DEF CON SHOOT REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION AND LANE RENTAL
The DEF CON Shoot has a pretty significant degree of planning and logistics. Staff members (RSOs and Security folk) have identifying vests, hopefully radios, etc. We rent the ranges, and we try to do something slightly better than a paper badge for entry. Shooting lanes have canopies overhead to shield us from the sun and tables so that firearms aren't down in the dirt while not in use. A shaded hangout area will have limited first aid supplies, extra eyes and ears for those that don't have their own.
This does mean that there are shooter registration and lane rental fees. I need some way of estimating and then regulating how many people will be in attendance and keeping the lines safe.
PRE-REG
There are two registration options for the DEF CON Shoot:
1. Shooter Registration (required for all attendees, pre-reg and on-site available).
Back in 2018 we decided to reduce the cost of the event to $20 per person. If you're from a region where firearms are heavily restricted, you can register as an Un-Free Shooter. While there is no discount for doing this, it does get you a different badge. And some folk at the event like to give un-free folk an opportunity to try things that they can't have at home. 2. Lane Registration (not required, pre-reg available).
If you'd like to reserve your own lane you can pre-register for a lane during a particular session. Each person that rents a lane can set their own rules for their lane. Most people allow others to shoot their guns for a reasonable price, others may want to keep their lane private, and maybe you even find someone that only charges for the cost of ammo. It is up to each person that reserved the lane for that session. There are white boards where information on rentals and prices can be filled out by the person running the lane for that session.
Shooting lanes cost $50 per session and consist of a 10'x10' tent plus tables and a chair. The sessions are a little longer this year resulting in a $10/lane price increase
2024 Pre-Registration is closed, but on-site registration in cash will be open.
* Please note that we really want all lanes accounted for by July 15th. Any lanes not reserved at that time cannot be guaranteed. We will still accept lane reservations on-site if there are any left.
PICKING UP YOUR BADGES
The plan in place for authenticating who is who when people pick up their attendee badges and lane passes will be the email address you provide when registering online. I'll do my best to accommodate people if they lose or forget which email, but we intentionally don't collect a lot of personal information. There is cell coverage at pro gun so you should be able to look up your registration confirmation.
Also, if you are registering using the discounted military rates, I ask that you contact seeess on slack or twitter, remind us during registration, and bring your Military ID to the DEF CON Shoot or have me or someone I know vouch for you in order to pick up your discounted badge.
SHARING LANES
Please note that i am certainly not expecting each participant to pay for a badge AND a lane. All you need to be part of the event is to register and have a Shoot badge for entry. Any badged shooter can use any lane, as long as it's an active lane. Whomever rents the lane is in charge there, and multiple people can share... as long as there aren't simultaneous shooters firing at the exact same time.
The people who are signing up as RSOs and Staff volunteers do NOT need to register for a standard participant badge and they will also be able to make use of a staff lane that I'm setting aside. Those people are more than welcome, however, to reserve a private lane for their own use if they wish when they're not on-shift.
If the lane sessions are all booked, you can still register to attend the DEF CON Shoot... but please know that there is no guarantee of what space you'll have. I would strongly recommend that you check on the DEF CON Forums or slack to see who might be willing to share their space, etc.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The DEF CON Shoot has thankfully been free of any incidents of unsafe behavior or serious injury. This is, in part, due to our specific policy of enforcing the Four Rules of Firearm Safety at all times. Said rules are widely published online and also covered in the Opening Remarks every year. Anyone who demonstrates an inability to follow these rules at all times may be asked to cease firing, clear, make safe, and leave the area. The same goes for individuals who exhibit clear signs of being impared due to the use of chemical substances. Any significant safety violation -- including all of the above and other issues such as not respecting cease-fires, negligent discharges, or failure to follow RSO or Staff instructions -- are grounds for your removal from the event.
The above rules are common at gun ranges and shooting events. The following statement is less-so. Be advised.
The DEF CON Shoot prohibits any deliberate disruption, intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, inappropriate physical contact, unwelcome sexual attention, or display of racist symbols or slogans.
The DEF CON Shoot reserves the right to eject anyone from our area at any time. If you need to report that someone is being unsafe or harassing others or if you have related concerns, we encourage you to contact an event staff member immediately.
Photo/Video Policy
Photography/video without explicit permission is forbidden. "Crowd Shots" with people's faces are disallowed unless the crowd knows it's going to be captured (and has a chance to face away). If you are asked by an attendee to delete a photo or video they did not give you permission to take, do so immediately. If you took a picture with someone's face in the background without permission, censor their face before posting it anywhere. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the revocation of your badge and ejection from the property.
TL;DR: Ask before taking a picture, and censor faces of anyone that you accidentally captured.