Range Rules and Target Frame Info

Persons witnessing an infraction should first bring it to the attention of the offender. If the infraction is not corrected, the witness should then inform the AGC range officer. Enforcement of the range rules is granted to the AGC executive committee, AGC range officers, and any AGC sanctioned Match Director. Range Officers have the right to stop any action they feel is unsafe or violates the range rules until the matter can be ruled upon by the AGC executive committee. Range badge privileges may temporarily be revoked until the infraction is reviewed by the AGC executive committee.

It is not realistic to think that a set of range rules could encompass all possible situations that may develop on the AGC Patapsco Ranges. If your actions are considered as unsafe by a “Reasonable Person” standard, stating “It is not in the range rules” is no protection and your actions will be addressed.

We have an obligation to ourselves, each other and our community to enjoy our sport in a totally safe and lawful manner.

DEFINITIONS

Member:
Any member in good standing of an associated club.

Badge Holder:
Any member in good standing of an associated club holding a valid “Range Badge” (AGC photo ID)

Guest:
A friend, acquaintance, family member or prospective member who you invite to the range for recreational purposes. If you are acting as an
instructor and/or representing a third party for profit entity of any stripe, or if you are financially compensated in any way for your
instruction, either directly or indirectly by your student(s), then your activity falls under the provisions of Chapter XV, Certified
Instructor Organizations (CIO’s), Vetting and Operating Procedures as amended, of AGC’s current Policy & Procedures Manual
as posted on the AGC website.

Visitor:
Any unaccompanied “non-member” on AGC property.

Concrete Pad:
The concrete slab consisting of the firing line, red or yellow line, white line, benches, tables Etc.

ECI (Empty Chamber Indicator)
Any brightly colored flag device to show the chamber or action of a firearm does not contain a cartridge. The use of an ECI is optional ONLY on the trap range.  It is recognized that on some types of firearms, black powder handguns for example, the use of an ECI is not possible. If an ECI can be used, it is required.

Impact Area:
The area where a fired projectile “should” contact with the hill after passing through a target.

Protective Berm:
A special berm designed to protect equipment or fixtures and to separate ranges.  These are located on the 50-Yard Handgun range immediately in front of the
25-yard target positioning mechanism, on the 200-yard range immediately in front of the pit overhang, between Shooting Bay 1 and the Archery range, and between the Shooting Bays. Care must be taken to avoid hitting these berms.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hey, I got to go…What about my guest?
If for any reason the badge holder must leave the firing line: safe your firearm(s) insert ECIs, Remind your guest to not touch the firearms and to stay behind the white line until you return

Unable to safe a firearm when a cease fire is called:
If you have a problem making your firearm(s) safe when a cease fire is called:
Raise your hand, (this will indicate to the RSO there is a problem). Do not move behind the white line until the malfunction is cleared and the firearm is safe, OR after the RSO has assessed the situation and has asked you to do so. If the malfunction can’t be cleared the RSO may ask you to place your firearm vertically in a reloading notch (long gun) or a loading stand (handgun) and “stand guard” over the firearm until the cease fire is completed.

When my firearm is cased, how am I supposed to know which direction it is pointing?
It is your responsibility to know which direction your cased firearm is pointing!  A common practice is to mark the exterior of the case to indicate which end conceals the muzzle. However, if you open your case and your firearm is pointed in the wrong direction, simply close the case and turn it around. Your firearm should be cased with an ECI installed, if possible.

My case contains 2 firearms, each pointed in opposite directions, how shall I proceed to remove them from the case?
You can remove the firearm that is pointed down range as long as it has a properly installed ECI. Then, simply close the case, turn it around so the second firearm is pointed down range, reopen the case and remove the second firearm as long as it has a properly installed ECI.

I just drove 35 miles to the Range only to find out that it was closed?

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Check the AGC website for Special Alerts before you leave home – agcrange.org
                  • Check the AGC Events Calendar for Closed Range notices before you leave home.
                  • Call the range: 410-461-8532

I drove all the way to the Range only to discover I left my Range Badge at home, can I still shoot?
If you have a photo-ID (driver’s license) you can get a Guest Badge from one of the RSO’s.

Can a detached magazine be reloaded during a ceasefire?
Detached magazines may be reloaded during a cease fire behind the white line.

Can I shoot a pellet gun on the 100-yard range?
Yes, and pellets do not have to hit the impact berm.