I, the undersigned, wish to participate in the training of firearms (the "Activities") offered by JW Training & Development. I understand and agree that the Activities:
- Are physically and mentally intense, may be inherently dangerous, and may require extreme exertion, with the possibility of injury to myself and others;
- Can be dangerous if not conducted in accordance with all safety rules and guidelines established by JW Training & Development, which I have either read or have been explained to me by their personnel;
- May involve risks causing mental and physical injury such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, hearing and eye damage, puncture wounds, other serious injuries, up to and including death, as well as damage or loss of personal property ("Risks"). These Risks include but are not limited to:
- Malfunction of firearms, equipment, range props, or apparatus, or the recoil of firearms;
- Exposure to hot gases, ejected casings, and debris from firearm discharge;
- Bullet wounds from ricochets;
- Tripping, slipping, or falling during the Activities or on/around the firearms range;
- Overexertion from participating in the Activities;
- Physical contact with other participants, JW Training & Development personnel, equipment, apparatus, and range props during the Activities;
- High-intensity training, intense scenarios, and rapid physical movements during the Activities;
- Exposure of the eyes to laser or other amplified light sources;
- Exposure to loud or high-pitched noises;
- Exposure to lights, imagery, moving apparatus, equipment, or range props, including the risk of seizures.
I confirm and agree that I will comply with all the rules, regulations, and guidelines set out by JW Training & Development for the Activities and will use all equipment responsibly to avoid injury to myself or others. I acknowledge that JW Training & Development or range staff may remove me from the range at their sole discretion for unsafe actions or failure to follow instructions. I am fully aware of the Risks and confirm that I am physically and mentally able to participate in the Activities. I confirm and agree that I am voluntarily assuming the risk of participating.
**RELEASE OF LIABILITY**
I release, remise, and forever discharge JW Training & Development, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives (the "Releasees") from any and all claims and liabilities whatsoever that I may have now or in the future related to the Activities, including the Risks. I agree to indemnify the Releasees against any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising from my participation in the Activities. This release is binding on my estate, heirs, representatives, and permitted assigns. I declare that I am in good health and do not suffer from any condition that could be exacerbated by the exertion involved in the Activities.
I understand that by signing this release, I am waiving certain legal rights. I confirm that I have read this release, understand it, and agree to be bound by it voluntarily. If I have any concerns about this release, I will consult a lawyer before signing.
This release is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada, as applicable. No representations, statements, or inducements, apart from those contained in this release, have been made to me.
By signing below, I acknowledge and represent that I have read this waiver, understand it, and agree to its terms voluntarily.
**I affirm that I am at least 18 years of age, in good health, and agree to be bound by this release.**
