1. DEFINITIONS

“Released Parties” means Ready Ops Training, LLC, its owners, members, managers, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, instructors, assistant instructors, range safety officers (RSOs), volunteers, agents, representatives, successors, assigns, and insurers; Cedar Ranch Investments, LLC (dba Talon Ranch) and its owners, employees, agents, volunteers, and representatives; and any other person or entity acting in any capacity on behalf of the foregoing, whether paid or unpaid, including but not limited to Jay P. Farrington and all instructional staff.

“Activity” means all firearms instruction, range use, live-fire exercises, dry-fire exercises, movement drills, qualification shoots, administrative handling of firearms, transportation to and from range areas, classroom instruction, demonstrations, and any related activities, whether occurring on or off the firing line.

2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INHERENT DANGERS & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I understand and expressly acknowledge that professional firearms training conducted outdoors and on live-fire ranges is inherently dangerous and involves risks that cannot be eliminated, even with the highest level of care, instruction, supervision, and safety protocols.

These risks include, but are not limited to:

• Accidental or negligent discharges
• Being struck by bullets, fragments, ricochets, or debris
• Firearm, ammunition, or equipment malfunctions
• Close-proximity shooting, movement-based drills, and dynamic exercises
• Holstering and re-holstering firearms
• Actions or omissions of other participants
• Hearing loss, eye injury, burns from hot brass
• Slips, trips, falls, uneven or rocky terrain, loose gravel
• Adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dust, and sun exposure
• Physical or medical events including dehydration, heat injury, cardiac events, or stress-related injury

Environmental and wildlife hazards, including but not limited to:

• Wild or feral animals
• Rattlesnakes and other reptiles
• Scorpions
• Ants, bees, wasps, and other stinging or biting insects
• Rodents or burrowing animals
• Plants or vegetation that may cause allergic reactions, cuts, or irritation

I understand these are natural conditions of outdoor training environments, may occur without warning, and may exist despite reasonable inspection or mitigation efforts.

I voluntarily choose to participate and ASSUME ALL RISKS, known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, inherent or incidental, including those arising from environmental conditions or wildlife, and even if arising from the ordinary negligence of a Released Party to the fullest extent permitted by law.

3. PARTICIPANT REPRESENTATIONS, DUTIES & COMPLIANCE

I represent and agree that:

• I am legally eligible to possess and handle firearms
• I am not under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or impairing substances
• I am physically and mentally capable of safe participation
• I will maintain continuous situational awareness
• I will comply immediately with all safety rules, range rules, and instructor or RSO commands

I understand instructors and RSOs have absolute authority to pause training or remove me for safety reasons, without refund, and that failure to do so does not create liability.

4. SAFETY BRIEFING & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I acknowledge I will receive a comprehensive safety briefing, including firearm safety rules, range commands, emergency cease-fire procedures, and medical response protocols.

I understand:

• Emergency medical response may be delayed due to location
• Trauma-grade medical equipment (e.g., IFAK) may be present
• Instructors may render reasonable emergency aid, but are not healthcare providers

The presence of medical equipment or trained personnel does not eliminate risk nor create a duty beyond reasonable emergency assistance.

5. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by California law, I RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Released Parties from all claims arising from my participation,

INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, but EXCLUDING ONLY gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud.

6. INDEMNIFICATION & DEFENSE

I agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from my acts, omissions, or breach of this Agreement.

7. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

I authorize emergency medical treatment if necessary and agree I am solely responsible for all medical costs and waive claims related to response timing or availability.

8. MEDIA RELEASE

I grant permission for use of photos, video, or audio recorded during training for educational or promotional purposes, without compensation.

9. ALCOHOL, DRUGS & PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Alcohol or illegal drugs before or during training are strictly prohibited and grounds for removal.

10. MINORS (IF APPLICABLE)

A parent or guardian agrees to all terms on behalf of a minor and assumes full responsibility and indemnification.

11. SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES

I acknowledge Ready Ops Training, LLC and Cedar Ranch Investments, LLC (dba Talon Ranch) are separate legal entities, both covered by this Agreement.

12. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE & SEVERABILITY

California law governs. Venue is San Diego County, California. Invalid provisions do not affect the remainder.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT & VOLUNTARY EXECUTION

This is the entire agreement. I have had sufficient time to read and voluntarily sign.