FAQs

Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit (ADSS) Service Dog Guidelines

TASK TRAINED SERVICE ANIMALS ARE welcome at ADSS events.

Task trained service animals does not include emotional support or therapy dogs.

No pets are allowed at ADSS events.

Any out-of-control dogs will be asked to leave.

To determine if your dog is a service dog you may be asked the following questions as
permitted by ADA law:

Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?

What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

In registration it states:

“If you bring a service animal, you are responsible for providing an alternate handler and/or appropriate conditions for when your dog cannot be present.”

What do we mean by this?

Leaving your dog in a hot car . . .
. . . Asking an employee of the venue to watch your dog . . .
. . . Tying up your dog and leaving them unsupervised . . .
. . . Letting your dog roam around off leash . . .
These are examples of inappropriate conditions.

The dog directly under supervision of an alternate handler or safely secured in a climate controlled area are examples of possible appropriate conditions.

The owner of a service animal and/or owner approved handler is solely responsible for the hygiene and/or waste produced by the service animal.

If you do not have anyone to aid you in watching your dog or hold their leash while you are on the range, please reach out and we will work to assist you in arranging that prior to the event beginning.

We want all attending the event, including four legged friends, to have a positive and safe
experience.

Additional Resources:

The ADA.gov FAQ Page is a helpful resource to review.

• Q1: Service animal definition
• Q3: Emotional support, therapy, comfort companion, etc.
• Q27: “Out of Control” definition.
  
  https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/

If you have any questions, please contact ADSS Staff

For the purposes of the ADSS match disabilities are defined as:

Permanent injury or illness that necessitates full time use of a wheelchair (manual or power,) walker, cane or other mobility aid.

Amputation with or without prosthetics

Loss or limitation of function of limb or limbs

Illness, Disease or Condition that significantly interferes with performance of basic Activities of Daily Living (Eating, Bathing, Dressing).  Examples include but are not limited to: Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis or Stroke.

ADSS Staff is the sole decision maker in what is considered a disability and what is not considered a disability.

Cameo Shooting and Education Complex information can be found directly on their website.

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On the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex website you can find:

Range Rules

Lodging suggestions

Range Maps

All additional Rules

Adaptive Defense and the Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit (ADSS) is an equal opportunity organization and event.

We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations.

The minimum Age to participate in Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit activities is 13 years old at time of the event.

Minor’s under the age of 18 are required to have parent or guardian present. Both participant and their parent and/or guardian are required to sign a waiver.

Adaptive Defense and the Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit (ADSS), is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all participants.

We will make every reasonable effort to provide requested accommodations.

However, participation may be denied if the requested accommodation fundamentally alters the nature of the program, creates an undue burden, or if the participant’s inclusion poses a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others that cannot be mitigated.

For information specific to the Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center everything can be located on their website.

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On the Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center website you will find information such as:

Range Rules

Range Maps

Lodging and Attractions

Adaptive Defense is the organization that produces the Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit.

Adaptive Defense is a Texas based Not for Profit organization.

Adaptive Defense is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit as defined by the IRS.

ADSS also known as the Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit is a educational event in which those with disabilities participate in educational opportunities and competition to learn and develop their skills.

The Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit is produced by Adaptive Defense. Adaptive Defense is a not for profit charitable organization. Adaptive Defense is a 501(c)(3) as defined by the federal government and the State of Texas.