"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
- The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution
“The Right to Bear Arms” is a right that every American has had since 1789. Shooting clubs, up until recently, were primarily popular with men. Women’s shooting leagues are becoming more prevalent across the country, but there is a caveat; women are restricted from utilizing a shooting range while pregnant. This is to protect the child from the exposure to materials that are harmful to their development; also the amount of noise can harm the child’s hearing. The recent increase in interest in learning to handle firearms, and doing so safely has created a demand for indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. It can be quite difficult finding a company to write any risks involving fire arms. So, what happens when a business owner comes to you, exhausted from trying to find coverage for his shooting range? He has all but given up in his search, but you have an advantage. You know that Cochrane & Company offers a top of the line national program that will make you a hero to your client.
Environmental pollutants are one of the risks that need to be covered for a shooting range. Cochrane & Company offers a Premises Pollution Legal Liability that has limits of $250,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000. Although our policy does not cover lead exposures that are not the only pollutant a shooting range needs to be concerned about. Various articles have revealed that the Clean Water Act has caused businesses to close down, and has been the most litigious pollution risk involving any Shooting range. The pollutants that put your clients business at risk are discharging bullets that include lead or any other material, wads, and traps. Even clay targets are considered hazardous and a pollutant because they are made from limestone dust and petroleum pitch.
Don’t waste any more time, give us a call and let us prove to you that Cochrane & Company is the best choice for your clients Shooting Range risk. You can also visit our Firearms Manufacturing storefront to save time and request a quote.