Range Rule Quiz Welcome to the Associated Gun Clubs Range Rules Quiz! AGC Range Rules (Updated Jan 21, 2020) Click the link above to view the Range Rules. Each question includes a hint that shows you the referenced range rule the question is based on. Enter your first and last name, club affiliation, badge number (if you have one), and e-mail address to begin the quiz. Once you submit your quiz, you will receive your score along with all the questions that you answered incorrectly, the answer you provided, and the correct answer. There will also be a link to a certificate to download. If you are taking this quiz as a result of committing a range rule violation; You must achieve at least a 90% score to pass. You have up to three attempts, twenty-four hours apart, giving you the opportunity to study the questions you missed, to pass the quiz online. Test submissions within twenty-four hours of a previous attempt are ignored by this program. Test submissions beyond the third attempt will be ignored and you will be required to take the quiz under RSSOP supervision. Full Name (First, Last) Email Club 1. If I see someone going forward of the firing line while the range is hot, I need to yell “Cease Fire!” Hint: Range Rule I.C.23 True False None 2. On the 100-yard (Barnes) range, the shooting lanes to the left of the orange poles may only be used for: Hint: Range Rule IV.B.2 Scheduled club events Any special situation the Range Safety Officer (RSO) on duty finds relevant When opened by the Range Safety Officer (RSO) on duty for overflow of shooters when the right side of the range is full All of the above None 3. During range operations, any directions by Range Safety Officers (RSO), AGC Officers, and/or Shooting Directors/Event Directors are not to be disputed. Badge-holders may contact their club officers for disposition or appeal. Hint: Range Rule I.B.1, 1.B.1.A True False None 4. Under what conditions may a guest shoot by themselves? Hint: Range Rule I.B.5 If a Range Safety Officer (RSO) is on the firing line. If the badge-holder is not on the shooting line but is still within eyesight of their guest. Never. None 5. During a cease-fire, all muzzleloaders, whether pistol or rifle, must: Hint: Range Rule III.5., III.7, and I.C.10.a Have an empty chamber indicator (ECI) inserted in the muzzle Racked muzzle up Be pointed down-range with the muzzle extending beyond the firing line All of the above None 6. If I leave the firing line but plan to return to continue shooting, I can leave my firearm loaded. Hint: Range Rule I.C.4 True False None 7. With exception of the bench-rest area on the 100-yard (Barnes) range, the firing line on the 50-yard (pistol), 100-yard (Barnes), and 200-yard ranges are designated as: Hint: Range Rule I.C.21 The beginning of the concrete pad closest to the parking area The yellow line drawn on the concrete floor The forward (down-range) edge of the concrete pad None 8. If a firearm fails to fire, the shooter must keep it pointed down-range at the impact berm for at least 30 seconds before any other action may be taken. Hint: Range Rule I.C.24 True, because there may be dangerous situation such as squib load or a hang-fire. False, it’s probably just a dud round and not dangerous. None 9. While you are at your firing position, you notice that the shooter next to you consistently has their firearm pointed at you and/or others (flagging) when loading/unloading. What do you do? Hint: Range Rule I.C.1 Politely inform the neighboring shooter that they are pointing their firearm in an unsafe direction. If they do not stop pointing their firearm at you and others or if the situation escalates, inform the on-duty Range Safety Officer (RSO) Just ignore it. None 10. When shooting handicaps for trap, shooters may shoot from a staggered position not to exceed: Hint: Range Rule IV.D.6 2 yards 4 yards 6 yards None 11. Any target on any target frame must be positioned so all rounds, shot from any firearm: Hint: Range Rule II.A.1 Hit the impact area Hit anywhere down-range away from any and all shooters Hit either the impact berm or anywhere on the hill in the woods None 12. You may only fire fully automatic firearms at the AGC during an event supervised by the AGC Full Auto committee, and only after you have received proper training/certification from the AGC Full Auto committee. Hint: Range Rule I.C.28 True False None 13. The firing line in the bench-rest area -- lanes 91 to 100 on the 100-yard (Barnes) range -- is defined as: Hint: Range Rule I.C.21 The edge of the concrete pad closest to the parking area The forward (down-range) edge of the concrete pad The rear edge (nearest the parking lot) of the red zone closest to the seated position of the shooter None 14. You are shooting with a guest(s) on the 100-yard (Barnes) range when a cease-fire is called and the line is announced to be “cold.” Before you go down-range to check your target, what should you remind your guest of? Hint: Range Rule I.C.4 They may stay in the firing position and work on their equipment. If they don’t go down-range with you they must stay behind the white line, or completely off the concrete pad, if that is what is announced by the on-duty Range Safety Officer. They can stay at the bench and load magazines. None 15. A firearm may be removed from or inserted into a case only when the line is hot. Hint: Range Rule I.C.12 True False None 16. When carrying an uncased firearm from place to place, it must be carried muzzle-up, unless it is a break-open shotgun or rifle. Hint: Range Rule I.C.7 True False None 17. When I bring guests to the 50-yard (pistol) range, 100-yard (Barnes) range, or 200-yard range, we can shoot in different lanes. Hint: Range Rule I.B.6 True False None 18. The 200-yard range may be used to sight-in firearms. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.15 True False None 19. Under what conditions may you leave a removable magazine inserted in a firearm during a cease-fire? Hint: Range Rule I.C.10.c If your action is open and empty chamber indicator (ECI) is inserted If your action is open, empty chamber indicator (ECI) is inserted, and no rounds are present Never None 20. If a cease-fire is called and you cannot make your firearm safe for any reason, you should: Hint: Range Rule I.C.10 and Cease Fire Script Lay the firearm down on the bench and step off the firing line Quickly case the firearm so you can get it off the line before the Range Safety Officer notices Raise your hand and get the attention of the Range Safety Officer to let them know you have a problem None 21. When casing or uncasing a firearm while on the concrete pad, the muzzle must remain pointed down-range. Hint: Range Rule I.C.13 True False None 22. Targets and target frames must not be capable of deflecting a projectile in an unsafe direction. Hint: Range Rule I.C.27 True False None 23. Eye and ear protection are required on or near active firing lines, except at the pellet and archery ranges. Hint: Range Rule I.C.2.a True False None 24. What is the maximum ammunition velocity allowed on the trap range? Hint: Range Rule IV.D.3 1250 fps 1320 fps 1200 fps None 25. It is OK if an empty cartridge remains in the chamber/cylinder/fixed magazine during a cease-fire. Hint: Range Rule I.C.10 True False None 26. Which statement is correct for shooting .22 pellets on the indoor pellet range? Hint: Range Rule IV.G.4 Maximum allowable velocity is 800 fps, and maximum allowable weight is less than 25 grains. Maximum allowable velocity is 1000 fps, and maximum allowable weight is less than 25 grains. None 27. You and your guest are shooting on the 100-yard (Barnes) range. You need to use the bathroom and make a phone call. Your guest wants to stay at the firing point with your firearms and keep shooting. Is this OK? Hint: Range Rule I.B.5 No, because guests may shoot only when the badge-holder is present and directly supervising. Yes, because you know the guest is a safe shooter. None 28. Which of the following are included in AGC's cardinal rules of gun safety? Hint: Range Rule I.A.1-4 Assume every gun is always loaded Never allow the gun to point at anything you do not intend to shoot Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target and you are ready to shoot Be sure of your target and what is beyond it All of the above None 29. The use of an empty chamber indicator (ECI) during a cease-fire is optional on the trap range and for muzzle-loading firearms. Hint: Range Rule I.C.3.d True False None 30. On the 200-yard range, moveable shooting benches must be positioned so the front legs are at the forward (down-range) edge of the concrete pad. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.2 True False None 31. Slugs may be fired on the shotgun patterning range. Hint: Range Rule IV.E.3 True False None 32. If a black powder firearm contains propellant, projectile, or cap, the firearm is considered loaded. Hint: Range Rule I.C.10.d True False None 33. On the 200-yard range, people may stay in the pits between ceasefires only during organized shoots/practices under the control of a designated Event/Match Director but never during shooting of steel targets. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.12/13 True False None 34. On the trap range, what size shot may be used? Hint: Range Rule IV.D.3 7 ½, 8, and 9 6, 7 ½, 8, and 9 4 through 9 None 35. Rifles, shotguns, and handguns are allowed on the 200-yard range. Hint: Range Rule IV.C.1 True False None Time's up RSSOP2024-10-26T09:09:28-04:00 Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail
