Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs, Inc.

Code of Ethics
  1. Before searching public sites, always check laws, ordinances, or regulations that may govern your search.
  2. Never trespass; always get permission when searching private property.
  3. Never leave open holes; leave the search area exactly as it was before detecting.
  4. Report the discovery of any items significant historical value to the local historian or museum.
  5. If you discover live ammo or a lethal object, don't touch it. Mark the site and notify the police at once.
  6. Be polite and informative to those who inquire about your Sport/Hobby. You are the ambassador of a pastime we want to protect, and we will be judged by how you act and respond.