HAVE READ THE AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, THAT I UNDERSTAND THE AGREEMENT, AND THAT I MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH HEREIN TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITY. Signed on November 21, 2024 _____________ at French Lick Resort, French Lick, Indiana.
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